Question about the NZXT H500 casing

[hobbes12]

I noticed for these cases (used by Aftershock) they use the NZXT H500 (Zeal) case. This case has a back and top output exhaust fan/grill but the front intake grill is only a small vertical grill at the side front of the case.


From what i read it is supposed to be a negative pressure casing. How well would this work in practice? I am just worried that the front intake grill is too small.


Thanks

 

[shadey]

Read reviews? Got people really test it:

 

[zhihao57]

I noticed for these cases (used by Aftershock) they use the NZXT H500 (Zeal) case. This case has a back and top output exhaust fan/grill but the front intake grill is only a small vertical grill at the side front of the case.


From what i read it is supposed to be a negative pressure casing. How well would this work in practice? I am just worried that the front intake grill is too small.


Thanks

I have 2 140mm for front intake, one 120mm for rear exhaust.

Idle temps for CPU is fine, but my GPU is slightly on the high side.

Idle
CPU: 35-38
GPU: 35-40+

With load
CPU : max 50
GPU : max 78


These numbers are just rough estimates haha, cos I can't really rmb the exact no

All my fans are CORSAIRS ML series
CPU cooler cyrorig h7

 

[hobbes12]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApdliGCqtZg


Actually in this review of the NZXT H500, the guy testing it says that placing intake fans in the front of the casing do not make much of a difference.


The stock exhaust casing fans on the back and top are good enough.