Coolermaster HAF X
2/12/2012 12:11:45 AM
Rob from Morinville AB writes:
- Strengths:
- - Tons of room
- Very Nice cable management
- Very Solid construction
- Excellent cooling
- Front panel USB 3.0
- Easy to install parts
- Very quiet case even with 7 fans running
- Great looking case
- Will fit a large CPU Cooler with lots of room to spare
- Weaknesses:
- The case is large and heavy - but if you are buying this case, then that should not be a shock to you.
- Summary:
- I swapped out the top and side panel fans for Cooler Master red LED ones. I also installed all the optional fans that this case could handle. It runs quiet, looks great and has a ton of room inside.
Best case i have ever purchased.
Very nice!
1/13/2012 10:29:58 PM
James from Edmonton writes:
- Strengths:
- - so much space inside!
- easy to hide cables behind the back of the case
- great air flow
- quiet
- Weaknesses:
- - Might be too big of a case for certain computer desks
- Wish it came with more fans
- Summary:
- I highly recommend this case if you are considering overclocking and want excellent air cooling. You should also buy the additional case fans not included to take advantage of this case. I love how much space is available inside to easily organize the cables.
Coolermaster HAF X
10/14/2011 9:02:34 AM
David from Edmonton writes:
- Strengths:
- -Very sturdy
-Cools great
-Worth the cost
- Weaknesses:
- -None so far
- Summary:
- This case is one of the best out there. Lots of space for good airflow and cable management. Definitely consider this case if you plan on an SLI build.
Coolermaster HAF X
10/14/2011 9:02:24 AM
David from Edmonton writes:
- Strengths:
- -Very sturdy
-Cools great
-Worth the cost
- Weaknesses:
- -None so far
- Summary:
- This case is one of the best out there. Lots of space for good airflow and cable management. Definitely consider this case if you plan on an SLI build.
This Case is a Behemoth!
8/23/2011 11:32:27 AM
James from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- - LOTS of Airflow, space, and expansion slots.
- Toolless Drive Bays.
- Built in SSD adapter.
- Front Panel USB 3.0 :)
- Great accessory Package, VGA Duct, Card Holder, and Cable Cover
- 1 230mm and 3 200mm Fans
- BIG! Bigger = Better.
- Weaknesses:
- - Missing a 200mm fan at first, it would of been more easier if it came with the case. Swapped out the side fan for a Megaflow Red LED and placed the side fan on the top. I don't find it that big of a deal.
- CPU Backplate seems a little small, I'm waiting for BD though so I'll have to wait and see if my Corsair H80's Backplate will fit without removing the MB.
- Only a few cable grommets, but it seems like the huge amount of room in the back covers it.
- Summary:
- Pretty much the best case I've gotten, I find it equivalent to the 800D.
Disagree!
6/6/2011 3:11:48 PM
Kong from Edmonton writes:
- Strengths:
- -Airflow is aplenty.
-USB 3.0!
-Alot of room to wiggle around without worry getting cut.
-Nice black interior.
-A great case to put watercooling setup.
-Cable management is nice
I'd have disagree on the person that said, the case is not good for WC. I just finished built the second watercooling seup with this case.
- Weaknesses:
- -One nitpick, I wish CM have the internal 3.5 hard drive cage removeable; 2 cages with 3 drives in each so I can have the option of taking out one...more location for me to put my pumps.
- Summary:
- Overall, great case!! nice and lots of room to work with. Highly recommended. You can air-cooled now..and upgrade to watercooling once you're brave enough :)
Rocks!
5/5/2011 3:45:48 PM
Jim from Winnipeg writes:
- Strengths:
- This thing is massive with plenty of room. Fits my HD 6990 and thermalright silver arrow with room to spare. Great air flow and construction. Plenty of drive bays.
- Weaknesses:
- Intake should've come with dust covers and the power button cover seems a little pointless to me.
- Summary:
Tanks R US
4/19/2011 9:01:27 AM
Objective from Edmonton writes:
- Strengths:
- -Above average cable management.
-Full size tower for those that really need it.
-Bracket for heavy video cards.
-2x hot sawp bays. Unknown if they are "true" hot swap. Conflicting reports of effectiveness of the hot swap panel.
-This case is really good for air cooling, not really meant for water.
-140mm rear fan
-200mm front cooling fan with tacky LED
-Good HDD bays and system
- Weaknesses:
- -Reports of faulty front panels shorting out motherboards
-USB3 support only supported by hooking cables to back panel. USB3 motherboard headers not available yet from Cooler Master.
-Back motherboard access hole is to small for most boards, you still have to remove board to change CPU cooler.
-Cannot fit an extra fan in front top port because of bad placement of front panel and USB3 cables.
-Cheap dust filters restrict airflow and are hard to clean. Dust is going to get in your case no matter what you do.
Case looks like a tank tread, seems like something a teenager would want.
-rattles, some loose fittings and has quite alot of plastic.
-Useless plastic interior airflow cowlings behind HDD cage and side panel, remove them.
-Standard motherboard screws not included.
- Summary:
- It's a good case. Above average 7/10
Expectations to high ...
2/24/2011 2:34:35 PM
Roland from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- - Excellent airflow
- Expansion slots are well thought out
- Black interior
- Lighting not overstated
- Lots of room for components
- Great cable management
- Quiet for a big case
- Weaknesses:
- - Front Bezel is problematic to remove
- As is top cover
- Dust filters are non existant
- Didn't care for USB 3.0 Implementation
- Power button cover is silly
- Summary:
- I expected alot out of this case and was disapointed with certain things. It seems to me that they took a step backwards in overall ease of use. Key for me was no dust filters, Front bazel wasn't easy to remove (for cleaning) and nor was the top part of the case, to get at the fans and usb cables. I was expecting something similiar to the Scout, snap off fronts with foamies to keep the dust out but this had the old style clips which are a pain. It's a great case.. just not what I expected.
WOW, i may never need another case
1/19/2011 12:34:04 AM
Chris from Edmonton writes:
- Strengths:
- Quality
Colour
Size
Air flow
Ease of use
Details
- Weaknesses:
- If i had to nitpick i suppose the LED light switch is too close to the reset button.
Make sure to sneak your 12v mobo cable in at the top before fastening the mobo down.
- Summary:
- I spent quite a few years with my trusty Antec 900. I bought a dremel and carved holes for wiring and psu airflow; i even added wheels.
But this monster, well it's everything I wanted. If you're looking at buying this case i'll assume you've seen all the features. They even included a little screwdriver mobo standoff tool. This case was a dream to work with. The temps have dropped on my video card noticeably even without the duct.
I honestly think i won't be buying another case for years.