NZXT H2 Classic

Overview

The NZXT H2 Classic features an advanced noise dampening technology that reduces annoying hums, clicks and whirls. Despite muffling your system's chatter, NXZT says the H2 maintains enough airflow to keep your high-end components cool.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

11
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

0

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Last revision on January 14, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Attractive finish
Budget friendly sound insulation
Loads of storage potential
Built in fan controller for factory installed fans
Top hot swap capable SATA HDD Dock
Best 5.25" bay device covers
25mm space behind motherboard
Fan controller
USB 3
External SATA Dock Bay
Toolless installation
Really quiet
Fantastic cable management options

Reviewers Didn't Like

Case can become very hot during gaming
Too many black thumbscrews
Only one USB 3.0 port
Side panel fit
Cooling capability could be better
Fans are not silent at full speed
3.5” internal drive mounts finicky to attach
Grommets aren’t very secure
Chintzy optical drive latches
Toolfree 3.5" HDD mounting is not as easy as it looks
Heavy
Limited space for graphics cards
Plastic may not be for everyone

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Expert reviews and ratings

The H2 isn’t the first silent chassis that NZXT has built, but I’m still quite impressed with the results. The case was very quiet, even when having the fans on 100% power. While airflow isn’t the greatest in a case like this, it really isn’t designed...

By ThinkComputers on August 14, 2011

Explosions, pings, message notifications, and the Windows login tune. What do all of these have in common, you may ask? Well, these are all sounds we may hear almost every day when sitting in front of our computers. From just logging on to playing...

By APH Networks on June 17, 2011

In the past. I have used both the original NZXT Tempest and the Tempest EVO for my personal system. After not paying much attention to the company (although I did want to always take the PanzerBox for a spin), it's nice to have been able to take a...

By Techgage on June 13, 2011

NZXT’s H2 is a simple-looking case—in fact, simplicity seems to be the overall theme—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In the world of PC building, simple can be good. The H2 is an ATX mid-tower, constructed of sturdy steel. The side panels...

By Maximum PC on June 01, 2011

NZXT knew I was heading back to America and thought I might need a PC chassis. How right they were, as I formerly had the colossal BitFenix Colossus which was far too large to take with me so I only had my PC internals which needed a new home.That new...

By Gamers Daily News on May 21, 2011

May 10 2011 - For those on a tighter budget and would like a case that does a great job at keeping the noise of a PC down, then the NZXT is a surprisingly good value. It keeps noise levels as low or better than the equivalent Antec Performance One. It...

By About.com on May 15, 2011

We enjoyed our time with the NZXT H2. It’s got a lot of natty features that we love, such as the blanking plate for the empty roof mount, the easily removable front panel fans and the three-speed fan controller. We even like its looks, which are sleek...

By Bit-tech.net on May 03, 2011

The NZXT H2 looks good and hides much of the noise high-end computer hardware produces. I love this case! ...

By I4U on April 14, 2011

A good case and very...

By Kitguru.net on April 14, 2011

100

The H2 is a stunning PC case, with a great design and plenty of clever features....

By Expert Reviews on April 11, 2011

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