NZXT H440 New 2015 Edition & Hue+ Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅26-11-15
Conclusion

Although H440 2015 Edition had a soft-launch around the globe, but it actually brings quite significant improvements to an already successful computer chassis.

The bulk of adjustments have been made to the physical appearance of H440 with a matt black, anti-scratch finish, tinted black window and extension to the height and depth of the chassis. Looking at the case externally and internally we have a rather sleek enclosure.

Inside H440, the case is packed with useful features – up to four cooling fans which offer sublime cooling performance, SSD mounts above the PSU chamber, additional cooling/radiator support and a new PWM fan hub controller. The layout and design of this case underpins all of these features by offering plenty of space to aid the installation process.

Turning our attention to Hue+, again we’re left with another flexible piece of hardware. Applying all aspects of this lighting system to any case is hassle-free due to the simple steps required. Each of the LED strips feature a series of magnets which help to map out a tidy arrangement without having to permanently fix the configuration into place. All of the cables are thin and utilise black insulation for easy concealment and the LED unit slots into any 2.5” drive bay without any trouble. H440 works very well with Hue+ due to the SSD mounts above the PSU – allowing you to ensure the whole system is kept in an orderly manner.


The beauty of Hue+ is the fact it works hand-in-hand with NZXT’s CAM software. There are pre-defined themes and animations available and there are even advanced options to modify the colour if the CPU/GPU reaches a specific temperature mark; this is quite a handy and innovative feature to have available. Viewing the effects of Hue+ verify how stunning the LEDs really are – the colours are vibrant and entire system definitely livens up any rig, giving it that “wow” factor.

In terms of pricing, the H440 2015 Edition arrives with a price-tag of £89.99 GBP / $120 USD and the Hue+ costs £50 GBP / $80 USD. Both items are reasonable priced for what’s on offer and both work surprisingly well together too.

NZXT’s H440 2015 Edition may have had a relatively quiet launch this year but it definitely makes a big impact. Throughout the case there are signs of improvement to the areas which matter the most and when paired up with the new Hue+ RGB lighting system, this configuration will make heads turn!

NZXT H440 2015 Edition
Pros
+ Clean, minimalist aesthetics
+ Packed with tool-free mechanisms
+ Lots of space for high-end kit
+ Great cooling performance
+ Low-noise features throughout

Cons
- None


NZXT Hue+
Pros
+ Small footprint
+ Cables can be easily concealed
+ Easy to configure
+ LED strips have magnets for semi-perma fixture
+ Impressive saturation and vibrancy
+ Can be modified via CAM software

Cons
- Unit LED cannot be changed

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