Whisper - Headphones NZXT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Full Tower Computer Case
Brand	NZXT
Model	Whisper
Dimensions (W x H x D)	211.5mm x 521.5mm x 562mm
Weight	12.3 kg
Motherboard Support	E-ATX, ATX, M-ATX, Mini-ITX
Expansion Slots	7
External 5.25" Drive Bays	5 (up to 6 with bracket)
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays	9
External 3.5" Bracket	1 included
Cooling System	1x 120mm Blue LED intake (front), 1x 120mm black exhaust (rear), 2x 80mm exhaust (rear)
Front Panel Ports	USB, Audio (Mic & Speaker), E-SATA
Special Features	Sound dampening foam (10mm & 3mm), rubber grommets, PSU vibration dampener, water cooling ready with pre-drilled holes, aluminum front panel
Power Supply Support	Bottom-mounted with rubberized cover
Cable Management	Behind motherboard tray with routing holes
Safety Recommendations	Wear gloves during installation; refer to motherboard manual for CPU/RAM/peripherals
Maintenance	Clean dust filters and fans periodically; use compressed air for hard-to-reach areas
Spare Parts & Repairability	Contact [e-mail] for replacement parts; standard drives and PSU are user-replaceable
Warranty & Support	Visit www.nzxt.com or email [e-mail] for support

Frequently Asked Questions - Whisper NZXT

What type of motherboard does the NZXT Whisper support?

The NZXT Whisper supports E-ATX, ATX, M-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards. Refer to the motherboard tray standoff holes to match your form factor.

How many hard drives can I install in the Whisper?

The Whisper can hold up to nine internal 3.5" HDDs using the included trays. It also has five external 5.25" bays and one external 3.5" bracket.

How do I install the power supply with the sound dampening cover?

First, attach the rubber mount to the PSU aligning the holes. Then secure the PSU to the bottom bracket using the provided screws. The cover helps reduce vibration noise.

What cooling fans come pre-installed?

The case includes one 120mm blue LED intake fan at the front, one 120mm black exhaust at the rear, and two 80mm exhaust fans at the rear. Additional fans can be added.

Is the NZXT Whisper water cooling ready?

Yes, it has pre-drilled holes for water tubes and supports dual radiators. Tubes can be routed from behind the case.

How do I connect the front panel connectors?

Refer to your motherboard manual for pin locations. Connect the power switch (yellow/white), reset switch (blue/white), HDD LED (green/white), and the front panel audio/USB according to the labels.

Can I hide cables in the Whisper?

Yes, cables can be routed behind the motherboard tray through designated holes. An additional hole is provided to route PSU cables to the motherboard area.

How do I clean the case?

Use a soft, dry cloth for the exterior. For internal dust, use compressed air, especially on fans and filters. Avoid liquids.

What should I do if I lose a screw or need spare parts?

Contact NZXT at [e-mail] with your proof of purchase and details. Standard screws and brackets are available as replacements.

Is there any special safety precaution during installation?

It is recommended to wear gloves to prevent cuts. Also, contact [e-mail] before proceeding if you have any questions. Do not force components.

USER MANUAL Whisper NZXT

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User's manual

Thank you.

Dear valued customers,

Thank you for purchasing our product. We are thankful to all our fans for the continuing support, after just four years since entering the computer chassis market with the Guardian in 2003, NZXT is now an established gaming brand and manufacturer of quality hardware in the market today. Since then, we have stayed true to our goal, which was to continuously provide innovative next generation products. With every product, we are still breaking more boundaries and limits. Once again, thank you and all NZXT fans for the support and we hope to bring more amazing products in the coming years.

After you complete your installation, please come by our community forums at www.nzxt.com/forum and voice your opinions with thousands of NZXT fans from around the world

Sincerely,

NZXT Team

Whisper Specifications

:: Complete low noise solution: The NZXT Whisper comes standard with rubber grommets and a thick 10mm sound dampening foam inside the chassis. With a 3mm thickness, the dampening foam decreases the noise inside the system significantly. A rubberized power supply cover is also used to dampen the noise, making the NZXT Whisper the complete low noise solution.
:: Modern Design and Aluminum Front panel: The Whisper was inspired by modern and classical architecture. By studying shapes of buildings and lines of large towers around the world, NZXT Team has again re-created a chassis that uses simple lines to define innovation in design.
:: Immense Expandability: The Whisper can hold up to nine hard drives, giving the users server-like expandability options and arrays.
:: Large and Spacious: A Full Tower E-ATX build allows the NZXT Whisper to sit components comfortably with space to spare. High end video cards and power supplies will have no problems.
:: Water Cooling ready and Air cool solutions: The Whisper comes standard with four fans installed, three in the rear and a single 120mm in the front, providing ample cooling to the hard drives and CPU to insure good temperatures even at low noises. Water cooling holes are pre-drilled to allow for outer tubes to route into the chassis.

Detailed specifications

Dimension: W211.5 *H521.5 *D562mm

Expansion slots (7)

5 x 5.25" Bays (up to 6 x 5.25")
8 x Internal HDD bays
1 x 3.5" External Bracket
E-ATX Support, ATX, M-ATX Support

Cooling Options

1 x 120mm Blue LED Intake ( Included )
1 x 120mm Black Rear exhaust ( Included )
2 x 80mm Rear exhaust ( Included )

Weight: 12.3Kg

Table of Contents

Thank you....1

Whisper Specifications 2

Before Beginning....3

Getting starting....3

Motherboard Installation 4

LED, Power and Reset Installation....5

External 5.25" Drive Bay Installation ....7

External 3.5" Drive Bay Installation....10

Internal 3.5" Drive Bay Installation....10

Installing the power supply with sound dampening cover ..... 11

Managing the cables....13

Being water cooling ready ....13

Support and Service 14

NOTE: CPU, RAM and any peripheral installation are not included in this manual. Please refer to your motherboard manual for related mounting instructions and troubleshooting.

Before Beginning..

For safety issues, it is highly recommended that all users wear gloves during installation. Also, if you have any questions during installation, please send an email to [e-mail] before proceeding. Thank you.

Getting starting

For users building a new system, it is recommended that the side panels are removed before beginning the installation. The following

steps will outline the steps to remove the top, side panels and the motherboard tray.

1. Remove the thumb screws securing the side panels.

2. Pull the side panel out and remove it.

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Opening the side panel

Motherboard Installation

Please refer to the case interior infrastructure and secure the power supply at the back of the case by using the screws provided.

1. Match the motherboard form factor (E-ATX, ATX, M-ATX, Mini-ATX) with the holes on the motherboard tray

2. Secure the standoffs onto the holes which match your motherboard

3. Lay the motherboard onto the standoffs and then continue to secure the motherboard with the screws provided.

LED, Power and Reset Installation

Please refer first to your motherboard manual to locate where the power switch and reset pins are located. The power and reset buttons are located at the top of the chassis. The colors following each instruction designate the color of the wires.

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USB, Audio ports, E-SATA, Reset, and Power buttons

1. Connect the reset switch (labeled RESET SW) by connecting to your motherboard RESET connector. Make sure you always attach the white wire to ground. (Blue/White +/-)

2. Connect the power switch pin (labeled POWER SW) to the PWR connector on the motherboard. (Yellow/White +/-)

3. Connect the HDD LED (labeled H.D.D LED) to the appropriate headers on your motherboard. The HDD LED located on the front panel should flash green when there is activity in the hard drive. (Green/White, +/-)
4. Connect the four pin Molex leading from the front panel to activate the single blue LED stripe on the aluminum panel.

All White and Black Pin Connectors correspond to ground.

USB Installation

1. The USB is located of the top on your front panel.
2. Refer to your motherboard manual and match the labels on the USB port connectors with your motherboard in order to install.

Audio Port Installation

1. Please first refer to your motherboard manual and match the labels on the audio wires with your motherboard pins.
2. The green input is the speaker input and the pink input is the microphone input.

Case Pins
Signal Description
ASUS© Pins

MIC-IN Front	Microphone input Signal MIC2
MIC-POWER	Front Microphone Power MICPWR
GROUND Front Audio Ground AGND
L-OUT Front	Left Channel Audio Signal Line out_L

R-OUT Front Right Channel Audio Signal Line out_R
L-RET Rear Left Channel Audio Signal	BLINE Line out_L
R-RET Rear Right Channel Audio Signal	BLINE Line out_R

ASUS© Motherboard Pin Assignment

External 5.25" Drive Bay Installation

Please follow the directions below to install the 5.25" in the top 3 bays of the Tempest:

1. Remove the drive bay cover for the bay the 5.25" device is being installed.

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1. Remove the screwless mechanism so the 5.25" drive can slide in correctly.

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1. Slide the 5.25" device into the chassis from the front panel.

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1. Match the holes on the 5.25" to the pins on the screwless mechanism and re-attach it onto the steel bays. Turn the screwless mechanism to lock the device in place. (The user has the option to screw on the drives manually with the ODD screws that come in the accessory bag)
   

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Turn to lock the device in place

1. From the other side of the bay, use screws provided to provide more security.

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Attach the screw less bracket matching the 5.25" holes

1. Turn the screw less bracket to lock the drive.

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Turn and lock the device in place. User may choose to screw the device on also.

External 3.5" Drive Bay Installation

The NZXT Whisper comes standard with one external 5.25" to 3.5" bracket. Please follow the directions below to install the external 3.5" devices:

1. Remove the 5.25" drive bay cover.
2. Attach the floppy drive to the bracket.
3. Slide the bracket in from the front of the chassis.
4. Secure the bracket from inside the chassis using the screw less locks or standard screws.

Internal 3.5" Drive Bay Installation

The NZXT Whisper has the ability to fit nine 3.5" internal HDDs.

Please follow the directions below to install the device.

1. Open the side panel to gain access inside the chassis.
2. Remove the HDD tray from the hard drive cage by pushing the two tabs inward.

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1. Screw the HDD to the hard drive tray.

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1. Slide the tray back into the cage to secure it.

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The hard drive secured into the cage

Installing the power supply with sound dampening cover

The NZXT Whisper power supply bracket is located at the rear bottom of the chassis, a rubber mount is provided with your

purchase to further dampen sounds from vibration during operation. Please follow the directions below for installation.

1. Attach the rubber mount on to the power supply, make sure the direction is correct by aligning the holes.

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1. Align the power supply with the mounting holes on the bracket.
2. Secure the PSU using screws provided.

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PSU at the bottom of the chassis

Secure from behind the chassis

Managing the cables

The NZXT Whisper allows the user to hide cables behind the motherboard tray, simply route the cables behind the tray and out of the holes to organize cables in the chassis. A additional hole is also drilled to route the cables from the PSU area to the MB area.

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Being water cooling ready

The NZXT Whisper is pre-drilled for water tube access and dual radiator support.

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Water tubes can be routed in from behind the case.

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Support and Service

If you have any more questions or have problems with the NZXT product you purchased, please don't hesitate to contact [e-mail] along with a detailed explanation of your problem and your proof of purchase. You may inquire about replacement parts at [e-mail].

Thank you again for purchasing an NZXT case. If you have any more comments or questions. Please visit our website or send us an email.

NZXT Website: www.nzxt.com

Email our design team: [e-mail]