[Unofficial LTT] NZXT H440 Owners Club

[DanTbh]

Hi Guys,

 

Just thought I'd share a little MOD that I did.

 

I was fed-up the the "bad" airflow of the case, specially when in a confined area. Temps used to hit about 55C under full load. Now only hitting 38-40C. 

 

 

The pictures do not give it any justice, I'll take some proper ones later (Get it out of the dark hole lol!)

 

I cut a rectangle in the front. Placed rubber round the outsides and then some mesh behind.

 

I'm not sure about the LED STRIPS, I think some LED FANS may look better? Thoughts?

 

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Could do with better camera, once I come around to taking more i'll use a proper camera instead of my phone. 

[Sam Z Man]

Hi Guys,

 

Just thought I'd share a little MOD that I did.

 

I was fed-up the the "bad" airflow of the case, specially when in a confined area. Temps used to hit about 55C under full load. Now only hitting 38-40C. 

 

 

The pictures do not give it any justice, I'll take some proper ones later (Get it out of the dark hole lol!)

 

I cut a rectangle in the front. Placed rubber round the outsides and then some mesh behind.

 

I'm not sure about the LED STRIPS, I think some LED FANS may look better? Thoughts?

Could do with better camera, once I come around to taking more i'll use a proper camera instead of my phone.

How was a temp of 55 degrees bad?

I don't like the look of it personally, I just think it clashes with the overall design of the case.

[Mr.Dingle]

Finally , after waiting 2 years to finalize , and build a new system , here it is : 

 

Big thanks to @Faceman , @airdeano and @Nomy for help and general tips . 

 

Re-uploaded : 

/ 

 

Tho , the current setup is as following : 

 

i5-4690k + Freezer i30

 

ASUS Z97-A

 

8 GB HyperX Fury 1866Mhz

 

XFX 850W XXX Edition , Semi-Modular

 

120GB HyperX SSD

 

1 TB WD Blue 

 

H440 , personal favorite. 

 

HD5770 <====== TO BE REPLACED , yet to decide on what to pair up . 

[FLUFFYJELLO]

Finally , after waiting 2 years to finalize , and build a new system , here it is :

Big thanks to @Faceman , @airdeano and @Nomy for help and general tips .

( excuses for crappy photo quality , its the best my camera could manage )

Tho , the current setup is as following :

i5-4690k + Freezer i30

ASUS Z97-A

8 GB HyperX Fury 1866Mhz

XFX 850W XXX Edition , Semi-Modular

120GB HyperX SSD

1 TB WD Blue

H440 , personal favorite.

HD5770 <====== TO BE REPLACED , yet to decide on what to pair up .

Congratulations on the new build, though your photo links appear broken.

[Mr.Dingle]

Congratulations on the new build, though your photo links appear broken.

i can see them just fine , il try to re-edit them 

[airdeano]

i can see them just fine.. even in fluffy's quoted comment, all clear..

[Norman_the_Owl]

i can see them just fine.. even in fluffy's quoted comment, all clear..

You and him must be the only ones

[airdeano]

hummm,

 

[Norman_the_Owl]

hummm,

 

He changed them. They're still broken (for me) in the quoted ones earlier

[jaggysnake57]

Hi Guys,

 

Just thought I'd share a little MOD that I did.

 

I was fed-up the the "bad" airflow of the case, specially when in a confined area. Temps used to hit about 55C under full load. Now only hitting 38-40C. 

 

 

The pictures do not give it any justice, I'll take some proper ones later (Get it out of the dark hole lol!)

 

I cut a rectangle in the front. Placed rubber round the outsides and then some mesh behind.

 

I'm not sure about the LED STRIPS, I think some LED FANS may look better? Thoughts?

 

http://i57.tinypic.com/x7kte.jpg - Powered down

 

http://i62.tinypic.com/16786ed.jpg - Powered up

http://i59.tinypic.com/20sav4x.jpg - Powered up

 

 

Could do with better camera, once I come around to taking more i'll use a proper camera instead of my phone.

sorry but for me you have ruined that case 55C under load was fine

[bigjohns97]

http://camfeedback.nzxt.com/forums/252939-ideas/suggestions/8667064-nzxt-h440-airflow-options

 

I have created this suggestion on their website, if anyone is interested in a mesh type top and front cover for more air flow go ahead and vote it up.

[KyleGM]

First post here, been lurking while I prepare my new build just wanted to show you guys it!

 

Graphics card is being changed (970),2 sticks of blue Corsair Vengeance are being added and the 8 PIN ATX is being changed to a blue braided to match the rest (stupidly ordered an 8 PIN PCIE) and go around the back of the board, so they'll hopefully arrive this week. Love this case, even people not into computers comment on how nice it is.

 

 

[FLUFFYJELLO]

 

First post here, been lurking while I prepare my new build just wanted to show you guys it!

 

Graphics card is being changed (970),2 sticks of blue Corsair Vengeance are being added and the 8 PIN ATX is being changed to a blue braided to match the rest (stupidly ordered an 8 PIN PCIE) and go around the back of the board, so they'll hopefully arrive this week. Love this case, even people not into computers comment on how nice it is.

 

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Beautiful build, man. Really digging the blue; well done.

[Aytex]

My H440 power button's light flickers alot and its annoying? any fixes. is it because of the hub or molex?

[airdeano]

could it be the HDD activity light? disconnect that from the mobo and verify the

issue.

[Samsterstorm]

Finally , after waiting 2 years to finalize , and build a new system , here it is : 

 

Big thanks to @Faceman , @airdeano and @Nomy for help and general tips . 

 

Re-uploaded : 

IMG_3279.jpg / IMG_3280.jpg

 

Tho , the current setup is as following : 

 

i5-4690k + Freezer i30

 

ASUS Z97-A

 

8 GB HyperX Fury 1866Mhz

 

XFX 850W XXX Edition , Semi-Modular

 

120GB HyperX SSD

 

1 TB WD Blue 

 

H440 , personal favorite. 

 

HD5770 <====== TO BE REPLACED , yet to decide on what to pair up . 

Nice build man! I would recommend a strix 970 (would match the build nicely) as its a good pairing with the 4690k!

 

Just waiting to find the money for my 970, gunna go for a gigabyte G1 gaming edition as it will go with my build well! (see sig) Once I get that I shall make a post featuring mine again, now I have done my upgrades!

[Mr.Dingle]

Nice build man! I would recommend a strix 970 (would match the build nicely) as its a good pairing with the 4690k!

 

Just waiting to find the money for my 970, gunna go for a gigabyte G1 gaming edition as it will go with my build well! (see sig) Once I get that I shall make a post featuring mine again, now I have done my upgrades!

 

In the process of grabbing a 390 Nitro for around 286$ .... 

[Nosfy]

Hi Guys,

 

Just thought I'd share a little MOD that I did.

 

I was fed-up the the "bad" airflow of the case, specially when in a confined area. Temps used to hit about 55C under full load. Now only hitting 38-40C. 

 

 

The pictures do not give it any justice, I'll take some proper ones later (Get it out of the dark hole lol!)

 

I cut a rectangle in the front. Placed rubber round the outsides and then some mesh behind.

 

I'm not sure about the LED STRIPS, I think some LED FANS may look better? Thoughts?

 

- Powered down

 

- Powered up

- Powered up

 

 

Could do with better camera, once I come around to taking more i'll use a proper camera instead of my phone. 

 

Hey can you get some better pics? I know that @1Scotty1 is looking to mod his case.

[1Scotty1]

Hey can you get some better pics? I know that @1Scotty1 is looking to mod his case.

Yes, some better pictures would be nice I plan to do the same thing, but a cut-out big enought just around the fans, I have the exact dimensions and it is being ready for cutting at my work and should be done later this week (too much work there) so I will post pictures then

[jaggysnake57]

why are people cutting this case just take the front off

[KayMarie_SB]

Ordered this case today. I want to put an AIO in it for a cleaner look than an air-cooler can give, but I've seen people saying this case reaches awful temps with an AIO and performs much better with an air-cooler. I see a lot of people in here running CLC's in their h440's, which is confusing given what I have read. Is there a way to mount a 240mm CLC that doesn't give screwy temps?

[Samsterstorm]

In the process of grabbing a 390 Nitro for around 286$ .... 

 

Nice work man, not sure how these compare to a 970 I shall give it a google now!

[1Scotty1]

why are people cutting this case just take the front off

Because I don't want to remove the panel every time I need to and then put it back on...

[Mr.Dingle]

Nice work man, not sure how these compare to a 970 I shall give it a google now!

 

Most reviews / benchmarks show it above the 970 in almost any situation ... Also the particular cooler ( Sapphire ) , shows the thing never got above 70.C ... ( legit reviews shows it hit 64.C max which is impressive ) , does use more power , and the card is massive ( 304mm ) 

 

So that brings a side question : NZXT site states 298mm clearance for the GPU with the HDD trays in place ... A nitro 390 is 304mm meaning i must remove one or two to make room for the GPU ?? 

 

I have every single one removed but the installed HDD one ... im just worried the thing might interfere with the HDD cage itself ... 

[_Pettman]

Most reviews / benchmarks show it above the 970 in almost any situation ... Also the particular cooler ( Sapphire ) , shows the thing never got above 70.C ... ( legit reviews shows it hit 64.C max which is impressive ) , does use more power , and the card is massive ( 304mm )

So that brings a side question : NZXT site states 298mm clearance for the GPU with the HDD trays in place ... A nitro 390 is 304mm meaning i must remove one or two to make room for the GPU ??

I have every single one removed but the installed HDD one ... im just worried the thing might interfere with the HDD cage itself ...

The card will only pretude slightly so you should be fine removing one HDD tray, just make sure that the PCIe power is connected first before you fit it in.