NZXT has released the H5 Flow PC case, a successor to the massively popular H510 Flow PC case. Aside from the Flow, NZXT also released the H5 Elite, which features a glass front panel instead.
It is available in black and white, and we have received the black version for review. Read on to learn more about our thoughts on this PC case.
NZXT H5 Flow Specifications
| Motherboard Support | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, and EATX (Up to 272mm) |
| Enclosure Type | Mid-Tower |
| Dimensions | Height: 464mm (With Feet) Width: 227mm Depth: 446mm Weight: 7.01 kg |
| Compatibility | Max CPU Cooler Clearance: Up to 165mm Max GPU Clearance: Up to 365mm Front Radiator Clearance: 45mm Cable Management: Up to 23mm |
| Front I/O Ports | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A: 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C: 1 Headset Audio Jack: 1 |
| Fan Support | Front: 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm Top: 2 x 120mm Rear: 1 x F Series Quiet 120mm (Case Version) included Bottom: 1 x F Series Quiet 120mm (Case Version) included |
Design
Like any other NZXT PC cases, the H5 Flow has a minimalist and clean design. Compared to its predecessor, the H5 is slightly wider, allowing more room for cable management. The front is covered by a large mesh intake panel with a dust filter backing, which allows for tons of airflow. The top now has a wider mesh panel allowing for a radiator up to 240mm in size.
One key feature of the H5 Flow is the additional bottom front fan, which is mounted to a plastic housing and angled towards the GPU. Considering GPUs can get quite power hungry and toasty these days (looking at you RTX4000 series), this is a nice feature to have.
In terms of drive bays, it is not a lot. You only get two 2.5″ and a single 3.5″ drive bays. While it is sufficient for most PC builds, running drives on RAID is out of the question. The same applies to front I/O as well. You get a USB Type A and a Type C port, plus an audio jack and nothing more.
How Does It Feel To Build?
One notable difference when compared to the older H510 is that the H5 Flow is easier to cable manage. Instead of narrow plastic channels to guide your cable management at the back, the H5 Flow has a simpler solution: velcro straps. This allows for more flexibility as I do not have to bend cables in a weird angle and stuff them all into the channels.
The space between the motherboard and top mesh is also slightly taller, making it easier for me to install radiators, and routing cables around.
Overall, newbie and veteran PC builders will have an easy time to build inside the H5 Flow. It does rattle and creak slightly out of the box, but once everything is installed, it feels pretty solid.
Thermals
Thanks to the airflow focused design, thermals are on par with other leading airflow cases. Two 120mm fans are already included (one at the back, one for the GPU fan), so builders can save some money here. During heavy gaming and editing loads, we managed to get temperatures hovering between 60-70°C.
Conclusion
For the price of RM369, the NZXT H5 Flow is a well-built, straightforward PC case. It is a noteworthy upgrade from the H510 series thanks to a myriad of airflow upgrades such as the GPU fan and expanded top mesh panel.
Couple that with a simplistic and clean design, you just got a sleek PC case that fits nicely in any modern home.
