The shadow cast by the Lian Li O11 is long and glassy. No need to adjust your monitor aspect ratio or scour the ‘net for more photos: NZXT’s H9 Elite does, indeed, look like that. This chassis' width of about 11.5 inches makes it look far shorter in photos than its actual 19.5-inch height. While we’ve definitely seen these proportions before, it’s difficult to prepare for the sheer grandiosity of some cases unless you see them in person. This is one. In truth, 19.5 inches is only around an inch taller than an average mid-tower, but the H9 Elite has bulk and . The only problem: It requires some finesse and expertise to perform as good as it looks.Designed for Full Exposure Looking at the empty H9 Elite from nearly any angle makes clear that its extra width went behind the motherboard tray, as a power supply mount is clearly visible through the tray’s CPU cooler bracket access hole. It also shows that the case is designed for maximum component visibility from at least two sides, and...
NZXT's H9 Elite PC case is a stunner in person, but anyone who can't figure out an advanced fan configuration to keep their components cool shouldn't expect performance that matches the look.
Supports three 360mm-class radiators; Beautifully displays internal components
Stock fans are noisy at full speed; High CPU temperature even at high fan speeds