If anyone is looking for a great deal on this case, grab it brand new on ebay for like $180 (at the time of this post). It has the fire hazard cable, but NZXT has to replace that for you for free. I just followed the steps online (ebay was completely legit to show a purchase receipt), and got the cable in a week or so, and everything has been running great. IMO opens this "premium" case up to value builders. Getting a case + psu + cooler for $180 is a great deal, particularly because I was moving from a larger form factor and needed all of those parts.
This needs to be the rule, not the exception. Revisiting a product you review months or years ahead to update about its value. I whish more tech channels do this!
I have one, still not received the replacement riser or even the nylon screws. The design and mainly the square footprint made me get it but with that front panel its basically a radiator, at least it hasnt became a fire instead. Hoping to get the Meshlicious.
Fwiw I sent mine back to nzxt for a refund, no questions asked, free return shipping. You have 2 weeks to ship it from when they generate the shipping label. I preordered the meshilicious as a replacement. Put my stuff in an old case in the meantime. Should add, I bought the H1 in June, so they don’t care at all and have been allowing all refunds
I like this series where you come back and review the cases again and compare it to what the market is offering or better options. I think as more time passes, this can be a good series.
I got a custom wooden panel with the same holes than the other panels and I am running an ASUS 3080TUF, temps during 144fps 1440p gaming (battlefront2 multiplayer) is around 60degrees max on GPU. I am pretty happy with it.
Nice. I’ve got a magnetically attached cnc panel with big holes in my H1, big difference 👍🏽 Also waiting for a 3080 TUF to become available (If i don’t break and buy a scalped one 🤪)
I bought 2 of the Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX fans and a Noctua NA-SYC2 Y cable to connect them to the motherboard. Stuck them inside the case to the frame behind the graphics card with 3M tape. Helps exhaust the hot air out of the back.
I have the case, and it is my first ITX PC. I really like it so far, and I hope to get the riser 2.0 version. Specs; Ryzen 5 5600X, ASUS strix b550-i gaming, RTX 2070 super and 16 GB RAM
I was lucky enough that the retailer I bought my H1 from took it back, I replaced it with a temporary Cooler Master NR200, waiting on the Lian LI A4-H20. Thermals are SO much better in the NR200. I hadn't realised just how terrible the H1 GPU thermals were.
I was totally smitten the first time I saw the H1 and was happy to get an affordable one off eBay (I was aware of the riser issues before purchase). Still haven't received the replacement riser from NZXT but I did get nylon screws from them pretty quickly. Now that I've transplanted an older build into a K39V2 though, I'm eager to go smaller.
I think the H1 is still the most stylish case out there. Just looking at the new MESH case with the terrible name, it having all the cables at the back immediately loses me. Same with the CoolerMaster. I think you underestimate how much people value looks, the other cases just don't come close to it.
I agree (I also love the Evolve Shift 2). As someone else said, "I really love the design language NZXT has" That is why I just bought one today! It will be a 65w cpu and rtx 3060. I'm confident that the thermals can be wrangled in a system like that :)
I got my replacement riser cable and to my surprise, it's PCIE 4.0 compatible. Tested using 3dmark PCI-E bench and I got around 26GB/s throughput. This case is very capable of dissipating heat when you add a 3d printed fan mod to the rear of the case. I'm running a 3080 FE with it and it's sitting at 75C while playing CP2077. The 5950X that's being cooled by the 120mm AIO is hitting around 82C full load and 75C while gaming in CP2077. Excellent case when it's properly modded to exhuast more air.
Happy with my H1. Running a 5800X and RTX 3070. CPU temps are fine but GPU can't really breath/vent due to the tempered glass front panel. Custom front panel fixes this but I haven't seen anything over 80 degrees so mine is staying stock. Just sucks you're so limited with graphics cards, can't fit much in this case but the vertical layout and small footprint is worth the compromise. PCCG in Australia were good with sending the nylon screw kit out (I'd already replaced my screws with cable ties) but I'll go with a Linkup cable to ensure compatibility.
Yes it is, i bought it in december and it came with nylon screws and also i feel like the riser cable is also different than it was before.. anyway, the case is perfect for me. i have my 3700x at stock 57c max temp with rx 580 undervolted to 1000mv, it never goes above 63c in most games and 67 in like high gpu usage games or say more latest games like battlefield v, cod warzone, etc
It’s likely gonna have a hard time. Because it’s a weird case with air focused, super high end CNC= really pricy but I I’m really curious to get it to be honest
These are awesome cases. I have an O11D XL currently and am building in my second H1. Its a steal of a Case with everything included. Aftermarket front panel and you're good.
I gotta admit, i just recently built a PC in a H1 and I fucking love it. Im running a 5900x and a RTX 3070. The 3070 has absolutly no Thermal Issues at all. The 5900x on the other hand gets quite hot. I also "modded" some stuff. I replaced the front panel with a custom made Wood panel which greatly enhances the looks and I am currently modding the packbanel to fit 2 thin Noctua Fans for additional Air Intake. If you are interested I can hit you up when its done ;-)
As an owner of an H1, I’m using zip ties hassle free and to get around the thermal constraints, have installed 2X140mm fans at the back to act as an exhaust. It’s now got enough power and thermal room to keep my 5800X and 3080 at bay without sounding like a jet engine (with minor undervolts ofc). I’m really happy with my case and I don’t think I’ll be changing it soon. I even installed a small stat screen. Thanks for the great content Ali!
I adore the case and can’t wait for the newer version if they do one. My dream is to build a water cooled h1 u made it look so good and I love the case so much.
i just bought mine on ebay brand new for less than $250 which is more than $100 less than on the nzxt website. I immediately did the zip tie mod on JayzTwoCents channel and its works flawlessly. i only have an Ryzen 5 2600 and a 1660 but i dont need anything more and ive never noticed the noise even when its on my desk less than 3 ft away from my face. i love it and dont want to upgrade for prob years if i can. Great vid
Great choice of video creation! When I bought my NZXTH1 I ordered a separate riser cable (4.0) and received the new screws, so all good. I've been using the case for a while and am still happy with it. Only issue is the heat fluctuation that occasionally occurs. (Using an MSI 6800XT)
Even after watching your videos for months, I decided to purchase the NZXT H1 with AIO and PSU for 199 USD from the NZXT website. After considering every other ITX case for a new build and possibly reusing my Jonsbo C2, it was the beauty of the NZXT H1, and my fondness for my current NZXT H200 daily driver that compelled me to use it for my new "low" power system - 5700g/16gb/Asus Dual 3060 12gb/1tb.
I am running this case with a 3070, I9, and the replacement riser. While I agree there are other smaller cases that might do the job better. I have never had problems with performance from this case. I also feel it looks better when compared to others listed here.
Great video, super topical for my situation! I own one of these, just upgraded the riser to Linkup's Gen 4 offering, and with an appropriate undervolt on the Ryzen 7 5800X and Zotac 3070 (thanks to your tutorials) the build runs fast, cool and still serves me well. I added the 4inch screen mod in there as well, 3d printed a few add on parts for 20mm noctua fans and the like...As a side note NZXT's riser is on the way, as part of the recall, but will stay in the box :P.
Built this in early Fall. Still great but you know.........fire..............now Optimum Tech no rec because of thermals with the new cards. Still. Not what you'd like to hear when you own one! For what I need I'm fine. Still cool looking. I'm out of cash to rebuild though so a keeper. Love the channel!
more than anything? your parents? your child(ren)? your partners? and if gets an overhaul, it will probably looks (quite) a bit different. then what do you really 'love'? just a letter H and a number 1? lmao.
I received nylon screw, support told me that riser cable replace part will be send soon (at time of request wasn't in production). Support was fast and send to me (in italy) nylon screw in 10/14 days. Now i have a 5900x cpu and 6800 gpu on h1 and i love it!
I just have new build with H1 v1. For $140 new box, I can't complain anything. Suprising the riser came with my case can run PCIE 4.0 x16 with Ryzen 7700 and RTX 3070. The thermal is ok after I added 3 40mm fans to the back of the case with 3dprint mount, max 65*C CPU and 75*C GPU when gaming.
I have a H1, modified glass panel to mesh via custom designer/builder. Houses an RX580. I can't justify upgrading based solely on the current GPU market availability. Riser cable is held in with zip ties, no problem. I have the nylon screws but zip ties are actually better! Riser replacement should be coming around June.
If anyone is watching this now. I just got one. Ordered it, came to my house in two weeks. Everything is upgraded. It runs like a champ too. I’m getting 160 frames on cod
YES IT IS STILL GOOD. as a real time EVERYDAY user for 7 months now, with EVGA 3080 gpu i can confirm that this is the best combination with a 10700k and 32gb of ram with asus motherboard.
I'd like to add that my Gaming X Trio MSI 3060Ti is not thermally challenged in the case BUT I did have to remove the plastic shrouding for it to fit inside the case. Also, had to trim 3 heat fins to clear the USB board at the top of the case and had to remove the top internal support plate.
I have the H1 with 3900x and 3060Ti TUF OC (just fits with dust filters), swapped the main fan to a Noctua NF-A14 and added two to the rear with zipties running around 900rpm. While gaming GPU is max 68 with a set max of 1890MHz. Great for my use.
The pricing on the h1 has positioned itself recently much better off The entire kit can be had new from nxzt for $180-190 When comparing this to the meshlicious Which is around $350’ if going with a 120 aio, lianli sfx psu and a the gen3 option, the h1 is still a great option
there's another good reason to buy nzxt h1 you didn't mention. There's little to none availability of most of the cases you mentioned, especially in some regions (like italy, where I live). Not now and not in the foreseeable future. Only one available is nr200, which I'm not crazy about. Even with the fire hazard issue, nzxt h1 is still readily available. I'd buy the meshlicious in a heartbeat, if I could.
Had an H1, returned it a few weeks ago and moved into an SM550. I really love the design language NZXT has, but they had just lost too much of my confidence to stick with them through multiple fixes for the riser cable issue. And while the H1 is pricey, given the PSU and cooler add-ons, i thought it was a representative value for what you'd roughly spend anyway.
I'm actually amazed at the advances of the industry for mini Itx cases. To think one of the best of 2020 would be displaced so early is great for consumers
I love my H1, and your video inspired me to build in it. I have an undervolted 5600x that never breaks 58C while gaming at 4.3 boost, and a 2080 Super FE that's slightly undervolted that never breaks 76C. The 3 mini noctua fan mods makes a literal 5C difference and was well worth the cost while adding almost no noise. Still happy I went with it and still thankful for you making the video on it.
@@laithmusa798 I bought one off etsy and it lowered thermals by about 4C. But I also upgraded that 2080 Super FE to a 6800XT. The cooler design of that card works way better in the H1 and even though it's substantially more powerful, GPU thermals are actually better.
I have the NZXT H1 (wifes build) with an rtx 3070 founders edition, I havent run thermal tests on it, but its running pretty well on it while gaming. I was concerned that the passthru airflow might cause issues in regards to temps but luckily nothing yet. I was thinking of modding it and adding exhaust fans, but i have to run full tests on it to see. I received the nylon screws and replace them, waiting for their riser cable replacement. Still a great case overall, not the best for high end hardware, but it looks fantastic. NZXT isnt known for having the best cases for airflow, thats kind of their thing, but if you want simplicity with great styling and easy building, then this is the way to go!
I have an H1 and it's currently collecting dust while I wait for NZXT to send me a replacement riser cable. They did send me the nylon screws but that wasn't a 100% fix for the issue. If I can, I would replace this case with the SSUPD Meshlicious once it becomes available, just hope my Sapphire Nitro+ 5700 XT will fit in it.
I got the replacement riser cable and the old cable was really screwed in. I'm still happy with my case though the thought of the potential fire hazard did bother me
I have an H1and actually like it more than the Evolv Shift 2 I had. It's smaller, quieter, and (to me at least) more aesthetically pleasing. I'm sad I couldn't fit the Gaming X Trio I had in my Evolv Shift 2, but the Gigabyte 3070 fits perfectly. A few things I've done is zip tie the risers and added exhaust fans. I saw the thermals were terrible, but with a few slim Nocuta fans I was able to really help mitigate the thermals. I also added a BeQuiet! 120mm fan for the AIO since the static pressure is better than the included 140 fan from NZXT.
Got one for 120USD; for a case+AIO+SFX PSU it's a deal. Received LGA1700 mounting bracket from NZXT in a week of creating ticket to get one. With a 12400 under load, I get 43C without GPU installed yet. Case is really a charm to work with, looks really nice, so far I could only recommend it at a discount, or to get the v2 but it's wayyyyy more expensive and meshlicious would be better at higher price point.
Have a H1, modded with 3 noctua 40mm fans for exhaust using some adhesive pads and running 3700x + 5700xt both undervolted to keep temps down. if i was building again though i would definitely go for the meshilicious. trying to see if i can get my hands on one but never in stock.
PSA, I replaced my H1 riser cable with the exact same 4.0 one from LinkUP and I got frequent black screen lockups. It's going to be a roll of the dice if your GPU and motherboard produce a good enough signal within the tolerances of the cable. In the end I refunded the LinkUP cable and the entire H1. I just had enough of all the issues and compromises with it. Such a shame as it's a beautiful small footprint case.
I still think the NZXT H1 is an outstanding case. It has one of (if not THE) smallest footprints of any PC case, even rivaling the Corsair One it replaced. At the same time, NZXT still hasn't bothered to ship me a replacement riser cable...but, I no longer care. Since my mobo is PCIE 3.0, I purchased an ADT-Link riser cable, which works perfectly well with my OC'd RTX 3070. As for cooling & air flow, I purchased a 3D-printed case extension that allowed me to install two 140mm fans at the back. At this point, air flow & temps are both excellent, with the air being exhausted out the rear. Customizing the H1 one step further, I replaced the power supply "cover plate" with a 5.5" display, which now shows PC vitals via AIDA64.
@@brianmateo8041 And, with what I've done (ADT-Link riser cable, rear extension, and 140mm rear exhaust fans), those 'problems' have all been permanently corrected. The 5.5" display was the "icing on the cake".
@@brianmateo8041 Unfortunately, can't post photos in UA-cam comments. The rear panel extension, and the panel for holding the 5.5" display, were both ordered through Etsy. The ADT-Link riser cable, 5.5" display, HDMI cable (for 5.5" display), and microUSB cable (also for 5.5" display), were all ordered through Amazon. The Etsy seller selling the display holder had links to the USB & HDMI cables. Search, and you will find.
Still like my H1 a lot - Replaced the riser and got a mesh front panel; upgraded the psu to sf750 (had coil whine) + a noctua 140mm on the aio. A 3080 TUF fits like a glove with gpu temp leveling off at 62 degrees in warzone locked at 144hz/1440p with a little undervolt. Edit; the Meshlicious does look awesome tho 👀
I built a full hardline custom loop with a back mounted 280mm Radiator (through a custom designed 3D printed Mount) on the H1. I loved the design so much but wanted to have a 3080 in it. This provides great thermal headroom, similiar to the second case but was tight in some spaces. Unfortunately my Linkup blew up after a couple of months and stopped working a couple of days ago...so I'm back to the original ryzer and pcie gen 3 mode..
I was going to buy the prebuild H1 from NZXT but that's when they got the recall haven't been able to get it since. It's a great looking case that I would still buy. Maybe someday
Cable management is something I like better from the NZXT H1. Everything going under it and unnoticed instead of having a spaghetti situation behind the case.
I would still love to get a H1 case. I don't need a graphic card as I don't care about gaming. I would put a b550i and a ryzen 7 4750g in it and that would work for me for many years. I currently have a very used z470, 2200g, used s340 case, and a used psu. All these components were used when I got them a few years ago. So if I could build a H1 like I said above I would be a happy old man.
I sold my H1 and bought a NR200P. It's obviously a very different case but on my desk it's not too much of a difference and everything runs significantly cooler. I'm sure there are better cases to try, but the NR200P was easy to get quickly.
I had this case for about 5 months. It thermally throttled both my 2080 Super FE and (obviously) my 3090 XC3. I had to run the case with both the front and back off to fix the thermals. This case is thermally broken and NZXT needs to fix it. I switched to a Fractal Meshify C and was much happier as a result.
One problem with the meshlicious: it's ugly. Put two slim noctua fans on the back panel and temps drop dramatically. And it's super cool and quet. Imo still the best vertical small form factor ITX case.
Behind the nzxt h1 power supply, there are 2 2.5 drive slots. If that is removed, maybe a another 140 mm radiator, and do turn the power supply reverse and make a way to exhaust the PSU heat.
@@oSighhh if you have any good ideas please share haha. (I’ll be using my gigabyte rtx 2080 gaming oc white - I don’t think I’ll deshroid. And ryzen 5 5600 but need a new mobo and cpu cooler. Which is what I’m undecided on - if I’m doing air or liquid cooling)
@@genericmike7361 for mini itx, ive been really happy with my Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX. no usb type c header but i dont really care since it has one in the io. also looks really nice. for cpu cooler, i didnt want any rgb but i wanted to try out an aio so went with EKs basic 240. nothing basic about it lol its amazing (but i did swap out the fans for some lower db Noctua 120s), just no rgb (which i cant even see in this nr200 much anyway) ive use air cooling mainly before but the aio made more sense for my setup
In a similar style I'm loving my Aigo Yogo S1 (aka Darkflash DLH21) - took a bit to buy through taobao but once I managed to work it all out and waited on delivery it's a great vertical case with no need for a riser, fits a 120mm AIO and if you fan swap your GPU you can get a pretty good affect of the fan lights shining through the front of the case (matching the rim light at the base, especially if you've hooked both together in to your boards ARGB controller).
Still love this case! But some zip-tied Arctics set to exhaust on the back along with a vented front panel really took it up a notch. This could have been *the* case if these mods were options as standard. Oh, and a gen4 pcie cable that didn't have the baggage of the last one
I wanted to get an H1, but the lack of sufficient cooling options kept me away, ended falling in love with the Sliger SV590 with a Triple 120 AIO. Works a treat for me :)
I put two custom fans on the back and the thermals are great. I’m running a ryzen 7 3700x and a asus 3080 tuf GPU. Getting around 60-65. With my 2080 super founders edition I was up at 76c pushing even into 80.
When I was using the h1 I ended up putting some a4x20 noctua fans at rear for gpu exhaust, worked well and ended up putting the rear cover onto the front and dropped a whopping 18c on gpu temps. I’ve now transitioned to a dual 240mm custom loop in the nr200.
@@mattmiller9752 It depends on your setup, but I hated mine due the GPU (2080S) was suffering hard. The glass panel used to get too hot to touch and temps dropped like 10-15c with it off, but then it it looked ugly.
Finally got my riser cable from NZXT and replaced the bad cable. The H1 does what I need it to do, planning to just keep the RTX3070 for the next 4-5 years. May upgrade to a 3080 if I can ever find one that's not listed at scalper price.
I personally really like the design of the H1, but decided to wait for a revision to address the riser cable and better exhaust. In the mean time I just built my new system in an NR200.
I love my NZXT H1 but I unfortunately started building it a couple months before the riser controversy so there's no real turning back. I have the replacement riser they sent out and my PC is mainly for photo work so nothing too intensive graphically. If I had started building a few months after the riser issue, I would have most likely gotten one of the newer and better options.
Just received the new riser cable from NZXT and everything went pretty smooth and running great. Looking to install a 3080 once they're available........
I have a H1 and NZXT customer service has been horrible to deal with throughout this, hoping to get the repair kit through a third party to avoid waiting for it for a couple more months. My next build will likely be in the NR200 to assure some future-proofing with hardware.
Fresh upload on the gaming channel also! ua-cam.com/video/hW26K41f870/v-deo.html
So fresh...
By the way, when the Loque Raw S1 review?
Cat videos when?
Hi i loved your streams but i never got a stream on sunday
@@arya20j4 Thermals are good and the cat performs great according to FurMark
Did you try the meshilicious in white?
Alternative PC case options in this video:
7:34 Ssupd MESHLICIOUS
8:16 Cooler Master nr200
8:35 NCase M1
If anyone is looking for a great deal on this case, grab it brand new on ebay for like $180 (at the time of this post). It has the fire hazard cable, but NZXT has to replace that for you for free. I just followed the steps online (ebay was completely legit to show a purchase receipt), and got the cable in a week or so, and everything has been running great.
IMO opens this "premium" case up to value builders. Getting a case + psu + cooler for $180 is a great deal, particularly because I was moving from a larger form factor and needed all of those parts.
This needs to be the rule, not the exception. Revisiting a product you review months or years ahead to update about its value. I whish more tech channels do this!
Man I really love his b-roll shots
I have one, still not received the replacement riser or even the nylon screws. The design and mainly the square footprint made me get it but with that front panel its basically a radiator, at least it hasnt became a fire instead. Hoping to get the Meshlicious.
Fwiw I sent mine back to nzxt for a refund, no questions asked, free return shipping. You have 2 weeks to ship it from when they generate the shipping label. I preordered the meshilicious as a replacement. Put my stuff in an old case in the meantime.
Should add, I bought the H1 in June, so they don’t care at all and have been allowing all refunds
@@MichaelAuslanderJr If I was in the US id have done the same lol, best I can get from them is the replacement riser as I didnt buy it from them.
@@MichaelAuslanderJr I'd refund if I had an extra aio or psu laying around. Sadly that stuff is hard to come by in todays market thats worth it
They sent me one without me even asking for it. lol
@@Mike-dd8bd Lmaoo relax mike
I like this series where you come back and review the cases again and compare it to what the market is offering or better options. I think as more time passes, this can be a good series.
Didn't realise you had a gaming channel, subbing lol
@@khizarxkhan. same
What’s his other channel?
It replaced my fireplace! I love it!
Man waiting for this Meshlicious preorder is killing me softly.
Same but for the Mjolnir.
@@JohnFromAccounting Whole lot of waiting around for preorders when you're building an sffpc huh. At least it's not as bad as building a keyboard
i 2nd that... end of the month hopefully.
@@CommanderChronicles I thought I got pushed back to a May preorder unless you can use Newegg)
I got a custom wooden panel with the same holes than the other panels and I am running an ASUS 3080TUF, temps during 144fps 1440p gaming (battlefront2 multiplayer) is around 60degrees max on GPU. I am pretty happy with it.
where did you get the panel? I am running a tuf 3070.. gpu at full load 70 deg was my max..
Nice. I’ve got a magnetically attached cnc panel with big holes in my H1, big difference 👍🏽 Also waiting for a 3080 TUF to become available (If i don’t break and buy a scalped one 🤪)
I bought 2 of the Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX fans and a Noctua NA-SYC2 Y cable to connect them to the motherboard. Stuck them inside the case to the frame behind the graphics card with 3M tape. Helps exhaust the hot air out of the back.
@@jcmazrizona what’s the problem with that??
I have the case, and it is my first ITX PC. I really like it so far, and I hope to get the riser 2.0 version. Specs; Ryzen 5 5600X, ASUS strix b550-i gaming, RTX 2070 super and 16 GB RAM
I got my Riser cable replacement from NZXT 3 weeks ago, so glad its done and over with.
Just ordered my white meshlicious with tempered glass. Can’t wait!
I find it very noble and responsible for you to revisit the H1. Cheers!!
I was lucky enough that the retailer I bought my H1 from took it back, I replaced it with a temporary Cooler Master NR200, waiting on the Lian LI A4-H20.
Thermals are SO much better in the NR200. I hadn't realised just how terrible the H1 GPU thermals were.
I was totally smitten the first time I saw the H1 and was happy to get an affordable one off eBay (I was aware of the riser issues before purchase). Still haven't received the replacement riser from NZXT but I did get nylon screws from them pretty quickly.
Now that I've transplanted an older build into a K39V2 though, I'm eager to go smaller.
hey! considering buying an H1. Would you recommend?
One of the hottest cases of the year!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lol
I think the H1 is still the most stylish case out there. Just looking at the new MESH case with the terrible name, it having all the cables at the back immediately loses me. Same with the CoolerMaster. I think you underestimate how much people value looks, the other cases just don't come close to it.
I agree (I also love the Evolve Shift 2). As someone else said, "I really love the design language NZXT has"
That is why I just bought one today! It will be a 65w cpu and rtx 3060. I'm confident that the thermals can be wrangled in a system like that :)
I got my replacement riser cable and to my surprise, it's PCIE 4.0 compatible. Tested using 3dmark PCI-E bench and I got around 26GB/s throughput.
This case is very capable of dissipating heat when you add a 3d printed fan mod to the rear of the case. I'm running a 3080 FE with it and it's sitting at 75C while playing CP2077. The 5950X that's being cooled by the 120mm AIO is hitting around 82C full load and 75C while gaming in CP2077. Excellent case when it's properly modded to exhuast more air.
Happy with my H1. Running a 5800X and RTX 3070. CPU temps are fine but GPU can't really breath/vent due to the tempered glass front panel. Custom front panel fixes this but I haven't seen anything over 80 degrees so mine is staying stock. Just sucks you're so limited with graphics cards, can't fit much in this case but the vertical layout and small footprint is worth the compromise. PCCG in Australia were good with sending the nylon screw kit out (I'd already replaced my screws with cable ties) but I'll go with a Linkup cable to ensure compatibility.
Yes it is, i bought it in december and it came with nylon screws and also i feel like the riser cable is also different than it was before.. anyway, the case is perfect for me. i have my 3700x at stock 57c max temp with rx 580 undervolted to 1000mv, it never goes above 63c in most games and 67 in like high gpu usage games or say more latest games like battlefield v, cod warzone, etc
Are you gonna review the Louqe RAW S1 when it's released? Would really enjoy hearing your opinion on it.
Anything Mini-Itx is gonna hit his desk, guaranteed
It’s likely gonna have a hard time. Because it’s a weird case with air focused, super high end CNC= really pricy but I I’m really curious to get it to be honest
he says he wont review it on twitter
@@mada5423 I wonder why
@@mada5423 is he gonna review the Sliger SV540?
These are awesome cases. I have an O11D XL currently and am building in my second H1. Its a steal of a Case with everything included. Aftermarket front panel and you're good.
MUCH, MUCH, MUCH appreciated review. I am currently thinking about getting one! :)
I gotta admit, i just recently built a PC in a H1 and I fucking love it. Im running a 5900x and a RTX 3070. The 3070 has absolutly no Thermal Issues at all. The 5900x on the other hand gets quite hot. I also "modded" some stuff. I replaced the front panel with a custom made Wood panel which greatly enhances the looks and I am currently modding the packbanel to fit 2 thin Noctua Fans for additional Air Intake. If you are interested I can hit you up when its done ;-)
Mods!!! If you already have an H1, simply replacing the glass panel could help with thermal performance if that’s an issue - keep that in mind!
As an owner of an H1, I’m using zip ties hassle free and to get around the thermal constraints, have installed 2X140mm fans at the back to act as an exhaust. It’s now got enough power and thermal room to keep my 5800X and 3080 at bay without sounding like a jet engine (with minor undervolts ofc). I’m really happy with my case and I don’t think I’ll be changing it soon. I even installed a small stat screen.
Thanks for the great content Ali!
hey! considering buying an H1. Would you recommend?
@@mattmiller9752 yup! V2 is even better.
Man, your videos quality is top notch!
Great work Ali
I adore the case and can’t wait for the newer version if they do one. My dream is to build a water cooled h1 u made it look so good and I love the case so much.
You should definetly do a comparison video of all the Vertical ITX cases, NZXT H1, SSUPD Meshlicious, Sliger SV540, Louque Raw S1, etc
Ill keep my H1. Got my new riser cable from nzxt today. :)
i just bought mine on ebay brand new for less than $250 which is more than $100 less than on the nzxt website. I immediately did the zip tie mod on JayzTwoCents channel and its works flawlessly. i only have an Ryzen 5 2600 and a 1660 but i dont need anything more and ive never noticed the noise even when its on my desk less than 3 ft away from my face. i love it and dont want to upgrade for prob years if i can. Great vid
Great choice of video creation! When I bought my NZXTH1 I ordered a separate riser cable (4.0) and received the new screws, so all good. I've been using the case for a while and am still happy with it. Only issue is the heat fluctuation that occasionally occurs. (Using an MSI 6800XT)
hey! considering buying an H1. Would you recommend?
Such a shame. It’s legit such a beautiful case. Hopefully down the line the can come with a better redesign.
@@matt260 Did you not watch the video? Even with these fixes, this case is still suboptimal for today’s PC components.
@@matt260 the screw kit is a meme
it can still get set on fire ua-cam.com/video/fjUscSRLwks/v-deo.html
@@izamanaick yeah hence the riser replacement
@@captaincookie15718 Thermo performance, yes. Outlook? IMO, the glass and simplicity outlook, I think it still the best among all ITX case
H1 sitting here on my desk. I still like it as much as I did the day I bought it. I just changed my fan curve in afterburner a bit.
How much fps does it run on games
Even after watching your videos for months, I decided to purchase the NZXT H1 with AIO and PSU for 199 USD from the NZXT website. After considering every other ITX case for a new build and possibly reusing my Jonsbo C2, it was the beauty of the NZXT H1, and my fondness for my current NZXT H200 daily driver that compelled me to use it for my new "low" power system - 5700g/16gb/Asus Dual 3060 12gb/1tb.
I am running this case with a 3070, I9, and the replacement riser. While I agree there are other smaller cases that might do the job better. I have never had problems with performance from this case. I also feel it looks better when compared to others listed here.
hey! considering buying an H1. Would you recommend?
The only reason why I purchased this case in 2023 is due to its $200 price tag. It's a great deal having the case, sfx psu & aio all together.
Great video, super topical for my situation! I own one of these, just upgraded the riser to Linkup's Gen 4 offering, and with an appropriate undervolt on the Ryzen 7 5800X and Zotac 3070 (thanks to your tutorials) the build runs fast, cool and still serves me well. I added the 4inch screen mod in there as well, 3d printed a few add on parts for 20mm noctua fans and the like...As a side note NZXT's riser is on the way, as part of the recall, but will stay in the box :P.
Built this in early Fall. Still great but you know.........fire..............now Optimum Tech no rec because of thermals with the new cards. Still. Not what you'd like to hear when you own one! For what I need I'm fine. Still cool looking. I'm out of cash to rebuild though so a keeper. Love the channel!
4:39 I had this issue with a 3090 FE plugged directly into a Dark Hero motherboard in PCIE4.0... switched it to 3.0 and works fine now.
I still love the H1 more than anything but I hope that it will get an overhaul
more than anything? your parents? your child(ren)? your partners? and if gets an overhaul, it will probably looks (quite) a bit different. then what do you really 'love'? just a letter H and a number 1? lmao.
I received nylon screw, support told me that riser cable replace part will be send soon (at time of request wasn't in production). Support was fast and send to me (in italy) nylon screw in 10/14 days. Now i have a 5900x cpu and 6800 gpu on h1 and i love it!
Man you do such a good job on your videos. Just such high quality everytime. Keep it up man
NZXT cases are aesthetically beautiful but man, these guys really hate good airflow lol
@Jovica Jevtic the one with solid front panel with little ventilation on the side.
@Datguy ye I love my default full speed fan configs. If the computer isn’t the loudest thing in the room, it’s not working.
The CPU will be totally fine with the massive single fan water cooler. The GPU you will probably want to run a 3 fan version.
Probably doesn’t have as much an impact as you guys like to say it does
I just have new build with H1 v1. For $140 new box, I can't complain anything. Suprising the riser came with my case can run PCIE 4.0 x16 with Ryzen 7700 and RTX 3070. The thermal is ok after I added 3 40mm fans to the back of the case with 3dprint mount, max 65*C CPU and 75*C GPU when gaming.
I have a H1, modified glass panel to mesh via custom designer/builder. Houses an RX580. I can't justify upgrading based solely on the current GPU market availability. Riser cable is held in with zip ties, no problem. I have the nylon screws but zip ties are actually better! Riser replacement should be coming around June.
If anyone is watching this now. I just got one. Ordered it, came to my house in two weeks. Everything is upgraded. It runs like a champ too. I’m getting 160 frames on cod
Has it been a fire hazard? I just bought one
@@sheldoncharlot nah man. When they got recalled NZXT fixed the issues. I never had a problem. I recommend the pc. It runs like a champ
YES IT IS STILL GOOD. as a real time EVERYDAY user for 7 months now, with EVGA 3080 gpu i can confirm that this is the best combination with a 10700k and 32gb of ram with asus motherboard.
No its not the best not even close
I'd like to add that my Gaming X Trio MSI 3060Ti is not thermally challenged in the case BUT I did have to remove the plastic shrouding for it to fit inside the case. Also, had to trim 3 heat fins to clear the USB board at the top of the case and had to remove the top internal support plate.
I have the H1 with 3900x and 3060Ti TUF OC (just fits with dust filters), swapped the main fan to a Noctua NF-A14 and added two to the rear with zipties running around 900rpm. While gaming GPU is max 68 with a set max of 1890MHz. Great for my use.
still have mine, best investment after my last atx pc build (6 years ago)
Was just waiting for a video like this, many thanks!!
The pricing on the h1 has positioned itself recently much better off
The entire kit can be had new from nxzt for $180-190
When comparing this to the meshlicious
Which is around $350’ if going with a 120 aio, lianli sfx psu and a the gen3 option, the h1 is still a great option
do the new ones come with the riser problem fixed ?
@@MrDiegox9320 yes, any one sold by NZXT especially comes with it
if you buy an aftermarket one i can't promise
but it was an official recall
there's another good reason to buy nzxt h1 you didn't mention. There's little to none availability of most of the cases you mentioned, especially in some regions (like italy, where I live). Not now and not in the foreseeable future. Only one available is nr200, which I'm not crazy about. Even with the fire hazard issue, nzxt h1 is still readily available. I'd buy the meshlicious in a heartbeat, if I could.
Had an H1, returned it a few weeks ago and moved into an SM550. I really love the design language NZXT has, but they had just lost too much of my confidence to stick with them through multiple fixes for the riser cable issue. And while the H1 is pricey, given the PSU and cooler add-ons, i thought it was a representative value for what you'd roughly spend anyway.
I just picked up this case with PSU 650W and AIO cooler for 193 CAD. Honestly if you can get on sale right now I think it’s a steal.
Damn... whenever I watch Optimum upload a new video, I get the impression that his upper body and biceps grow even bigger than they were before.
Waiting for the second revision of this case. :)
I'm actually amazed at the advances of the industry for mini Itx cases. To think one of the best of 2020 would be displaced so early is great for consumers
I love my H1, and your video inspired me to build in it. I have an undervolted 5600x that never breaks 58C while gaming at 4.3 boost, and a 2080 Super FE that's slightly undervolted that never breaks 76C. The 3 mini noctua fan mods makes a literal 5C difference and was well worth the cost while adding almost no noise. Still happy I went with it and still thankful for you making the video on it.
Did u consider buying a aftermarket market front panel literally -10 degree reduction
@@laithmusa798 I bought one off etsy and it lowered thermals by about 4C. But I also upgraded that 2080 Super FE to a 6800XT. The cooler design of that card works way better in the H1 and even though it's substantially more powerful, GPU thermals are actually better.
I have the NZXT H1 (wifes build) with an rtx 3070 founders edition, I havent run thermal tests on it, but its running pretty well on it while gaming. I was concerned that the passthru airflow might cause issues in regards to temps but luckily nothing yet. I was thinking of modding it and adding exhaust fans, but i have to run full tests on it to see. I received the nylon screws and replace them, waiting for their riser cable replacement.
Still a great case overall, not the best for high end hardware, but it looks fantastic. NZXT isnt known for having the best cases for airflow, thats kind of their thing, but if you want simplicity with great styling and easy building, then this is the way to go!
I have an H1 and it's currently collecting dust while I wait for NZXT to send me a replacement riser cable. They did send me the nylon screws but that wasn't a 100% fix for the issue. If I can, I would replace this case with the SSUPD Meshlicious once it becomes available, just hope my Sapphire Nitro+ 5700 XT will fit in it.
video had me hooked from start to finish. Good Job!
I got the replacement riser cable and the old cable was really screwed in. I'm still happy with my case though the thought of the potential fire hazard did bother me
I have an H1and actually like it more than the Evolv Shift 2 I had. It's smaller, quieter, and (to me at least) more aesthetically pleasing. I'm sad I couldn't fit the Gaming X Trio I had in my Evolv Shift 2, but the Gigabyte 3070 fits perfectly. A few things I've done is zip tie the risers and added exhaust fans. I saw the thermals were terrible, but with a few slim Nocuta fans I was able to really help mitigate the thermals. I also added a BeQuiet! 120mm fan for the AIO since the static pressure is better than the included 140 fan from NZXT.
Got one for 120USD; for a case+AIO+SFX PSU it's a deal. Received LGA1700 mounting bracket from NZXT in a week of creating ticket to get one.
With a 12400 under load, I get 43C without GPU installed yet. Case is really a charm to work with, looks really nice, so far I could only recommend it at a discount, or to get the v2 but it's wayyyyy more expensive and meshlicious would be better at higher price point.
this thing is currently available directly from NZXT for only $199! that dramatically changes the equation to me... I think I might pick one up
I just picked another one up for the same reason, the sale 😅
Replaced the screws with the NZXT nylon ones on my H1, and I'm fine with it as is, but I'm looking forward to getting that replacement riser cable.
Have a H1, modded with 3 noctua 40mm fans for exhaust using some adhesive pads and running 3700x + 5700xt both undervolted to keep temps down. if i was building again though i would definitely go for the meshilicious. trying to see if i can get my hands on one but never in stock.
No one has a mesh yet since shipping has been delayed the earliest anyone will get it is April 20th and that’s only if you pre ordered it in March
@@mel-ju7kp thanks for the info, I thought they had already shipped the first ones
I migrated to a Ghost S1 mk iii and I bloody love it!
PSA, I replaced my H1 riser cable with the exact same 4.0 one from LinkUP and I got frequent black screen lockups. It's going to be a roll of the dice if your GPU and motherboard produce a good enough signal within the tolerances of the cable.
In the end I refunded the LinkUP cable and the entire H1. I just had enough of all the issues and compromises with it. Such a shame as it's a beautiful small footprint case.
I still think the NZXT H1 is an outstanding case. It has one of (if not THE) smallest footprints of any PC case, even rivaling the Corsair One it replaced. At the same time, NZXT still hasn't bothered to ship me a replacement riser cable...but, I no longer care. Since my mobo is PCIE 3.0, I purchased an ADT-Link riser cable, which works perfectly well with my OC'd RTX 3070.
As for cooling & air flow, I purchased a 3D-printed case extension that allowed me to install two 140mm fans at the back. At this point, air flow & temps are both excellent, with the air being exhausted out the rear. Customizing the H1 one step further, I replaced the power supply "cover plate" with a 5.5" display, which now shows PC vitals via AIDA64.
It really is a good case. If not for the problems, it is one of the nicest case out there
@@brianmateo8041 And, with what I've done (ADT-Link riser cable, rear extension, and 140mm rear exhaust fans), those 'problems' have all been permanently corrected. The 5.5" display was the "icing on the cake".
@@robbryan3044 You got a picture? Would really like to see how it looks
@@brianmateo8041 Unfortunately, can't post photos in UA-cam comments. The rear panel extension, and the panel for holding the 5.5" display, were both ordered through Etsy. The ADT-Link riser cable, 5.5" display, HDMI cable (for 5.5" display), and microUSB cable (also for 5.5" display), were all ordered through Amazon. The Etsy seller selling the display holder had links to the USB & HDMI cables. Search, and you will find.
Answer is yes. I have one and love it.
Still like my H1 a lot - Replaced the riser and got a mesh front panel; upgraded the psu to sf750 (had coil whine) + a noctua 140mm on the aio. A 3080 TUF fits like a glove with gpu temp leveling off at 62 degrees in warzone locked at 144hz/1440p with a little undervolt.
Edit; the Meshlicious does look awesome tho 👀
I built a full hardline custom loop with a back mounted 280mm Radiator (through a custom designed 3D printed Mount) on the H1. I loved the design so much but wanted to have a 3080 in it. This provides great thermal headroom, similiar to the second case but was tight in some spaces.
Unfortunately my Linkup blew up after a couple of months and stopped working a couple of days ago...so I'm back to the original ryzer and pcie gen 3 mode..
I was going to buy the prebuild H1 from NZXT but that's when they got the recall haven't been able to get it since. It's a great looking case that I would still buy. Maybe someday
Still very happy with my H1. Installed the nylon screws and it hasnt given me any issues with my 2070 super.
Cable management is something I like better from the NZXT H1. Everything going under it and unnoticed instead of having a spaghetti situation behind the case.
Thank you for this information. I bought this Case, but stocked with GPU. Anyway I love this case
Was about to hand over $500 on a H1 when your update review saved me. cheers
They're on sale for $199 directly from NZXT.
New Loque case Ali, hope you upload a review soon bro.
Louqe have new case? what's the name?
@@christianalbertcarillo7117 Raw S1
They been teasing it for so long! DIY corsair ONE!
@@fucc773 how much is the price msrp?
Pls tell me it's under $200
I would still love to get a H1 case. I don't need a graphic card as I don't care about gaming. I would put a b550i and a ryzen 7 4750g in it and that would work for me for many years. I currently have a very used z470, 2200g, used s340 case, and a used psu. All these components were used when I got them a few years ago. So if I could build a H1 like I said above I would be a happy old man.
I sold my H1 and bought a NR200P. It's obviously a very different case but on my desk it's not too much of a difference and everything runs significantly cooler. I'm sure there are better cases to try, but the NR200P was easy to get quickly.
I had this case for about 5 months. It thermally throttled both my 2080 Super FE and (obviously) my 3090 XC3. I had to run the case with both the front and back off to fix the thermals. This case is thermally broken and NZXT needs to fix it. I switched to a Fractal Meshify C and was much happier as a result.
One problem with the meshlicious: it's ugly.
Put two slim noctua fans on the back panel and temps drop dramatically. And it's super cool and quet. Imo still the best vertical small form factor ITX case.
Personally I quite like the design and appearance of the Meshlicious, only thing I dislike is the name. Just my opinion though.
@@noahahyong4953 I think the name fits it quite well. :D The case could use dust filters to make it more meshlicious.
Behind the nzxt h1 power supply, there are 2 2.5 drive slots. If that is removed, maybe a another 140 mm radiator, and do turn the power supply reverse and make a way to exhaust the PSU heat.
my fav channel. built inside an nr200 cause of you
held off on that - to get the white meshlicious
@@genericmike7361 nice. yeah planning my gf's build in one of those, nr200 was just more available but im really happy with it.
@@oSighhh if you have any good ideas please share haha. (I’ll be using my gigabyte rtx 2080 gaming oc white - I don’t think I’ll deshroid. And ryzen 5 5600 but need a new mobo and cpu cooler. Which is what I’m undecided on - if I’m doing air or liquid cooling)
@@genericmike7361 for mini itx, ive been really happy with my Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX. no usb type c header but i dont really care since it has one in the io. also looks really nice. for cpu cooler, i didnt want any rgb but i wanted to try out an aio so went with EKs basic 240. nothing basic about it lol its amazing (but i did swap out the fans for some lower db Noctua 120s), just no rgb (which i cant even see in this nr200 much anyway) ive use air cooling mainly before but the aio made more sense for my setup
Never had an issue always had great temps . 0 issues with the riser
In a similar style I'm loving my Aigo Yogo S1 (aka Darkflash DLH21) - took a bit to buy through taobao but once I managed to work it all out and waited on delivery it's a great vertical case with no need for a riser, fits a 120mm AIO and if you fan swap your GPU you can get a pretty good affect of the fan lights shining through the front of the case (matching the rim light at the base, especially if you've hooked both together in to your boards ARGB controller).
Still love this case! But some zip-tied Arctics set to exhaust on the back along with a vented front panel really took it up a notch. This could have been *the* case if these mods were options as standard. Oh, and a gen4 pcie cable that didn't have the baggage of the last one
hey! considering buying an H1. Would you recommend?
I wanted to get an H1, but the lack of sufficient cooling options kept me away, ended falling in love with the Sliger SV590 with a Triple 120 AIO. Works a treat for me :)
I put two custom fans on the back and the thermals are great. I’m running a ryzen 7 3700x and a asus 3080 tuf GPU. Getting around 60-65. With my 2080 super founders edition I was up at 76c pushing even into 80.
When I was using the h1 I ended up putting some a4x20 noctua fans at rear for gpu exhaust, worked well and ended up putting the rear cover onto the front and dropped a whopping 18c on gpu temps. I’ve now transitioned to a dual 240mm custom loop in the nr200.
hey! considering buying an H1. Would you recommend?
@@mattmiller9752 It depends on your setup, but I hated mine due the GPU (2080S) was suffering hard. The glass panel used to get too hot to touch and temps dropped like 10-15c with it off, but then it it looked ugly.
Finally got my riser cable from NZXT and replaced the bad cable. The H1 does what I need it to do, planning to just keep the RTX3070 for the next 4-5 years. May upgrade to a 3080 if I can ever find one that's not listed at scalper price.
I personally really like the design of the H1, but decided to wait for a revision to address the riser cable and better exhaust. In the mean time I just built my new system in an NR200.
I love my NZXT H1 but I unfortunately started building it a couple months before the riser controversy so there's no real turning back. I have the replacement riser they sent out and my PC is mainly for photo work so nothing too intensive graphically. If I had started building a few months after the riser issue, I would have most likely gotten one of the newer and better options.
hey! considering buying an H1. Would you recommend?
Just received the new riser cable from NZXT and everything went pretty smooth and running great. Looking to install a 3080 once they're available........
I have a H1 and NZXT customer service has been horrible to deal with throughout this, hoping to get the repair kit through a third party to avoid waiting for it for a couple more months. My next build will likely be in the NR200 to assure some future-proofing with hardware.
hey! considering buying an H1. Would you recommend?
I love an Optimum Tech upload!!!
It's really amazing how creators come together to issue consumer problems.