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1. Best Overall – NZXT H510i
Editor’s Rating: 4.7/5
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The H510i is an incremental upgrade to the H500, one of NZXT’s most successful case designs. It expands upon an already excellent chassis by offering a versatile CAM module, solid construction, and improved cable management. It’s more expensive than other cases on review, but the added utility is well worth it.
Overview of Features
NZXT has made minimal changes to the H510i’s outward appearance. It’s an understated case made from metal with a solid front face that bends at a 90-degree angle to form the top. Tempered glass covers two-thirds of the left side panel and is completely transparent. The right one is solid metal, save for a vent running along the front so optional front intake fans can access air.
Getting to the H510i’s innards is simple as the sides are held in place with thumbscrews. There’s a large hole in the back for inserting the PSU, which you can fasten with screws threaded through one of two locations. The PSU shroud is also home to the 3.5mm drive bay. In front of it is an area reserved for either a 280mm radiator or two 120 or 140mm fans. Speaking of fans, you get one on top and one in the back.
Removing the right panel reveals space for two 2.5” SSDs and two trenches. Combined with the zip ties you get, they should make cable management much cleaner. This is also where you’ll find the CAM controller. Installing its software allows you to check up on your system’s specs, control RGB & fan speeds, and even set overclocking options if your build is equipped to handle it.
You’d think that having only exhaust fans would be bad for thermals, but the H510i performs well. It’s quiet and never gets warm enough under load for GPU throttling. You’ll want to invest in liquid cooling for a high-end system, which the H510i accommodates without problems.
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Putting a new system into the H510i is straightforward until you reach storage. SSDs need to be screwed into their brackets, and you have to remove the bays from under the shroud when you want to swap out 3.5” drives. Having a solid front panels means air intake won’t be optimal.