NZXT H1

Too Tall · 5 Aug 2020 at 19:04

DougF1 said:
Still want to build in this case - but with the rumoured TDP of the new cards, it scares me

External radiator

samcat · 6 Aug 2020 at 13:02

Too Tall said:
External radiator

Yup, this all the way.
I run a quad (4x120mm) monsta rad (so quite thick) using noctua fans. GPU and CPU sit at 40oC gaming (this is the temperature I have set fans to very gently start ramping up, Set to default to minimum speed below 40oC). Using CPU temp atm, but going to hook my corsair commander up and run based on fluid temp post radiator.
If you want to watercool then go external.

Old pic, cables are much tidier now.

Reppyboyo · 9 Aug 2020 at 09:23

Can see watercooling an H1 being a bit of a nightmare.
That said, would love to see people try.

Always wanted a full water system one day... Not sure I'll try it with my h1 though.

DougF1 · 9 Aug 2020 at 21:58

samcat said:
Yup, this all the way.
I run a quad (4x120mm) monsta rad (so quite thick) using noctua fans. GPU and CPU sit at 40oC gaming (this is the temperature I have set fans to very gently start ramping up, Set to default to minimum speed below 40oC). Using CPU temp atm, but going to hook my corsair commander up and run based on fluid temp post radiator.
If you want to watercool then go external.

Old pic, cables are much tidier now.

I certainly appreciate the ingenuity - however I prefer more clean set-ups. Cool concept though but kinda defeats the H1 for me, at least.

samcat · 10 Aug 2020 at 11:11

DougF1 said:
I certainly appreciate the ingenuity - however I prefer more clean set-ups. Cool concept though but kinda defeats the H1 for me, at least.

Always horses for courses. Whats right for me someone else will not like.
Went from a phantek Enthoo primo to this... The small footprint on and under desk works for me, but as you says its not for everyone.
I can cool whatever hardware is thrown at it, with 2600 overclocked to 4ghz and a 1080 overclocked (+250/+200 from memory) I cant get either cpu or gpu over 41oC with silent fan settings.. Perfect for work and gaming.
When it comes apart next I will be adding dry disconnects and slightly longer hose, make it very easy to move/work on as needed.

DougF1 · 10 Aug 2020 at 14:13

samcat said:
Always horses for courses. Whats right for me someone else will not like.
Went from a phantek Enthoo primo to this... The small footprint on and under desk works for me, but as you says its not for everyone.
I can cool whatever hardware is thrown at it, with 2600 overclocked to 4ghz and a 1080 overclocked (+250/+200 from memory) I cant get either cpu or gpu over 41oC with silent fan settings.. Perfect for work and gaming.
When it comes apart next I will be adding dry disconnects and slightly longer hose, make it very easy to move/work on as needed.

oh 100% mate and i certainly appreciate the work gone into it - just as you say, for my personal needs it would defeat the purpose.

samcat · 10 Aug 2020 at 15:02

And to update the thread, here it is with the vanity board in place, protects the WC bits and blocks a touch more sound.

Too Tall · 11 Aug 2020 at 10:55

Wish they did a cheaper version of this without the AIO.

Lustral · 11 Aug 2020 at 11:23

I wish they had stock where I can get one lol

Too Tall · 11 Aug 2020 at 13:42

There is stock, have a Google

simmox91x · 1 Sep 2020 at 20:36

hi guys can anyone help me with the PSU in this case, im going to be upgrading to the rtx 3080 once released and the power supply seems to be a bit lower than recommended can you recommend me a 850 watt psu I could just swap out? or is it not possible to swap the psu in the case? cheers

mushtafa · 1 Sep 2020 at 22:05

I think any SFF PSU will work, except you'll have to cable manage it the best you can with full length cables.

Just be aware all stock of PSUs are very low at the moment

McPhee · 1 Sep 2020 at 23:04

I wouldn't worry about Nvidia's recommendation. Wait for reviews and see what power draw actually looks like. Few systems ever get anywhere close to these "recommended" numbers, likely because the recommendation needs to cover some very power-hungry parts. There's quite a large difference in power consumption between, for example, a Ryzen 3600 and a 10900k. So you could find you've replaced the PSU for nothing.

.Trooper. · 2 Sep 2020 at 00:35

What are people thinking with the new 3xxx Founders cooling in this case? Would hot air blowing out of the IO side just get stuck flowing around the case and increase temps?

mushtafa · 2 Sep 2020 at 07:44

.Trooper. said:
What are people thinking with the new 3xxx Founders cooling in this case? Would hot air blowing out of the IO side just get stuck flowing around the case and increase temps?

Exactly what I'm trying to find out now. Will have to wait for some reviews on the cooler

Brett Bryant · 2 Sep 2020 at 08:33

Wonder if it could be possible to flip the fans to change the push pull directions and exhaust out the side?

McPhee · 2 Sep 2020 at 09:13

I think the FE cards will be a no-go for this case TBH. There's already some concern with the cooler design and sandwich layout cases. The H1 has the added problem of the rear IO being enclosed. With the FE venting through the IO panel, it's likely to suffer some of the problems seen with blower cards.

Brett Bryant · 2 Sep 2020 at 09:26

McPhee said:
I think the FE cards will be a no-go for this case TBH. There's already some concern with the cooler design and sandwich layout cases. The H1 has the added problem of the rear IO being enclosed. With the FE venting through the IO panel, it's likely to suffer some of the problems seen with blower cards.

3090 can't fit anyway, it's 3 slot where as the H1 is only 2 slot but the fans don't work that way, the bottom pulls air in from the front of the case and the top one pushes air up and out the back of the case assuming it's in a traditional ATX case

Brett Bryant · 2 Sep 2020 at 09:44

Thinking about it out loud in the H1 it will suck the hot air from the back of the motherboard and push it straight out the side, might be a thermal nightmare.

samcat · 2 Sep 2020 at 09:56

Not if your externally watercooled....

Chop the backplate down/fit an alternative 2 slot version and just make it work.
just worried that the PSU wont be enough for a 3090..