HAVN HS 360 and HS 360 VGPU: How This Compact Panoramic PC Case Drops GPU Temps by 6°C While Cutting Volume by Nearly 20%
Following the breakout success of its full-sized HS 420 chassis, HAVN has officially launched the HAVN HS 360 and HS 360 VGPU mid-tower PC cases worldwide. Rather than merely shrinking its predecessor, HAVN engineered a panoramic Hybrid Structure that is 19.4% smaller and 29.5% lighter while introducing dedicated thermal channeling to keep high-wattage graphics cards cooler.
Available globally starting at $199.99 (€199.90 / £169.99) for the standard horizontal model and $279.99 (€279.90 / £239.99) for the HS 360 VGPU edition (which bundles a PCIe 5.0 x16 riser cable), the new lineup targets builders who loved the HS 420's industrial design but wanted a more desk-friendly footprint.
36% Greater Structural Strength and a Tighter UniSheet Glass Curve
Measuring 490.9 x 242.1 x 520.9 mm and weighing 12.65 kg in standard trim (14.05 kg for the VGPU variant), the HS 360 trims over 50 mm of depth compared to the 541 mm HS 420. According to HAVN Brand Marketing Manager Steven Levitt, the engineering goal was to build on community and reviewer feedback to refine every mounting point while boosting chassis rigidity.
Despite its smaller footprint and pillarless front-left corner, the SGCC steel frame delivers 36% greater structural strength than the HS 420. Its heat-formed UniSheet panoramic tempered glass panel also features a 31.8% tighter bend radius, minimizing optical distortion along the curved edge for a cleaner view of internal components.
Unlike budget fish-tank enclosures such as the Formula V Line Crystal Z3 panoramic case with its strict 140mm power supply limit, the HAVN HS 360 accommodates full-size ATX, SFX, and SFX-L power supplies up to 230 mm in length (with 300 mm of total clearance) alongside hidden-connector Back-Connect (BTF) ATX motherboards.
HAVN HS 360 / HS 360 VGPU
- 19.4% smaller panoramic chassis with UniSheet glass
- Supports up to 11x 120mm fans and Back-Connect BTF ATX
- VGPU edition includes PCIe 5.0 riser and Airflow Divider (-6°C)
Magnetic Airflow Divider: Dropping Vertical GPU Temperatures by Up to 6°C
Vertical GPU mounts in panoramic cases often suffer from thermal recirculation when the graphics card sits too close to the tempered glass or draws in pre-heated case air. On the HS 360 VGPU (detailed on HAVN's official specification page), HAVN addresses this directly with an Integrated Magnetic Airflow Divider.
This magnetic baffle isolates the bottom intake stream and channels cool air directly into the graphics card shroud, lowering GPU temperatures by up to 6°C in HAVN's internal testing. The VGPU kit also includes adjustable anti-vibration GPU support pads and a full-speed PCIe 5.0 x16 riser cable, making it ready for next-generation graphics workloads boosted by Microsoft's latest DirectX Raytracing Agility SDK upgrades on GeForce RTX and Radeon RX GPUs.
Both versions support up to 11 x 120 mm fans across four mounting zones: three at the top, three along the right side, three on the bottom, and two 120 mm fans at the rear (up to 30 mm thick). HAVN also aligned the top and bottom fan brackets to streamline hardline tube runs for custom water-cooling builds, with silicone anti-vibration pads pre-installed on every detachable bracket.
Full Specifications: HAVN HS 360 vs. HAVN HS 360 VGPU
Rounding out the interior, both models feature HAVN's SimpliCable routing channels with Velcro straps, an 8-port PWM fan repeater hub (SATA-powered, up to 3.3A at 12V), and an internal VESA mount (75x75 and 100x100 mm) on the front-right pillar that supports sensor panels up to 425 x 140 mm.
| Specification | HAVN HS 360 (Standard) | HAVN HS 360 VGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199.99 / €199.90 / £169.99 | $279.99 / €279.90 / £239.99 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 490.9 x 242.1 x 520.9 mm | 490.9 x 242.1 x 520.9 mm |
| Net Weight | 12.65 kg | 14.05 kg |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, BTF (Back-Connect ATX) | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, BTF (Back-Connect ATX) |
| GPU Orientation & Clearance | Horizontal up to 453 mm (178 mm width, up to 5 slots) | Vertical up to 433 mm (1.8 to 4 slots) |
| Riser Cable & Airflow Divider | Not included | PCIe 5.0 x16 Riser + Magnetic Airflow Divider (-6°C) included |
| Fan Support | Up to 11 x 120 mm (3 top, 3 side, 3 bottom, 2 rear) | Up to 11 x 120 mm (3 top, 3 side, 3 bottom, 2 rear) |
| Radiator Support | Up to 360 mm top (65 mm), side (60/85 mm), bottom (120 mm) | 280 / 360 / 420 mm top, side, and bottom depending on layout |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | Up to 175 mm | Up to 175 mm |
| Storage Bays | Up to 3 x 3.5" or 6 x 2.5" drives | Up to 5 x 3.5" or 10 x 2.5" drives (4 bays included) |
| Front I/O | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x Audio | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x Audio |
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My Take on the Spec Sheet
On paper, the HS 360 solves my biggest practical gripe with the original HS 420: its massive 541 mm depth that demanded a huge desk just to leave enough mouse room. Cutting volume by nearly 20% while keeping 453 mm of horizontal GPU clearance (or 433 mm vertically with a bundled PCIe 5.0 x16 riser), dual rear 120 mm exhaust mounts, and full Back-Connect ATX compatibility makes the $199.99 base model and $279.99 VGPU kit far easier to recommend for everyday gaming setups.
In full transparency to our readers, this initial breakdown is based on HAVN's official specification sheet and architectural data, as we have not yet built a live system inside the chassis. Once we put it on our test bench, the key metrics to verify with our thermal probes and decibel meter will be whether the magnetic Airflow Divider consistently delivers that 6°C GPU drop under a sustained 450W-to-575W load, and how the dual rear 120 mm mounts behave acoustically at high RPM. If the team at HAVN is reading this, our lab bench has a spot ready to put the HS 360 VGPU through our full thermal and acoustic suite whenever a review sample is available, so feel free to reach out.
PC hardware enthusiast and competitive gamer, Arthur 'Heimdall' splits his time between France and the UK working in enterprise B2B software solutions. A business school graduate passionate about component benchmarking, he has been building, modding, and tuning PCs since childhood, optimizing every thermal degree and millisecond of display latency. An avid gamer across Assassin's Creed and sandbox titles, he forged his alliance with Grimtag and Chaya during late-night World of Warcraft raids before joining Pro-Gamer.
