Pros: -Built like a tank. Steel inside and out. Real glass side panel. -Very aesthetically pleasing. Beautifully minimal. -Great price to quality ratio. Other cases in this price range pale in comparison. -Can fit two 140mm fans in the front. -Dust filters on the front intake area, top exhaust, and bottom PSU vent. Great for pet owners. -The front fan mount bracket is removable, making fan or radiator installation a breeze. -Cable management is very easy due to the metal “stripe” inside and cable channels in the back with Velcro straps. -Stock NZXT case fans work perfectly fine. -NZXT’s universal 2.5” SSD mounts are AWESOME. Tool-less to mount in the case. -Steel HDD cage. -Pre-installed motherboard stand-offs. -Great for a first-time builder.

Cons: Note: I don’t believe these cons are worthy of taking eggs off, as they are completely situational and might not matter to some people. -For a mid-tower, this case is on the small side. My R9 290X which, granted, is a large card, is only a few inches away from my front fans. And my Cryorig H7 CPU cooler almost touches the tempered glass side panel. -This is primarily an aesthetic-oriented case. The actual front is solid metal. Your front fans will be pulling air from vents on the non-glass side and bottom. If you’re looking for a case with crazy airflow, check out the Fractal Meshify C or something similar. (Don’t let this deter you too much though. My Ryzen 5 2600 idles at 27C and floats in the 40s under load.) -Tight to work in if you’re customizing or modifying. I added two RGB strips and getting them oriented perfectly where I wanted them was a pretty meticulous process. You may want to invest in some needle nose pliers or tweezers if you plan to work in the H500’s tight spaces. -Can only fit 4 fans total without modding.

Overall Review: This case is perfect for me, as my desk area is pretty small. I can still use my ATX motherboard and full sized GPU, but in a slightly smaller form factor compared to other mid-towers. We also have two cats, so I love that it has dust filters to catch any hair, and they’re removable for easy cleaning. To me, the minimal style is refreshing. It’s a nice break from a lot of towers these days that look like a Transformer sitting on your desk. I am definitely an NZXT fanboy after owning this case. I will continue to use their products because of the quality and design. If this case is even an option in your head, I say go for it!

Pros: I had previously built a PC with the NZXT S340 for my brother, but decided to go with this newer model for myself, so a lot of these points are relative to the older model. Overall, the H500 is a straight-up upgrade as far as I'm concerned. - First of all, it looks GREAT. I don't usually care about PC aesthetics, but the case is very modern, sleek, and minimal, which makes it a great fit for an office. - Having the power button and USB/audio inputs on top of the case is really convenience for me. YMMV. - Cable management is pretty good. The bar is a nice touch, and the pop of color looks great. The power supply is cut off from the rest of the case, so you won't have tons of visible dangling cables. - Has SSD mounts that are separate from the HDD bays, so you can have a total of 2 SSDs and 2 HDDs (or up to 4 SSDs if you have adapter brackets). - Thermals are better than I expected. In my completely unscientific test, temps seemed about the same (or insignificantly higher) at full load as they were with my HAF XB EVO, which is known for having amazing air flow. - USB 3.1 support is a plus. There aren't too many cases out there that support this yet.

Cons: - Cable management in the back of the case could be better. There isn't much room back there, and there aren't any good places to tie down cables, so the space can become very tight very quickly. For this reason, I HIGHLY recommend a modular PSU. - The vertical SSD mounts are a bit finicky; I had a lot of trouble getting the left one to stay on, and it seems like any extra pressure on the plate causes it to pop off completely. - No intake fan, but it didn't seem to matter for me in terms of temps. - No reset button for the once in a blue moon where you'd actually use it. - A USB Type-C port on top would have been awesome, but I'm being greedy.

Overall Review: I switched from a Cooler Master HAF XB EVO. I really liked that case, but after reorganizing my office, I realized that it just takes up way too much horizontal space (and, frankly, it's kind of an eye sore). For the price, the H500 is great, with only some minor drawbacks, and I would highly recommend it.

Pros: Spacious interior which will fit any cooling/ GPU(s)/ ect. you want into it. It also looks great, very sleek and modern. My largest issue with mid-tower cases are that they have a really hard time mounting AIO water coolers. Most mid-towers that you try to install a AIO in will either hit the RAM or the CPU power cable, or, for rear mounted radiators, will bump into the top case fans. This case is a larger mid tower and has none of these problems. This is also a literally solid case, it feels like it could be throw off a building and not be damaged.

Cons: Cable management is surprisingly rough. Given its size you would think it would be a breeze. I got a fully modular PSU and still had issues with cable management. The main issue is that the back panel sits to close to the back of the motherboard panel where your cables are. I would have liked another .25-.50 inches of space back there. I had to remove the HDD cage (didn't need it anyways) to get all the cable nice and cleanly hidden. Another thing is how tight the SSD cables have to be routed. The one you can see on the side of the PSU shroud has to be routed through the HDD cage and you also have to remove the metal bar thing to get the cables through. The same issues go for the SSD mounts that sit on the top of the PSU shroud.

Overall Review: Overall this case is solid and if you have a few hours to perfectly rout your cables so they are clean it will fit your needs i just wish it was easier to build with. That being said you only need to build once and after that its a solid, quality case that looks great!

Pros: - It looks beautiful, I am putting it on my office desk and getting a lot of compliments. - The non-i version at 80 dollars is very well priced. - The little stud included to support the GPU is nice, avoids GPU sag. - GPU temperature is fine, despite being so close to the PSU shroud. (see more in con)

Cons: - Panels are a bit on the thin side. I came from fractal design cases with thicker panels and sound-dampening materials built-in. So this may be a subjective thing. - If you want to give GPU more breathing room and use a SFX PSU, pay attention to the cable length. I use corsair SF600, and the 24 pin MOBO cable and 8 pin CPU cable are too short. I had to order a cable extention kit.

Overall Review: My build: CPU: i5-8600K CPU cooler: Deepcool Gammaxx 400 RGB MOBO: MSI Z370i GPU: EVGA GTX1080 PSU: Corsair SF600 + Silverstone cable extension kit I did not add additional fans for cooling, despite mine being an air-cooled build. All I did was to remove the back exhaust fan and put it in the lower front to blow air into the GPU. I did not change the top exhaust fan mainly because it holds the dust filter in place. I set both fans at 50% speed (around 850 rpm) and the temperature seems fine. Temps while gaming: CPU 60-64C, GPU 66-68C I might add some sound dampening foams from Silverstone in the future, but other than that I think this case is perfect.

Pros: -Extremely easy to build: This case has so many features that allow a simplistic build experience. -Modularity: Items like the SSD cages mount in 500+ different positions...no lie. The PSU cover has little holes in which the SSD sled pops into. This allows for extremely flexible mounting positions to suite different cable lengths or style preferences. -Cooling: While I like the included case fans (4 total) I invested in Noctua fans. I have 2 radiators for my custom cooling loop and mounting them both with push/pull fans was soooo easy! The top mount for example, has a recessed mount allowing the top fans to sit well above the MoBo for easily clearance. My other case only allowed push or pull, not both or the MoBo would hit the fans due to the thickness. Amazing! Airflow seems to be good, but I improved it with some modifications. (See Cooling Improvement in "Cons below) -Design: It's super slick and modern, not flashy but looks really nice out on display. I have the matte white/black and it just looks sexy sitting out. The IO panel is nicely integrated into the top of the case. The USB 3.1 type C is well welcomed! The tempered glass panel design was changed and it's only held on by one thumb screw and easily pops in and out of place. the opposite side panel is even easier, with just a push of a button it literally pops out. Keeping the design of the original H700 and improving upon the design from reviewers complaints. Kudos to NZXT for actually listening and improving based off past criticism. -Cable Routing: Channels in the back allowed for easy cable Routing making for a clean look. I also have flat cables, so that helped a bit. The white cable strip inside the case allowed for cable routing for PCIE, argb and fans and pwm pump cables, behind it allowing the inside to stay crisp looking. -Dumb Case? This is the non smart version. The value vs the more expensive "i" version is great. If you are a die hard CAM software person, I guess it's a con. But, my MoBo has all the lighting features I need for all my uses. So the ability to buy the non-smart version to save on value is welcomed. There's a lot more pros to be said, but those are the higher tier ones, to keep this from turning into a novel.

Cons: I don't have a lot of con's and nitpicking here some for the sake of fairness. -Cheapness: Some components feel like they could be improved upon with more higher quality materials for longevity. Items like the SSD sled do feel like cheap plastic. However, how many times are you actually taking off and removing them? I had no issues mounting my SSD's in and they should hold up. -Cooling Improvement: I know the side vents where improved upon from previous generations, but I like the air going at a straight shot to the fans. I picked up a 360mm rectangular fan grill and cut out a slot in the front to mount the grill. Now, there's a nice direct path for the front fans to intake air from. The grill I mounted keeps the simplistic look but provides the intake fans with even more of a less restricted path of flow. After that, I saw thermals reduced, on average, 8°c off cpu/gpu temps. It's wasn't really necessary, but I can get crazy about thermals to provide me with better overclock stability. I did not modify the top as it exhausts air wonderfully. -Panel Removing: One of the funniest lines from The GamersNexus review was "yank the front panel violently from the bottom edge, then yank the top panel violently from the top edge". That is true! The top and front panel are a pain to remove, unlike both side panels which are super easy. But, once built, you only need to remove them maybe three times a year to clean the dust filters. Not a huge deal. Like I said, all the cons are basically just nitpicking and don't over all deter from how great this case is and don't warrant any eggs to be knocked off. If you watched any case review videos like I did, you know exactly what you're getting into before you even open the box.

Overall Review: Like the title says, this is easily in my top 3 best cases to build. The overall functionality of this case is simply astonishing. The ease of building is a dream and will be welcomed when future upgrades are needed. It is a great sign when a company listens to prior criticism on their products and actually incorporates changes based off of that into new product designs. They listen, they improve. This case was a breeze to work with and was everything I was expecting and then some. Not to mention how nice looking it is seeing with your own eyes versus videos or photos! I was using Phanteks cases for a long while, but glad I moved to NZXT. If you're looking for a sleek modern design with no frills, a mid tower case with an absurd amount of cooling options, and enjoy and overall great building experience, this case is for you! I rate a 9.5/10 and welcome future NZXT cases for future builds!

Pros: I love the glass panel, showcases my build nicely. The PSU shroud is a nice touch, cable management options are great, panels are easy to remove, and it has good dust filtration. My RTX 2070 just barely fit with cables pressed against the glass, but it's a giant card and there was more than enough room for my all air cooled build. 2x USB 3.0 on the front is nice too!

Cons: I can see all the dust in my computer now.

Pros: - One of the most elegant PC cases that are currently on the market. - Cable management is very easy and extremely adaptive; however, modified cables with individually sleeved cables is strongly advised. - If you can get the Smart Case feature to work properly, then you can consider this feature a "pro". I had no issues, so YMMV. - It terms of airflow, this case is adequate. It provides enough intake and exhaust airflow so that at stock clocks (CPU & GPU), you definitely shouldn't run into any heating issues. - The provided fans do their job. Not the best, but definitely not the worst. I'll have to wait and see how they hold up in the long term. - If you're looking for a case that allows you to build a system relatively quickly without any modifications, then this case shouldn't cause any issues. - RGB lighting--the included LED strips pretty much function as they should. They are really bright right out of the box, so that any RGB lighting that you have will be "out shown" by the LED strips. However, they are adjustable via the CAM software, so it shouldn't be much of an issue. I am not really into RGB, so I can't really comment on the lighting aspects in regards to this case. I have a CPU cooler, motherboard, GPU and the top LED strip lit; all my fans are non-RGB functional.

Cons: - Price (obviously); although, NZXT's S340 Elite is a really good alternative if cost is an issue. - The Smart Hub & CAM software if you can't get it to work or have other issues. For my part, there was no tutorial (NZXT website), manual (booklet), etc. Basically I got it to work by trial and error. This issue particular issue is dependent on a lot of factors, such as other hardware used. If it really becomes an issue, the option of removing the Smart Hub is the better route (this would a "pro"). They really should sell this case at a lower price and without this feature. - Using RGB components from different manufacturers could cause a software issue. I ran into this problem between the CAM software and MSI Mystic's light software (not sure why they would be conflicting with each other). My solution was to install Mystic, configure the motherboard and GPU lighting, then delete the software (it remembered my settings). Finally, install CAM and use it as a primary lighting controller software.

Overall Review: One of the main issues that most builders seemed to face was the bar (cable management bar?) that ran through the entirety of the case. It is removable, but with a bulky 24-pin motherboard cable, this bar always caused some sort of issue. I thought I would avoid this issue by removing the bar, but removing also breaks the aesthetic look of the case. So I invested in some custom cables with individually sleeved cables--these made a world of difference. I didn't have to even remove the bar in order to install the 24-pin cable. The only visible cables I have are the 2 motherboard cables, 2 GPU cables and a single SSD cable as I mounted one in the front. Cable management is probably the best I've ever seen. Another issue is that of the Smart Case feature combined with the use of NZXT's CAM software. As I stated earlier, I got it work in the end via trial and error. Prior to that, my CPU and GPU temps were a bit high--nothing near throttling temperatures, but too high for my comfort. Once I was able to figure out the software and get all the associated hardware components working properly, CPU and GPU temps are really low, even under load, and most of all, the system as a whole is really quiet. Not sure this is an issue or caveat, but all my case fans and CPU AIO cooler is from NZXT (AER fans & X62 Kraken). With the CAM software working properly, my system airflow is properly adaptive in regards to what I am doing; adaptive settings are at what i set them to. The feature where the software "learns" your style of PC use--I never got it to work properly and it's just a pain to deal with and really is quite useless; unless of course you run benchmarks, which I do not use. At idle (no gaming, just browsing, etc.), my CPU (8600K) temps are usually below 30 Celsius and GPU (MSI GTX 1080 TI) temps are around 40 Celsius or less. Under heavy gaming load, the CPU generally hits around 50 Celsius, while the GPU hovers around 65 Celsius; my most demanding games are Witcher 3 and Ghost Recon Wildlands. If you are watercooling your components, then you should be good to go. The build quality is one of the best I've seen. It is a full metal build, with a plastic top panel and a metal front panel with plastic tabs. As long as care is take when opening and closing the panels, there shouldn't be any issues. The quick release function for the back/side? panel is extremely easy and user friendly. With all the components, it becomes pretty heavy, so care is required when moving the case around. TL:DR If you can get everything to work properly, then this case is going to be a good fit for you--I suggest using an NZXT AIO CPU cooler (maybe case fans as well?), just for seamless integration. If you want a simple plug and play solution, then this case might give some issues, especially with the Smart Case feature (remove the Smart Hub and most of your issues should disappear). I still think the case is priced a bit high, but if you are willing to pay the asking price, then you won't feel letdown; it has pretty decent airflow design, excellent cable management (custom cables is a must), a solid build and I think one, of the best cases aesthetically. Overall, I would recommend this case if you're willing to work with/around its issues.