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NZXT H5 Flow RGB Compact ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case – High Airflow Perforated Front Panel – Tempered Glass Side Panel – Cable Management – 2 x F140 RGB Core Fans – 280mm Radiator Support – White
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NZXT H5 Flow RGB Compact ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case

Bottom line: The NZXT H5 Flow RGB Compact ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case: Perforated front and top panels for filtered, high-airflow intake; main trade-off: no 360mm radiator support; front mounts top out at 280mm.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Perforated front and top panels for filtered, high-airflow intake
  • ✓ Two F140 RGB Core fans pre-installed on a standard 5V ARGB header
  • ✓ Angled 120mm bottom fan blows straight onto the graphics card
  • ✓ 400mm GPU clearance fits most GeForce RTX 40 Series cards
  • ✓ Takes a 280mm front radiator and a 240mm top radiator

Cons

  • ✗ No 360mm radiator support; front mounts top out at 280mm
  • ✗ Top radiator mount limited to 240mm
  • ✗ RGB fans need a 5V ARGB header or a separate controller
  • ✗ Vertical GPU mounting kit is sold separately

Manufacturer description

The NZXT H5 Flow RGB is a compact ATX mid-tower case designed for airflow. Perforated front and top panels pull filtered air straight across your components. A tempered glass side panel keeps your build on display in a clean white finish. Two F140 RGB Core fans come pre-installed and plug into a standard 5V ARGB header, so you get lighting without a proprietary controller. NZXT also adds a dedicated, angled 120mm fan that draws air from below the case and aims it directly at your graphics card. That helps if you run a power-hungry GPU. The case has plenty of room for cooling for its size. It…

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SpecPicks scored NZXT H5 Flow RGB Compact ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the pc cases category. NZXT's pc cases lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will an RTX 4090 or other large GPU fit in the NZXT H5 Flow RGB?

The H5 Flow RGB has 400mm of GPU clearance, which NZXT says fits most NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series cards. Check your card's length against that 400mm figure before you buy.

What size radiator does the NZXT H5 Flow RGB support?

It takes up to a 280mm radiator in the front and up to a 240mm radiator on top. A 360mm radiator is not listed as supported.

How do the included RGB fans connect?

The two pre-installed F140 RGB Core fans connect to a standard 5V ARGB header, so you can control them from a motherboard that has one.

How many fans can the H5 Flow RGB hold?

It fits up to six fans, including the dedicated angled 120mm GPU fan. Two F140 RGB Core fans and the GPU fan are included.

Can I mount my graphics card vertically in this case?

Yes, with the NZXT Vertical GPU Mounting Kit, which is sold separately. Mounting the GPU vertically reduces GPU clearance from 400mm to 384mm.

Key Features

  • HIGH-PERFORMANCE AIRFLOW: Perforated front and top panels direct filtered air through the case to cool down components and enhance performance.
  • VIVID RGB LIGHTING: Includes two pre-installed F140 RGB Core fans that connect to a standard 5V ARGB header.
  • DEDICATED GPU FAN: An angled 120mm fan draws air from below the case to provide direct cooling for your power-hungry graphics card.
  • SPACIOUS COOLING SUPPORT: Up to a 280mm radiator in the front and 240mm up top. Fits up to 6 fans including the dedicated GPU fan.
  • READY FOR PERFORMANCE: Fits most NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards with its 400mm clearance. Display your GPU vertically using the NZXT Vertical GPU Mounting Kit. **Sold separately. Reduces clearance to 384mm.

Full Specifications

BrandNZXT
ColorWhite
MaterialTempered Glass
Case TypeMid Tower
Model NameH5 Flow
Unit Count1 Count
Light ColorMulticolor
Model NumberCC-H51FW-R1
CompatibilityPC
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Fans2, 6
Mfr Part NumberCC-H51FW-R1
Total Usb Ports2
Antenna LocationGaming
DEDICATED GPU FANAn angled 120mm fan draws air from below the case to provide direct cooling for your power-hungry graphics card.
Compatible DevicesMini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX systems, ATX power supplies
Enclosure MaterialTempered Glass
VIVID RGB LIGHTINGIncludes two pre-installed F140 RGB Core fans that connect to a standard 5V ARGB header.
Total USB 2.0 Ports2
Total USB 3.0 Ports1
Full listing titleNZXT H5 Flow RGB Compact ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case – High Airflow Perforated Front Panel – Tempered Glass Side Panel – Cable Management – 2 x F140 RGB Core Fans – 280mm Radiator Support – White

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