NZXT H210i is an upgrade of more cost-conscious basic models H210, all of the size and specifications of the outer casing, but H210i has been upgraded in the lighting and control sectors, including NZXT's smart device V2. However, if this situation is what needs to be said in advance, it is not smol boi, but a lot of problems, this is not a bad thing. The H210i price is $ 309.99, which is 109.99 higher than the basic H210 of $ 79.99, but you have installed the Smart Device V2 and RGB lamp strips and have been cable management.
NZXT H210i's weight is as high as 27 liters, and only this one will not enter a small club. From the ITX standard, it is very large, but gives the H210i text space with a breath of breath, and the newcomers in the ITX field can be built more easily, which is not interested in the part clip in the absolute minimum spacehold space. . This is a good choice for new people and those who want to build smaller systems but do not affect heat dissipation or component.
Know NZXT H210i
The NZXT H210i has a size of 210 mm (8.27 inches) width x 349 mm (13.74 inches) deep x 372 mm (14.65 inches) high, indeed narrow. The H210i design maintains the beauty of the H series from top to bottom. If you want to pick up H510 and compress it, you can almost everything you do here. The outer casing is a steel structure, and there is almost no bare plastics in the outside. The ventilation of the intake is treated by the perforated side of the front of the chassis, so the front part remains firm.
There is a full-tempered glass side panel on the motherboard side of the chassis, which is fixed by the guide rail, which is fixed along the top of the spherical socket, and is fixed by a fixed flap screw from the back surface. This can form a very clean window side, and the wing screw that is not extended on the glass.
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In-depth study of NZXT H210i, and we found that there is enough space to accommodate an optional front intake fan or radiator. The front fan can accommodate up to 2x120mm fan, but I have a NOCTUA 140mm intake fan, which can be used normally. You will only use a 240mm AIO or a radiator. Cable management strips cannot be adjusted like a larger model, but I think this is not a problem for anyone.
How many parts can you use? Ok, your CPU radiator will be limited to 165mm, you can happily accommodate equipment such as NOCTUA NH-D1, but it will be nausea when doing so. The GPU width is about the same (Is there a GPU so wide?), The length depends on whether you have a radiator in front. I found that Radeon R9 295x2 can be installed in front, but the fan is in front, while the RTX 2080Ti FE is installed. Flexibility is the name of the game. If you want to shake 2.5-inch SSD, you can show off on the movable PSU draft cover.
At first, I was worried that the final version of the RTX 2080 would get enough air because of the approach of the PSU flow cover, but this did not prove to be a problem. The PSU shroud generously punches, which can increase the airflow and come with a small GPU support bracket to prevent sagging. With only design, the additional space you have will not harm the airflow. If I have suggestions, it is to use the supplied SFX PSU bracket to reduce the PSU size to allow larger airflows.
Go to the back of the chassis and you will be popular with a lot of cable management and storage options. Even the H210i retains the NZXT excellent cable management guide that keeps all the content together when you wiring. The storage option is a bit strange, you can place the rack on the back of the motherboard, the rack can accommodate up to two 2.5-inch SSDs, but will not find a 3.5-inch drive box. If you want to install a 3.5-inch drive, you can only be installed on a single drive at the bottom of the chassis. Although this is not my favorite idea, I really installed the drive chassis from H710i, just to find a close cooperation, it may not be the best general solution.
On the back, you will also find that NZXT Smart Device V2 is installed at the top, and the two attached fans have been inserted into the power, and the encrypted dog is sloppy toward the front of the cabinet, and the intake fan can be directly connected to the device. Fortunately, there is enough space to make cable management simple and effective. From my perspective, this topic has become synonymous with H210i.
If you don't use a 3.5-inch drive, you will find that there is enough space to accommodate almost all the power you want to pack. For inspection, we used SFX PSU to see if the cable arrived comfortably, but in my final version, I used the excessive Corsair AX860i full-modular power supply and 12TB hard drive, even if the cable length is too long. Can be installed under the guide cover comfortably.
The top and bottom of the case are a very common thing. The top is a 120mm exhaust fan on the back, I / O includes a glowing power button (both HDD search indicators), a USB 3.0 Type A port, a USB 3.0 Type C port, a combination of Headphone / microphone port (if needed) , Including a separator). Although I appreciate the forward-looking Type C port, I would rather have an extra Type A port because ITX boards with the desired Type E internal connector are very limited.
The bottom of the outer casing is of course feet, but there is a complete PSU movable filter. For this compact box, it can take a large amount of air by other holes at the bottom, which will be a welcome upgrade from the front of the front of the box. Other vulnerabilities do you ask? Other holes decorated at the bottom of the H210i are used to install a 3.5-inch hard drive or an additional 2.5-inch drive, so that the total 4 drivers can be installed on the motherboard, which is almost all of the most ITX boards.
The NZXT H210i's front components are relatively large to handle. Removing the front cover requires considerable power and to catch it quickly. After removing, you will be welcomed by a nice dust filter, which is not much smaller, but still can filter out the air particles entering the assembly well. However, there are more! With four spiral screws, the front fan cover is detachable, which is much easier than the inappropriate fan or radiator installation.
How is the construction?
I am not the SFF enthusiasts you said, but I really like to build the ITX system will bring the challenge to others, which sounds like a nightmare. These nightmares have not appeared here. The NZXT H210i construction process is very simple, straight, I absolutely like it. I have the greatest complaints to the process that attempts to get 8-pin EPS connector through the top of the top.
Compared with me using full-size PSU, use SFX PSUs in the construction process to absolutely make the overall experience more pleasant, but the cost cannot be selected, and the 8-pin EPS connector is slightly stretched to install it comfortably. There is no problem in addition to the buildings in H210i. If you want to replace the cooler, I can easily get close to the back of the motherboard, which is undoubtedly easier to make the upgrade.
software
This is very interesting, mainly because the software is now different from the software when I start this evaluation. Many labels on the device are much better than the labels listed on the Internet, with NZXT Chassis Fan Control Center and RGB Lighting V2. This unit makes the control lamp and the fan easily. Of course, you still need a separate software for any motherboard, memory or GPU light to be controlled. In order to love all the sacred things in the world, is there only RGB standards? !
NZXT CAM Software is still very powerful in your monitoring and control over it. The system monitor is great, allowing you to monitor CPUs, GPUs, RAMs, Networks, and Storage Performance from one screen. Because it controls the RGB situation, you can easily use the interface and access each addressable LED on a single installed lights, but you can extend it to include NZXT.
The Cooling tab is my favorite, because you can actually set the CAM software to control all additional fans in the system, including the CPU. If you install the CPU fan connector to the Smart Device V2, you need to make sure that the CPU fan connector warnings missing in the UEFI will be disabled. It is great to control all the fans based on different components. Example: You have two PWM intake fans, you can set the lower fan to not be controlled by GPU, while controlling the top fan to heat dissipation control by CPU, which may reduce noise, depending on which component requires additional airflow Instead of shaking two components, when only one person may benefit, it will be a big fence.
in conclusion
In the final analysis, NZXT H210i does not look like a small giant in some pictures, but it is the most accessible and one of the most accessible ITX chassis for the manufacturer. I don't have to pay more attention to each component as Node 202, because almost all components are limited in terms of height, width, power, and heat dissipation. I can build a smaller system with all the features required for daily work and entertainment without sacrificing heat dissipation or components.
In this case, I have completed my personal settings, and I like it to put it on my table, and it will not be in most cases. In this context, I put in a ROG STRIX B450-I board, which is equipped with Ryzen 9 3900x, 32GB Patriot Viper DDR4 3600 CL17, RTX 2080 Fe, 12TB HDD, 2TB NVME drive, NOCTUA NH-U12A and a pair of NOCTUA 140 The millimeter intake fan is all powered by the Corsair AX860i full-modular PSU. This is a powerful feature of a small system, which is located on my desk, whispering, unless I am render video, otherwise this is a good buzz.
NZXT H210i or H210 may be a problem in certain people, this is a simple answer. If you want the control unit to handle all the fans and RGB through a simple interface, you can choose H210i, if you are not annoying, only H210i is required. I found that the price tag can accommodate other functions. After constructing a few times in H210i, I found that the larger size is popular for most people. Starting from my suspicion, I have become a simple suggestion for those who want smaller things but become uncomfortable in the construction process. Read more
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