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NZXT H700 - ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case - Tempered Glass Panel - Water-Cooling Ready - White/Black - 2018 Version

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GPU torture averaged 50.4C dT, down to 46.5C dT with the front panel removed. Like the CPU test, this isn’t a huge jump and it means we can’t criticize NZXT’s front panel design too heavily, although it could be improved. All three front intake slots are filled, there’s a big air intake cutout under the bottom edge of the front panel, the PSU shroud has a decent section removed at the front, and there are plenty of perforations on the top of the shroud. We taped over the shroud as part of our old H700i review and didn’t see any real change in performance, but it certainly doesn’t hurt, and now that the HDD cage is shorter it’s possible for the bottom intake fan to move some air over it and through the shroud. has the H700i toward the top of our newer benchmarks, operating at 53.7C GPU temperature during the gaming simulation, or 27C CPU temperature. This positions it in second for our new 3DMark test. NZXT H700i Blender Benchmark There’s one strip of LEDs mounted on PCB at the top of the case and an additional 12” flexible magnetic strip in the accessory kit. The original plan was apparently to have two strips preinstalled, but this way the user can decide where to place the second one. Lighting is controlled by the smart device, which also attempts to control fan RPM-to-noise/thermals response curves. These curves are better set manually by the user, as we’ll discuss later. Iconic cable management bar, and uninterrupted tempered-glass side panel to showcase stunning RGB builds. In this review of the NZXT H700i case, we look at thermal performance, acoustics, build quality, and the “smart” device.

The NZXT H700i mid-tower is the largest of NZXT’s new H-series lineup, which also includes the H400i micro-ATX and H200i Mini-ITX enclosures. Visually, the H700i is a successor to the popular S340 and S340 Elite--sharp edges, smooth surfaces, and a prominent cable management bar are familiar features, but various updates and the new NZXT “smart device” set it apart. GPU rendering has the H700i in second, behind only the RL06, and shows everything operating well within acceptable conditions. NZXT H700i Noise TestIdle: Idle performance is only measured when CPU load is between 0-10%. If you’re at 11%, the program freezes and waits til you’re below 10%. Los Angeles, CA – August 8, 2018 – NZXT today announced a partnership with Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, to deliver the first officially licensed Fallout-themed computer case, the H700 Nuka-Cola. The H700 Nuka-Cola serves as the second entry in NZXT’s new CRFT line of custom crafted limited edition gaming products. Unlike the S340 Elite, which is basically an S340 with a glass panel added, the H700i has been built around tempered glass from the start. We thought the Elite was a well-priced upgrade when we reviewed it, but criticized it for having barely any front intake thanks to a side panel that extended all the way to the front of the case. This was Steve’s suggestion in that review: CAM does some pretty stupid things, like throw arbitrary errors about system component temperatures which are completely acceptable:

The Firestrike Extreme stress test on loop raised GPU dT to 50.7C, just a little warmer than the original torture test and therefore even more competitive with the other cases, where the firestrike test often raises temperatures by a couple degrees. It lands between the PM01 and the H500M Mesh, largely beaten out by the group of cases with bottom intake GPU cooling solutions like the HAF X and the RV02. Standardized Fans Load: The software analyzes load performance only when between 35-65% CPU load. It does not work outside of this range. When it comes to installing storage, there are a total of five locations for SSDs. Three of these are situated atop the PSU shroud, putting that fast storage proudly on display. The other two are hidden away behind the motherboard, entirely out of sight. Also hidden from view, but this time beneath the PSU shroud, are two 3.5” drive cages, reserved for the less prestigious storage options. Note: If a splitter is used, fan control is regulated depending on the fan connected to the 4-pin port. Do not use low-noise adapters.The NZXT H710 is a slight refresh of the H700 that we reviewed two years ago. To be precise, we reviewed the Smart Device-equipped H700i, but NZXT did us the favor of sending us the base version this time. The appearance and features of the case are almost identical to the original H700, so we’ll focus on cataloguing any minor changes and seeing how the H700 case design holds up in 2019. Moreover, their cooling solutions such as NZXT Kraken X-series AIO coolers are often used in combination with their cases, ministering sophisticated looks. As for the aesthetics, we must say, this is one of the most beautiful cases ever designed. The solid front panel looks just beautiful and provides a very unique look, being on the desk. The front panel is not glossy and presents a beautiful grainy texture. One can notice the “NZXT” written at the bottom area of the front panel, whose absence would have made the front rather too simple. The feet of the case can also be seen from the front and are responsible for quite a gap down there. NZXT H700i Front View NZXT H700i Front Interior

Stage 1: You calibrate idle performance (acoustic vs. thermals), after which CAM prompts the user to play a game.We recently validated our test methodology using a thermal chamber, finding our approach to be nearly perfectly accurate. Learn more here. Thermals & Noise NZXT H700i Only: CPU Torture Comparison Conducting thermal tests requires careful measurement of temperatures in the surrounding environment. We control for ambient by constantly measuring temperatures with thermocouples and laser readers. We then produce charts using a Delta T(emperature) over Ambient value. This value subtracts the thermo-logged ambient value from the measured diode temperatures, producing a delta report of thermals. AIDA64 is used for logging thermals of silicon components, including the GPU diode.

NZXT has teamed up with Bethesda to bring you the H700 in an all-new flavor. Introducing the H700 Nuka-Cola, straight from the masterminds at the Nuka-Cola Corporation. Featuring atomic flavors, battle worn aesthetics, and the renowned pin-up artwork that withstood the test of time. You can house your PC components in your very own Nuka-Cola machine. Available for a limited production only!When you think of legendary PC franchises, the Fallout series easily sits at the top. Like gamers around the world, I have been captivated by the incredible stories and locations this series has brought to millions,” says Johnny Hou, NZXT’s founder, and CEO. “We are quite proud to work alongside the talented team at Bethesda to create something gaming and Fallout fans will enjoy for a very long time.” There are no external fan or lighting controls built into the case, which means functionality is dependent on either using CAM or plugging everything into the motherboard and ignoring the smart device. We had to choose the second option for our thermal testing, because after setting a fixed 100% profile in CAM, fan RPM would abruptly drop for no reason within ten minutes. The login prompt on the smart device tab (logging in is necessary for adaptive noise reduction but not lighting or fan control) is placeholder text in the publicly available non-beta version we used for testing, and the app gives the overall impression of being a work in progress. That’s not the kind of impression that a computer case should give. Not So Smart Premium, all-steel construction with the sleek H-series design; available in four color combinations

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