New lowest price for this case in both black and white colour options.
Includes 750W PSU and 140mm AIO.
Link to white colour option: https://www.ple.com.au/Products/650956/nzxt-h1-v2-sff-case-w…
NZXT H1 V2 Liquid Cooled ITX Case with 750W Gold PSU $289 (Was $549) + Delivery ($0 C&C VIC/WA) @ PLE
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nostalgiaultra on 28/01/2023 - 08:45 ple.com.au (3192 clicks)
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What is ppcgs idea of Metro…. Canberra doesn't count apparently 😕
Sure doesn't…
metropolis
/mɪˈtrɒpəlɪs/A very large and busy city
Picked up one of these, quickest build ever….can't really fault it. Can't really hear the pump, though some people mention it's noisy
Mine was the absolute opposite. The pump didn’t bother me but rather the PSU fan. It’s constantly running even at idle that makes it even louder than case fans. How’s the psu fan noise on yours?
It's probably being drowned out by my N54L…..sound hasn't really been an issue for me
Download the software for the case. Will quiet it right down.
You can’t control PSU fan by the software though
@Bid Sniper: CPU and system fans are different from PSU fan though. I've replaced my case & CPU fans and wired them to mobo headers so at idle they're whisper quiet. However, there's just no way to control the PSU fan….
Did you change the fan controllers in the motherboard bios to pwm? It's probably just set to the default which doesn't allow you to control the fan speed. Press the keboard bios key when booting up, go into fan profile, and switch to pwm and set the fan speed thresholds.
yes I did. But the case and CPU fans didn't bother me but rather the PSU fan, which I can't control
I’ve never built a PC before, but really love the look at size of the H1 case.
How much of a hard time am I going to have trying to build in this?You'll be ok - i've built many PC's, this has definitely been the easiest build ever, since the PSU, AIO cooler, and all of the cables are routed for you.
There's also guides on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVs7i-wm5W0&ab_channel=Optim…
I doubt you'll find an easier build.
I dunno, if you're lazy building in a normal case with no windows and air-cooled, you can assemble it in five to ten mins if you don't care about cable routing. Not having to connect up SATA drives anymore also saves a lot of time. Building with the H1 is definitely not difficult, but claiming it's easier than anything else is pretty misleading.
IMO if you have any difficulty it will come down to the complexity of the mainboard. Lot of mITX boards stack components and connectors vertically, so you have to disassemble it and reassemble it in a specific order to connect things like front panel connectors and audio, and install NVMe drives. Just pre-plan all connectors and drives so you know what order to do them in and you'll be fine.
I'm gonna be the one d**khead that says you shouldn't do it. I've built about 100 PCs and still remember my first. I would have failed this build if I was on the same level of knowledge, skills and experience I had before I built my first PC. That being said, this is incredible value for a really slick case, so I wouldn't hound you for going for it anyway. Best of luck to ye.
Looks like an Xbox Series X. Awesome!
Is it suitable for carry-on luggage?
Love this! Was going to be my next build. Anybody know the best CPU/GPU parts that can go in this thing?
Won't fit a four slot GPU, and I'd be careful buying Intel's current top end CPUs, the cooler might struggle with them.
Only 2 slot. Best GPU is a little hard to say depending on the metric but at 3080/ti founders will do the trick or many or the AMD 7900 XT/XTX.
Happy building.
I love this case (and it's price), but the fans running permanently at 100% is a deal breaker. NZXT stated that this is by design and is required for proper thermal control… :(
Download the NZXT Cam software and it'll automatically set the fans (except PSU) to auto. You can even adjust the fan curve. Mine are at 100% till windows loads and then quiets right down.
How loud is loud?
My last desktop I built with a silent case.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nzxt-h1-v2
Seems to have problems?
The previous version caught fire!!!
Cons
-Expensive
-Thermal performance is just OK
-Our first review unit had PSU problems- at RRP it is.
- It's SFF
- Shit happens
Previous version. V2 is safe.
Previous version =/= this version.
All good bought it as I like to have easy to build PCs due to my sheer lack of time to dedicate to building and cable management.
Now to work out if I want to go Red or Blue.
So far I can pick up a mobo, CPU and RAM and then chuck my SSD in with my old 1070 and I am off an racing.
Looking at a 13500 with the Asus ROG Strix B760-i and some Kingston DDR5 RAM. But tossing up if I should swap to AMD, price difference is negligible. Reason for Intel is for the transcoding support for Plex.
It's gimmicky but I love gimmicks… I satiated my SFF desires with a NR200 though
Is this a perfect emulation build or what!
Bought 2 previously and love it.
Make sure to install the case software to control the pumps and fan, otherwise spins fill speed.
Can you control all fans with that software? Do they actually spin at less than 100%?
Yes. Only CPU and rear fan.
Right, so the pump is always full speed, as well as the new little PSU fan. I don't get why they would do that.
@Juzman: The PSU fan is to help exhaust hot air, they've said. Mine doesn't make a noticeable noise.
You can't just plug the fan into the CPU header and power the pump direct from PSU?
The pump gets powered via a SATA power connector, you then plug the 3-pin fan connector to the motherboard (I think this is only to satisfy the motherboard believing a CPU fan/ pump is plugged in), then you plug the USB header onto your motherboard and control the CPU and rear fan from there. PSU fan and pump are not controllable.
that spits in the face of everything i know about AIO cooling which probably isn't half as much as I think I do.
I have a 280 AIO with Ryzen 5900, it will get as hot as 90c if you let it; I set the fans as loud as I could stand (60% PWM) and then set the CPU max temp to 70c. The pump is plugged into the PSU direct and runs at 100% at all times which is what I believe is meant to happen.
It's a cool case, it was just way to expensive and the old one used to set on fire and no ones impressed by a XsX anymore…. Unless you get the white one….
@jonathonsunshine: I have same setup.
Need to undervolt using Performance Boost Override. Then set termal limit. Ive have mine at 60C and its quiet
I’m struggling to find a good price on a mobo + cpu that go well with this.
I just built with an i5 12400F (with a contact frame) and a Gigabyte Z690I Aorus Lite DDR4 (before "why Z motherboard with a locked processor; was the cheapest mini-ITX I could find and it's feature rich regardless). Paired it with an ex-mining RX 6700XT and it's a beast. Handles 1440p up to 144hz (game dependant) with ease.
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/59563/gigabyte-z690i-aor… This one? I’m an absolute PC newb and didn’t even follow your “locked processor” comment lol.
That's the one. I had a DDR4 kit already that I wanted to overclock from the standard 2400mhz, so I went for a ddr4 board. DDR5 is still quiet expensive so I don't think there's any reason to pay a premium for those speeds. One thing to note, the DDR4 version of this motherboard only has a PCI-E gen 3 slot, not 4. I think the nvme slots are 4 or 5. Also, if you go down this route, don't install the top heatsink for the nvme slot (big chunk of aluminium) as it will squish the AIO tubing.
@doot: the Z690i aorus lite doesn't support PCIexpress 4.0
there was a hardfault with the intial run fo Z690I gigabyte, where they would fail under pciexpress 4.0
they were recalled and re released on unsuspecting consuemres as the lite edition with pci-express 4.0 support removed..
god knows, what else is wrong with these boards.. gigabyte obvioiusly screwed upt hte design very badly and took many weeks and months for them admit fault and replace the lot..
hence, why the are being sold cheaply.. and why most computer enthuiasts have avoided them..
Gigabyte are simply trying to recoup money, from boards.. that would have otherwise ended up in the bin…
https://au.pcmag.com/motherboards/94070/gigabyte-recalls-z69….
@Kelvin: @cc23 You should be fine. Take a look at this https://www.techspot.com/review/2104-pcie4-vs-pcie3-gpu-perf…
It’s a non issue.@Kelvin I did hear about that when I was doing light googling before purchasing. So far, I’ve found the motherboard to be quite reliable for the tasks I’ve thrown at it. OC’d RAM with stable results and I’ve only connected PCIe gen 3 graphics cards and nvme drives to it. Thankfully, it’s worked a treat. I’ll keep flashing new BIOS versions when available, but for now, I was just happy to get a cheap and feature rich mini-itx mobo. (A CPU and mobo wasn’t on the cards when I bought this case, but curiosity got the better of me and for a measly ~$500, I could upgrade from 8th gen to 12th gen)
If you don't mind macOS, the M2 Mac mini is very compact.
I think people buying a $289 case with a 750w PSU and AIO cooler are looking to do something's a Mac Mini can't.
Play games? I would think they are after a SFF pc, which a mini is.
This isn't really that SFF. The H1 and Mac Mini are in different classes.
I wish there is a cheaper version without the PSU and AIO. I got all the parts in the existing SFF PC.
problem is that it's so slim that they had to take the pump block out of the water block and put it inside the rad to make it slim enough. If that were removed you'd either need an external radiator (expanders are sold online) or to use an air cooler. Would be nice to have the choice though
Checked through some H1 V2 videos, shall wait for another promising tower configuration SSF case deal cuz I got high CPU cooling requirement for compiling.
Corsair 2000D looks great (not actually SFF) but it never releases.
Have you looked at the NR200P max? That has a larger AIO and would better suit high end CPU. You also have a 100W higher PSU. Otherwise if you’re happy to source your own PSU and CPU cooler you could go for the mesh lockouts or meshroom from SSUPD for better vantilation
@Anthropomorphised: Heard of NR200. NR200P looks great with an included 280mm AIO! Looks adequate for mid-range CPU on latest gen. But for my next build I'm certainly looking for higher end CPU which probably requires support of 360mm radiator (with tower/vertical configuration is a plus). GPU thermal isn't really a matter to me which I will probably pick an efficient GPU supporting 1080p some lite gaming. So obviously H1 seems not my choice which requires modding for 360mm w/ custom water loop, just kinda hard for me.
postage kills the deal
PCCG $299 delivered was better dealThanks, bought one with free postage. Saw someone selling a fan bracket on Etsy to add 4x 40mm fans to the case, will probably do that too.
will a 4080 or 4090 fit?
The case only fits up to 2.7 or so slot cards, and none with more than two fingers at the rear io shield. You probably wouldn’t want either of them in this case anyway, the power draw would require a significant power limit on the cards, or you’d have to swap out the PSU and worry about the heat load. You could probably do it with extra fans but you’d be better off buying something like a SSUPD Meshroom with it’s better airflow and extra ventilation
so what would be the best nvidia card you could fit in this realistically?
@solacens: 4070 Ti is roughly as powerful but has a lower TDP and is more efficient. One of those on sale could be a good option too, if patient
Good offer. Shame I am no longer in the market for it. NR200P is a good alternative if you already have some of the parts like SFX PSU or cooler.
Will this support my streaming rig with a
- PCIx4 - Elgato PCI Capture Card
- NVENC supported GPU. Thinking a RTX 3600 or above?No. It only supports ITX motherboard which means you can only install one PCI card.
Depending on your location, PCCG might have free shipping. Might be worthwhile paying the extra $10.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/750864