NZXT Noctis 450

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Based on 30 expert reviews

Excellent:

17
Good:

9
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Sleek design
Great cable management
Easy to build with

Cons:

No support for 5.25″ drives
Motherboard tray can feel a bit flimsy without drive sleds attached

Last revision on June 10, 2017

Editors Liked

Sleek design
Great cable management
Easy to build with
PSU cover
Nice LED lights

Editors Didn't Like

No support for 5.25″ drives
Motherboard tray can feel a bit flimsy without drive sleds attached
Price

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By Trusted Reviews on April 06, 2016 80

What is the Overclockers Titan Finesse Phoenix? The latest system from Overclockers doesn't look like a mid-range gaming PC. Its NZXT case is dramatic, tall and angular, and it glows with red lights on the outside and through the side panel's large...

By play3r.net on August 11, 2015 76

The NZXT Noctis 450 has been quite a tough one on me personally over the last few weeks, for a number of reasons actually. The general design with the HDD trays, the PSU cover and the lovely illuminated LEDs have really stood out to me as great...

By themodzoo.com on August 07, 2015 80

The first NZXT Phantom holds a very special place in my heart, as it was my very first case for my first real computer.So, what happens when you take the NZXT H440, and mate it with the NZXT Phantom? You get the NZXT Noctis 450. A case that takes two...

By pcGameware UK on July 24, 2015 100

If you are a Gamer who wants a true gaming case then you certainly wont go wrong by getting a NZXT Noctis 450 . It has the looks, it has the space and it certainly has the right temperatures to keep you and your Rig cool… The NZXT Noctis 450 came to...

By ThinkComputers on July 16, 2015 100

If there was anything bad to say about this case it's really petty and can be seen as purest over-engineering. The top case panel fits so perfectly to the front outer panel that removing either is really a tough thing to do and must be done with care....

By Guru of 3D on June 16, 2015 80

NZXT has done a truly lovely job with the Noctis 450. It's silent, has the LED lighting system and then the looks. You receive four great quality fans in there, you can set and configure the fan RPM mode with your motherboard BIOS eeasily. Connectivity...

By Kitguru.net on May 19, 2015 80

The NZXT formula for creating the Noctis 450 appears to be quite straightforward. Take the impressive H440 (which was built primarily for low noise), enhance the LED lighting with the Under Glow strip lights we saw on the H440 Razer edition and finish...

By Bit-tech.net on May 18, 2015 86

The Noctis 450 is a solid all-rounder. It's well made, very easy to work with and good-looking too, with the LED lighting done subtly rather than in a tacky way. It cools very well out of the box and can be adapted to fit a decent water-cooling set-up...

By Benchmark Reviews on May 06, 2015 93

NZXT has done a fine job with the Noctis 450. It is a worthy update to the H440. Having improved on that design by adding extra performance and features and keeping the price close. The Noctis 450 build quality is excellent. I was a bit concerned with...

By Overclock3D on May 01, 2015 93

The Noctis 450 has a lot to live up to. In some ways I feel a bit sorry for it, almost as if it was the twin brother of a famously high achieving sportsman entering competition himself. All those around him would be commenting that as he has the same...

By Tom's Hardware UK on January 27, 2016

The NZXT Noctis 450 starts out as a quiet case with great features and good cooling, but becomes a heat monster after several hours of testing. It's one of two cases to exhibit this behavior in our lab. The thoughtful smart fan control design should...

By Pureoverclock on September 03, 2015

This is an excellent case for anyone who wants a serious build that can be upgraded for a long ways to come. The features are great and the side panel window does an excellent job of showing off your...

By proclockers.com on August 04, 2015

First, let me start out by saying that NZXT has done a really great job with the Noctis 450 chassis. The overall build quality is excellent and the black matte finish is great. I handled this chassis a lot for the photos and the build and never once did...

By BCCHardware on July 27, 2015

Coming in at an initial MSRP of $139 USD, this case has a lot of competition. In my opinion, with its solidly built frame, sleek exterior, near perfect cable management and adjustable LED lighting, you can't go wrong for the price. This isn't a case...

By gamecrate.com on July 24, 2015

This article was created in partnership with our friends at NZXT.When I started working at Newegg in 2009, the first big purchase I made was for the parts to build a new gaming rig. I had built gaming PCs for myself in the past, going through the...

By Ocaholic on June 15, 2015

the Noctis 450 allows you to mount up to seven fans of different size that can be managed with the fan controller placed behind the motherboard trayThe final price of the NZXT Noctis 450 is about 140 euro at the price search engine Geizhals In our...

By vortez.net on June 04, 2015

NZXT set out to create a bold statement with Noctis 450 and that they have certainly achieved. This case may adopt similarities to the Phantom series but it still manages to offer something unique.We simply love what NZXT has done with the styling on...

By Legit Reviews on June 03, 2015

Overall, if you are familiar with the NZXT H440 series, then you are familiar with the internal design of the Noctis 450. NZXT retained what worked great with the H440, and made a few changes to make the Noctis 450 stand out. NZXT kept the power...

By gamersnexus.net on May 02, 2015

NZXT's N450 has a few shortcomings and, sadly, most of them are not new to NZXT's cases. The screws and standoffs have torque issues that make for annoying installation, heat pools toward the bottom of the case around the video card, and although the...

By Hardware Canucks on April 30, 2015

NZXT’s Noctis 450 is an exciting new chassis and one we’ve all been waiting for since CES 2015. It utilizes the award winning frame found on the H440 but with exterior panel modifications for extra airflow and a unique armoured look. Color variations at...

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