NZXT Switch 810 review

It’s a veritable behemoth, but the Switch 810 has everything you could want from a case
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Published on 20 February 2012
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Reviewed price £150 inc VAT

It’s not the most subtle of designs, but NZXT’s Switch 810 full tower has just about everything you could want from a computer case. Its expansive exterior has four external 5.25in drive bays, including one hot-swappable hard disk caddy and one optical drive cover to preserve the styling. The front I/O panel contains two USB3 ports, two regular USB2 ports, an SD card reader and twin audio jacks, as well as a button to turn on a light at the back of the case, which is great if the case is kept in a dark place, such as under a desk.

NZXT Switch 810
Inside, there’s room for six 2.5in or 3.5in disk drives, and these can be installed within tool-free drive caddies. The Switch 810’s cable management is impeccable. Each pre-cut hole is protected by a rubber grommet and all the internal cables are suitably long, which means that perfectionists will have no trouble keeping their system tidy.
NZXT Switch 810
Cooling performance is also top-notch, with the cavernous interior being cooled by four 140mm fans. There’s room for a further six fans, or a combination of fans and water cooling radiators. A slotted roof can be adjusted to provide more effective cooling or less noise, but in practice we didn’t notice much difference between the two.

At £150 it’s a very expensive case, especially considering the amount of plastic used in its construction (without a fan controller the noise could be a problem), but its impeccable layout and small design touches are hard to fault. If you’re looking for a new home for a high-end system, the Switch 810 could be just what you need. Although the Corsair Carbide 500R is a great alternative for less.

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Tom started writing about technology right after graduating from University, but has been a games and gadget fan for as long as he can remember. Beyond photography, music and home entertainment, he's also the first port of call for all reviews content on Expert Reviews.

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