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The torture workload got the CPU to 51.9C dT average, and 46.3 dT average with the front panel removed. That’s a reasonably-sized gap and indicates that the front panel isn’t completely ruining thermals, but part of that is the fact that there are three intake fans capable of forcing air through. The dust filter is behind the front panel directly over the fans, so the perforations on either side of the front panel aren’t meant to be filters and could be completely open like the 465X. The running theme with NZXT H-series cases (perhaps excluding the H510 Elite) is thermal performance that we grudgingly admit is adequate, while at the same time airflow has been sacrificed for aesthetic reasons.
Size does matter when it comes to PC cases or PC towers. Therefore, knowing the dimensions and specifications of both the NZXT H710 and H710i case sizes is essential. Their size determines how many important components can be installed inside and reflects how efficient the performance is. The H710 mini is designed to fit into a later 12th generation (PowerEdge Rx20) servers as can be seen from it’s proprietary connector: It is recommended to use a riser cable with a minimum length of 200mm with a right-angle connector. While you can use a straight connector with the case, it may not look the cleanest when the system is assembled.
This is the best NZXT H7 PC case and the one to buy for your next PC build.
At this speed the CPU averaged 54.4C dT, not too far above baseline and better than the rest of the cases on this limited chart other than the Phanteks P400A. Despite the turbulence problems we had with the H510 Elite, NZXT’s fans proved fairly quiet in this enclosure. And behind the motherboard is where NZXT's years of experience truly shine. The cable management with this case (and other NZXT H7 series cases) is in a league of its own. It's exceptionally good and makes it possible for even novices building their first computers to put together a tidy rig.
Remember, the plan is to get the H710 installed and running under ESXi 6.7 first and then upgrade to ESXi 7.0 later, once the H710 has settled in. To summarize this review, both the NZXT H710 and H710i offer luxury with simplicity and durability. They are arguably classy, stylish, and premium, with the high build quality. The H710 and H710i are both excellent cases, and each of them has outstanding characteristics that contribute to its effectiveness. The factors to consider before deciding between the two are summarized below.
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In all, the H7 is slightly smaller than the H710, and it is significantly lighter. The H710 was 12.1 kg, and the new H7 is 10.26kg. That said, both cases support the same levels of CPU clearance, front fan/radiator clearance, and cable management space. The only compromise with the new H7 is that is has 13mm less GPU clearance, not that 400mm of clearance isn’t enough for practically all modern GPUs. The GPU average dT places the H710 between the H500M Mesh and the 570X on the chart. It’s not a bad score, and it’s again a couple degrees cooler than the H700i’s initial result of 52.5C dT. NZXT’s choice to ship with four fans is a valid way of making up the gap between it and cases with better airflow potential. Blender - CPU & GPU Isolated Renders At the top of the case is room for up to three 120mm case fans or a 360mm water-cooling radiator, but accessing these mounting spots will take some work. To get to them, you first need to remove the front panel by pressing plastic clips that are located all around the panel, then pulling upward. After that, you do the same thing to the top panel, but this is made more difficult by the presence of LED strips and the cable bar. It’s certainly doable, but from the get-go, based on my experience, if you plan to add extra case fans or a liquid-cooler radiator up top, be ready for a bit more work than usual. This is the price you pay for such a featureless (and free-of-fasteners) front and top panel. The H710 and H710i are two of the H-series PC cases that are well-known for their high build quality, durability, ease of setup, and affordability.
When it comes to solid front and roof panels, the big concern for any user is access to air. As soon as you put anything in the way, you’re immediately reducing how much air those front fans can draw in. It’s a problem that both NZXT and others (such as Phanteks with its Evolv series) has predominantly faced in the past and you can tell that these companies have taken steps to reduce this problem, without compromising on the overall style of the case. For as long as I can remember, I've had love of all things tech, spurred on, in part, by a love of gaming. I began working on computers owned by immediate family members and relatives when I was around 10 years old. I've always sought to learn as much as possible about anything PC, leading to a well-rounded grasp on all things tech today. In my role at PCMag, I greatly enjoy the opportunity to share what I know.The fans included with the H710 and H710i are Case Edition fans. While performing similar to our standard Aer F fans, the Case Edition fans do not include the ability to swap the external trim and are not compatible with the Aer Trim kit. Do I need a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector to be able to use the USB Type-C port on the top of the case? Let’s talk about the worrying part of all of this: is it possible to upgrade from a H700 to a H710 WITHOUT DATA LOSS? The H710 is pretty much the same case as the H700, and we liked the H700 well enough (note the omission of the -i). It’s not the best-cooled chassis in the world, but it has SOME ventilation and it comes with four fans, and those four fans go a long way towards making up for the flat steel front panel. NZXT makes solidly-constructed cases that look good and are easy to build in, they listen to criticism, and sometimes they act on it. The biggest problem that remains is the price.
Bugs fixed (compared to earlier release of driver): Fixes a potential issue where in a clustered configuration snapshot, VMotion, and cloning operations could fail when writing to shared storage. We’ll keep this section very brief since we’ve already reviewed most aspects of this case, but it’s worth mentioning a couple points again. First, the top and front panels are an enormous pain to remove. They’re held on with stiff clips, and the best method for defeating them is to yank the front panel violently from the bottom edge and then yank the top panel violently from the front edge. This MUST be done to remove the front filter, replace fans, or take out the radiator/fan tray at the top of the case, and it runs the risk of snapping the spindly 4.5cm clips or curving the panels and creating a gap between the front and top panels. The fan tray is still very nice, by the way--it’s held in with thumbscrews and can be flipped upside-down to move it higher away from the motherboard, and we’d like to see a similar tray at the front of the case.Regarding the supported motherboard sizes, both NZXT PC cases hold a Mini-ITX, EATX, Micro-ATX, and ATX up to 272 mm. Simple enough, power off the server, unplug and remove the H700 array controller and plug in the H710 array controller. At the bottom of NZXT’s H7 lineup is the standard H7, a model that features a plain front panel design that will be familiar to most NZXT users. When compared to the higher-end H7 Elite model, the only major differences are the H7 Elite’s tempered glass front panel, the Elite’s inclusion of additional fans, and its inclusion of a fan/RGB controller.
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