NZXT H510 ELITE AND KRAKEN Z63: CASE AND HEATSINK TO THE TEST

When it comes to design and PC, our thoughts often turn to coarse configurations, where LEDs are the absolute protagonists, transforming our gaming machines into expensive Christmas trees . In reality, the time when it was only LEDs to define a gaming PC is only a distant memory, today we have an endless choice of components (shortage permitting) with which to create builds for all tastes. Those looking for aggressive lines and pushed LED lighting can find many products suitable for this purpose, but NZXT's H510 Elite case and Kraken Z63 cooler don't fall into this category. techiescity

The Californian house stands out from the others for more sober and minimal designs but still perfect for the gaming world, just think of the beautiful NZXT H1 released last year , which overcoming the problems with the PCIe riser remains today one of the most particular Mini ITX cases of 2020. What strikes about NZXT is the stylistic coherence carried out in the various types of chassis and of accessories , from the smallest to the largest, a glance is enough to understand that you are in front of a product of the Californian house, as in the case of the H510 Elite case and the Kraken Z63 heatsink that we have tried in recent weeks.

Why choose nzxt?

In this period it is difficult to talk about PC components given their limited availability and market prices, never so high. NZXT's proposal is located in the premium segment, especially with the Kraken Z63 heatsink, proposed for around 235 euros, while the H510 Elite case can be purchased for around 160 euros. A high entry price that could discourage many enthusiasts, but these products must be correctly framed within the market, they are not aimed at those looking to spend as little as possible for the same performance , but more to those who want to create a build with the style that characterizes NZXT and who intend to enter the company's ecosystem. NZXT's goal is to offer a continuum in the experience of using the various products, thanks to an ecosystem that today allows you to build a PC from scratch using almost only components of the American brand.

It is no coincidence that NZXT has also started producing motherboards, the aim is to create configurations with a precise style that can be immediately traced back to the company, moreover manageable entirely from a single software, with which to set all the parameters that they serve the PC, from lighting to overclocking, in a very simple way.

In short, the NZXT shop is not cheap, but the price includes an ecosystem that allows you to create very clean, sober and beautiful builds , all with a single management software for most of the hardware.

The Nzxt H510 Elite Case And The Kraken Z63 Cooler

The undisputed strength of the NZXT H510 Elite is its design, sober, elegant and minimal, which can be associated with a gaming PC as in the world of Creators. There are two versions, the normal one (H510) and the one we talk about in this review, the H510 Elite. The differences between the two are mostly aesthetic , the Elite variant in fact also uses glass on the front, thus showing the two RGB fans (without lighting in the basic model), also an LED strip has been inserted in the upper part, integrated directly into the houses. To complete the offer we find the new Smart Device V2, for controlling fans and lighting, and finally the possibility of installing the video card vertically. These elements change above all the aesthetic impact of the product,if they are not interested, it is better to aim for the basic variant , which costs much less (about 90 €).

Returning to the aesthetics, the dimensions of the H510 Elite are contained compared to other mid-towers (460mm H x 428mm D x 210mm), it is easy to find space on the desk compared to other models. The wow effect, once turned on, is ensured, thanks to the lighting management through the NZXT Cam software and the use of various components of the American brand, including the N7 motherboard with Z490 chipset that we used in this test.

This is an important strength, because making a build so cohesive on an aesthetic level is not at all easy , at least using components from multiple manufacturers. The tempered glass is present on the front and on the side, thus showing the internal components, without exaggerating, thanks to a transparency only hinted at.

The H510 Elite is compatible with Mini ITX, Micro ATX and ATX motherboards and offers seven expansion slots for various cards. The case is closed on the front, this prevents the finding of fresh air from the outside, so it is better to aim for a suitable AIO heatsink. Included in the price are two 140mm front RGB fans, one 140mm at the top and one 120mm at the rear. The memory expansion slots include two 3.5-inch slots, which can also be used for 2.5-inch models, and three 2.5-inch memory slots.

Our experience with the NZXT H510 Elite has been positive, the installation was very simple until the end, the only more complex element to manage is the heatsink. The front fans of the case are in fact anchored to a support, which in turn must be screwed to the radiator of the Kraken Z63, an apparently simple operation but which must be carried out with care. In fact, it is enough to screw the radiator half a millimeter lower than necessary and this no longer allows you to insert the fan support in its seat, keep this in mind if you want to assemble a similar build, thus avoiding unnecessary waste of time.

In spite of a first-class aesthetic, the build quality of the 510 Elite is good but the metal surrounding the case is not the thickest , we have seen better under this front. On the other hand, the cable management system on the right side of the case is excellent, we managed to route all the cables with the utmost simplicity, hiding most of them from view.

In short, our experience with the H510 Elite was positive, the only drawback is the price to pay for this case , influenced more by the aesthetic component, truly exceptional.

Moving on to the Kraken Z63 liquid heatsink, this turned out to be a performing and very customizable product, as you can also see in the video.The selling price is high but the quality is beyond question, both in terms of performance and aesthetics , where NZXT manages to stand out from the crowd.

The 280 mm radiator and the two front fans managed well to keep the heat generated by the Intel i9-10900K CPU at bay, certainly not easy to manage given the closed conformation of the case in the front. The noise generated, even when the CPU pushes on the frequencies, is never annoying, confirming the excellent dissipating qualities of this AIO. To this is added an important aesthetic component, because an LCD display is installed on the waterblock on which to view information on temperatures, but also fully customizable images .

It is immediately clear that the case, heatsink and motherboard are designed to work in perfect cohesion, also thanks to the NZXT Cam software, with which to control all aspects of the machine, from temperatures to lighting, passing through overclocking and fan speeds. This is the primary strength of NZXT and of the products we used during this test, their perfect integration , which combined with high quality, especially as regards the Kraken Z63 heatsink, make us understand the reason for a higher selling price. average, but necessary to enter the ecosystem of the American home

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