NZXT

NZXT CA-PH820-M1 Hue 2 Underglow RGB LED Desktop Lighting

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Illuminate Your PC with NZXT Hue 2 UnderglowThe NZXT Hue 2 Underglow Accessory lets you add stunning RGB lighting to your PC case. With two 300mm LED strips and CAM-powered control, you can create immersive desktop lighting effects. This accessory includes everything needed for easy installation ...

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Overview

Illuminate Your PC with NZXT Hue 2 Underglow

The NZXT Hue 2 Underglow Accessory lets you add stunning RGB lighting to your PC case. With two 300mm LED strips and CAM-powered control, you can create immersive desktop lighting effects. This accessory includes everything needed for easy installation and seamless integration with other Hue 2 products.

Specifications:
  • Brand: NZXT
  • Model: CA-PH820-M1
  • Type: Underglow Accessory
  • LED Strips: Two 300mm RGB LED Strips
  • LEDs per Strip: 15 LEDs
  • Power: CAM-Powered
Note: The Hue 2 PC RGB Controller is NOT included and must be purchased separately.

Key Features

Fully equipped with one 140 millimeter and three 200 millimeter fans for the high airflow and low nose

Integrated Hue lighting for illuminating the exterior/interior of your enclosure with option to turn on/off and allow you to customize the colors at your heart's content

Highend water cooling solutions up to three fans for pushpull configuration: 90 millimeter of internal top space with top 280/360 millimeter and bottom 340/280 millimeter radiator support for unmatched liquid cooling

State of the art integrated 4 channel digital fan controller with 15 watts per channel and led indicators that progressively gets brighter on high speeds and dimmer for low settings

Easily removable filters located in the top, front, side, and bottom to prevent dust from entering your rig and simple maintenance

Dual USB 3.0, quad USB 2.0, microphone, and audio jack along with a SD media card reader for highspeed data transfer and quick access to multimedia

Motherboard support: ATX, micro ATX, XLATX, eATX/cooling: three 200mm included (front, side, top)/one 140mm included (rear)/vga support up to 333mm/cable management 34mm

Motherboard support: ATX, micro ATX, XLATX, eATX/cooling: three 200mm included (front, side, top)/one 140mm included (rear)/vga support up to 333mm/cable management 34mm

Specifications

Product Type
Desktop Lighting/PC Case
Included Fans
One 140mm (rear), Three 200mm (front, side, top)
Lighting System
Integrated Hue lighting
Fan Controller
4-channel digital fan controller (15 watts per channel)
Top Radiator Support
280/360mm
Bottom Radiator Support
340/280mm
Filters
Easily removable (top, front, side, bottom)
Front USB Ports
Dual USB 3.0, Quad USB 2.0
Front Audio Ports
Microphone, Audio Jack
Card Reader
SD media card reader
Motherboard Support
ATX, micro ATX, XLATX, eATX
VGA Support Length
Up to 333mm
Cable Management Space
34mm
Internal Top Space (Water Cooling)
90mm

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features integrated Hue lighting, allowing for customizable color illumination of your PC case's exterior and interior.
  • Equipped with multiple high-airflow fans (one 140mm, three 200mm) for effective cooling and quiet operation.
  • Supports high-end water cooling solutions, including top 280/360mm and bottom 340/280mm radiator support for efficient heat dissipation.
  • Includes a state-of-the-art integrated 4-channel digital fan controller with 15 watts per channel and LED indicators.
  • Designed with easily removable filters on the top, front, side, and bottom to prevent dust buildup and simplify maintenance.
  • Offers extensive front panel connectivity with dual USB 3.0, quad USB 2.0, microphone, audio jack, and an SD media card reader.
  • Provides generous cable management space of 34mm, making clean and efficient internal routing possible.

👎 Cons

  • The product title specifies "Underglow RGB LED Desktop Lighting," but the features describe a full PC case, which could be misleading if only the lighting component is expected.
  • No specific details on the range of color options or lighting effects for the integrated Hue system are provided.
  • The specific brand or model of the included fans is not detailed, which can influence noise levels and longevity expectations.
  • The maximum GPU length supported is 333mm, which might be a limitation for some of the longest high-end graphics cards.
  • Radiator support mentions various sizes, but the exact compatibility with specific AIO coolers or custom loops needs further verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Despite the title focusing on lighting, the features describe a full PC enclosure (NZXT CA-PH820-M1 Hue 2 Underglow RGB LED Desktop Lighting) equipped with fans, water cooling support, and various ports.
The integrated Hue lighting allows you to customize the colors of the enclosure's exterior and interior and provides options to turn the lighting on or off.
This case is fully equipped with one 140mm and three 200mm fans for high airflow, and supports high-end water cooling solutions with top 280/360mm and bottom 340/280mm radiator support.
It features an integrated 4-channel digital fan controller with 15 watts per channel and LED indicators that progressively brighten or dim with fan speed adjustments.
Yes, the case includes easily removable filters located in the top, front, side, and bottom, which helps prevent dust from entering and simplifies cleaning.