The SilverStone SETA H1 sets out to do for air-cooling fans what the SETA Q1 managed to do for silence enthusiasts. The latter has proven to do so across several independent reviews and tests, including our own. Things aren't quite as clear with the H1. Yes, it does well in thermals and keeps components cool, but at the cost of a ton of noise. Other offerings balance noise vs. temperature better.

Selling for just under $170, the SETA H1 offers a lot of room and case for the price, but doesn't feel as cohesive as we would like because of the unique 160 mm intake fans, which the case isn't built around. With them, you can't flip around the front frame and keep using them, or move the fans down to make room for tubing when using a 360 mm AIO in the ceiling. The same goes for the built-in ARGB strip. Actually just a classic strip in the front panel to give you a different aesthetic, it doesn't manage to blow anyone's socks off.

The interior of the SETA H1 scores brownie points by being so spacious you can practically throw any modern component at it without issue. Thanks to the two internal covers on top of grommet-equipped openings, there is plenty of flexibility for storage or custom liquid cooling with the final build result looking beautifully clean from all angles.

In other words, from a build perspective, the SETA H1 offers everything you would want from a case in this price segment, but SilverStone throws a wrench in that as the build quality of the front panel is lacking, and the ARGB element doesn't look great. Couple that with the front fans that feel more geared towards simply being a USP as opposed to a truly functional feature and the Seta H1 is somewhat hard to recommend.