Review: NZXT Switch 810

by Parm Mann on 24 January 2012, 09:30 4.0

Tags: NZXT

Final thoughts and rating

NZXT's Switch 810 isn't the most beautiful or refined enclosure that we've ever seen, but if you're looking for a full-tower solution that offers good value, the Switch 810 is a lot of chassis for under £150.

There's no shortage of choice at this price point, and the likes of Cooler Master's HAF X and Xigmatek's Elysium represent some stiff competition, but NZXT's Switch 810 has become a viable alternative by packing a long list of features into a 595mm-tall frame.

With room for 10 fans, or a liquid-cooled setup consisting of both 420mm and 240mm radiators, the Switch 810 should satiate the appetite of even the most hardened enthusiast. And, if cooling performance isn't your primary raison d'etre, you'll find that the chassis is incredibly easy to work with and stocked full of added extras that include an integrated SD card reader, a hot-swappable storage bay, outstanding cable management and an illuminated rear I/O panel.

Bottom line: Noise could be an issue, and we'd encourage would-be buyers to consider picking up an optional fan controller, but if you've taken a liking to the chassis' unusual looks, we can think of few reasons not to consider the Switch 810.

The Good

Big and easy to build into
Good out-the-box cooling performance
Scope for extreme liquid cooling
Integrated SD card reader
Illuminated rear I/O ports
Exceptional cable management

The Bad

Looks are an acquired taste
Noise could be an issue

HEXUS Rating

NZXT Switch 810

HEXUS Awards

NZXT Switch 810

HEXUS Where2Buy

TBC.

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I am still thinking of getting one of these…..feels like I've had my Lian Li forever and it really is getting old and rattly.

While the 810 isn't going to win any beauty contests, I still think it looks nicer (and is cheaper) then the Corsair Obsidian series…..as well as having a few more bells and whistles.

If only the 600T took a triple rad :(

Wonder if it will come in black?

Not keen on the white, not too keen on all the plastic either. But the internal design is brilliant. If I was on the market for a full tower then I would consider this.
But I think the Corsair 650D offers more of a quality finish - albeit smaller , but more than big enough.

Really like this just as much space as my my original mega tonne Coolermaster COSMOS that is also looking long in the tooth now, however has nothing wrong with it what so ever.

I have a NZXT hale90 power supply in white too. That would look so good in this case with some Corsair LP DDR3 memory in white. (cant think of a modern white motherboard. . . is there one?)

You need to put one of these in a competition and let me win as I cant justify paying to upgrade when when my full tower is and has been faultless all this time! :)

Beautiful Case. Need to see more white products on the market!

Brewster0101
Wonder if it will come in black?

They have it in black on their website and I can't see any reason why the black version wouldn't get to our shores.

I am quite liking it in white myself though…..even though I can be a messy git a times!

Looks like a slightly pimped up budget no-name case to me - certainly doesn't look like a £150 case either inside or out … may look better in the flesh of course.