Zalman Z9 USB 3.0 Midi-Tower - black [ZM-Z9 U3]

In comparison, the small but beautiful housing division moves usually something in the background. Wrongly, because in this segment Zalman shines with an optically striking appearance and high functionality. After the major 1000 models the manufacturer's own palette now rounds off with the Z-enclosures in the segment of mid-tower.

The Z9 is available in three versions, all share the same basic structure and differ only in the facilities. In the design of the mid-tower comes to confidence and presents at the front a big Z logo, which points to the series as well as the manufacturer. The slightly projecting forward wing on the front help to create a special emphasis.

Above are one external 3.5 - and four 5.25-inch slots. One is already on the I / O panel is, but can be implemented in a flexible or even expanded. On the other hand, a significant part of the functionality missing, because on said panel are four USB ports, two. In version 2.0 and two 3.0-versions To the two audio ports and the 2-channel fan controller, together with display for temperature indication are integrated.

The left side panel is provided with a generous running windows. Provide an excellent overview is thus allowed, making the hardware thanks to a black interior finish is very good effect, and is of the blue lighting of the installed front fan set additionally enhanced.

Beyond these external drives, the Z9 has five internal 3.5-inch slots. These are decoupled and thus provide a vibration-insulated storage of HDDs. In addition, SSDs (2.5) no problem - one can behind the motherboard and another in the external 3.5 inch slot can be installed. Mainboard-outs for the backplate installation and cable management are also provided.

The package includes three 120 fan mounted on the front, on the cover and back. Two other fans are also installed (1x bottom cover 1x).

Technical details:
- Dimensions: 207 x 464 x 504 mm (W x H x D)
- Material: Steel
- Weight: 7.2 kg
- Color: Black
- Form Factor: ATX, Micro-ATX
Fan:
- 1x 120 mm (front, Blue LED)
- 1x 120 mm (rear)
- 1x 140 mm (front, optional instead of 120 mm)
- 2x 140/120 mm (lid, 1x optional)
- 1x 140/120 mm (bottom, optional)
- Filter, front, bottom
Drives:
- 4 x 5.25 inches (external, one occupied by the I / O panel)
- 1x 3.5 + 1x 2.5 inch (external / internal)
- 5x 3.5 inch (internal)
- 1x 2.5 inch (internal)
- AC adapter (optional): Standard ATX
- Expansion Slots: 7
I / O Panel:
- 2x USB 2.0
- 2x USB 3.0
- 1x each Audio In / Out
- 1x fan controller with LED display
- Maximum graphics card length: 290 mm