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NZXT H710i - ATX Mid Tower PC Gaming Case - Front I/O USB Type-C Port - Quick Release Tempered Glass Side Panel - Vertical GPU Mount - Integrated RGB Lighting - Water-Cooling Ready - Black/Red

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If you’re familiar with the H700i, you’ll notice that the H710i doesn’t do a whole lot different here compared to that first iteration. However that’s not a bad thing, as the H710i’s internal layout is nothing short of impressive. No expense has been spared when it comes to ensuring your build experience is as seamless and pleasant as possible. In total, the H710i has room for up to seven 2.5-inch drives and two 3.5-inch drives, but not all at the same time. At the bottom of a case is a hard drive cage that can hold either two 3.5-inch drives or four 2.5-inch drives. Two more 2.5-inch drives can mount behind the motherboard tray.

Due to potential airflow restrictions, we only recommend using a two-slot or thinner card when vertical mounting in the H710i. The NZXT H710 is a slight refresh of the H700 that we reviewed two years ago. To be precise, we reviewed the Smart Device-equipped H700i, but NZXT did us the favor of sending us the base version this time. The appearance and features of the case are almost identical to the original H700, so we’ll focus on cataloguing any minor changes and seeing how the H700 case design holds up in 2019.

The H710i is a superb case, and the limited-edition Cyberpunk version takes the design to a whole new level. It's gorgeous to look at. If you're a fan of the H series from NZXT and need a new gaming PC case to build your next dream rig inside (and plan on playing some Cyberpunk 2077), this is the case to go for. It's a little on the pricey side, but well worth it. As expected, the I/O is located at the top and includes two USB 3.2 ports, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, 3.5mm port and the on/off power button (ring LED). At the base of the H710i we find a rear removable air-filter and the rails where you can move the internal 3.5/2.5" drive cage. Load testing is conducted using Prime95 LFFTs and Kombustor “FurMark” stress testing simultaneously. Testing is completely automated using in-house scripting, and executes with perfect accuracy on every run. CPU Torture - NZXT H710 Review You can remove the fascia by pulling it to access the front air-filter and the 3 AER F120 fans (1200RPM/50.42CFM/28dBA).

PC cases not only protect your motherboard, processor, and graphics card from debris, dust, and other environmental hazards, but they also provide ventilation for your motherboard, processor, and graphics card, ensuring that everything stays nice and cool. Of course, with room for up to 185mm tall CPU coolers any model in the market should fit inside the H710i. Measuring 516mm in height, 494mm in depth and 230mm in width the H710i is a rather large mid-tower PC case. The old H700i averaged 53.9C dT on the CPU torture test, a little less than two degrees warmer than the H710 result we just measured. The two cases are almost identical, but it’s been a long time since we wrote the first review: our test environment has become more consistent, there are always variations between fans, and the cases aren’t EXACTLY identical as we . We’re not concerned by the slight difference from our old results, but customers should NOT expect a significant improvement over the H700. The H710 and H710i have plenty of space inside, which can support 120 mm radiators on the rear side and up to 360 mm radiators on the front and top. Installing 120 mm or 140 mm cooling fans can also help with ventilation.Size does matter when it comes to PC cases or PC towers. Therefore, knowing the dimensions and specifications of both the NZXT H710 and H710i case sizes is essential. Their size determines how many important components can be installed inside and reflects how efficient the performance is. The torture workload got the CPU to 51.9C dT average, and 46.3 dT average with the front panel removed. That’s a reasonably-sized gap and indicates that the front panel isn’t completely ruining thermals, but part of that is the fact that there are three intake fans capable of forcing air through. The dust filter is behind the front panel directly over the fans, so the perforations on either side of the front panel aren’t meant to be filters and could be completely open like the 465X. The running theme with NZXT H-series cases (perhaps excluding the H510 Elite) is thermal performance that we grudgingly admit is adequate, while at the same time airflow has been sacrificed for aesthetic reasons. There's plenty of space for long PSUs even with the default drive cage position (if you need more just push it to the left). Rendering our Blender test file exclusively on the CPU averaged a CPU dT of 36.7C, roughly one degree below the previous average of 37.6C for the H700i. This is actually a great score, on par with the PM01 and the HAF X, two cases we continually praise for their cooling.

Moreover, both the H710 and H710i come with RGB lighting pre-installed, which adds character to your finished build by utilizing the tempered glass side panel. The NZXT H710i is an upgrade over the less expensive base model H710; all dimensions and specs are the same, but the H710i has the feature of the NZXT I version, which is the Smart Device V2. Just like in the past the CAM software can be used to monitor your PC, give you its specs and of course control its OC and cooling (when compatible devices are present).

In this case it can be used to control the 2 ARGB LED strips and assign one of the 22 available effects. The NZXT H7 Elite is good for those who want to create a statement visually with the front window, whereas the normal H7 would have been good for those who don't wish to pay as much if the H7 Flow didn't cost the same. This makes it the best NZXT H7 option for those who don't want more than one tempered-glass panel (and the included RGB/fan controller hub). If you want a high-quality PC case with an ergonomic design, the NZXT PC cases are probably what you’re looking for. The NZXT H-series PC cases are expertly crafted PC cases with some outstanding features at an affordable price.

While temperatures were higher than they could have been with better access to air, NZXT was comfortable at the time to mix form with function. For the new NZXT H7 range, the company has redesigned how the cases both take and exhaust air. The NZXT H7 Flow is the biggest change here with the perforated front panel. The NZXT H710 and H710i are virtually identical. The only real difference is that the H710i has integrated RGB lighting and a smart controller for fans and leds compared to the H710. The H710 and H710i are two of the H-series PC cases that are well-known for their high build quality, durability, ease of setup, and affordability.

At this speed the CPU averaged 54.4C dT, not too far above baseline and better than the rest of the cases on this limited chart other than the Phanteks P400A. Despite the turbulence problems we had with the H510 Elite, NZXT’s fans proved fairly quiet in this enclosure. On this side we also see the front radiator area, cable management channels, two more SSD trays, 3,5" drive cage and the PSU area. Building a PC can be a difficult task. Every small detail, from the processors to the RAM, must be scrutinized. The computer case is one area that many people overlook, and however, it is one of the most important decisions you will make when building your PC. A large picture showcasing the interior of the H710i is placed at the front of the large white cardboard box. At the top of the case is room for up to three 120mm case fans or a 360mm water-cooling radiator, but accessing these mounting spots will take some work. To get to them, you first need to remove the front panel by pressing plastic clips that are located all around the panel, then pulling upward. After that, you do the same thing to the top panel, but this is made more difficult by the presence of LED strips and the cable bar. It’s certainly doable, but from the get-go, based on my experience, if you plan to add extra case fans or a liquid-cooler radiator up top, be ready for a bit more work than usual. This is the price you pay for such a featureless (and free-of-fasteners) front and top panel.

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