NZXT S5 RGB / S5 RGB Deluxe

NZXT S5 RGB / S5 RGB Deluxe
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Site Score
4.3 / 5.0
Buyer Guidance: An excellent panoramic showcase chassis for high-performance builds, provided you do not require back-connect motherboards, vertical GPU mounting, or multiple legacy storage drives.
Mizex Audit Breakdown
Engineering & Core Performance (30%) 4.2 / 5.0
Build Quality & Physical Design (20%) 4.3 / 5.0
Thermal, Power & Acoustics (20%) 4.4 / 5.0
Reliability & Stability (20%) 4.5 / 5.0
Buyer Value (10%) 4.1 / 5.0
Score Rationale
The composite score of 4.3 is anchored by thoughtful engineering (4.2) featuring a dual-chamber panoramic layout, 20 Gbps front I/O, and single-frame reverse fan integration, offset slightly by the absence of back-connect motherboard cutouts. Build quality (4.3) exhibits solid tolerances through rigid steel framing, seamless tempered glass, and secure tool-less panel retention. Thermal management (4.4) is well optimized via ten fan mounts and dedicated side-intake airflow with removable dust filtration. Reliability (4.5) benefits from standardized 3-pin ARGB wiring and resilient structural components backed by a two-year warranty. Buyer value (4.1) remains strong due to generous pre-installed cooling hardware, though upgradeability is constrained by limited SATA drive bays and lack of vertical GPU support.
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Overview

The NZXT S5 RGB and S5 RGB Deluxe represent a streamlined execution of the panoramic dual-chamber mid-tower chassis, utilizing a sturdy steel skeleton paired with seamless front and side tempered-glass viewing panels. Architecturally, the chassis prioritizes internal visibility and clean component staging, offering broad support for standard ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards. Cable management and visual clutter are markedly reduced through the implementation of a single-frame 360 mm reverse-blade intake fan on the right interior wall, which delivers pre-routed multi-fan illumination and airflow via standard 3-pin 5V addressable RGB headers without proprietary hub lock-in.

Thermal routing leverages positive pressure dynamics across up to ten 120 mm fan locations, drawing intake air through the side and bottom chambers while exhausting naturally through the top and rear. Top radiator compatibility extends to 360 mm liquid cooling setups, while GPU clearance reaches 415 mm and CPU cooler height accommodates up to 162 mm. Air filtration is handled via removable PVC mesh filters at the top and base. In everyday deployment, the chassis facilitates straightforward maintenance via tool-less side panels, though modern structural trade-offs are evident: the motherboard tray lacks reverse-connector cutouts for back-connect motherboards, storage accommodation is restricted to two total drives, and vertical expansion does not accommodate vertical GPU brackets.

Technical Specifications

Enclosure Type Dual-chamber ATX mid-tower
Motherboard Support ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Materials Steel, Tempered Glass, Plastic
Dimensions 482 mm (H) x 210 mm (W) x 423 mm (D)
Volume 42.8 Liters
Weight 6.14 kg (S5 RGB) / 6.44 kg (S5 RGB Deluxe)
Max Gpu Clearance 415 mm
Max Cpu Cooler Clearance 162 mm
Max Psu Clearance 200 mm
Expansion Slots 7
Drive Bays 1x 2.5-inch, 1x 3.5-inch
Front Io 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Jack
Fan Capacity Up to 10 x 120 mm
Radiator Support Top up to 360 mm, Rear 120 mm
Included Fans 1x 360 mm RGB Reverse Fan (Deluxe adds 1x 120 mm RGB Reverse, 1x 120 mm RGB Rear)
Lighting Interface Standard 3-pin Addressable RGB (5V ARGB)
Dust Filtration Removable PVC mesh filters (Top and Bottom)
Back Connect Support No
Vertical Gpu Support No
Warranty 2 Years
✔ Pros
  • Dual tempered-glass panoramic panels with clean tool-less panel access
  • Pre-installed single-frame 360 mm RGB reverse fan eliminates side intake cable clutter
  • Generous clearances accommodating GPUs up to 415 mm and 360 mm top radiators
  • High-speed front panel connectivity featuring a 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port
✖ Cons
  • No cutouts or support for back-connect (reverse connector) motherboards
  • Incompatible with vertical GPU mounting hardware
  • Limited onboard drive capacity with only one 2.5-inch and one 3.5-inch bay

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