NZXT H700i Review Analysis: NZXT’s best mid-tower case
The NZXT H700i is the best mid-tower case to date. Featuring a side tempered glass panel and all round steel panels, the case has a sleek industrial design with sharp edges. The H700i can be had in various colour combinations such as:
- Black and White
- All black
- Red and black
- Blue and black.
Specifications
| Dimensions | W: 230mm H: 494mm D: 494mm (without feet) W: 230mm H: 516mm D: 494mm (with feet) |
| Material(s) | SECC Steel and Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 12.27 kg |
| Motherboard Support | Mini-ITX, MicroATX, ATX and EATX(Up to 272mm or 10.7-inches) |
| I/O Ports | 2 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 1 x Audio/Mic |
| Filters | Front and PSU Intake |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Smart Device | 3 x Fan channels with Max 10W per channel output* 1 x RGB LED port support up to 4 x HUE+ LED strips or 5 x Aer RGB fans Built-in noise detection module *Note: If a splitter is used, fan control is regulated depending on the fan connected to the 4-pin port. Do not use low-noise adapters. |
| System Requirements | PC with open internal USB 2.0 port and Windows® 10 operating system recommended. Internet connection is needed to download CAM. Some CAM features require Internet access, a valid email address and acceptance of our current Terms of Service. |
| Drive Bays | 2.5”: 7 3.5”: 2+1 |
| Radiator Support | Front: 2 x 140 or 3 x 120mm with Push/Pull Top: 2 x 140 or 3 x 120 Rear: 1 x 120 |
| Fan Support | Front: 3 x 120/2 x 140mm (3 Aer F120 Case Version included) Top: 3 x 120/2 x 140mm Rear: 1 x 120/1 x 140mm (1 Aer F140 Case Version included) |
| Fan Specs | Aer F120 (Case Version) Speed: 1200 + 200 RPM Airflow: 50.42 CFM Noise: 28 dBA Bearing: Rifle Bearing Aer F140 (Case Version) Speed: 1,000 + 200 RPM Airflow: 68.95 CFM Noise: 29 dBA Bearing: Rifle Bearing |
| Clearance | Cable Management: 18-22mm GPU Clearance: Up to 413mm CPU Cooler: Up to 185mm Front Radiator: 60mm Top Radiator: 30mm Reservoir & Pump: Up to 224mm (Along cable bar) |
Reviews
Tom’s Hardware said:
“Despite its minor drawbacks, NZXT’s latest edition to its H line of chassis is definitely worthy of your consideration if you are in the market for a new mid-tower case. It’s got top-notch cooling performance, includes RGB lighting, and has a tempered-glass side panel. The H700i is also quite fetching. But all of this comes at a high price.”
TweakTown said:
“For now, though, you will have to pay big if you plan to house your next build inside of the NZXT H700i Mid-Tower Chassis. We can almost look past the price, but we do feel that it is the sticking point which will have many users feeling defeated, seeing something so nice, yet it is just out of reach of their bank accounts.”
94% Score
GamerNexus said:
“The NZXT H700i is a brilliantly designed, well-executed case which is brought down by its attempt at expanding the case’s purpose horizontally. The case tries to be more than it is, or ever can be. The fact of the matter is that this case, no matter how smart it is, will almost assuredly not know better how to configure a GPU fan curve than the stock VBIOS (unless the manufacturer of the card is incompetent), and it’s probable that the user could more quickly configure a system-wide fan curve than the smart device.”
Kitguru said:
“NZXT has managed to take all the positive aspects from the H440 and make it better – new, custom drive mounting positions, excellent cable management options and the removable radiator bracket are just three areas which have been improved. The most appealing thing to me, however, is the stunning design – the H700i just looks fantastic, and it is available in different colours, too.”
85% Score
PCMag said:
“While NZXT is excited about its fan-control features, we feel the cable-management scheme is the H700i’s biggest asset. If you despise routing cables but want a clean-looking build to show off, the H700i is about as easy as it gets. Not only are all the existing wires already neatly arranged, it takes minimal effort to route the ones you add without cluttering up either side of the case. When you’re finished, the side glass window and LED strips allow you to display your system in all its glory, and nobody needs to know that it didn’t take much effort on your part.”
80% Score
Review Analysis
Overall the reviews have praised the design of the case, the fact that it has a tempered glass side panel and the RGB lighting it offers as standard. However, this all comes at a price. At launch, the NZXT H700i demanded a high price when compared to the competition. Some reviews also praised the cable management capabilities the case offers.
