Review: NZXT H440

Conclusion

NZXT has continually demonstrated a willingness to improve its chassis solutions, and with the H440, the company has taken what it has learned thus far to deliver a mid-tower enclosure that meets the requirements of a modern-day build.

Using more steel and less plastic, the H440 represents a visible improvement in construction quality, and the sturdy build is backed-up by a relatively sleek design that is for the most part well thought out. Removing optical bays is in our estimation a step in the right direction, we like the fact that the storage trays have been upgraded to metal, and a good amount of sound-deadening material makes the H440 a solid-all-rounder that's available for under £100.

There is still room for improvement - the H440 is crying out for a fan controller and could really do with more space behind the motherboard tray - but where it excels is in making a high-end build look very tidy. Cable-routing holes are plentiful and well laid out, the PSU shroud looks the part and does a good job of hiding excess wires, and the rarely-interrupted exterior is ripe for modding or customisation.

It was a brave decision to drop support for 5.25in drives, but NZXT is without doubt heading in the right direction. The H440 is an accomplished chassis for high-end users, and looking ahead, we hope there's a Micro-ATX version in the pipeline for smaller mainstream builds.

The Good

Available in a choice of colours
Includes four fans as standard
Lined with sound-deadening material
Excellent cable management
Makes high-end builds look very tidy
Sturdy steel frame

The Bad

Minimal room behind motherboard tray
Could do with a fan-speed controller

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The NZXT H440 chassis is available to purchase in a choice of colours from Scan Computers.

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