The channels may be small and there may only be two reusable fastening straps, but on both counts that’s still preferable to the even more basic systems used by some cases. We were quite critical of the H500’s cable management, but after seeing the same system in the H510i, that might have been a little harsh. Leaving them be contributes to a cleaner look, but many might well want to display their SSDs through the tempered-glass side window. There are also two dedicated 2.5in trays which can – just as brilliantly as they could on the H500 – be removed from their default position behind the motherboard and slotted just about anywhere on top of the PSU shroud. The stark white colour and steel construction remain unchanged too.įor storage, there’s a decent three-bay 3.5in cage under the PSU shroud, and the topmost bay can hold a 2.5in SSD as well. The dimensions are the same – a compact 460x210x428mm – while GPU clearance still sits at a respectable 381mm, with a slightly less airy CPU cooler clearance of 165mm. This is, at least, bundled in.Įlsewhere, it’s all markedly similar to the H500. This means that if you have a headset with separate mic and headphone connectors, or if you want to leave a microphone plugged in while using speakers connected to a rear port, you have to add the clutter of a splitter cable. Less positive is the merging of the 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks into a single combo jack. The previous set of two USB3 ports has become one USB3 port and a USB Type-C port a timely and welcome tweak, provided you choose a motherboard that can provide ample full-size USB connectivity on the rear panel. The only other big changes between this chassis and the H500i sit front and centre on the top I/O panel. READ NEXT: Best RAM NZXT H510i review: Features Even if it means giving up the automated, dynamic aspect of the Smart Device V2’s approach to fan control, we’d still rather save £30 and stick to fine-tuning fan speeds or lighting colours through software. It now has two RGB channels instead of just one, so you no longer have to choose between controlling the included addressable light strips or a multitude of RGB-equipped fans.ĭoes that make it worth the extra cash? Not really. The V2 edition is, in fairness, improved quite significantly.
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