Assembly

Installing the motherboard inside the NZXT H6 Flow RGB is done by traditional means. The ATX variant lines up perfectly with the ridge edge of the tray and there is a large opening at the top for cable routing. Unfortunately, that large gap will also mean you will be ill-equipped to keep the interior as clean as possible, even with an AIO in the ceiling. The GPU fits nicely, and there is even room to spare should your unit be even longer than this. It is clear that the H6 Flow revolves around that component as it is quite the compact chassis.


Adding hard drives to the system can be done outside the case, as you have to pull out the whole cage anyway by releasing a captive thumb screw which secures it in place. Both the 3.5" and 2.5" drive are secured using classic screws and a screwdriver. The cage is designed so that 3.5" connectors face towards the front of the chassis, while the 2.5" connectors point downward.


There is plenty of space for large and potent PSUs and NZXT has paid attention to the standardized width of these units, as the cable routing opening here lines up perfectly with our installed power supply.


Last but certainly not least, installing a 360 mm AIO actually turns out to be a breeze. Thanks to the clearance above the motherboard, you can easily fit it, while retaining complete access to the board and even leaving enough space for a second radiator in the rear, if you were so inclined. If you look closely, we used the two aforementioned Velcro strips to secure the cables and ensure that they would be as discreet as possible in the final build.


Overall, the final build within the NZXT H6 Flow RGB looks quite nice and there is something to be said about its compactness as well as how the components fill the volume well. In the backside, cable management is good, but we did have to use a few additional zip ties to help keep the loose cables along the three vertical zip ties bundled up properly. Thanks to the well-placed hooks though, there are several possibilities to secure additional wiring to the case body directly as well.

Finished Looks

Turning the system on for the first time, you can clearly view all your components within, thanks to the two glass pieces. There isn't a lot of illumination from the embedded fans at this angle, but the power button does light up with a white ring when turned on.


Looking at the chassis from the front or at the opposite 45° angle, you can see the RGB glow from the hub mounted LEDs of the fans, while the rear bears no surprises for a case of this format.


Lastly, taking a look at the build and NZXT H6 Flow RGB from the sides, you can see that the RGB glow is a bit blocked by the fan frames, unfortunately. Several brands offer reverse blade fans, but in this situation NZXT clearly wanted to make sure you have that unobstructed clean view of the lighting from the front of the chassis instead.