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Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 vs NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 7.7/10 overall, ahead of the Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 at 6.6/10.

The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 leads on build and ease of building.

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) leads on airflow and cooling, space and compatibility and noise.

They score the same on value.

The biggest difference is noise, where the NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 8/10 to the Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2's 5/10.

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

6.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The NR200P V2 is for people building a compact Mini-ITX PC around a long graphics card. It suits builders who like tool-free panel access and are happy to add fans or a radiator. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a quiet build straight away.

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NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

7.7/10verdict: buy

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) is for builders who want a compact, mesh-fronted case with room for a long graphics card and a 360 mm radiator. It suits people who value quiet stock fans and tidy cable management in a 45-litre mid-tower. Anyone who needs plenty of front USB ports or lots of 3.5-inch storage will find it limiting.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2NZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Airflow and cooling30%6/108/10
Build and ease of building20%8/107/10
Space and compatibility20%7/108/10
Noise15%5/108/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall6.6/107.7/10

Specifications

SpecCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2NZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Mini-ITX case, 18.25L volume, 360 × 185 × 274 mm excluding protrusions (372 × 185 × 292 mm including)Compact Mid-Tower, 465 x 225 x 430 mm, 45.0 L
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITX only, maximum board size 170 × 180 mmE-ATX (up to 277 mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; back-connect boards not supported
Maximum graphics card length (mm)356 mm maximum length, 160 mm maximum height (US page and store list 357 mm, a 1 mm discrepancy)Up to 410 mm (a front radiator can reduce this by up to 60 mm)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)not listedUp to 170 mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)not listedPSU length up to 200 mm; form factor not stated
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)240 mm and 280 mm liquid coolers, top mountFront up to 360 mm (120 mm fan base) or 280 mm (140 mm base); top up to 240 mm (120 mm base) or 280 mm with low-profile memory only; top radiator plus fan thickness up to 55 mm
Fans included and fan mountsOne pre-installed 120 mm PWM SickleFlow fan at bottom (650–1,800 rpm); top mounts 120/140 mm x2; floor mounts 120 mm x2Included: 1 x F120Q front and 1 x F120Q rear (Case Version). Mounts: front 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm; top 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm; bottom 2 x 120 mm; rear 1 x 120 mm
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)One 3.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed), one 2.5/3.5-inch combo bay, one 2.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed); no 5.25-inch bays2.5" x 2 and 3.5" x 1

Strengths and weaknesses

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

  • + Tool-free pinned panels and removable GPU panel
  • + Takes 356 mm graphics cards and 280 mm radiators
  • + Riser cable and GPU holder included
  • − Only one fan included
  • − Glass panel restricts graphics card airflow
  • − Fans reported ramping to 100% under load

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet build without adjusting fan behaviour
  • Anyone planning a larger motherboard than Mini-ITX
  • Builders who want a glass side panel and the best graphics card cooling
Read the full Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 review ›

NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

  • + Mesh front, side and PSU shroud with good reported thermals
  • + Fits a 360 mm front radiator and 410 mm GPUs
  • + Stock fans reported as quiet, with good cable management
  • − Only one USB-A and one USB-C on the front
  • − Cable routing is tight near the PSU shroud
  • − Only one 3.5-inch drive bay

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need many front USB ports
  • Builders planning a large 3.5-inch drive array
  • Anyone using a back-connect motherboard or wanting a vertical GPU mount
Read the full NZXT H5 Flow (2024) review ›

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