The NZXT Tempest case is a mid-tower design composed of a steel chassis and plastic front panel. It features seven expansion slots and nine drive bays - with eight of them being internal 3.5" bays. The cable routing is pre-drilled and allows cables to be hidden behind the motherboard tray for a cleaner look with enhanced airflow. The Tempest chassis also supports E-ATX motherboards, as well as ATX, MICRO-ATX, and BABY AT, allowing enthusiasts to a great deal of flexibility and the option to use a high-end Intel Skulltrail platform or install larger graphics cards.

The case provides top-mounted Power and Reset buttons, and E-SATA/USB ports, for better accessibility. Air flow is one of the Tempest's main design points, and the case includes six fans - dual 120mm intake, dual 140mm exhaust with additional 120mm side and rear fans. Dual 120mm fans cool the eight 3.5" drive bays, offering a server-like environment. "With the Tempest’s 6 120mm fans, we’ve created the Airflow King of cases. Combining the cooling capabilities with the space and storage features, the Tempest is designed to be the best enthusiast and gaming chassis in its class," said Johnny Hou, Chief Designer at NZXT. The Tempest chassis mounts the power supply at the bottom of the case, and features an optional 500W PS2 ATX 12V 2.0 PSU. The Tempest checks in at 211.5 x 521.5 x 562 mm and the bare case weighs approximately 11.2 kilograms. The NZXT Tempest case is available now at a MSRP of $99 USD.