NZXT’s 510 mid-tower series is back this year and looking to make some improvements on thealready well-received models that hit market back in 2019. This year brings theNZXT H510 Flow, which takes a similar design approach to the 2019 models, but bumps up the size just a bit and opts for a front panel that maximizes airflow potential.
Veteran builders who have experience with NZXT hardware won’t be too surprised by anything they find while cracking open this box. The tower is sleek, clean, and features the trademark cable management bar that has been a standout feature in prior NZXT cases. The front panel should definitely make an impact though, considering it’s the main selling point.
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Rather than the glass or plastic front panels that builders have seen from NZXT in the past, the H510 Flow trades the old front panel for a perforated mesh panel for maximum airflow to allow for builds that can push the temps to the upper limits and maximize performance.
Having swapped our most recent build from the NZXT H510i over to the H510 Flow, the difference in airflow was immediately noticeable while we ran a handful of tests with Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop,Final Fantasy 14,WoW, andAge of Empires 4. Builders who dig the NZXT style and organization, but are worried a bit about temperature are likely to be drawn to this case and it should deliver on that front.
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In terms of front I/O ports, this case keeps it pretty simple with just one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, and a Headset Audio Jack. It may have been nice to see one or two additional USB ports featured here on the front, but it’s unlikely to be a dealbreaker for the average builder.
The H510 Flow does arrive at an interesting time and price point, which are worth mentioning. The H510 Flow retails for 109.99, which is certainly reasonable for a good mid-tower case, but it does put it in a bit of a higher tier than the prior NZXT 510 line that came in closer to $90 at launch.
The increased price range this time around likely has more to do with supply chain issues across the globe than an intentional leap up into the next class of cases, but it’s a reality shoppers with be thinking about regardless when comparing their options. The 510 Flow is certainly worth the $109 price tag forbuilders who have enjoyed previous NZXT cases, rank cable management highly when picking a case, and aren’t looking for any out of the ordinary design choices in terms of case style. There will be cheaper options available at this size, but they will likely lack the cable management and NZXT aesthetic.
TheNZXT H510 Flowis available now. Game Rant was provided a tower for this review.
