Tom's Hardware Verdict

Cooler Master’s HAF II 500 revives the HAF legacy with massive 220mm fans, excellent airflow, and solid thermal performance. Its cooling capability, spacious interior, flexible building options, and quiet operation make this sub-$200 case worth the price.

Pros

+ Great noise-normalized performance

+ Relatively quiet, even with fans at 100%

+ MasterRail flexibility

+ Can handle two 3.5-slot video cards

+ Included six Fan/RGB hub

Cons

- Wider than most mid-towers

- Does not support rear-connect motherboards

- Could use more captive thumbscrews

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Cooler Master 's HAF series of cases burst onto the scene in 2008 with the HAF 932 , and it quickly became a favorite among the enthusiast crowd for its high airflow ( H igh A ir F low) and massive 200 mm fans.…