NZXT H2 Flow (2026) / Phanteks NV5 MKII

NZXT H2 Flow (2026): CI-H21FB-01 · black; Mini-ITX case

Phanteks NV5 MKII: PH-NV523TG_DBK02 · Satin Black · D-RGB · no fans included

SpecificationNZXT H2 Flow (2026)Phanteks NV5 MKII
Release year20262024
Model year2026 NZXT—
Dimensions and volume435 × 181 × 263 mm (height × width × depth); 20.7 L NZXT—
Weight4.55 kg; empty case NZXTNet 11.28 kg; gross 13.97 kg Phanteks
ConstructionSteel; hybrid tempered-glass and mesh side panel NZXT—
MotherboardMini-ITX; no back-connect motherboard support NZXT—
Power supplySFX / SFX-L; up to 130 mm long

Not designed for an ATX power supply.

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Up to 230 mm long Phanteks
Graphics card clearanceUp to 331 mm long, 65 mm thick and 150 mm wide NZXTLength up to 440 mm

The product page calls the 170 mm figure height; the installation guide calls it width.

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Combined GPU and radiator fitFront AIO tube covers, fittings and cables can reduce available GPU width

Being shorter than 331 mm does not alone guarantee compatibility.

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CPU air cooler75 mm maximum height

NZXT's product guidance also calls for at least 10 mm between the cooler and glass.

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Front radiatorUp to 280 mm; combined radiator and fan thickness up to 60 mm NZXT—
Fan mountsFront: 2 × 120 or 2 × 140 mm; top: 2 × 120 mm NZXT—
Included fansTop: 2 × 120 mm F120Q Case Version exhaust fans; 3-pin DC

Not PWM fans or a guarantee of whole-system silence.

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No fans in the scope of delivery

The installation guide’s contents list shows no fans either.

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Front connections2 × USB 3.2 Type-A; 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2; headset jack NZXT—
Drive bays2 × 2.5-inch, up to 8.5 mm thick; no 3.5-inch bays NZXT—
Expansion and riser3 vertical slots; included 260 mm PCIe 5.0 ×16 riser

Three slots of width do not mean three separate PCIe connections.

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Model code—PH-NV523TG_DBK02; D-RGB, Satin Black Phanteks
Case type—Mid-tower; steel chassis, tempered glass Phanteks
Dimensions—239 × 477 × 528 mm

The manufacturer does not state the axis order.

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Motherboard support—E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; E-ATX up to 280 mm without the GPU support bracket Phanteks
Rear-connector motherboards—Hidden-connector motherboards supported: ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, Gigabyte Project Stealth Phanteks
Vertical GPU mounting—3 slots; riser cable sold separately Phanteks
GPU support bracket—One included in the box Phanteks
CPU cooler height—Up to 180 mm Phanteks
Expansion slots—7 PCI slots Phanteks
Fan positions—Eight 120 mm in total: 3 top, 3 side, 1 rear, 1 bottom; no 140 mm positions

The manufacturer presents the bottom fan as feeding air directly to the GPU.

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Radiator mounts—Top and side: up to 360 mm; rear: 120 mm

The top and side positions can hold two 360 mm radiators at once.

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Storage bays—4 × 2.5-inch SSD and 3 × 3.5-inch HDD bays Phanteks
Front I/O—1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 × USB 3.0, microphone/headphone, power button, D-RGB mode and colour buttons

The guide lists a reset button but the product page does not, so it is not stated here.

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Lighting—Built-in D-RGB controller; works without software

An optional Premium D-RGB kit is sold separately.

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Dust filtration—Ultra-fine mesh on the top and side panels Phanteks
PSU cover—Removable for access to power cables Phanteks
Warranty—5-year limited warranty Phanteks