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Simple enough, power off the server, unplug and remove the H700 array controller and plug in the H710 array controller. Load testing is conducted using Prime95 LFFTs and Kombustor “FurMark” stress testing simultaneously. Testing is completely automated using in-house scripting, and executes with perfect accuracy on every run. CPU Torture - NZXT H710 Review
As a result, understanding the complex custom cooling systems that can be installed inside will assist you in determining which device provides optimal airflow and cooling. Prior to load testing, we collect idle temperature results for ten minutes to determine the unloaded cooling performance of a case's fans and air channels. Thermal benchmarking is conducted for 1400 seconds (23 minutes), a period we've determined sufficient for achieving equilibrium. The over-time data is aggregated and will occasionally be compiled into charts, if interesting or relevant. The equilibrium performance is averaged to create the below charts. The H710i or the I version comes with the Smart Device and two pre-installed LED strips. Through CAM software, it can handle the integrated LED lighting settings and fan control. While temperatures were higher than they could have been with better access to air, NZXT was comfortable at the time to mix form with function. For the new NZXT H7 range, the company has redesigned how the cases both take and exhaust air. The NZXT H7 Flow is the biggest change here with the perforated front panel. As mentioned in a comment by Mike Vasquez (cheers Mike!) in an R710 server, the H700 cables work just fine with the H710. Yep they sure do:
This is the best NZXT H7 PC case and the one to buy for your next PC build.
GPU torture averaged 50.4C dT, down to 46.5C dT with the front panel removed. Like the CPU test, this isn’t a huge jump and it means we can’t criticize NZXT’s front panel design too heavily, although it could be improved. All three front intake slots are filled, there’s a big air intake cutout under the bottom edge of the front panel, the PSU shroud has a decent section removed at the front, and there are plenty of perforations on the top of the shroud. We taped over the shroud as part of our old H700i review and didn’t see any real change in performance, but it certainly doesn’t hurt, and now that the HDD cage is shorter it’s possible for the bottom intake fan to move some air over it and through the shroud. At the bottom of NZXT’s H7 lineup is the standard H7, a model that features a plain front panel design that will be familiar to most NZXT users. When compared to the higher-end H7 Elite model, the only major differences are the H7 Elite’s tempered glass front panel, the Elite’s inclusion of additional fans, and its inclusion of a fan/RGB controller. They may be identical in every way, but the addition of Smart Device V2 distinguishes them, as previously stated.
Size does matter when it comes to PC cases or PC towers. Therefore, knowing the dimensions and specifications of both the NZXT H710 and H710i case sizes is essential. Their size determines how many important components can be installed inside and reflects how efficient the performance is. The H710 and H710i have plenty of space inside, which can support 120 mm radiators on the rear side and up to 360 mm radiators on the front and top. Installing 120 mm or 140 mm cooling fans can also help with ventilation. Looking through the Dell spec sheet, the H710 is based on the LSI SAS2208 chipset. Again, LSI being LSI, the SAS2208 chipset is used in many, many other array controllers. Here’s just a small selection of some of the more popular cards: The H710 mini is designed to fit into a later 12th generation (PowerEdge Rx20) servers as can be seen from it’s proprietary connector: Rendering our Blender test file exclusively on the CPU averaged a CPU dT of 36.7C, roughly one degree below the previous average of 37.6C for the H700i. This is actually a great score, on par with the PM01 and the HAF X, two cases we continually praise for their cooling.In total, the H710i has room for up to seven 2.5-inch drives and two 3.5-inch drives, but not all at the same time. At the bottom of a case is a hard drive cage that can hold either two 3.5-inch drives or four 2.5-inch drives. Two more 2.5-inch drives can mount behind the motherboard tray. And behind the motherboard is where NZXT's years of experience truly shine. The cable management with this case (and other NZXT H7 series cases) is in a league of its own. It's exceptionally good and makes it possible for even novices building their first computers to put together a tidy rig. PC cases not only protect your motherboard, processor, and graphics card from debris, dust, and other environmental hazards, but they also provide ventilation for your motherboard, processor, and graphics card, ensuring that everything stays nice and cool. Anyway, I’ll let this settle in a little further after which it’s ESXi 7.0 time. Don’t worry, rest assured, I’ll post here when I complete the upgrade.
For as long as I can remember, I've had love of all things tech, spurred on, in part, by a love of gaming. I began working on computers owned by immediate family members and relatives when I was around 10 years old. I've always sought to learn as much as possible about anything PC, leading to a well-rounded grasp on all things tech today. In my role at PCMag, I greatly enjoy the opportunity to share what I know. The NZXT H7 Elite is good for those who want to create a statement visually with the front window, whereas the normal H7 would have been good for those who don't wish to pay as much if the H7 Flow didn't cost the same. This makes it the best NZXT H7 option for those who don't want more than one tempered-glass panel (and the included RGB/fan controller hub).The NZXT H710 is a slight refresh of the H700 that we reviewed two years ago. To be precise, we reviewed the Smart Device-equipped H700i, but NZXT did us the favor of sending us the base version this time. The appearance and features of the case are almost identical to the original H700, so we’ll focus on cataloguing any minor changes and seeing how the H700 case design holds up in 2019. In building a high-quality PC case, you should consider deciding first on the form factor. These form factors are known by different names, such as full tower and micro tower, but the most important thing is to find a case that is compatible with the size of your motherboard.
The torture workload got the CPU to 51.9C dT average, and 46.3 dT average with the front panel removed. That’s a reasonably-sized gap and indicates that the front panel isn’t completely ruining thermals, but part of that is the fact that there are three intake fans capable of forcing air through. The dust filter is behind the front panel directly over the fans, so the perforations on either side of the front panel aren’t meant to be filters and could be completely open like the 465X. The running theme with NZXT H-series cases (perhaps excluding the H510 Elite) is thermal performance that we grudgingly admit is adequate, while at the same time airflow has been sacrificed for aesthetic reasons.Fortunately due to the design of the PSU cover mounting, this shouldn’t be too much of an issue, thanks to those perforated holes. We recommend Phanteks Premium 220mm Riser Cable if you are considering going this route, and remember to install it before your PSU. Obviously, the H7 Flow has a perforated front panel, allowing the case’s front fan (or fans) to intake air directly from the front. This maximises the H7 Flow’s air intake, making it the best performing H7 chassis in terms of cooling performance. Aesthetically, some users may prefer the H7 or H7 Elite, but for those who want the best cooling, the Flow will be the way to go.Â
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