MSI MAG FORGE 110R vs NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 7.7/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG FORGE 110R at 6.1/10.

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

They score the same on build and ease of building and value.

The biggest difference is airflow and cooling, where the NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 8/10 to the MSI MAG FORGE 110R's 5/10.

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R is for budget builders who want a full-size ATX mid-tower with room for a long graphics card and a 240 mm radiator. It suits people who plan to add their own fans, since only one is fitted. One owner mentions good space and cable management, and two praise value for money.

Typically about £73.37 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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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.

Typically about £59.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	MSI MAG FORGE 110R	NZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Airflow and cooling	30%	5/10	8/10
Build and ease of building	20%	7/10	7/10
Space and compatibility	20%	7/10	8/10
Noise	15%	5/10	8/10
Value	15%	7/10	7/10
Overall		6.1/10	7.7/10

Specifications

Spec	MSI MAG FORGE 110R	NZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Case type	Mid-Tower	Compact Mid-Tower, 465 x 225 x 430 mm, 45.0 L
Board sizes	ATX / M-ATX / ITX	E-ATX (up to 277 mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; back-connect boards not supported
Max GPU length	330 mm	Up to 410 mm (a front radiator can reduce this by up to 60 mm)
Max cooler height	160 mm	Up to 170 mm
PSU support	ATX, maximum length 200 mm (without 3.5in HDD tray installed)	PSU length up to 200 mm; form factor not stated
Radiators	Front 120 / 140 / 240 mm; Top 120 / 240 mm; Rear 120 mm	Front 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	Pre-installed 1 x 120 mm ARGB rear; support Front 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Top 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Rear 1 x 120 mm	Included: 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 x 2.5in and 2 x 3.5in	2.5" x 2 and 3.5" x 1

Strengths and weaknesses

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

+ Fits graphics cards up to 330 mm long
+ Supports 240 mm radiators in front and top
+ Owners praise value and cable management space
− Only one 120 mm fan is pre-installed
− PSU length limited to 200 mm
− One owner questions MSI as a case maker

Skip it if:

Buyers who want several fans included from the start
Builders with a PSU longer than 200 mm
Anyone who needs lots of 3.5in drive bays

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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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