Well known for their extensive range of coolers and accessories, Zalman also produce quite a prolific range of cases. Here we take a look at the Z11 Plus.
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Zalman Z11 Plus Review
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Well known for their extensive range of coolers and accessories, Zalman also produce quite a prolific range of cases. Here we take a look at the Z11 Plus.
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KingNosser
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I own this exact case, have had it a fair few months now, switched out the side fans for better and also fitted a fan controller while adding a bottom intake and extra top exhaust, all blue LED fans. My Tunqi tower is a pretty large cooler and in this case there is plenty of space, for the money it's a really good feature case, as mentioned with the ties behind the mobo cable management is easy in this case and the added power extension is very handy, thou I would say now fit that cable before you do anything else or your have minor issues later.
My only gripe thou small is the front panel USB3 I have to route them out the back onto the motherboard connections, I like the case much better than my old one by a long way, I got mine for £45 with P&P it offers as good a set of needs as many £70+ cases and if you buy one your be more than happy with the case for the cash you paid.
I would feel it not only deserves VFM but also a bronze award it's well laid out and you can get plenty inside clean and tidy, it's main downfall for many looking at it is it's front looks, I prefer mine on it's side with the drives popping out over the desk, so I can get inside without the need of moving it an inch.
My only gripe thou small is the front panel USB3 I have to route them out the back onto the motherboard connections, I like the case much better than my old one by a long way, I got mine for £45 with P&P it offers as good a set of needs as many £70+ cases and if you buy one your be more than happy with the case for the cash you paid.
I would feel it not only deserves VFM but also a bronze award it's well laid out and you can get plenty inside clean and tidy, it's main downfall for many looking at it is it's front looks, I prefer mine on it's side with the drives popping out over the desk, so I can get inside without the need of moving it an inch.
neoguyver1
New member
Yea i have one of these will show it on the rig gallery soon , I have 4 of the zalman led fans inside with a led antec on front with a 7950, i reversed the fans on the side. I think you can fit a second 2.5" hdd in optical bay area(didn't read to check if said 
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Overall a good case for the money if you like the looks the Z9 has the same chassis bur toned down looks.
).Overall a good case for the money if you like the looks the Z9 has the same chassis bur toned down looks.
andrevautour
New member
I really like the look of this, all of these lines create a really attractive looking case in my opinion.
a word of caution for silence seekers
as we all know - putting 140 mm fans wherever possible instead of 120 mm can make a big difference in perceived noise levels.
when I bought this case with silence in mind, I got frustrated to the point of fury over designers' short-sightedness. after all, Zalman was always about silence, right?
try if you like to fit a 140 mm over the top of that case, instead of a 120. also, try to fit a 140 into the front of the case instead of 120 mm. either you give up trying to fix the top cover by all screws, or try looking for extra-costing, extra-low profile 140 mm's (I didn't) - otherwise either remove the fancy Darth Vader'ish plastic covers, or don't transport the assembled system, because of all those fancy plastic extras hanging on a thread off the metal case.
someone at Zalman completely forgot how much space does a 140 mm fan take. seems justifiable, if that's the reason for a low price.
as we all know - putting 140 mm fans wherever possible instead of 120 mm can make a big difference in perceived noise levels.
when I bought this case with silence in mind, I got frustrated to the point of fury over designers' short-sightedness. after all, Zalman was always about silence, right?
try if you like to fit a 140 mm over the top of that case, instead of a 120. also, try to fit a 140 into the front of the case instead of 120 mm. either you give up trying to fix the top cover by all screws, or try looking for extra-costing, extra-low profile 140 mm's (I didn't) - otherwise either remove the fancy Darth Vader'ish plastic covers, or don't transport the assembled system, because of all those fancy plastic extras hanging on a thread off the metal case.
someone at Zalman completely forgot how much space does a 140 mm fan take. seems justifiable, if that's the reason for a low price.
remember300
Active member
That front bit with the 80mm fans seems a little backward and a great way to build a vortex where it stops the case getting cool air. if they used plastic fins at 45 degrees inward at least they would push air in more.
When i've sold these i have said id not bother wiring them up even blocking if they want too. just cos im worried about the heat, and noise.
When i've sold these i have said id not bother wiring them up even blocking if they want too. just cos im worried about the heat, and noise.
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