Conclusion and Verdict
This case is not so similar to the HAF I remember. Cases sure have come a long way since then. The only similarity is the 200m fan up front and this one has 2 of them. And they are RGB, not just red. The HAF 500 name is a blast from the past but is far from that time as it can get. The cooling is earned its HAF title quite easily. The 2 front fans move a ton of air. Even though if you look closer at the pictures the fans seem to be blocked by the chassis somewhat. I don’t like that it is causing resistance to the airflow and putting extra stress on such a large fan. But a lot of air still makes it through the front panel.
Another cooling highlight is the GPU fan. It is situated right behind the front panel and can pivot to provide the right angle of air flow to you GPU. This is feature that is almost a must for the new 3000 series cards. Lastly, the rear fan pushes all the air right out the back.
So, we have a VGA clearance of 410mm of length. We could fit the new Ampere cards with no issue and there will be a fan situated tight there by the graphics card. For the CPU cooler we have a limitation of 167mm of height. Now for an AIO. To keep it short we can put up to a 360mm in the front or the top. This case is no doubt a serious cooling machine. The space is adequate and the RGB is nice.
You can buy the Cooler Master HAF 500 Midi Tower Case for aorund USD $199 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/3JWz1zZ
Pros:
- Price
- Cooling Capabilities
- Included Fans
- Storage Bay Options
- There is a Tempered Glass Model
- Sturdy Construction
Cons:
- None
Final Thoughts:
The HAF 500 has everything it needs to wear the HAF badge. The sheer volume the 200mm fans move, is enough to keep anything you put in this case nice and cool. The design and RGB add to coolness of this case!
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