NZXT H5 Elite

Airflow and tempered glass don’t usually work well together, but the NZXT H5 Elite is somewhat of an exception. An angled bottom fan lowers temps, but at the cost of drive storage space.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • BUILT-IN RGB LIGHTING: Comes with two pre-installed 140mm RGB fans and a RGB controller for customizable lighting. Tempered glass panels show it all off.
  • DEDICATED GPU FAN: An angled 120mm fan draws air from below the case to provide direct cooling for your power-hungry graphics card.
  • SPACIOUS COOLING SUPPORT: Up to 280mm radiator support in the front, 240mm up top, and 120mm in the rear. Fits up to 6 fans including the dedicated GPU fan.
  • READY FOR PERFORMANCE: Fits most NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards with its 365mm max GPU clearance. Display your GPU vertically using the NZXT Vertical GPU Mounting Kit (sold separately).
  • EASILY MANAGE CABLES: Wide cable channels with hooks, bridges, and straps take the guesswork out of organized cable management.

PROS

+ Two RGB fans included
+ $20 less expensive than the previous version
+ “Dedicated” GPU fan
+ Excellent cable management
+ Bridged IO connector

CONS

- Very limited drive support
- Awkward 1.5-inch gap up front

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on October 25, 2022
Airflow and tempered glass don’t usually work well together, but the NZXT H5 Elite is somewhat of an exception. An angled bottom fan lowers temps, but at the cost of drive storage space.
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