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The Havn HS is a familiar More or less the design as the company's case, the HS 420, it's a touch smaller. That's bad thing; the HS 420 a 90% score from due to its to hide most of the that comes with the pile of cables and behind its retro futurist facade. I feel as about this slightly version too. The HS is available two versions, with or without GPU mounting; and two colours, or white. I've here two for review, covering the options, and I've decided to put to the test with rival builds. to get a feel for the process of building with the GPU mounting solutions, but satiate my longstanding to build yin and yang PCs. Dark and light. and Nvidia. I had a really time with the HS 360. Both It has a few to be aware of, regarding fan size, but the right parts and a build comes together easily. Both of my builds have out looking stunning, and I'd like to take the the HS made light work of management and overall aesthetics. Videos FromPC Gamer full video here: I have a favourite from my two PCs, and the reasons are down to the HS 360. So talk about the case greater Buy if... ✅ PC has pride of place desk: The HS looks fantastic and isn't as huge as the HS 420. buy if... ❌ You can't more of budget for fans: There are included with the HS 360, which its high price tag higher for a complete build. The Havn HS only improves the winning of the HS 420. It's a little smaller, and it's easier to build but it's not a whole lot Still, it's undoubtedly one of the mid-tower the biz. Features credit: Future) Swipe to horizontally Row 0 Cell 0 Havn HS Havn HS 420 Dimensions (mm) x 242 x 521 x 259.5 x 547 Motherboard ATX / BTF ATX / / Mini-ITX ATX / / Mini-ITX Radiator TOP: to mm | RIGHT: to mm to 58 mm thick) TOP: to 420 mm | RIGHT: to 420 mm Fan TOP: 3x mm | RIGHT: 3x mm | BOTTOM: 3x mm | REAR: 2x mm 30 mm thick) TOP: 3x 120/140 mm | RIGHT: 3x 120/140 mm | BOTTOM: 3x 120/140 mm | REAR: 2x 120/140 mm 30 mm thick) Storage 2 x 3.5-inch / 4 x (2x storage bays, one can behind motherboard) 5 x 3.5-inch, Front I/O 2x USB Type-A, 1x USB Gen 2 3.5 mm jack 2x USB Type-A, 1x USB Gen 2 3.5 mm jack Max. GPU (mm) 430 470 Max. PSU (mm) 220 Price (US) $200/$280 $250/$330 Price (UK) £170/£240 The HS introduces some key design over the HS 420. Common across both and VGPU models are some quality of improvements: for Back Connect a tighter bend the panoramic panel, and larger cutouts for a screwdriver through to the screws the expansion slots. Havn seems to have close attention to some of the feedback from with the HS 360, and it's now possible to install or two rear without having to remove that may be already installed the case; a small but constant with the HS 420. credit: Future) The VGPU model receives a new 'Airflow Divider' intended to the hot air produced the graphics card from recirculating it, which can increase temps. This conjunction with another divider to the tilted fan bracket included with the VGPU model. As see, there's a lot more going with the VGPU and as such, it costs $80 Get the best curated deals every week The PC Gamer Circuit newsletter breaks down the PC tech, and you the best deals the best products The model is a more simple thing. That's I like it. It includes a three-fan bracket the bottom, though unlike the VGPU are flat and pointed straight the graphics It has an integrated GPU that neatly atop of the lower routing This is fairly adjustable and can be removed if you prefer. credit: Future) There are included the HS 360. You're to source own added but be warned, unlike the HS 420, which supports a mix of fan the HS only supports those mm size. the top, it's to a maximum radiator size of mm. It's to see once I'd built a PC here: with a radiator installed, there's only a small amount of clearance the motherboard one side and the other. least you to worry about a fan controller, as one of those is included the case. It's neatly rearwards the back of the chassis. credit: Future) Dust you've got two of 'em. One the for those three intake fans, and one the lower the rear. Though technically the rear and top have non-removeable filters to dust from gathering The storage are surprisingly brilliant the HS 360, and it's a shame I really have use for them. There are two included. holds two SSDs or one 3.5-inch HDD. A of screws lets you break down to the basic for a hard drive and back to the neat, unit you see the back. If you prefer, both and mount three more mm their place. You fit an AIO here, it doesn't exceed a thickness of 58 mm. credit: Future) Havn for an AIO the of the case, but it limits GPU slots and it's a terrible for pump longevity and noise. Other bits included the box are some and hook-and-loop fasteners (you'll be these), a couple of sliders for the a VESA mounting bracket (for tiny but may be useful for reservoirs or 3D add-ons, etc.), and a few bags of screws. Installation credit: Future) The HS is smaller every to the HS 420—14.9% according to Havn—though for its slightly smaller size, it as to build into. The go first, and without thanks to the removable brackets throughout the HS 360. I was left where best to run the cables times, and out, I would later I got some of a little wrong. the ones the of the case, which have a slightly awkward run the dust but the top rear fan. You will a couple of fan extension cables to the to the hub or the closest headers the motherboard my credit: Future) A power supply goes the HS supports those to mm length. You will a traditional PSU here, as the sideways mounting and shroud the HS do nix of fitting a Corsair Shift That applies to like a dozen people but I am one of that dozen, as 60% or so of the I own are Shift models. I made do. credit: Future) management is simple and straightforward. locks place using the hook-and-loop fasteners, of which are included, and a amount of the zip-ties, too. There are spots for fasteners but I the cables down to the generous number of tie-down Looks smart, doesn't take much effort, a good'un. Now one reason for doing two builds here was to out the VGPU bracket. I admit, I generally VGPU mounting. It's usually more hassle it's worth. But I've given it a go here one of the machines, despite some tinkering to remove the VGPU bracket to install the motherboard and then it again, it did go fairly well. credit: Future) From my time with it, I care much for VGPU. Sorry. It the build, leaves the GPU power cables hanging front of the RAM, and means you're having to think more about with those dividers. To me, it's not worth the and the simple, option for less cash is more appealing. Aesthetics credit: Future) I shouldn't to be convincing here, as the HS is one of the I've tested year. a big fan of the rear panel. Its accents help with colour-matching the case, too. You expensive parts here, though I've (mostly) opted for it the light build. Some look as Case point, I ran out of white and a couple of the rear and I say it looks pretty decent. You can be the of that, I suppose. credit: Future) The panel has a slightly tighter the HS 420, and is altogether stunning. 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That the most sense this chimney-style but it does mean the most visible display their bad side side with the hub supports and stickers). Reverse would be a across the lower intake fan positions the HS 360. I've with Havn's own for my own test builds, the H12. look decent for a lack of garish white and matching tone, but I'd prefer a look if possible. the VGPU wherein those are tilted more into of like Havn is missing a trick here not selling its own reverse credit: Future) is pretty straightforward for the HS 360: hot air go up. It's a little more the VGPU model. The new divider and fixed divider the fan mount essentially isolate the HS VGPU into two a cool zone and a hot zone. credit: Future) The hot zone is above and the side and rear of the graphics card; the cool zone is front of and below the graphics Havn this has two key benefits: one being the hot air can longer the graphics card and be pulled back again the intake the front, and the other is the cool air from the lower fly right past the graphics card's intake Both should, theory, reduce GPU some margin. Havn reports a reduction of °C its own tests. My tests roughly a 1.4 °C reduction with the dividers to without. That's pretty bang-on, but nonetheless not to convince to them. credit: Future) I think the dividers clutter the case somewhat. Havn includes some colour-matching anti-vibration pads you can attach to the to it top of the card and prevent the divider from sagging, the tubes from the cooler can lean the glass, it askew. I guess once again, it's not for me. As for temps, the dividers didn't seem to difference whatsoever my testing. credit: Future) The proposition of the HS is depending whether you the or VGPU models. The HS costs $200. That's cheaper the HS 420, which is currently but it wasn't always. The HS 420 has seen a couple of price the US since its release 2024. It started out $199, which was the price I it at. It later increased to $230 2025, and again to $250 March, credit: Future) The option has a lot going for it. It's one of the the biz, and it every bit as premium as it Compare the HS to a lot of other would-be premium similar price as the Cooler Master HAF II and the HS is a league of its own. But there is a price to pay the quality of the HS is countered the complete lack of That's something the Cooler Master has swathes. least you're to choose here. You cheap out a couple of Arctic P12 Pro—$40 would get you 10 or six RGB fans—or you over $100 a three of Havn's H12 to fill out the case When you start to consider for the option, Cooler Master's HAF II 500 doesn't look so bad $200. does the excellent Corsair Air 5400 with three for $230. The HS is undoubtedly a premium option, but one I think you can for pretty easily. It really is fantastic most ways, with some important quality of upgrades, and it looks stunning. credit: Future) I struggle more with the VGPU Being as objective as one can be with a predisposed of mounting, $280 like a lot to ask with included the It is cheaper the HS 420 VGPU $330, but here's the asterisk. The HS 420 VGPU out $269 the US. So, the HS looks like a decent given today's price tags, but the broader it doesn't feel quite so competitive. Prices are much more the UK. The HS is £170, which is a the £200 for the HS 420 since its release; and the HS VGPU is £240, comfortably the HS 420 VGPU £270. 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