Strong panels due to curved design, Large side panel window for an ITX case, Simple and elegant exterior design, LED control for rear I/O and PSU chamber, Supports up to two 280mm radiators, Good cable management system, Fan hub for eight fans, Captive th
No toolless mounting mechanism for HDD/SSD, Cannot support CPU air coolers over 160mm in height, Must remove SSD brackets to install 3.5″ drive behind motherboard tray, Most SSD's will appear upside down when mounted on SSD brackets
I had a lot of fun building a system with the Manta mini-ITX. There was a lot of work room to install a large graphics card and a 240mm radiator at the front of the case. Velcro straps for cable management were not present, but the many tie down points on...
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Published: 2016-03-01, Author: Joe , review by: modders-inc.com
Coming in at $139.99USD the Manta certainly comes in high, price wise but for the features it brings to the table, is it really that out of the question? Just factoring in the cost of fans at an average cost of twelve dollars, which the Manta includes thr...
Ample (and quiet) cooling, including lots of potential for liquid cooling, Dual-chamber design minimizes cable clutter, Easily accessible dust filters, Built-in light for rear ports
No optical-drive support, Limited drive capacity
NZXT's Manta brings a unique look and robust cooling to small-form-factor chassis. It excels if all you need is a drive or two for storage. Read More…...
The NZXT Manta offers a lot in terms of features and ability like LCS unit mounts for a Mini ITX build. The airflow is great and adaptable with the PWM controllable fans. Combined with AIO LCS units you can cool your high-end and even overclocked process...
Aesthetics, Build Quality, Fit and Finish, Ease of Use, Form Factor, Strong Feature Set
Some small interior tweaks are needed, Water cooling not fully supported, Price
Unfortunately there are a few areas of improvement that I feel NZXT should look at. The center channel cover is a genius bit of steel, but it should be tweaked to allow for larger radiators in the top and provide more room for cables to pass through. Also...
Abstract: The NZXT Manta Case stands out as it's uniquely styled and allows a ton of hardware to be installed. It will definitely peek the interest of many who need to build a hardcore system around a mini-ITX motherboard. Included are three fans, but more can be a...
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Published: 2016-01-26, Author: Steve , review by: gamersnexus.net
NZXT's Manta is peculiarly positioned within the mini-ITX market. It's not as small as a shoebox case, not as large as the company's own dominating mid-tower, and yet it's not suited for anything other than an ITX build. For users seeking absolute discret...
Of course, the Manta has its limitations, and we would like to see this chassis put on steroids, allowing for larger versions of it in the future. Of the four, we are having a hard time deciding if we like the white version seen here, or the matte black...
