NZXT has refreshed its H7 and H5 PC cases with single-piece curved front-and-side glass, alongside new Kraken liquid coolers using Asetek pumps. The redesign adds showcase-focused options and airflow features, while RGB+ case models arrive with fans and a controller preinstalled. The lineup is scheduled to begin rolling out globally on November 10, 2026.
Key takeaways
NZXT’s updates target both builders who prioritize a clean component showcase and those who want flexible cooling and simpler cable management.
- H7 and H5 cases use curved glass that removes the usual front-corner seam.
- The H7 includes glass and mesh top panels; the H5 and H5 RGB+ differ in their top-panel configurations.
- Kraken Plus adds a 1.8-inch display, while Kraken Core offers a simpler screen-free design.
- The new products start at $79.99 for a Kraken Core 360 and $89.99 for the H5 case.
H7 and H5 bring a new glass design
Both mid-tower families replace the typical separate front and side panes with one formed piece of tempered glass. NZXT calls the extended three-sided glass treatment on the H7 “Vista Mode.” The H7 ships with a glass top and a steel mesh alternative, letting builders switch between a display-oriented setup and an airflow-focused configuration.
The more compact H5 has an integrated side intake, dubbed the Airflow Scoop, intended to direct air toward the graphics card. The standard H5 uses a mesh top, while the H5 RGB+ uses glass for a view into the case. Both lines support back-connect motherboards, which place power connectors behind the motherboard tray for a cleaner visible build.
The H7 accommodates graphics cards up to 495 mm long and CPU coolers up to 188 mm, with up to 10 fan mounts when configured with its mesh top. The H5 supports graphics cards up to 420 mm and a triple-fan radiator. RGB+ versions include preinstalled fans and a Control Hub Lite; standard models ship without fans. Vertical GPU mounting is supported with a separately sold kit.
Kraken coolers add Asetek pumps
NZXT’s Kraken Plus 360 RGB combines an Asetek Gen 9 pump and copper cold plate with a 1.8-inch customizable display for images, GIFs or system information. It comes with a single-frame F360 RGB fan and is available in black or white.
The screen-free Kraken Core range is offered in 360 mm and 420 mm sizes, with Asetek Gen 9V pumps and single-frame radiator fans. Both Kraken lines include pre-applied thermal paste and support current Intel and AMD sockets. NZXT also announced F360Q and F420Q quiet fans, a 1,200-watt C1200 Platinum ATX 3.1 power supply and a PCIe 5.0 vertical GPU mounting kit.
Pricing and availability
NZXT says the new products will begin rolling out to retailers globally on November 10, 2026, with timing varying by region. US prices start at $89.99 for the H5 and $159.99 for the H7; RGB+ versions cost $134.99 and $259.99, respectively. The Kraken Core 360 starts at $79.99, the Core 420 at $99.99, and the Kraken Plus 360 RGB at $149.99. Cases carry a two-year warranty, while the Kraken coolers are covered for six years.
Via NZXT