NZXT H7 and H5 (2026): Price, Glass and Cooling

A PC case can hide the evidence of a weekend spent routing cables, or it can ask you to do a little better next time. NZXT’s new H7 and H5 are firmly in the second camp. Both wrap one sheet of curved tempered glass around the front and left side, so the corner seam no longer interrupts the view of your build. Yes, the cables can see you, too.

NZXT announced the four cases on November 10. Its Americas pricing lists US$89.99 for the H5 and US$134.99 for the H5 RGB+, with the H7 at US$159.99 and the H7 RGB+ at US$259.99. The company says authorized retailers will get them over the coming months. Check your local store for stock and Canadian pricing.

On the H7, the roof is a choice

Both H7 versions arrive with glass up top in what NZXT calls Vista Mode. They also include a steel mesh top and fan bracket. The glass configuration leaves no top fan or radiator mounts, so fit the mesh if your build calls for a radiator up there. NZXT’s support guide shows what needs to come off during the swap.

Close-up comparing the H7 glass top with the steel mesh top — The H7’s glass and steel mesh top panels. Image: NZXT.

The H7 spec sheet lists support for a radiator up to 420 mm at the top with mesh or on the right side. It lists ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards. The base H7 has no included fans. The RGB+ adds two F420 RGB Reverse units, an F140 RGB fan and a lighting and fan controller. Compare that bundle with the fans you already own before paying the difference.

The smaller H5 has a different roof decision

The base H5 uses a steel mesh top and arrives without fans. The H5 RGB+ has a glass top and preinstalled RGB fans, with its radiator mount on the right instead of the roof. If you had already picked where the radiator tubes would go, this is the moment to retrieve the drawing from under your coffee mug.

White NZXT H5 RGB+ with illuminated fans and its glass top — The H5 RGB+ with its glass top in place. Image: NZXT.

Check the case footprint, motherboard and cooling layout before choosing the glass. For more builds, browse our Computing desk or see how another manufacturer handles the hardware fit in our ASUS XG Core coverage. With the right panel and fan plan, the view can be the fun part again.