Airflow 101

[Mikiberry]

ic. tot the h440 was another good silent alternative as the top is covered with some small vent holes. i've looking for a good silent case. it's prob either of these 2 now.

I would take the R5 readily anytime over H440. Removing the 5.25" bay option is a bad move just to increase one more fan at the top, which I don't think it serves much purpose to it. Blu Ray drives are going mainstream soon, the option to also add in a fan controller in the 5.25 bay drives is much desired.

Just to add on, after using the R4, the predecessor for R5, I am very impressed on the mobo cut out holes, they even cater to very small details like making routing hole near the HD audio mobo connection for flawless cable management.

 

[Phelan]

The H440 loses the 5.25" bays to give users the option to add 360mm radiators, for watercooling, to the top and front, not to just give the top one more fan.

 

[trento]

The H440 loses the 5.25" bays to give users the option to add 360mm radiators, for watercooling, to the top and front, not to just give the top one more fan.

n i gotta it looks more unique. Anyway Tradepac selling the R5 window at $145 for those keen. sounds cheap to me.

 

[Mikiberry]

The H440 loses the 5.25" bays to give users the option to add 360mm radiators, for watercooling, to the top and front, not to just give the top one more fan.

Great perspective. Mid tower WC would be easier if that is the case.

 

[Phelan]

Great perspective. Mid tower WC would be easier if that is the case.

It's not a perspective. That was what they intended right from the start

H440 - NZXT

LIQUID COOLING
Supporting both 140mm and 120mm fans, the steel top and front panels come Kraken™ ready- fitting radiators up to 360mm in size to offer comprehensive water cooling performance in a sleek, minimalist package.