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We decided to use the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T processor and ASRock 890GX Extreme4 motherboard for testing, cooled using the impressive CoolIT Vantage A.L.C which was set to quiet mode for our tests.
We also installed an AMD Radeon HD 6950 into the case which was modded into an HD 6970 using the method outlined here.
Test System
Chassis: NZXT H2 Classic
Motherboard: ASRock 890GX Extreme4
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1075T
Memory: 4GB (2x 2GB) Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600
PSU: Corsair HX850W
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6950 (with 6970 mod)
Cooler: CoolIT Vantage A.L.C
Thermal Paste: Arctic Cooling MX-3
Hard Drive: Kingston SSDNow V+100 128GB
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Furmark v1.9.0
Prime95
CPUID Hardware Monitor
We recorded the load temperatures using CPUID Hardware Monitor while stressing the system using Prime95 and Furmark for 30 minutes. For the idle temperatures, we left the system idling at the desktop for 30 minutes before recording the temperatures.
The temperatures recorded using the H2 are exactly what we would expect. We only recorded temperatures results using the ‘high' fan setting as the case fans were inaudible at this setting anyway. For our sound level test, we removed the 6950 and replaced it with a passively cooled HIS Radeon HD 5550. We weren't able to record any meaningful results using our Sound Level Meter as it the noise emitted from the case was below 30 dB.
seems not bad, but as you say, against a lot more cases at this price.
Well this is interesting. I had read several of these reviews on this case before, and wondered why they would make the front section so accessible with cool touches such as the fans removable with connectors, and then not make the drives easily fitted from the front, would make life easier for the user.
Its a good case, but it seems to me and I thought it before reading this partricular review (thought it before on the last review I read), that they haven’t really started this from the ground up, and have actually designed it after making the core design which has some flaws.
140mm fan slot is fine, if you fit it out of the factory.
Antec do it a lot. and I like that NZXT have a 120mm fan at rear, but its quite dumb to be able to remove the 120mm when fitting a liquid cooler ilke new antec kuhler, then have to DITCH the 120mm fan they supply, leaving you with nothing.
Lack of thought.
I have never been sold on NZXT for cases. THey are getting there but id rather stick to silverstone or Lian Li. better quality, even if they are generally more expensive.
Good review Henry. I like the overall concept , but there are some glaring build issues. the hard drives for one. That is just so 5 years ago.
Have them pointing out to the side door for easy access. thats a mistake I would expect someone like bitfenix to make.
Its ok, but there is nothing wonderful about it. the look is average and the design is average. I like them as a company however, but this isn’t one of their highlights. their last case you reviewed here was much better.
If you consider fans at 1200 rpm inaudible you need to get your hearing checked. I don’t care if the case is sound proofed, the airflow in and out of the case will be clearly audible.
Depends on how close you are, the quality of the fans and the room acoustics.
Looks like a nice case. I really like what NZXT did with the front panel. disappointing to see that watercooling was all but ommited as an option in this case though