NZXT Guardian 921 review - 1

PC cases (a chassis) come in many varieties and over the years we have certainly reviewed a good share of them. One name that constantly comes back with new designs targeted at the gaming audience is NZXT. They offer a wide range of gaming related PC cases on the market and surely we have seen them grown a lot ever since we reviewed their first chassis many years ago.

There is a good reason as to why we review so many of their products; NZXT is always very aggressive in updating their design. Each year they offer several new models, and whether or not you like their style, something aggressive, silent, HTPC like or other theme related, NZXT has got something to offer you that at least will get your attention.

When we travel back to the year 2003~2004, this guy named Johnny came up with a rather revolutionary designed chassis, at the time they called it the Guardian, and branded it as crafted gaming armor. The style as memory reminds me was related to armor, shields, castles, medieval times and even back then ehm... transformers, Optimus Prime! And especially that last part, Transformers, somehow came to mind once more when we started testing this newly updated chassis.

Obviously the chassis fitted the style and design of 2004 really well, however 5 years later a lot has changed and when I look back at that old model, well let's just say that time has changed a lot. So it was time for a revamp of the chassis which it all started with. Redesigned in a way more slick and styled design. Late last year this chassis in very low volume reached the market.

Without further ado let me introduce you to the most difficult to photograph chassis of all times, as it is highly glossy and reflective, the Guardian 921. Oh and sure ... we'll get you the generic impression. Have a peek at the chassis, after which on the next page we'll start off with the review.

Oh and hey .. am I the only one seeing some transformer like in the design, or is that just my wild imagination ?