NZXT H5 Flow: Specs, Price and Who Should Buy It

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This is a buyer's guide compiled from manufacturer specifications and published reviews. GameRath did not test this product.

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) is a compact mid-tower ATX case built around mesh panels, a perforated PSU shroud and two stock fans. NZXT sells a standard version and an RGB version.

Key specs

• Dimensions: 465 x 225 x 430mm, 45-liter volume, 7.28kg (NZXT)
• Motherboards: E-ATX up to 277mm wide, ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX; back-connect boards are not supported
• Fans: one F120Q at the front and one at the rear on the standard version, rated 1,350 RPM, 60.2 CFM and 24.1 dBA, with 3-pin DC connectors
• Fan mounts: three 120mm or two 140mm at the front, two at the top, two 120mm at the bottom and one 120mm at the rear
• Radiators: up to 360mm at the front and up to 280mm at the top with low-profile RAM
• Clearances: GPUs up to 410mm, CPU coolers up to 170mm, power supplies up to 200mm
• Storage: two 2.5" bays and one 3.5" bay
• Front I/O: one USB 3.2 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and one headset jack
• Panel: tempered glass side

Review spec tables differ slightly. Tom's Hardware listed 425mm GPU and 175mm cooler clearance, while NZXT's own pages say 410mm and 170mm, so the NZXT numbers are used here.

What published reviews found

Tom's Hardware reviewed the case on August 20, 2024 under the headline "Simple, silent, and effective." With a stock CPU the processor stayed under 64°C, and with an overclocked 130W CPU and a 200W GPU it reached 77°C. The stock fans were quieter than the reviewer's 36.4 dBA noise floor, which the outlet estimated at about 34 dBA. It listed limited storage expansion as the one notable drawback and called the case ideal for mid-range gaming builds.

KitGuru tested the case with a Core i7-14700K and RTX 4080 Super and called its cooling impressive with the stock fans. It found removing the front and top panels cut CPU temperatures by up to 4°C, while adding PSU shroud intake fans lowered GPU temperatures by only about 2°C. KitGuru praised cable management and competitive pricing. Its complaints were a single front USB-A port, a top radiator bracket that does not come out, missing cable-routing grommets, and no back-connect motherboard support.

Price and availability

NZXT lists $94.99 for the standard H5 Flow, and Tom's Hardware listed $124.99 for the RGB variant, which uses a different front fan. NZXT's store page showed the standard model as out of stock when checked on October 6, 2026. KitGuru gave UK prices of 89.99 and 109.99 pounds at Scan. Stock and street prices change, so check retailers.

Who it's for

The H5 Flow suits builders who want a quiet, airflow-oriented ATX case with room for a long GPU and a 360mm front radiator, and who mostly use NVMe storage. It is a close match for the mid-range build in our budget gaming PC build guide.

Skip it if you keep several hard drives or SATA SSDs, since three storage bays is the limit reviewers flagged most. Buyers with tall air coolers should note the 170mm limit. The Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact offers more storage mounts and three or more included fans, and the Corsair 4000D Airflow has room for two 3.5" drives. Check the current GPU deals if you are planning the whole build.

Bottom line

The published record is consistent: the H5 Flow runs cool and quiet and costs less than many airflow cases, with limited drive bays and a few small omissions as the trade-offs. For a mainstream gaming PC with modest storage needs it is an easy case to shortlist, once you confirm stock and price.

Still planning airflow and cooling? Our Best Gaming Hardware in 2026 hub places the NZXT H5 Flow next to the other case and cooler guides and explains how to match them to your build.

Sources: Tom's Hardware - NZXT H5 Flow (2024) Review: Simple, silent, and effective, KitGuru - NZXT H5 Flow (2024) Case Review, NZXT - H5 Flow (2024) Specs, NZXT - H5 Flow