PC Case Zalman Z3 Iceberg Black Midi Tower

Zalman Z3 Iceberg Black is an ATX mid-tower PC case with a minimalist glacier-inspired exterior in black. The chassis combines steel, plastic and a 4 mm tempered glass side panel to allow viewing of internal components while protecting the panel with an edge guard. The case ships with two pre-installed 120 mm addressable RGB fans and an ARGB controller and supports up to eight fans and multiple radiator configurations for effective cooling.

Advantages

The front design balances aesthetics and airflow and the top magnetic and bottom dust filters protect components while keeping airflow unobstructed. Two ARGB fans are pre-installed (front and rear) with hydro bearings, low-noise operation and a life span of approximately 40,000 hours. The chassis provides cable-management features including a right-side upper I/O position and rubber-covered unused holes for tidier routing. Tempered glass slides into place and is secured with an edge guard and two hand-tightened screws for easy access.

Suitable for

• Building a compact ATX or mATX gaming PC with ARGB lighting
• Home or office workstations requiring efficient airflow and dust protection
• Systems with multiple storage drives (2 x 3.5" and 4 x 2.5")
• Water-cooled setups using 120/240/280/360 mm radiators (front/top/rear options)

Key specifications

• Model: Z3 Iceberg Black; Case form factor: ATX Mid-Tower
• Materials: Steel, Plastic, 4 mm Tempered Glass; Colour: Black
• Dimensions (D x W x H): 410 x 210 x 480 mm; Weight: 6.4 kg
• Motherboard support: E-ATX (≈280 mm), ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX; PCI slots: 7
• Drive bays: 2 x 3.5" (combo/toolless), 4 x 2.5"
• Included fans: Front 1 x 120 mm ARGB, Rear 1 x 120 mm ARGB; Fan specs: 120 x 120 x 25 mm, Hydro Bearing, 1,200 RPM ±10%, 37.8 CFM, 0.7 mm H2O, 26.4 dB(A), 40,000 h
• Fan support: Front 3 x 120/3 x 140 mm, Top 2 x 120/2 x 140 mm, Rear 1 x 120 mm, Bottom 2 x 120 mm
• Radiator support: Front 120/240/280/360 mm, Top 120/240 mm, Rear 120 mm
• Clearances: Max GPU length 315 mm; Max CPU cooler height 163 mm; Max PSU length 210 mm
• I/O: 1 x Headphone, 1 x Mic, 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0, Power, Reset, LED control button

How to use

Install the motherboard and components following standard ATX assembly procedures and route cables through provided openings for cleaner management. Mount storage drives in the designated 3.5" or 2.5" bays and install the PSU in the bottom compartment. Slide the tempered glass side panel into the frame, secure it with the two hand-tightened screws and use the edge guard to keep the panel aligned during installation and removal. Connect the ARGB fan cables to the included controller or to a compatible motherboard header and use the LED button on the I/O panel to cycle colors, synchronize with the motherboard (press and hold 3 seconds) or turn off the LEDs (press and hold 6 seconds).

Recommendations

For optimal airflow, populate front and top fan mounts in push/pull configurations where possible, keep the magnetic top dust filter clean, and avoid blocking intake vents. Use the rubber-covered holes on the right-side I/O area to route unused cables and maintain unobstructed airflow for better cooling performance.