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By Datech at 2009-10-26 06:46
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Conclusion
Pros:- Six default fan mounts
- Wire management
- All black inside and out
Cons:- Limited watercooling support
- Tool-less 3.5" drive installation not entirely tool-less
The NZXT Beta Evo. The Classic Series. 'Classic' is a word that seems to fit this case best. It is sleek, unassuming, and functional. The Beta Evo does not try to be flashy with its all black paint job, inside and out. NZXT's case does not try to be noticeable with its all mesh curved front bezel. This case does not try to be a ground-breaker with its tool-less bays, punchouts, and covers. The NZXT Beta Evo is simply a functional case; a case worthy of the discerning professional or the ambitious modder.
With a retail price of $59.99 on Newegg and $54.99 on Amazon, the Beta Evo is understandably short on frills and extras. The case still lives up to the majority of its advertised features, like expanded cooling options with the six fan slots and decent wire management options. However, one feature in particular is near impossible to live up to: external dual radiator support. Just because a case has two grommets to allow watercooling tubes through does not mean it supports two radiators. If someone really wanted to constrain themselves, they could attach radiators to the side, top, or rear fan grills. Attaching radiators there isn't really 'radiator support' though; it is simply feature duality, and almost quashes the idea that this can be a watercooling case out of the box.
All said and done though, the best part of this case is that it is super simple. To the members of a community like TBCS, the NZXT Beta Evo is the perfect starting point for many a mod, assuming the modder can get around the mid-range MSRP. If a modder has an interest in watercooling the modder has a plethora of potential options in regards to adding an appropriate watercooling system. For those that want a flashy mod, the all black color scheme is a perfect starting point for all designs. For it's features and usability, the NZXT Beta Evo is deserving of a TBCS 4/5.
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