(Door LED fan, click to enlarge)

Testing:
For the testing of this case I will be looking at overall build quality, strength and ease of use.
The window on this case is made with strong plexi glass and came with a protective covering over it. After I carefully removed the covering I found there to be a few light scratches on the inside from the hardware moving around inside the case during carrying and shipping. After some tough washing I was able to clean it up quite a bit, however there are still some light scratches if it's looked at close enough.

(Screwless slot access, click to enlarge)

The paint quality of the case is also very well done. I found with other cases, that whenever part of a door or panel wraps around out of sight that the paint would get very rushed and messy. When examining the Guardian, the paint is not rushed and nothing is left unpainted that shouldn't be.
The case is built of steel so it's overall strength and quality is very good. Steel has the disadvantage of added weight, but in sturdiness and strength is comes ahead over aluminum.

(Rear fan mounting bracket, click to enlarge)

Conclusion:
Overall I was very impressed with the NZXT Guardian. It has a very unique look which makes it stand out above all other cases. Besides it's fancy looks it also has great build quality. The screwless design I found to be the easiest that I've ever used. When asked to recommend a case to buy, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the NZXT Guardian.

(Guardian Eye and front USB and audio ports, click to enlarge)

Pros:
Screwless design
Unique "Guardian Eye" light effect
Plenty of room to house hard drives and 5.25" devices
Front USB and audio ports

Cons:
Window should have protective covering on both sides to prevent from scratches by internal hardware during shipping
Possibly include a more recognised brand name of power supply

Rating: 9/10

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I'd like to give a big thanks to the wonderful people at NZXT who provided the Guardian case for review.

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