NZXT H510 Compact Mid-Tower PC Case $60

-ivanx

Feb 15, 2023 11:12 PM

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This case is about 20yrs old now and the "Flow" version was $10 more a few weeks ago, no one should pay more than $45 for this case in 2023. Plenty of budget cases with mesh front panels, and sometimes rgb fans included, for $50-70 on Newegg.

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Intljoe

Feb 16, 2023 02:41 PM

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Quote from -ivanx

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This case is about 20yrs old now and the "Flow" version was $10 more a few weeks ago, no one should pay more than $45 for this case in 2023. Plenty of budget cases with mesh front panels, and sometimes rgb fans included, for $50-70 on Newegg.

They had usb-c 20 years ago? :—) kidding aside, for those wanting FP usb-c, this case is a nice bet at $60.

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bmn007

Feb 16, 2023 03:55 PM

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Quote from Intljoe

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They had usb-c 20 years ago? :—) kidding aside, for those wanting FP usb-c, this case is a nice bet at $60.

This is not a good case for $60, airflow is a bigger problem for this case. This case has 3pin fans which is 20 years old case and also usb-c header is of no use. As most of the motherboards do not have a usb c header. So you need to buy a adapter or need to have latest intel and amd motherboards. Most Nzxt models use proprietary rgb fans and nzxt rgb controller , so does not support other generic rgb fans. So stay away with these NZXT cases except flow models. Look for other brand rgb cases on sale at microcenter.com , newegg and gamestop or amazon

Last edited by bmn007 February 16, 2023 at 07:59 AM.

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Feb 16, 2023 07:48 PM

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FWIW, I have this case and have zero problems with temperatures with an AMD 5900X and an RTX 3070 using one top and one back case fan. I also live in a hot and humid location with AC set at 79 F and my CPU idles at 34 C with a Scythe Mugen 5. My CPU maybe hits 80 C under extreme, extended load but typically is in the mid 60s C when gaming or doing scientific computing.

People complain about the airflow but I've had zero problems. It's a clean-looking case that's easy to build in and manage cables. There are better cases but for $60, it's a good option. I also do not need or want any RGB lights with my computer (my GPU has lights but I have the clear side hidden).

Here's a similarly-priced option for those who want a mesh front: https://www.newegg.com/black-ther...6811133486

Last edited by BrainDoc February 16, 2023 at 01:20 PM.

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TenderWealth2611

Feb 17, 2023 05:27 AM

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Quote from -ivanx

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This case is about 20yrs old now and the "Flow" version was $10 more a few weeks ago, no one should pay more than $45 for this case in 2023. Plenty of budget cases with mesh front panels, and sometimes rgb fans included, for $50-70 on Newegg.

I do not know which is worse, that you seem to think everyone would want a mesh front panel or that everyone would want rgb

Probably shouldnt do that

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Jaggsta

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Feb 17, 2023 07:57 AM

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Quote from -ivanx

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This case is about 20yrs old now and the "Flow" version was $10 more a few weeks ago, no one should pay more than $45 for this case in 2023. Plenty of budget cases with mesh front panels, and sometimes rgb fans included, for $50-70 on Newegg.

Case was Free+$9.99 shipping [reddit.com] after 2022FREECASE promo code back around christmas they actually shipped them also.

Last edited by Jaggsta February 16, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

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DonkeyFinest

Feb 17, 2023 08:22 PM

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This Compact version looks so claustrophobic compared to the same H510 series' Flow version.

Had a Phanteks 'compact' mid-tower w closed front panel exactly like this.
CPU fan and GPU fans couldn't get enough cool air and screamed at 100%. The sliver of side air holes on the front absolutely cannot provide enough opening for the fans up front to pull in the air.

These are on sale for a reason. Phanteks soon changed their closed panel to mesh panel on that particular case. Still a compact is too tiny for any power hungry cpu/gpu systems and I'd stay away.
If anything these should be for igpu rigs like 5600g etc, never for gaming.

Last edited by DonkeyFinest February 17, 2023 at 12:29 PM.

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rsaforjm

Feb 20, 2023 02:24 PM

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Quote from -ivanx

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This case is about 20yrs old now and the "Flow" version was $10 more a few weeks ago, no one should pay more than $45 for this case in 2023. Plenty of budget cases with mesh front panels, and sometimes rgb fans included, for $50-70 on Newegg.

Thanks, good to know. Just put together a new gig. I thought I will use my old case which was supposed to accommodate a water cooler but the screws don't even line up. I was thinking of an H7 or Corsair and looking at those cases on Newegg and I have no idea why I should pay double for an H7. Seems like the expensive cases look pretty but many of them come with a 3 pin fans. The best strategy seems like buy a cheap decent case and buy good fans. With proper placement and good fans I can get good cooling and also cut down on power and noise when not needed. I still don't get the fascination with RGB lighting. Seems like that would be more of a distraction.

FormerAstronut

Feb 22, 2023 08:23 PM

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Quote from Jaggsta

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Case was Free+$9.99 shipping [reddit.com] after 2022FREECASE promo code back around christmas they actually shipped them also.

So... "hold the line"?

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