NZXT H510 Flow Mid-Tower Case Review

How Much Does it Cost?

The UK stock seems to be a little erratic at the moment, but the NZXT H510 Flow does have an MSRP of $109.99, and you can order directly from NZXT. However, you can check for up to date stock and price on Amazon UK here. It’s certainly not a cheap case though, and it sits on the higher end for a case of this size and specification.

Overview

NZXT has been keeping things very uniform for quite some time now. Back in the day, they had some pretty wild designs with cases like the Phantom, but these days, they’re very toned down and modern designs that have proven a huge hit with system builders worldwide. They barely change the design from one model to another, which is fine with me, I like the design, and having them produce broadly similar cases in a few different sizes, airflow designs, and colours means that you can best find one that suits your needs. I hate to make NZXT sound like they’re lacking creativity here though, that’s not my intention, but most PC cases are the same formula these days; big windows, add airflow, perhaps some RGB, and a PSU shroud.

Overall, they’ve done a decent job, the larger design is nice. Plus, the added airflow in the front does exactly what they promise. The dust filter is a big improvement too, as it is something I have found to be a pain in the arse on the older H510 mATX case over the last two years.

They haven’t skimped on the build quality either, using an all-steel design with some tempered glass. That does make the case a little heavy, and it certainly adds to the price, but it’s a product that will last due to hardly any plastics in its design. All the major panels, covers and fittings are tool-free or easy to access, and overall, it just feels very well made and laid out.

There are a few quirks though, such as the top fan mount. It’s not leaving you much room to add anything exciting there such as a radiator, and may even be restricted by larger motherboard VRM heatsinks. There’s only a single USB 3 port on the front panel, although I do appreciate the additional USB-C port. Plus, the reset button is missing, not always needed as you can just hold the power button, but I think they’ve removed just a little too much from the I/O panel and I fail to see the benefit.

Should I Buy One?

It’s an older design, but it’s still one of my favourites. They’ve listened to what the market wants and given us a full airflow design on the front panel. You get fantastic build quality thanks to the painted steel design too, and while that does add to the overall price, it’s a premium I’m happy to pay. However, with an additional USB port on the front, remove the top fan mount, and throw a second pre-installed fan into the front, and I think NZXT would take this from a great PC gaming case to being a truly great product overall.