NZXT Switch 810 Full Tower PC Chassis Review (Hardware)
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Installation and Use
When I first pulled the Switch 810 out of the box, my first thought was, “This is a 10/10!” but as I used the case I noticed a few things that made it fall short of that perfect score. The first thing I noticed was that there is a hub for 3 pin fans on the back of the motherboard tray. This lets you keep all your cables in order, but it is not attached to a fan controller, forcing you to run your fans on high speed through molex power.
The second issue I noticed was in transportation. Moving a full tower case is never an easy task due to its size and weight. I can’t count these against the Switch 810 since it is designed to be filled, however, the only way to grip the case is by the bottom. When doing this, the fan filters would un-click from the locked position making a hard task even more difficult. The final problem I found is that the power button on the top feels a little flimsy. The readers need to realize though, that these 3 problems are not tantamount to a bad review. The Switch 810 is near perfect and these 3 issues are only minor flaws in a masterpiece work of art that would make Salvador Dali melt with jealousy. Verdict
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Personally, I do not have enough large components to fill the Switch 810. The largest motherboard I own is a standard ATX, but NZXT shows some large equipment in the case on their site. With the pre-marked screw holes and the Phillips head-to-riser adaptor, installation took no time at all. In general, the Switch 810 and Phantom 410 share a lot of design features so installation was just as easy as my experience in that case. I loved the LED light on the I/O ports and couldn’t help but click the button repeatedly with several audible “Oooo”s and “Awww”s.
If you are looking for a large case, then the Switch 810 deserves your consideration. I have dealt with full tower cases in the past that tended to be flimsy due to their size. These cases usually have plenty of room, but feel cheap even though they are made from good materials. The NZXT Switch 810 is a sturdy beast of a case that will have your desk bowing to submission under its enormous size and weight. If I had the room or need for full tower case, this is the one I would use, without question.| Our Rating for NZXT Switch 810 Full Tower PC Chassis Review (Hardware) | |
| 10.0 | Construction The only thing that could make the Switch 810 stronger would be adding a roll cage and 5 point harness. |
| 10.0 | Installation With this case, you have the space you need to be comfortable and the customizability to make it fit your needs. |
| 8.0 | End-user This case will typically only appeal to enthusiast and the like, since most people do not have a need for this much space. |
| 9.0 | Style The Switch 810 is a stylish machine that is begging to be modded into the case of your dreams. |
| 9.0 | Functionality I predict that we will be seeing lighting on the I/O port on most high end cases in the future. It was an awesomely innovative step for NZXT that only adds the capabilities of an already great case. |
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9.0
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Overall A few minor modifications is all the Switch 810 needs to attain perfection, though, I would like to see a midtower version of the case which would appeal to more users. |
