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June 2015
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The editors liked
Can accommodate highend kit
Added bonus of LED lighting
Motherboardbased fan control extender for up to seven case fans
Switchable lighting controller
Support for two large radiators
Has good build quality overall
Very unique design which NZXT are famed for
Great water cooling support
Tons of inclusive case fans
Fantastic stuff
Available in red/black and blue/white
Great gaming performance
Fast in applications
Rapid PCI-based SSD
Smart design
The N450 can accommodate two large radiators
Solid build quality
Loads of air flow
Smart styling
Eightway PWM controller
Full length dust filter at the front of the case
LED lighting system with zone control
Plenty of cable tie points
I/O ports ar
The editors didn't like
Matt finish picks up marks easily
Adding a second large radiator requires the removal of all 3.5" drive bays
Leaving only two SSD trays
The overall design is an acquired taste
To remove the top panel
You have to remove the front one first
EATX or XL-ATX motherboard support would have made this more "desirable"
Slightly cramped interior
Hotter and louder than rivals
The 3.5inch drive bays have no guide rails to support them
You need to remove a number of drive bays to clear radiator hoses and your graphics card
Tight for space above and below the motherboard
Cable management is awkward however the stealthy nature
Increased ventilation and air flow, Under-glow LEDs and rear I/O LEDs, Integrated PSU Shroud with a back-lit NZXT logo, Support for enthusiast grade cooling, Removable outer floating panels,
Paint chips easily, No RGB LEDs kinda limit your build color choices, Final Words:
PSU shroud the hides cables, Cool bottom LED lighting trails, Great water cooling capabilities, Good built quality and matte finish
Not all routing holes have rubber grommets
First, let me start out by saying that NZXT has done a really great job with the Noctis 450 chassis. The overall build quality is excellent and the black matte finish is great. I handled this chassis a lot for the photos and the build and never once did I...
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Published: 2015-07-24, Author: René , review by: gamecrate.com
Abstract: This article was created in partnership with our friends at NZXT.When I started working at Newegg in 2009, the first big purchase I made was for the parts to build a new gaming rig. I had built gaming PCs for myself in the past, going through the now-defu...
Excellent wire management features, Custom lighting, Intelligent layout, Almost seamless fit of panels, Ease of building, Beautiful
Top and front panel can be difficult to remove, PCI thumbscrews are very tight and may require a Flat headed screwdriver to unlock, SSD bottom mounts loose but I think that is done for a reason
If there was anything bad to say about this case it's really petty and can be seen as purest over-engineering. The top case panel fits so perfectly to the front outer panel that removing either is really a tough thing to do and must be done with care. Tak...
NZXT has done a truly lovely job with the Noctis 450. It's silent, has the LED lighting system and then the looks. You receive four great quality fans in there, you can set and configure the fan RPM mode with your motherboard BIOS eeasily. Connectivity w...
Published: 2015-06-03, Author: Steven , review by: legitreviews.com
Overall, if you are familiar with the NZXT H440 series, then you are familiar with the internal design of the Noctis 450. NZXT retained what worked great with the H440, and made a few changes to make the Noctis 450 stand out. NZXT kept the power supply...
Abstract: The NZXT Noctis 450 Case is a rehash of the H440 with a different exterior and more ventilation. Like the H440, the N450 is excellent offering tons of features and exceptional styling. With two color options, LEDs, plenty of fans, water cooling friendly a...
Sleek design, Great cable management, Easy to build with, PSU cover, Nice LED lights
No support for 5.25″ drives, Motherboard tray can feel a bit flimsy without drive sleds attached, Price
NZXT has done a fine job with the Noctis 450. It is a worthy update to the H440. Having improved on that design by adding extra performance and features and keeping the price close. The Noctis 450 build quality is excellent. I was a bit concerned with al...
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Published: 2015-05-02, Author: Steve , review by: gamersnexus.net
NZXT's N450 has a few shortcomings and, sadly, most of them are not new to NZXT's cases. The screws and standoffs have torque issues that make for annoying installation, heat pools toward the bottom of the case around the video card, and although the pai...
Published: 2015-05-01, Author: Gary , review by: overclock3d.net
The Noctis 450 has a lot to live up to. In some ways I feel a bit sorry for it, almost as if it was the twin brother of a famously high achieving sportsman entering competition himself. All those around him would be commenting that as he has the same ba...
