NZXT TEMPEST User Manual

TEMPEST

User’s manual

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Thank you.

Dear valued customers,

Thank you for purchasing our product. We are thankful to all our
fans for the continuing support, after just four years since entering the
computer chassis market with the Guardian in 2003, NZXT is now an
established gaming brand and manufacturer of quality hardware in the
market today. Since then, we have stayed true to our goal, which was to
continuously provide innovative next generation products. With every
product, we are still breaking more boundari es and limits. Once again, thank
you and all NZXT fans for the supp ort and we hope to bring more amazing
products in the coming years.

After you complete your installation, please come by our community forums
at www.nzxt.com/forum

and voice your opinions with thousands of NZXT

fans from around the world

Sincerely,

NZXT Team

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Tempest Specifications

Features

> Airflow King: Dual 120mm intake, dual 140mm exhaust with an additional
side 120mm fan and rear 120mm fan all included.
> Maximize Expandability: E-ATX support allows more compatibility with
high end components including large graphic cards.
> Easier accessibility & cable management: Cable routing is pre-drilled
on the motherboard so users can hide cables behind the motherboard tray,
allowing more a cleaning look and better airflow. Power, E-SAT A, USB and
Reset buttons are mounted at the top to give better accessibility.
> Bottom mounted PSU: PSU mounting at the bottom allows for more
security and separation of heat from the CPU.
> Server-like HDD space: Dual 120mm fans cool cages that hold up to 8
HDDs allowing for large capacity systems while maintainin g cool
temperatures.

Detailed specifications

Dimension: W211.5 *H521.5 *D562mm
Form factor: E-ATX Support, ATX, M-ATX Support
7 Expansion slots

3 x External 5.25” Bays (up to 6 x 5.25”)
8 x Internal HDD bays
1 x External 3.5”Brackets

Cooling Options:
2 x 120 mm Blue LED Intakes (Included)
2 x 140 mm Black Top Exhausts (Included)
1 x 120mm Rear Exhaust (Included)
1 x 120mm Intake Side (Included)

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Table of Contents

Thank you. ..................................................................................... 1

Tempest Specifications .................................................................. 2

Before Beginning.. ......................................................................... 4 

Getting starting............................................................................... 4

Motherboard Installation ................................................................ 5

LED, Power and Reset Installation ................................................ 5

External 5.25” Drive Bay Installation ............................................. 7

External 3.5” Drive Bay Installation................................................ 9

Internal 3.5” Drive Bay Installation ............................................... 11

Front fan, filters and HDD Cage usage ....................................... 13

Installing the power supply .......................................................... 14

Managing the cables .................................................................... 15

Being water cooling ready ........................................................... 15

Support and Service .................................................................... 17 

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Before Beginning..

For safety issues, it is highly recommended that all users wear
gloves during installation. Also, if you have any questions during
installation, please send an email to [e-mail]

before

proceeding. Thank you.

Getting starting

For users building a new system, it is recommended that the side
panels are removed before beginning the installation. The following
steps will outline the steps to remove the top, side panels and the
motherboard tray.

1. Remove the thumb screws securing the side panels.

2. Pull the side panel back, and then lift the panel to remove it.

Opening the side panel

NOTE: CPU, RAM and any peripheral installation are not
included in this manual. Please refer to your motherboard manual
for related mountin

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instructions and troubleshooting.