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martyb
on Wednesday February 03 2021, @11:22AM
from the really-just-needed-duct-tape dept.
from the really-just-needed-duct-tape dept.
If you haven't heard by now, the NZXT H1 chassis is a fire hazard and has been showcased on multiple occasions catching fire. Even with multiple issues in the case design, NZXT thought it would be enough to provide a nylon replacement screw which was a stopgap advertised as a solution in NZXT's first statement. After many attempts of bringing up the issues, NZXT has issued a recall for the product and issued a public apology for the mishandling of the issue.
The issue with the design of the case was that the metal screw for the riser cable could penetrate and expose the 12V PCIe lane and cause a short circuit. The screw was too close to the 12V PCIe lane and this is a fire safety hazard.
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NZXT Recalls H1 Desktop Computer Case Due to Fire Hazard
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Cole's Law:
Thinly sliced cabbage.
(Score: 3, Interesting) by Freeman on Wednesday February 03 2021, @04:31PM
I'd be pretty unhappy, if my expensive computer case was prone to causing fires. NZXT's handling of the entire issue is actually, pretty awful. They know the case can cause a fire, but after 3 months, still haven't issued a recall.
Very helpful Newegg Review:
https://www.newegg.com/matte-white-nzxt-h1-mini-itx/p/N82E16811146330?Description=NZXT%20H1&cm_re=NZXT_H1-_-11-146-330-_-Product [newegg.com]
If anything, the reviewer seems way too laid-back about their Case Catching Fire.
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee"
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday February 03 2021, @04:41PM (3 children)
that is a really weird looking cell phone. it looks awfully big. how would u fit it in your pocket? i think i saw an old person use something like that once.
(Score: 3, Funny) by takyon on Wednesday February 03 2021, @04:54PM (2 children)
https://landing.coolermaster.com/kfconsole/ [coolermaster.com]
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(Score: 2) by PartTimeZombie on Wednesday February 03 2021, @09:25PM (1 child)
That is hilarious and weird.
It is also kind of terrible but that drawer might well be quite useful for things other than greasy chicken.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday February 11 2021, @09:49AM
To keep their sex toys warm between shows.
In fact I now have a couple female friends (laugh all you want, surprising large number of women in that industry who like to chat online!) who might just consider that case for their next system. :)
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday February 03 2021, @05:58PM (1 child)
I don't have anything interesting or insightful to say, but I found this article really interesting and relevant (and possibly important)... So just adding a comment here to say. Thanks, takyon and martyb.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday February 04 2021, @06:28AM
agree.
also that case only looks useful if it opened up like a campervan while in use. If a mini tower cannot have random new bits dropped in, may as well have gone for a laptop config.