The CPU full load test runs the CPU and case fans at their maximum speed. Our acoustic test consists of three scenarios: We run the CPU at full load, the CPU and GPU at full load, and an optimized mode. Our graphics card is a Gigabyte RTX 3070 Ti Gaming OC and our motherboard is the MSI Pro Z690-A WIFI. We’re using a Core i7-12700KF, cooled by a Noctua U12s air cooler. Our testing hardware uses Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake platform. However, the GPU clearance is limited to 365mm (14.4-inches), which sounds like a lot, but will be significantly shorter for those running front-mounted radiators. The H5 Elite supports CPU coolers as tall as 165mm (6.5-inches), which is enough to fit even the biggest of the best CPU coolers. We’ll see how that translates shortly in our testing. The bottom fan isn’t RGB, but it's an F120Q– the same one found in the H7 Flow, and I love these fans because of how quiet they are. NZXT includes two F140 RGB fans here, which retail for $27 each. Both the rear and bottom of the case have a maximum of 120mm, which is good enough.Ĭase fans are expensive, especially if you want name-brand RGB variants. The front fan tray supports up to 280mm worth of radiator or fans, while the top is limited to 240mm. I’m glad more companies are doing this because I hate screwing fans (don’t get me started on radiators) directly into the case when this option exists. The front fans are screwed into a tray, which can be removed via two thumbscrews. It’s been a long time since I’ve worked with a case that utilized a tempered glass front panel, so I was excited to see how cooling would work. The position of the 45-degree fan at the bottom severely limits the space for storage drives.
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