NZXT Announces the New-Generation H7 Case

[btarunr]

NZXT, a leader in PC gaming hardware and services, today announces the next generation of our mid-tower cases - the H7. This new ATX case offers three new options - the H7, the H7 Flow, and the H7 Elite; each features better thermal performance for CPUs and GPUs, improved cable management channels, and tool-less entry for side panels. Every H7 features NZXT's simple, clean, and elegant design aesthetic.

The H7 features an opened-up top that allows for the mounting of 360 mm radiators and improved thermal performance. The cable management is upgraded, with widened channels, hooks to grab hold of difficult cables, and more space, making cable-routing simple. The side panels are tool-less, making for easy entry to update any parts, fix any issue, and check in on your gaming PC. These features are housed within a design inspired by the original H710 but smaller, sleeker, and with a clean finish and more color options to match any setup.



The H7
The H7 line of cases comes in a variety of color options. The H7 and H7 Flow come in: white and black, all white, and all black. The H7 Elite is available either in all black or all white with a matching glass panel, sporting a tinted panel for black cases and a clear panel with white.

The Flow
The H7 Flow focuses on cooling components and offers the same features of the newly redesigned H7 alongside an added perforated front panel. It is ready to tackle higher-end builds and allows headroom for overclocking while providing ample space for the latest video cards and processors.

The Elite
The H7 Elite offers an option for PC builders who want to focus on RGB builds. Alongside all the great features of the H7, the H7 Elite also features an additional tempered glass panel and three front-mounted F Series 140 mm RGB fans. Lastly, there is an included RGB fan controller, which is refreshed with 6 RGB and 3 fan channels, that utilizes NZXT CAM to customize your lighting and fan curves.

Case Accessories Launching Alongside the H7 Series:
Alongside the new H7 series, NZXT is launching accessories for the H7 such as a new line of case fans and a GPU vertical riser. The new F series line of case fans, is coming in to fit every need and help fill out any build with bright RGB. The Quiet Airflow line will keep things cool, lowering temps overall while the new Static Pressure fans help AIOs. These new fans all come in black or white and in 120 mm and 140 mm sizes.

For those looking to display the centerpiece of their PC front and center, the Vertical GPU Mount and Riser Cable will help facilitate that. The steel GPU mount is tough enough to hold up heavy GPUs while fitting nicely in the H7 with room to spare, and the extended Riser Cable is flexible, fast, and durable, along with featuring backward and current generation compatibility.

Finally, the NZXT RGB Fan Controller found in the H7 Elite will be sold separately to allow users to add RGB and fan control via NZXT CAM to their H7, H7 Flow, or any other case.

Features Found in the New NZXT H7, H7 Flow, & H7 Elite
H7:

• Opened-up top panel for improved cooling.
• Easier cable management with more space, widened channels, and added hooks.
• Tool-less entry into side panels.
• Simple and sleek modern design.
• Black and white color option.

H7 Flow:

• All the features of the newly refreshed H7.
• Perforated front panel for improved cooling and thermals.
• Black and white color option.

H7 Elite:

• All the features of the newly refreshed H7.
• Tempered glass front panel.
• Three F Series 140 mm RGB LED fans.
• NZXT CAM-powered RGB and Fan controller V2.

H7 Series

• H7: $129.99
• H7 Flow: $129.99
• H7 Elite: $199.99

Case Accessories

• Vertical GPU Mounting Kit: $79.99
• RGB Fan Controller V2: $34.99

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[Chaitanya]

Finally after all the sassiness from NZXT about mesh fronted cases they have come to senses.

 

[Fungi]

Finally after all the sassiness from NZXT about mesh fronted cases they have come to senses.

They still believe there's a market for suffocating cases judging by how 2/3 variations of the H7 have solid front panels and dinky slit intakes. At least the Flow version is available at launch though, that is definitely a good thing.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

With that amount of fans (and configuration), you could use a filter and airflow will still be sufficient. The only way to improve would be bottom intakes fans for the graphics card.

 

[bonehead123]

Sorry, but all I see is moar of the same-ole-same-same-lame-lame-boring AF-no design effort at all-rectangular boxen of yesteryear....... nuthin "nex-gen" here as far as I can tell.....

Hello NZXT, this is mid-2022 calling, and we want some truly innovative, superior designed stylish cases that actually present us pc builders with some new, unusual and interesting options.... and NO, opening up the top panel or making cable mgmt easier doesn't qualify....

BUT, at least they got the "all-white" thing 99.95% right (except for the screws & fasteners), so there's that, hehehe

 

[DrCR]

Yet another case that doesn’t convince me to replace my P180B.

 

[ymbaja]

Yet another case that doesn’t convince me to replace my P180B.

Agreed. In a world where so much changes, I guess it’s kind of nice at times to see that some things don’t… I mean until there is a drastic shift from the atx form factor, there is really only so much you can do with a box. That said I think the next “innovation” is test bench style pcs. Given the amount bling and metal face plates on motherboards and components, why not have them completely exposed…

 

[wheresmycar]

The brand emphasis on the PSU shroud... definitely not for me. I didn't mind the inconspicuous branding on the S340 ELITE front panel, it was hardly noticeable.

I became a fan with the s340 elite, h500, H700 series... sleekishly cool looking cases. But always wandered why NZXT failed to adopt the front perforation for improved airflow. There's a ton of options now and the newer Gen H7 just seems ordinary (the logo in your face don't help either)

Yet another case that doesn’t convince me to replace my P180B.

....looks like you'll be waiting long into 2050 when computers won't need cases, just braces, tweezers and swiss army knives.

 

[MentalAcetylide]

Sorry, but all I see is moar of the same-ole-same-same-lame-lame-boring AF-no design effort at all-rectangular boxen of yesteryear....... nuthin "nex-gen" here as far as I can tell.....

Hello NZXT, this is mid-2022 calling, and we want some truly innovative, superior designed stylish cases that actually present us pc builders with some new, unusual and interesting options.... and NO, opening up the top panel or making cable mgmt easier doesn't qualify....

BUT, at least they got the "all-white" thing 99.95% right (except for the screws & fasteners), so there's that, hehehe

There's really not much else you can do in regards to shape without there being compatibility issues with hardware that needs to fit inside. Going with an exotic shape usually means either making the case much bigger & expensive, or being very restrictive with what hardware can be installed in it. Either way, you're going to be paying a hefty price tag for something like that.

 

[micropage7]

TG panel again, no thanks i still prefer solid panel with thick steel

 

[claes]

Yet another case that doesn’t convince me to replace my P180B.

The P180 was an excellent case in its day, but the H7 Flow will be quieter and cooler with modern conveniences… There are at least a dozen cases on the market that out-class the P180, most notably the entire Fractal Define lineup that took its best qualities and modernized them, and even that lineup is middling.

Don’t really understand all of the hate here. Sure, the glass front versions are typical NZXT aesthetics over performance stubbornness, but the Flow actually looks to be a decent case. It’s even got USB-C for quality ignores like bonehead.

 

[MentalAcetylide]

I'm happy with my Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL ROG Certified (Black) ATX Full Tower case. Tempered glass on the front & side, 3 fans each on the top, bottom, interior R side, and one in the back. Even though having been told by some that the tempered glass might be a problem for thermals, no issues with heat or any components getting too warm despite running both an RTX A6000 + RTX 3090 together. The room could get a bit warm if I don't run the AC, but the component temps have been excellent.

 

[DrCR]

The P180 was an excellent case in its day, but the H7 Flow will be quieter and cooler with modern conveniences… There are at least a dozen cases on the market that out-class the P180, most notably the entire Fractal Define lineup that took its best qualities and modernized them, and even that lineup is middling.

Not sure how could be even remotely as quiet? It’s a mesh front. The P180 allows me to close the front went I’m not headphone gaming. Giving up quietness for performance is a trade off, not an outclass.

The P180 isn’t without faults for those that demand well designed quietness, namely weight and rigidity, but I don’t LAN anymore, so that’s moot for me.

running both an RTX A6000 + RTX 3090 together. The room could get a bit warm if I don't run the AC, but the component temps have been excellent.

Well sure you’ll need AC if your running modern space heaters.

 

[claes]

Not sure how could be even remotely as quiet? It’s a mesh front. The P180 allows me to close the front went I’m not headphone gaming. Giving up quietness for performance is a trade off, not an outclass.

The P180 requires brute force to cool components due to the solid front panel’s limited ventilation and the HDD cages. Less impedance = lower fan speeds = less noise for similar temperatures.

Still a great case though, wish I still had mine

 

[wheresmycar]

Don’t really understand all of the hate here. Sure, the glass front versions are typical NZXT aesthetics over performance stubbornness, but the Flow actually looks to be a decent case. It’s even got USB-C for quality ignores like bonehead.

Its not really hate... just NZXT not bothering with user feedback for more airflow driven cases (not the tampered glass side panel, but the front perforation). Only recently they've adopted the Flow series... which is great but just adds to a now already saturated market place with so many similar options to choose from. I'm still a fan of NZXT for its bold, clean and simplistic finishing... but there's nothing new here... just another option if the price is right. I still don't like the "brand" focus... adding a second logo in your face kinda looks ugly (IMO).

Anyway, for high performance builds with powerful GPUs consuming a ton of power i wouldn't buy a case with a PSU shroud anymore... preferably a case with open bottom for fan mounts pulling in cool air and the PSU shifted elsewhere (eg. lian Li 011s, or a mini-ITX NR200P, etc)..... GPU cooling requirements have increased and for some of us noise-sensitive runners we'd fancy better GPU cooling options. And yet, NZXT continues to support standard configurations (dont' worry took them 4 years to adopt front perforation, so i'm expecting open bottom options in another 4 years when everyone else is already on board... the torrent being a nice example!)

 

[DrCR]

The P180 requires brute force to cool components due to the solid front panel’s limited ventilation and the HDD cages. Less impedance = lower fan speeds = less noise for similar temperatures.

Still a great case though, wish I still had mine

I open the door when inclined for a non-solid front, which is what I do when headphone gaming. Doors seem a lot less common nowadays, to my chagrin as they allow the best of both worlds.

No greater noise regardless for me though since I’m a fixed rpm undervolter rather than using PWM, an approach I wouldn’t recommend to those not willing to invest in massive head sinks with modest or low wattage parts, heat sinks where normally not found e.g. drives, and case modding e.g. cutting out all fan guards.

I’ll have to remember this thread and ping you for case contemplations whenever I do an AM5 build.

 

[claes]

Making me miss SPCR

 

[DrCR]

Making me miss SPCR

Iirc I still have a fan sticky thread there. That makes me feel old. Hopefully the new owner hasn’t deleted too much of Mike’s old articles.