Review: nox nx200

Nox always innovates the market by launching well thought out and high performance boxes. This time, we present the NOX NX200, a box that promises us the latest innovations on the market: efficient cooling of up to three fans, a system for tidying up the cabling, a USB 3.0 port and compatibility with medium / long graphics.

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FEATURES

NOX BOX NX200 FEATURES
Type of box.	Mid tower
Compatible motherboards.	ATX and microATX.
Dimensions.	198 (width) x 438 (height) x 455 (depth) mm
Weight.	4 Kg.
Color available.	Black.
Ventilation system.	Installed as standard: Front: 1 x 120mm Red LED (included) Rear: 1 x 80/120 mm (not included) Optional: Side: 1 x 120/140 mm (not included)
Storage bays.	External 5.25 ”bays 2 3.5 ”Inside Bays 4 Bays 2.5 ”2
Expansion slots	7
Construction material	Structure: SPCC 0.5mm Front panel: ABS + Metal mesh
Ports	1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x HD Audio
Additional features	Ability to install up to three fans Compatible with large graphics Screwless system for 5.25 ”units Power supply at the bottom Black interior Prepared for liquid cooling
Warranty	2 years.

NOX NX200: Packaging and exterior.

Nox presents the chassis in a bulky cardboard box. Bring a black and white image of the tower, the model and the phrase "The Next Step".

Its packaging is close to perfection: polystyrene and a plastic cover to prevent dust from entering. It came perfectly and without any blow.

The Nox NX200 case is a box with a sporty and very futuristic touch. At night it's a blast with its red hell LEDs.

We highlight on the left side a more pronounced outdoor area and an area for the installation of a 120 mm or 140 mm fan. Placing fans in this area allows us to improve the temperature of the processor and the graphics cards are very grateful, although they are improving their temperatures and cooling systems, it is always advisable to test if we drop from 2º to 5ºC.

The right side also has the most pronounced area, but we see it with more utility since it allows us to better organize all the chassis wiring (power supply, fans, strips of hard drives / SATA cables…).

As we see in the following image, the box includes a USB 3.0 connection, two USB 2.0 connections, an HD audio input and output, and the power off and reset buttons.

The front part is equipped with a mesh grille for excellent cooling, so we can continuously get air from outside. As we can see, the Nox NX200 is equipped with 2 upper bays of 5.25 ″ and one of 3.5 ″ for the installation of a floppy disk drive or card reader.

Already at the bottom we have engraved the Nox logo. Aesthetically it is very successful.

Bottom. We see three outlets prepared for liquid cooling pipes, the outlet of an 8 cm fan, 7 expansion slots for PCI cards, and the power supply is located in the lower area. Good sign! The hot air from the power supply will go directly through the lower floor area.

NOX NX200: Interior.

We really like that the interior is completely painted in black. It gives a more elegant and more touch of the time we live.

Its cooling system is quite good, as it includes a 120mm fan at the rear with excellent air flow. This will directly blow hot air out of the box.

It incorporates an easy mounting system (screwless) for 5.25 ”units. It is as easy as removing the front plate, inserting the unit and pressing the button system: without vibrations, without the need for a screw and a perfect anchorage.

Includes internal USB 3.0 connection for the operation of the front connection. It also includes control panel cables, connection for USB 2.0 ports and HD / AC97 audio input / output.

The screw kit is hooked with a flange in the 3.5 ″ hard drive area. A little further up you can see an area with many holes, that area is designed for the installation of a 2.5 ″ SSD.

The power supply would be located in the lower area of ​​the tower. Allowing hot air to escape to the outside.

If we open the front, we can see the 120mm fan with red LEDs. Very nice in the dark.

The box is compatible with ATX and Micro ATX motherboards with up to 7 PCI expansion slots.

View of the right side without cover of the tower. Here, we appreciate the gaps and the space to organize the wiring.

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CONCLUSION

The NOX NX200 is a cabinet compatible with ATX and Micro ATX motherboards, with dimensions 198 x 438 x 455 mm and weighing just over 4kg. When we have analyzed the box we see that it is built with good quality materials: 0.5 mm SPCC, ABS plastic exterior and Metal Mesh grilles for air intake.

Its very efficient and well studied refrigeration. It is made up of a 120mm fan with a red LED on the front, which allows fresh air to enter and its red LEDs give an aggressive touch. Also, it allows us to add a fan on the side of 120 or 140 mm. This is highly recommended for cooling the graphics card, and lastly, another 80 or 120mm rear fan (included) to expel hot air. We believe that the latter is very important and a success to include it, since it allows a perfect air flow.

The power supply is located in the lower area, this allows us to expel the hot air directly to the ground and not heat the rest of the components. NOX has also thought about casual gamers and the cabinet has a hole to install large cards. We have tested compatibility with graphics cards: reference Geforce GTX660 and Ati 7870 with improved cooling.

The small details are what make the differences and Nox knows it and includes the high speed USB 3.0 connection and the system without the need for screws (screwless) in the upper bays of 5.25 ″.

In short, if you are looking for a cheap, beautiful and easy to assemble box, the NOX NX200 has to be among your options. It is already one more step ahead of its competitors (in the same price range).

Already available in online stores, with an approximate price of € 34.

Be yourself !!

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ VERY AGGRESSIVE ASPECT WHEN IT IS ON.	- COULD HAVE INDEPENDENT HDD CABINS.
+ INTERIOR PAINTED IN BLACK.
+ FAIR BUT EFFICIENT COOLING.
+ USB 3.0 CONNECTION.
+ COMPATIBLE WITH SSD DISK.
+ PRICE.

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