NZXT H230

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Good sound encapsulation.
Sound dampening materials come preinstalled.
Toolless ODD installation process.

Cons:

Still the flimsy hard drive trays.
Plastic ODD locks work, but are inadequate at holding things in place.

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Last revision on August 6, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Good sound encapsulation
Sound dampening materials come preinstalled
Toolless ODD installation process
Toolless HDD installation process
Comes with two fans
Great modern looks
Loads of space for long GPUs, PSU, and CPU cooler
Top harddrive
Build quality
Available for under £60

Reviewers Didn't Like

Still the flimsy hard drive trays
Plastic ODD locks work, but are inadequate at holding things in place
No rubber grommets on motherboard tray opening
Basic set of contents
No external 3.5" bay
Basic I/O
No rubber inserts
Only two fans included
Restricted airflow from front intake when door is closed
Drive trays are flimsy, Rear side panel tricky to attach, Not as silent as we're led to believe

Expert reviews and ratings

Upon receiving the H230 chassis and learning is price point and target I was a bit torn as I know NZXTs flair for adding crazy features but at this price point I have looked at more than enough chassis to know what to expect, but NZXT did surprise a bit...

By ThinkComputers on March 31, 2014

It's been mentioned elsewhere, but the preponderance of white hardware this issue is a little odd. White can look good, but it brings a number of challenges when it comes to PC hardware, and NZXT's H230 Classic case tackles them all with varying degrees...

By PC Authority on January 22, 2014

I would like to thank NZXT for supplying the review sample. After offering a new silent chassis in the form of the H630, NZXT is now going for the more compact, more affordable market segment with the H230. NZXT marketing promises everything we love...

By techPowerUp! on November 13, 2013

With the exceptional build quality at this price point, and the features that have been implemented, the H230 is really hard to beat. If you are in the market for a very affordable quiet mid-tower chassis that's very well built, I would highly...

By Pureoverclock on October 30, 2013

The NZXT H230 is a fine chassis in many regards, and as with the similarly priced Antiphon we're impressed most notably by the sheer quality of its construction (perhaps with the exception of the drive trays). Its fans also strike a better balance...

By Bit-tech.net on September 04, 2013

Not so long ago, you only had a handful of options if you were looking for a silent case. Luckily, things have changed in 2015. Hardware.Info tested no less than 20 silent cases for this review, and compared them to four of the classics. Which case...

By uk.hardware.info on May 14, 2015

The H230 is the perfect case for a very compact setup. Trying to fit more than the bare essentials will only result in headache and pain. The case gives excellent value when used for its purpose. The H230 is not for the faint of heart but will work...

By vrworld.com on March 29, 2014

OK so lets put this review into perspective. The front panel of the case is all plastic like most cases are , but the color match on our review sample was off by a few shades when put in the right lighting conditions. I was not all that impressed with...

By Modders-Inc on October 29, 2013

The H230 is NZXT's attempt at providing mainstream system builders with a little bit of everything. For under £60, the mid-tower chassis offers good build quality backed up by a healthy feature set that includes plenty of storage bays, a modular drive...

By HEXUS.net on October 09, 2013

The NZXT H230 Black Silent Mid-Tower case is a beautiful looking case. The pictures in the review do not do it justice. The case is not very flashy, it doesn't offer LED fans, a windowed side panel, or other features that make cases stand out. What it...

By Legit Reviews on October 04, 2013

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