Cooler Master HAF X Full Tower Chassis Review

Here we are again with another Cooler Master review, and today sees us looking at one of the most widely talked about cases from the guys at CM. The HAF X is not only the biggest case in the HAF series but is currently one of the largest cases in the whole range of cases from them too.

It’s a widely talked about case that appeals to overclockers and more importantly gamers due to its stylish looks, and huge work space allowing for some of the biggest, beefiest components on the market. Another reason it’s had its success it down to it’s little brothers in the HAF range including the 932 and 922 which offered amazing looks and superb functionality including toll-less operation and room for a complete watercooling setup.

The HAF X is said to harness all of the good points from their little brothers whilst offering up a lot more internal space and improved and tweaked features. Let’s take a look to see if Cooler Master have answered the customers needs and wants.

Specifications

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[TD]Color[/TD]
[TD]Black[/TD]
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[TD]Material[/TD]
[TD]Steel + Plastic[/TD]
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[TD]Dimension (W / H / D)[/TD]
[TD]230 x 599 x 550 mm / 9.1 x 23.6 x 21.7 inch[/TD]
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[TD]Weight[/TD]
[TD]Net Weight:14.35 kg / 31.6 lbs ; Gross Weight:16.08 kg / 35.5 lbs[/TD]
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[TD]M/B Type[/TD]
[TD]M-ATX / ATX / E-ATX / GIGABYTE XL-ATX[/TD]
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[TD]5.25″ Drive Bay[/TD]
[TD]6 (2 converted SATA HDD drive bay available)[/TD]
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[TD]3.5″ Drive Bay[/TD]
[TD]5 Hidden
(2 in 1 2.5″ and 1.8″ SSD drive support)[/TD]
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[TD]2.5″/3.5″- SATA HDD Drive Bay[/TD]
[TD]2 (converted from 5.25” drive bays)[/TD]
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[TD]I/O Panel[/TD]
[TD]USB 3.0 x 2,USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394a x 1, e-SATA x 1, Audio x 1, Mic x 1,[/TD]
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[TD]Expansion Slots[/TD]
[TD]9[/TD]
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[TD]Cooling System[/TD]
[TD]Front:230 x 30 mm red LED fan on/off x 1
Top:200 x 30mm fans x 2 (one optional)
Side:200 x 30mm fan x 1
Rear:140 x 25mm fan x 1
VGA Fan Duct:120 x 25 mm or 120 x 38 mm fan x 1(optional)
VGA Holder:80 x 15 mm fan x 1(optional)[/TD]
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[TD]Power Supply[/TD]
[TD]Bottom / Standard ATX PS2(optional)[/TD]
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[TD]Maximum Compatibility[/TD]
[TD]VGA Card length :342.0mm
CPU cooler height:190.0mm[/TD]
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