NZXT H1 V2... a move in the right direction

NZXT has updated the popular H1 case making it more compatible with large GPUs and increased cooling... so how does it compare to the H1 V1?
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[@tclemens96]

When you forget where a 3080 ti is lol.

[@digitus78]

Lol wish we all had that luxury. 😅

[@zombieimpact-vi5is]

@@digitus78 I have that luxury. Don't worry. It's a powerful graphics card but you're not missing out on much because most games out right now are not that amazing graphically. Dying Light 2 is a very demanding game but it's not that impressive graphically. Hopefully they will update it to perform better because there are quite a few games that look better and perform quite a bit better too. It is good for playing most games in 4k max settings with a high framerate but that's about it.

[@sharmanism]

First world problems!

[@uyiz1118]

@@zombieimpact-vi5is no u dont😴🤣

[@bobbymarks2485]

@@uyiz1118 how would you know?

[@JeffGeerling]

Sometimes when the winds blow in socal its fire season... 😬

[@kasper_429]

Oof. Too soon? 🤣

[@c-jen8923]

ZIIINGGG

[@haroldemondjr.6790]

I don't even live there and that was kinda my first thought...

[@Cumfortable]

It's never not fire season 😞

[@coolhwhip86]

Good

[@velinion1]

This looks like a really nice case! I just wish I had any confidence left in the company doing the right thing if anything went wrong with it. If the included cooling leaked, or the power supply had an issue or anything else, I think they've proved that they'd try to cover it up rather than notify customers that it might damage their other hardware or home, let alone take responsibility for damage it cause.

[@Lions7.62mm]

Check out the Fractal Nano, it was just released today👍

[@TheOmegaRiddler]

I think with this case, they know they can't hide it. If there is a problem, Gamers Nexus will find out and call them out.

[@penguin5384]

I have the original, NZXT were very helpful, even efficient at replacing the riser cable. It wasn't even necessary they were just making absolutely sure, I already had a case with the non combustible type.

[@donut3110]

Where exactly are these accusations coming from? NZXT has a stellar reputation for great customer service and taking care of people.

[@TheOmegaRiddler]

@@donut3110 They're not accusations, it's a proven fact that they poorly handled the original H1 situation poorly until Gamers Nexus showed their case going up in flames literally. They ignored the issue until they were forced to do a recall.

[@The_Bearded_Jay]

Would be interesting to see the temps with and without that additional exhaust fan to see that difference. 👍

[@ElTeeger]

Hardware Canucks does a video on the H1 v2 with temps

[@The_Bearded_Jay]

@@ElTeeger Good to know! But does it include Phil's laugh? 🤣

[@ElTeeger]

@@The_Bearded_Jay unfortunately it does not haha

[@marktackman2886]

Ya know the only thing holding me back on actually buying this now is the small cpu cooler, I feel like they kept the name to "relaunch" it properly.

[@matthewmorrison5684]

Ncase M1 is still better. Can't be bought anymore unfortunately.

[@RealRaynedance]

That would imply a willingness to explain themselves by saying "No see _this_ one doesn't catch fire." I doubt they have the patience for that.

[@t1995roger10]

Cases like the form'd T1 could do better while also being smaller puts this to shame... Also dancase H20 could be better while costing a similar amount but allow you the freedom to put more powerful CPUs as well. How they handled the first H1 pretty much stained my perception of Nzxt, I know they have good products but I won't recommend it

[@grrkaa8450]

the cooler is just fine for gaming, it's been proven with the first version of the case you wouldn't put anything above 10c Intel /12c AMD in a gaming system anyways and the CPU isn't being hit that hard during gaming either

[@MrAncop]

I always thought you could prob fit a 240mm rad in there, hell, even a 360mm if they re-arrange some bits

[@iamcbride]

Fractal Torrent Nano released out today. It you want air cooling, it’s probably better with fewer compromises. I like the look of the vertical cases, but I’ll probably go with the Nano or N200p.

[@MrDutch1e]

Fractal is nice on the outside but it's huge for an itx case. Plus the psu pulls air from inside the case which will make the psu run stupid hot and loud. Meshilicious is what you should be looking at.

[@grrkaa8450]

it's a different product for different customers with a much much different footprint and volume

[@vankhaos3]

I love the torrent line but that front grill design kills me uggh. I do love the room for cable management and the drive on top of the case

[@Trig0r]

Fractal Torrent Nano isnt iTX, so not really valid here.

[@simoSLJ89]

I agree, they really had to change the name in H2. Especially considering the problems of the H1, a new name would have been better for everybody, them and the customers.

[@thereallantesh]

I have to say I'm impressed. With all the changes this case has gone from something I'd avoid to something I'd highly consider if I was doing a build in that form factor. I think NZXT really nailed it, which is great for them, because they absolutely needed to fix this design.

[@QueenSaffryn]

I'd be willing to give this case a go, if I hadn't already just gotten a Corsair 5000 series Airflow one, maybe for the next build sometime in 2026/27 (that's how long it'll take to save for a new GPU unless prices return to pre-pandemic levels, which I seriously doubt they ever will)

[@SabaZee]

I’m aiming for 2024. I have a good feeling about things going back to somewhat normal by then. Markets always self correct in the long run.

[@shane250]

Your 5000 airflow is going to get MUCH lower temps than this little convection oven. If you have the space for a mid or full, and you don't need portability, stay with bigger case. A 140mm rad can only go so far.

[@vergaerd]

@@SabaZee Except we haven't really seen anything like the current situation before... Things are looking up though, so here's to hoping you are correct!

[@SabaZee]

@@vergaerd I feel you. I’m mostly going by the factories being planned in the states to tackle chip shortage as a whole. One good thing this pandemic did was have every country rethink their reliance on select few countries for chips.

[@QueenSaffryn]

@@shane250 I know, but I want a smaller PC to sit by my TV for big screen gaming at some point :)

[@ZeroHourProductions407]

My gripe with the nzxt situation, is the fact that the company really dragged its heels even when incidents of it were being reported, and trying multiple "band-aid" patches before being forced to recall the lot; even then, I wouldn't be surprised if there is someone out there with one of these cases, with the original, flaming connector. I need only point at how Fractal handled their own situation with the fan controller in the Torrent, to be a reference in how that incident _should have been handled_ in the first place.

[@Snarbalax]

I have one. They never bothered to send me a replacement even when I specifically told their customer service that my computer needed one while experiencing a different issue.. Their customer service is honestly awful.

[@velinion1]

Yep. The Fractal Torrent is going to be my next case, and Fractal's handling of the same problem is why. I just wish it had a 5&1/4 drive bay since I still use a blu-ray burner for offline backups, but that's a problem with all the good modern cases.

[@millertime4x494]

I'm still struggling to get a replacement riser for my H1 from nzxt support.

[@bryanorosco6440]

I still have my h1 v1 with updated riser cable, still love the the size. If I was building a new system I would buy the new one as you mentioned that bay for the graphics card is a much welcomed improvement but temp wise have never had a problem runs cool 5800x with 2070 super and yes some modding was necessary to fit that card it is very tight had to remove the 3 slot back plate off gpu and make it a two slot and remove magnetic filter

[@flatmotion1]

I am running out with a 5800x and a 3080 hybrid. I just back packed the rad lol. Never hit more than 65C

[@HappyDude1]

I ask myself that every day Why couldn't it be just a little bit taller 😅😛

[@KellicTiger]

One thing to keep in mind is the original H1 was announced Feb of 2020. Before the RTX 30 series was released which I think dramatically increased the overall footprint of GPU's. The 30 series changed form factors even in the aftermarket cards.

[@AtomicWaffle14]

Love that they couldn't just call it the H2.

[@Fattdogs1]

The H2 was actually a case dedicated to silence they released a while ago

[@neondemon5137]

Hummer might sue 😂

[@Clone895]

@@neondemon5137 There's a Hummer H1 tho 🤔

[@KandyChoppe]

@@neondemon5137 According to Trademark Law(last I checked), you can really only sue if someone using your trademarked name is using it I the same industry. Since NZXT H1 is a case, Hummer can't use for using the same SKU name as their cars

[@TheKazragore]

@@neondemon5137 Being completely different classes of products means Hummer would likely be thrown out of court if they tried.

[@Dunc]

Meh, they've got A LOT of recovery to do for me to even consider buying from them again. Their completely unacceptable response to the first fire issue told me all I need to know about the company. I'm not just going to forget about it. They need to have a serious "holding their hat in their hands" type of thing for me to forgive.

[@mjc0961]

Agreed. It wasn't the fact that they had a problem, it was the piss poor way they handled it. Fractal had the same problem, but they started taking care of it before anyone really found out. If NZXT had just done that, they wouldn't be the butt of so many jokes and have such low consumer confidence. This "new H1" looks like a decent improvement, but NZXT is still a company I don't want to give money to at the moment. Honestly, I think the only thing that would make me trust them again is if they manage to put out _another_ fire hazard but handle it properly this time. Then I could see "oh, they did learn from their mistake, they're a better company now." Yeah they fixed the riser cable eventually, but the riser cable stopped being the problem when they dragged it out so long that adding the "eventually" was warranted. Otherwise it's like "gee, do I take the risk and buy a product that might be dangerously defective and not get fixed unless they get dragged by tech media multiple times?" and the answer to that is always no.

[@DontEatCream]

Agreed, I'm surprised nzxt didn't bury the H1 brand completely. It's completely toxic at this point

[@KevinHerronArt]

LOL, I literally came from your latest video about Black Ice (or whatever it's name is) to figure out if I missed an update on the Star Wars build. Not that i'm a massive Star Wars fan but it would be cool to continue the series with like a Mandalorian build (get that cool Mandalorian chrome), or Boba Fett build (that green/orange/yellow color scheme from his armor, or find round parts like his ship).

[@jonesy9744]

I really wanted to do a build in this case. Especially after seeing Jay's video where he made the purple one and gave a step by step on how to paint the case. Unfortunately, the really poor thermals and the fire hazard kept me from doing so. And there were other SFF cases that I was debating on, but none ever really caught my eye like the H1. Definitely going to wait and see if Jay does an in-depth review for this one on the temps. Different cards, 92mm fan in vs out. Dust filters in/out etc. If he gives it a thumbs up I might finally pull the trigger on it.

[@jabandz]

Hey Jay, if you're looking for something else similar to the Corsair one, albeit less similar than the H1, look at the SSUPD meshliscious if you haven't already

[@grrkaa8450]

Silverstone Alta G1M

[@gucky4717]

There is already one case of the NZXT H1 V2 PSU getting fried....I'd keep away form the cursed H1s...

[@bender5561]

Just got mine with a new 13500kf and a MSI 3080. Haven't done any serious stress testing but several hours of Warhammer Dark Tide and Chivalry 2 never exceed 75c for both CPU and GPU with a background temp of 23-24c. Honestly pretty happy with that. Getting a pretty consistent 120fps+ in both games so far.

[@cubancucumber]

This sold it for me

[@bender5561]

@@cubancucumber been a few months now and it's still rocking. Peak temp was 79 after a few hours of Darktide on a hot day when I was too cheap to turn on the Aircon. My only issue so far is I realized if I upgrade to a newer GPU I might also need to upgrade the case as the PSU is not changeable. Good luck hope you enjoy!

[@cubancucumber]

@@bender5561 im looking to grab a 4090 before buying this case so i wouldn’t have to upgrade for some time. Do you think it’ll fit?

[@bender5561]

@@cubancucumber This case only has a 750w PSU - pretty sure the 4090 requires an 850w so you might be out of luck!

[@cubancucumber]

@@bender5561 bit devastating but im sure there are other sff cases that can handle it. My current pc build will do for now. Thanks for the advice!

[@iwatchviddzz]

Hey do a video on how Best Buy makes you have a Total tech (200$) membership now to buy Nvidia GPUS...BS!

[@Taylexwow]

NZXT really lost my respect on the shit show of their response on how they handled the previous fire hazard.......not getting my money

[@tylerpetro]

I’ll never buy another NZXT product but looks like they finally did something good for once.

[@32krod]

Definitely interested in a GN run-through of all the changes in airflow and new PSU. I wonder if they happen to be having some issues getting one from NZXT...

[@Abell_lledA]

One doesn’t experience self-transcendence, the illusion of self only dissipates. 🎈

[@marctech1996]

The circle of a square doesn’t grow linearly with its diameter. 4.7mm holes will deliver over double the “throughput” of 3.2mm holes.

[@sergentboucherie]

I love watching videos where you wonder if it's too big to fit in and then it goes in without a problem

[@mjc0961]

Not sure if talking about GPU in computer case or porn 🤔

[@MrStrizver]

You may be spending too much time on pornhub. :P

[@sergentboucherie]

@@mjc0961 Like the great philosopher Luftwaffe Rainier Wolfcastle once said : That’s the joke

[@rashkavar]

In terms of brand trust with cases - I'm a big fan of the Fractal Design Torrent. I was momentarily concerned because of the fan controller issue early on (and when I get one, I will be checking the fan controller for the proper grounding, despite the fact that theoretically all of the faulty units should have long since been fixed already), but Fractal Design moved with appropriate speed to respond to that issue.

[@chettiarsirusraj9501]

Hey jay you forgot to mention how the front/top panel IO of this new NZXT case is better than any other NZXT case out there for purchase.

[@Alvin853]

We need a comparison of the H1 V2 to the Lian Li DAN A4-H20, the H20 fits a 240mm AIO and is even smaller than the original H1

[@OseanBigshot444]

They should have called it the "H2O". Cause water puts out fire lol.

[@Jbravo88-m4y]

I would like to add, No Phils where harmed in the making of this video! great video guys.

[@XxViciousxX]

I like my PC to not be on fire so I'd say they did a good job rectifying the problem. But honestly, I feel like this shouldn't have been a problem in the first place.

[@ratchet227]

Mistake happens, unfortunatly, it's how compagnies deal with them the point. And NZXT's response to that was... inexistant? until now at least. And this is the problem

[@mjc0961]

@@ratchet227 Exactly. I feel they didn't rectify the problem - the problem became their response, rather than the riser cable. Sure they finally fixed the riser cable, but I still don't trust NZXT to fix the next problem they have without a media outlet shaming them into finally acting. They can't really win me back over unless they have a new problem and demonstrate that they can solve it correctly. And maybe that's an unfair thing to want to see, but I feel that still doesn't reach the level of unfairness that was them not caring that their product could burn my house down, potentially with me still inside.

[@FeminalPanda]

Jay, if you need a old H1 i have one that i don't need anymore as i got a H210

[@Unboundiing]

I heard the v1 was fire

[@MrScottev]

If that's the correct measurements, the vent holes are over 45% larger.

[@rikvdmark]

I feeling more and more like my next build will be in a small case like this. I have my current tower case on my desk and a case like this would make it look a lot roomier on my desk. Very nice that NZXT worked on the problems, to bad they didn’t change the name though.

[@ChrisCompson576]

We will see what GN finds wrong with it…

[@DannysTechChannel]

Don’t think this will “save” the H1. Especially for the $399 price tag! Pass

[@FRANANGELICOONA]

Is anyone buying graphics cards? If so, how?

[@belowboyt9876]

I like the aesthetics of mini ITX builds. I've kinda been out of the hardware loop so to speak for several years, just recently built a new gaming rig. Kinda wish I went with something like this.

[@84jdgregory]

I did a build in the H1v2. Took like 30 minutes including the time to open boxes. It was a really nice streamlined experience. I'd personally never put a high powered system in an itx due to thermals and noise but the 5600x/3060ti combo I did in that one worked really well.

[@蛇王-y9b]

One 92mm fan can make this case become godly lol

[@jaredtalbot1591]

I got an H1 for Christmas last year and ended up not keeping it because my GPU would get so hot that it would make the glass almost untouchable. I'm really happy to see NZXT step up their game and improve their products. Can't wait to try out the new one sometime in the future... Great Video Jay! And you too Phil;) lol

[@DerLung]

12:04 is there a CPU pre-installed too🤣🤣🤣

[@Metaljacket420]

Still using my NZXT s340 from 2017. Made a custom magnetic acrylic full side panel with spray painted border and edges, looks like glass but with thin black border I think looks even better (pro tip take your time taping lines and spray back side). Looks and runs great unicorned out with ROG STRIX RGB mobo, 1070ti DUKE RGB GPU, the cheap Corsair clone hub lit RGB fan kit Jay recommended like 2 years ago, and a NZXT X53 AIO the one with RGB NZXT logo and infinity mirror ring.

[@WillFuI]

I would love to see jay build in a s4t or s4m.

[@MrStrizver]

I had a good experience with my two H1's. No fires, of course. Riser cables were shipped to me and my only complaint is that I had to reach out to NZXT to get them. But once I did I received the parts with zero trouble. Additionally, I had a problem for a few weeks with one AIO pump and CPU temps in the 80's after over a year in service. NZXT authorized an RMI in spite of the time in service. Luckily, simply rotating the pump a few times got it working properly so it must have been air-locked, but the point is the company was ready to stand behind their product even beyond their warranty period.

[@S8ER]

I never had the H1 but NZXT was a great experience for me and I would recommend them to anyone who doesn’t have the time (I had no time to spend hunting for parts) or the ability to do it themselves.

[@christmasknight]

I had 2 of the V1 case that i used for family builds. I replaced them for obvious reasons. The logistics of getting two family members to bring their pcs back to my house so i could swap them out was unfortunate. NZXT no only has to put out products that reverse my thinking on their craptastic handling of the recall, but also pay me back for the time and hassle. (Hint - it will never happen - NZXT is dead to me).

[@Bigdog1787]

Gamers Nexus probably won't get one shipped to him he's probably on there ban list.☺️ He will probably just buy one himself eventually though.

[@YOEL_44]

I really love this case, unfortunately I like to have 4 ram slots, just in case, so I'm mostly stuck in m-atx and bigger boards, and to be honest, my current AeroCool Xpredator cube, does everything I need and the horizontal layout leaves my GPU in a nice display.

[@grrkaa8450]

take a look at the Silverstone Alta G1M - it's mATX and allows for either air cooling or a 360 rad

[@YOEL_44]

@@grrkaa8450 I really like the form factor, but 150€+ for a barebones case, I'm not that wealthy.

[@twinnie7762]

I very well remember how they handled the situation for weeks before they really done anything about the firey situation ^^... so i don't want to give them my money. Nonethless seems like a pretty good case on first look. Too small for my taste.

[@deolamitico]

that infomercial skit was great lol

[@clintk4691]

Upgraded my case about 3 months ago. The H1 was a contender. Chose a Q58 because I didn't trust NZXT. This version quite possibly won me over.

[@Deathwing2]

A Corsair ITX case with the same design language as the 4000D airflow would be siiiiick.

[@SgtStarSlayer]

Thanks to jayz videos on assembling and troubleshooting PCs over the years; I have troubleshooted my PC build issues which would have a been a money pit very quickly.

[@murdock94]

If I wasn't really happy with my H200, I'd seriously consider switching to this.

[@hamyncheese]

I was very happy with my H200, but I went with the H1 for my recent new build. I was fortunate to get the updated riser H1 v1 for 199.99 from NZXT . For the money it was a fantastic deal (case plus 650w SFX PSU and 140 MM custom AIO). No regrets. I try to build economical ITX systems, meaning decent performance for reasonable price with reasonable power usage and temps. I build systems for today, not for "future proofing" or "max FPS".

[@CaptHotah]

I got the V1 with the pcie riser cable fixed/upgraded. My pc shuts off from time to time i think it might be the 650w psu. I have a 5800x and a rx6800xt. Is it possible that the psu is not enough for those components? I'm thinking of getting a 800w sfx psu.

[@Lions7.62mm]

"thermal capacity is higher with a higher volume of air" is a true statement UNLESS you make a case SO SMALL that there's no room for recirculating air, therefore combating the issue of heat soak. The air that is forced into the case is quickly forced right back out.

[@DavidLee-cr4xv]

So… I got an original H1 for $140 on eBay, called NZXT to get a replacement riser. A great deal for that case now that it doesn’t catch on fire.

[@catalinradu6056]

If the temps are good and if I could get a card at a decent price I would definitely go for the new H1, I’m actually looking to replace my gaming laptop with a SF PC and this would fit quite nicely.

[@TerminusTartaros]

So sad they removed the one feature that made this so unique: the random combustion. (Well it is unique unless you are using a Gigabyte PSU) I thought they double down and give use RGB fire. But nope. They just take it out and deliver a good product this time. I hate when companies do that.

[@mjc0961]

Gigabyte PSU was more of an explosion than combustion. 🤪

[@TerminusTartaros]

@@mjc0961 Well, explosion is also a form of combustion, is it not? But I know what you mean. While you get a warm cozy fire in and around your PC that you can enjoy for a long time, with the old H1. The Gigabyte PSU gives you just this short "zimp" and then the show is already over. If you've not been in the room you missed it.

[@icksdeh]

a case like that with a small footprint but with perforated top and two 180mm fans (top&bottom) would be nice, would like to see something like that and the thermals (chimney effect)

[@Lt.Shineysides89]

every brand i buy from has had problems i've thankfully not bought anything that has had problems for the most part but EVERY brand ever has problems at one point or another! It's entirely how they handle it that matters.

[@KobraTrading]

750 aint gonna cut it with a 12 series CPU and a 3090 tho... not the case for a "enthusiast" build. Even if you did your "own build" in it.

[@ContraBAC]

I got myself a Hyte Revolt 2 and am very happy with the build. Thermals are well under control with it and in a cabinate. Would be cool to see what you think of that case compared to this one. - Ryzen 5 3600X - Asus STRIX ROG X570-I - XFX Speedster QUIK319 6700 XT - Black - G.Skill Ripjaw V DDR4 16GB 3600 CL16 - 1TB Samsung Evo 790 Pro - Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L - Cooler Master V750 SFX 80+ Gold

[@hamyncheese]

I'm sharing my desk with my new NZXT H1 (v1 but I bought my own Noctua fan and did the same mod as the v2 and I still have the Tempered Glass front). The case/PSU/AIO combo purchased for 199.99 directly from NZXT. I put a R7 5700g (for the 8/16 cores) and a RTX 3060 12gb. It's a perfectly adequate system and it looks great. I replaced my NZXT H200/R5 2600/GTX 1070 8 gb system I do not play AAA games

[@grubengeist]

A huge disappointment - the power supply makes such an annoying noise that I can't use the computer (B650E-I, Ryzen 97950, without graphics card!). While the v1 still has a quiet, semi-passive power supply from Seasonic, the new NoName power supply whistles continuously at maximum speed, blows out only cold air and is more usable as an air conditioner. Control via CAM is of course not possible, neither a switch for passive operation nor any other setting option. For the desk - that's what it's meant for - unusable. I'm now working on my H1v1 again (B550-I, Ryzen 97950, RTX3060ti) and waiting for a solution from NZXT. After the cable fire, the next fail.

[@maqywhaq]

Umm... head math-ing it here, but I think it's closer to about 46% larger(just checked, it's 46.875%) by diameter... Current setup is more tempting than before, but for my purposes, I went with a Meshlicious. Footprint and "style" wise, I think the H1 is probably more impactful, but after building in an NFC S4 mini, having access to higher tier coolers and not having to strictly undervolt/tune everything as deliberately was really tempting...

[@yevgeniykhakhaev9788]

Max gpu length 324mm, won't fit my xfx 6900xt. That thing is 340mm. If i want to downsize my rig - i'd be going for an sfftime N-ATX case. 14L and it fits ATX mobo, PSU and GPU. Also this isn't an infomercial, it's a Jayfomercial

[@richardmartinek3467]

Help why am i only get 546 mhz out of my computer Ryzen 7 5800x /ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero AM4 AMD X570S SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard Windows 11 64bit any help would be great. Thanks

[@thortheimpaler7962]

I like the case design overall, but the temps are just not there. Granted I have a 5600X which can be warm, with the AIO included in the V2 I’m still seeing ~40c idle and ~70c at load whereas in my 710i I’d get around ~25c idle and 55-60c load with my z63 or whatever the GIF AIO is. I understand that more space can equal more airflow, but it just seems pretty weak and the fans are loud AF even when set to silent. The pump remains at 4k since you can’t change it in CAM for whatever reason. I guess ultimately a rectangle doesn’t do it for me, so back to the hefty 710 I go.

[@grrkaa8450]

a 650W PSU WILL cut it and does so in thousands of systems every day - you can power a 3090 and a 5950X - especialy with an ITX MoBo with its 2 RAM Slots and fewer expansion cards, SSDs, chips, controllers etc. I think it's simply to easier justify the buy of a newer and more expensive SKU

[@calmchess0434]

yeah I was definitely blind. I love NZXT cases I've owned one and I often admired it....I currently bought a mini pc with a celeron j3455 quad core windows 10 pro 8 gigs of ddr3 128 gigs SSD and blue tooth . For a mere $207.00 they have another one for $20 more that has a slightly better processor and 12 gigs of ddr4 ram. I will probably void the warranty on it so I can play around with the hardware maybe even watercool it . Mini computers are pretty awesome deal if you don't care about a graphics card it has Intel integrated hd 500 graphics that supports up to 3 monitors I'm guessing at 1080P. You could do a series on mini-computers and tell me what kinda heat problems it may have over the long term and maybe suggest modifications.

[@ChikoDc_Tv]

I believe that version 2 will definitely have better thermal performance than version 1. However, I am convinced that the cooler master NR200 is able to offer better thermal performance with the possibility of putting a 280mm AIO in addition to being in able to install a large graphics card. However, if aesthetics is an important point, the H1 is clearly more beautiful to show off our pc build. Of course you can choose the NR200 MAX that come with 850w PSU and 280 RAD.

[@Restless2010]

Rocking this case with an rtx3080ti, Ryzen 9 3900x, 32gig ram

[@Ludimahudi]

I just realized how many times in the last 2 years, things have caught fire. Nzxt - riser cable. Asus - Z690 motherboard. Nvidia - 4090 adapter. Imagine you pack all components together, then there is a nice bonfire.

[@nemtudom5074]

0:07 Ooh, thats giving me strong Red Sun vibes now! Golden rays of the glorious sunshine Setting down, such a blood-red light Now the animals slowly retreat To the shadows - out of sight ... Arid breeze blows across the mountains Giving flight to the birds of prey ... When the wind is slow And the fire’s hot The vulture waits to see what rots Oh how pretty All the scenery This is nature’s sacrifice When the air blows through With a brisk attack The reptile tail ripped from its back When the sun sets We will not forget the Red sun over paradise

[@Krisztian_Horvath]

Hey @JayzTwoCents Can you please check if the new PCIe 4.0 riser cable can be installed in the older chassis? I'm planning to buy a V1 because it's pretty cheap now (around $200-220), but would be nice if I could add the new riser cable somehow - beside some custom cooling of course.

[@ghostgtr2784]

Any idea which CPU will fit with the 120mm AIO, with decent temperatures? I have a i9 10900k and i am like 99% sure this won´t work. But how about a Ryzen 7 5800x? Has anyone made some tests/experience?

[@Twistal2]

3:30 about 30% going from 3,2->4,7 no this is not how geometry works (if it would be same amount of wholes in old vs new, sure you could do it like this, but it isn't) Count number of wholes! row * column * diameter * PI for both products and compare numbers ... than you get correct %

[@HighCastle0824]

No way you cut it, it's not worth $400. PSU is $125-140, AIO is $60-70 tops. The case isn't worth $200. I'll probably get the Lian Li/Dan Case A4-H2O

[@TheeMrCheeky]

yes please do a build! Considering this for a itx build!!! That said.. Jay is it worth getting ddr5 with 12600k or just wait a year or 2? cause d4 wifi boards are expensive 200-300$ more can get ddr5

[@ThatDandelion]

First build was in an nzxt case. Loved it. Power supply, nzxt, awful. Just replaced it as it was causing failures. 850w model. Wouldn't buy on this basis.

[@0xfourfive]

It feels like the included PSU, whether 650 or 750, is a close call on putting a 3090 in there. That TDP could choke the PSU as it degrades, especially if there's a power hungry chip in there. 850 or maybe even 950 would be a safer bet, for me at least

[@ThePlatinumKiller]

I wouldn’t buy another product from them. My AIO went bad 2 weeks ago. 4 months out of warranty, they wouldn’t let me purchase another AIO to replace it. They told me to buy another h1 instead.

[@VolcanoPenguin]

I personally think the wound hasn't quite healed on NZXT's part, but on the same hand it looks like they put A LOT of effort into making this case significantly improved as penance for their debacle. 2 years is a long time, even though it doesn't feel quite that long since the fire hazard. I'd still give it a shot if I didn't already have my PC as it is. I'd be leery on their customer support, but I think it's worth a shot. Can't be worse than Newegg.

[@dennissmith1435]

It's odd that cooling is so important and seems to get so much attention and yet it's taken so seriously for all that. Thanks for making the point regarding case volume. Everyone knows SFF cases are generally a challenge to cool, but I don't know I've ever heard anyone mention, explicitly, that case volume means better airflow and better cooling, given good air flow in and out of the case. There is also airflow THROUGH the case. Balancing the volume of the case with the "volume" of components is part of the aesthetics but cramming too much into the case reduces cooling. Especially with long GPUs and smaller mid-tower cases that are shorter from front to back. Sometimes the GPU is almost right up against the front fans.

[@DjZiggy2]

How they react? These NZXT guys cant even make spare front or back parts for the H1. so if something breaks. You are skrewed. Now JTC: I need an extra panel for my star wars build: HERE!

[@mayanksh3khar]

I have the original NZXT H1, had to use an angle grinder to cut top frame portions of my TUF RX6800XT to make it fit. This should be the original H1 from the get-go.

[@TheSickness]

@Brands you can trust and how companies handle these situations. GN Steve had to eventually FORCE the government onto NZXT to finally take the issue seriously. Please don't try and play it down.

[@ericepperson8409]

I wasn't really a fan of NZXT to begin with. The way they handled the original H1 fire hazard has completely turned me off from the company. I'd rather go with the HYTE for a similar form factor case. Otherwise I'd look at Fractal or Lian Li for another style ITX case.

[@HOzwo]

NZXT is a really bad company. Publicly they do a lot for the image to sell new products, but if you have already bought, you don't count. Until today i didn't get a replacement cable for my H1 case. A $400 case is sitting in the basement for a year and collecting dust.

[@BMUU666]

Even tho the changes might be good, with how NZXT handled (or didn’t handle) the original issue, they’ve permanently lost my trust & business. The fact that independent reviewers & outlets had to lean on them as hard as they did, and then report to the govt in order to spur NZXT to even acknowledging anything was beyond ridiculous. They weren’t as bad as Gigabyte, but it was still bad. They were cheap & negligent, and then tried to ignore it and cover it up. All-around, it’s just bad business.

[@Skauber]

"Oh, that's there the RTX 3080ti went!" So many GPUs you cant even keep track of them. While the rest of the community -----> (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

[@derekkkt3948]

Anyone can recommend a $1200 - $1500 build (without the case) that'd be good as a multi emulator set up. I was thinking between 32-64 gb of ram. Thank you

[@michaelw2263]

I'm curious on the reasoning for them switching the fan from an intake to an exhaust and which would be better in this case

[@bluefinger7362]

I have a spare 2020 H1 you can use for thermal testing if you want. I have 2 systems running in H1s and bought the spare just to have quick access to the AIO, power supply, etc.

[@lyianx]

I mean, yeah, buuut.. Lets not forget NZXT's initial response to the fire hazard in the H1. While they went as much in denial as Gigabyte was, they still didnt quite jump on the issue.

[@bzdtemp]

I think the air flow change if really due to the added fan and overall just more room for the air to move around, just eyeballing it I don't see much of a difference in what the panels let through. When comparing the panels and their ability to let air through it takes more than just measuring the diameter of the holes. A 3.2 mm diameter hole means a hole that is 8.04mm2 and a 4. mm diameter hole is 17.35mm2, so not 30% they are almost 116% larger. However there are fewer of the larger holes as they are placed wider apart and of course also take up more space, so really compare some counting and a bit of calculating is needed.