Montech XR Wood vs NZXT H6 Flow

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The NZXT H6 Flow scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the Montech XR Wood at 6.5/10.

The Montech XR Wood leads on value.

The NZXT H6 Flow leads on airflow and cooling and build and ease of building.

They score the same on space and compatibility and noise.

The biggest difference is build and ease of building, where the NZXT H6 Flow scores 8/10 to the Montech XR Wood's 5/10.

Montech XR Wood

6.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Montech XR Wood is for budget builders who want a mesh-fronted ATX case with fans already fitted. It suits people planning an air-cooled or liquid-cooled gaming PC with a long graphics card and a small number of drives. It is a weaker fit for storage-heavy builds or back-connect motherboards.

Typically about £55.02 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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NZXT H6 Flow

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The NZXT H6 Flow is for builders who want a mid-tower with strong cooling and an easy build. It suits gaming and general desktop systems with a graphics card, an air cooler or a top-mounted radiator, and only a few drives. It is less suited to storage-heavy builds or anyone who wants a quiet system at full fan speed.

Typically about £84.98 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Montech XR Wood	NZXT H6 Flow
Airflow and cooling	30%	7/10	8/10
Build and ease of building	20%	5/10	8/10
Space and compatibility	20%	7/10	7/10
Noise	15%	5/10	5/10
Value	15%	8/10	7/10
Overall		6.5/10	7.2/10

Specifications

Spec	Montech XR Wood	NZXT H6 Flow
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)	ATX Mid-Tower	Mid-tower, dual-chamber
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)	ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX	ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)	420mm	Up to 365 mm (14.4 in)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)	175mm	Up to 163 mm (6.4 in)
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)	ATX 230mm max length (conflicting sources: Vividrepairs gives ATX up to 200mm)	ATX power supply type, up to 200 mm PSU clearance
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)	Front 280mm, Top 360mm (Tom's Hardware); conflicting figures from other sources	Top up to 360 mm; rear up to 120 mm; top radiators up to 30 mm thick
Fans included and fan mounts	4 x 120mm GF120 ARGB PWM pre-installed; accommodates up to 12 fans	Three pre-installed F120Q 120 mm fans in the front-right position, 1,200 ± 240 RPM, 62.18 CFM, 25.1 dBA; top takes three 120 mm or two 140 mm; rear 120 mm included; bottom takes two 140 mm intake
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)	3.5-inch: 2; 2.5-inch: 2	not listed

Strengths and weaknesses

Montech XR Wood

+ Four 120mm ARGB PWM fans pre-installed
+ Radiator and fan support praised by owners
+ Takes graphics cards up to 420mm
− Front dust filter restricts airflow and adds noise
− Only two 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch drive spots

Skip it if:

Buyers with a back-connect motherboard
Builders who need many 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive bays
Anyone wanting a near-silent build with a solid front panel

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NZXT H6 Flow

+ Four fans included, with room for a 360 mm top radiator
+ Owners praise thermal performance and easy cable management
+ Fits GPUs up to 365 mm and coolers up to 163 mm
− Owners report limited drive storage support
− Owners report fan noise at high speed
− GPU temperatures rise when lower fan mounts are filled

Skip it if:

Builders who need space for several storage drives
Buyers who want a quiet system with the fans at full speed
Anyone who wants a fan or RGB controller included in the box

Read the full NZXT H6 Flow review ›

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