The NZXT H9 Series PC cases have launched with the availability of the Elite and Flow models which feature a wrap-around glass panel design. Both are dual-chamber mid-tower cases that can support up to 10 fans or multiple radiator configurations and are available in black or white. The H9 flow is $159.99 and has a perforated top panel while the H9 Elite is priced at $239.99 and has a tempered glass top with a clear radiator bracket to allow viewing of components on 3 sides, along with a built-in RGB and a fan controller.
A hinged door design provides for the installation of up to four SSDs and a metal mesh side panel allows for optimal airflow in either model of the NZXT H9 series.
H9 Flow Specifications
- Motherboard Support: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX
- Enclosure Type: Mid-Tower
- Case Material: SGCC Steel, Tempered Glass
DIMENSIONS
- Height:495mm (With Feet)
- Width:290mm
- Depth:466mm
- Weight:12.1 kg
COMPATIBILITY & CLEARANCE
- Max CPU Cooler Clearance: Up to 165mm
- Max GPU Clearance: Up to 435mm
- PSU Clearance:200mm
- Cable Management:91mm
FRONT I/O PORTS
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A:2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C:1
- Headset Audio Jack:1
EXPANSION SLOTS
- Standard:7
- Vertical:0
DRIVE BAYS
- 2.5″:4+2
- 3.5″:2
FAN SUPPORT
- Side:3 x 120mm
- Top: 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm
- Bottom: 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm
- Rear: 1 x 120mm
- Filters: All Air Intakes
RADIATOR SUPPORT
- Side: Up to 360mm with Push/Pull
- Top: Up to 360mm
- Bottom: Up to 360mm
- Rear: Up to 120mm
FAN SPECS
- Model: F120Q (Case Version)
- Speed: 1200 ± 240RPM
- Airflow: 62.18 CFM
- Static: 1.05 mm – H2O
- Noise: 25.1 dBA
- Fan Connector: 3-pin
GENERAL
- Warranty: 2 Years
- Model Number: CM-H91FW-01 (White) / CM-H91FB-01 (Black)
- UPC: 810074842495 (White) / 810074842488 (Black)
- EAN: 5056547202419 (White) / 5056547202402 (Black)
H9 Elite Specifications
- Motherboard Support:Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX
- Enclosure Type:Mid-Tower
- Case Material:SGCC Steel, Tempered Glass
DIMENSIONS
- Height:495mm (With Feet)
- Width:290mm
- Depth:466mm
- Weight:13.1 kg
COMPATIBILITY & CLEARANCE
- CPU Cooler Clearance:Up to 165mm
- GPU Clearance:Up to 435mm
- PSU Clearance:200mm
- Cable Management:91mm
FRONT I/O PORTS
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A:2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C:1
- Headset Audio Jack:1
EXPANSION SLOTS
- Standard:7
- Vertical:0
DRIVE BAYS
- 2.5″:4+2
- 3.5″:2
FAN SUPPORT
- Side:3 x 120mm
- Top:3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm
- Bottom:3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm
- Rear:1 x 120mm
- Filters:All Air Intakes
RADIATOR SUPPORT
- Side:Up to 360mm
- Top:Up to 360mm
- Bottom:Up to 360mm
- Rear:Up to 120mm
FAN SPECS
- Model:F120Q (Case Version)
- Speed:1200 ± 240RPM
- Airflow:62.18 CFM
- Static:1.05 mm – H2O
- Noise:25.1 dBA
- Fan Connector:3-pin
FAN SPECS
- Model:F120RGB Duo
- Speed:500 ± 1800RPM
- Airflow:48.58 CFM
- Static:2.42mm – H2O
- Noise:29 dBA
- Fan Connector:4-pin
GENERAL
- Warranty:2 Years
- Model Number:CM-H91EW-01 (White) / CM-H91EB-01 (Black)
- UPC:810074842525 (White) / 810074842518 (Black)
- EAN:5056547202440 (White) / 5056547202433 (Black)
Discussion (19 replies)
Join Discussion →Yet the glass panels are not perforated. Seems a detriment to air flow.
Nice looking case, but these dual chamber 011 knock offs are starting to get old.
Kinda depends - if they have it set up right, and you put fans in the right spots - you can still get nice air channeling going through the case. Done wrong and yeah, you get a hot house.
I do kinda like the look - I think it would have been neater if that were a solid piece with a 90’ curve rather than that sharp corner that looks kinda fishtanky.
Fishtanky, its exactly what it is.
I had an 011 Dynamic case and that was a hot house. The XL version wasn't as bad, which I accounted for the use of larger 140mm fans. This case does look nice and I love my H7 Flow case, but I guess there is only so much you can do with a PC case, so now everyone is starting to mimic each others designs to a point.
There is lot's you can do (look at coolermasters shark and shoe case), but it needs to be viable from what I heard, white cases vs black cases sell 1 white for every 8 black orso making white ones more expensive.
You are right about the 011, my PCMR version was quickly relegated to backup PC and replaced by an XL one due to temps
Air flow isn't really a problem in cases like this. Instead of front intake it's side and bottom, with top and rear exhaust.
I would agree with you their except my 011 was very warm. I'll take the conventional straight from the front air flow instead of the 90 degree turn the cases force the airflow to take.
Ironically, even though I think the Elite looks nicer with that glass top I'd probably opt for the Flow model. I do like how the other side panel is all mesh, along with a part of the top, but you still have to force the airflow. Something else I noticed when doing the story about their new PSU was an image from the PSU product page that shows it mounted on the backside of the motherboard and literally appears to be behind the CPU. I've got some doubts about that being a good idea. I'm mostly certain this image is using one of these cases but I could easily be wrong. Definitely pros and cons to this. It could work but also make things worse for the CPU.
I did see some reviews for this case yesterday but haven't checked them out yet and I don't know (@David_Schroth) if it's one we can get in the pipeline.
Disappointed, when you said wrap around glass I expected this:
I've seen it with acrylic. Sometimes looks good sometimes looks trash panda. Someone Needs a method to have ventilated glass or see through panels so we don't sacrifice cooling so much for appearances sake.
You don't have too. Just use bottom to top airflow instead of front to back.
That works for most setups but anyone running a system in a cubby that allows good front to back will be left out. Also for me I've been considering adding some bottom intake or side intake for my case but would prefer just better flow from the front where my 200mm fans are with the sheet of glass in front of them (with side gaps for air flow mind you.)
If it's enclosed why do you need glass on the sides anyway?
Try finding a large case without glass on the sides. It's more of a struggle than it's worth.