Cooler Master HAF XB Case / Test-bench Review

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With the HAF series fast encroaching on legendary status Cooler Master have decided to stir the pot with a new footprint for the latest incarnation, The HAF XB





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[badtaylorx]

dont you guys usually do a vid for a product worthy of a gold???

 

[hoxlund]

can 280mm closed loop water coolers fit in the front intake spot? like the nzxt kraken x60 or the corsair h110

 

[hoxlund]

all the reviews im seeing say only 240mm rads in the front. booooo

 

[southwind]

want one!

 

[Greenback]

If I was thinking of going back to air I'd consider getting 1 of these for the price it's a really nice case, I have a Haf X and for water it's good but it's size and weight makes it cumbersome to move.

 

[| raVen |]

I really like the look of this case

 

[S_I_N]

I've wanted one since I first saw it. Want to mod it into a white case and some serious WC

 

[allen]

likes the look of this case

 

[andrevautour]

I didn't like the look of this at first, but it has grown on me a little.

 

[hoxlund]

sure enough the kraken x60 fits just fine in the haf xb - http://computersandcircuits.com/con...-x40-and-x60-page-4-installation#.UQgzxr_uU0k

 

[Rastalovich]

Like this very much.

 

[Deadtroopers]

Nmm Nmm,Nmm Nmm, Nmm

 

[sg12004]

realy like this case will defnitly have to get one

 

[Smithy 92]

The only problem I seem to have with this case is that I wish there was more space for 3.5" hard drives and maybe fewer SSD mounts but that is just my opinion. Other than that though I still think this case looks great especially once you have some red leds mounted inside.

 

[hoxlund]

agreed about the 3.5" drive support. I'm sitting here contemplating on pulling the trigger and just buying this case over the cosmos 2. See I'm stationed in united kingdom until 2016 and of course the military movers broke my corsair 800d case. So I need to replace it.

I have 5x 3.5" drives and 2x 2.5" SSD's (patriot pyro 128's in RAID 0) I need to fit.

I'm pretty sure with all the room in the bottom hard drive area (2.5" cage area) I can make something work to where I can either add a 3.5" cage or just drill out the 2.5" and just replace that cage. I've got plenty of sheet metal and car guys that have the tools who work with me in the Air Force.

But then I look at the cosmos 2 and really drool over all the area it has. But then I'm reminded that in 3 years the military movers are going to be handling my stuff again and quite possible are going to break another $300 case.

Both cosmos 2 and haf xb fit the new 280mm all in one water coolers, thats a must have for me with a new case.



AHHHHHH I'm torn. I'm leaning towards the HAF XB

 

[AverageNinja]

I'm really liking that case! Great review G-Dubs!

 

[BigCoffeeGaming]

hoxlund, you don't need to drill out the cage, it just has 4 phillips head screws in there and that's it.

Btw I just purchased this case with my new build about a month ago and say I love it. With some quieter fans I could make it much better on the ears. But really, if you buy a HAF case, you aren't bothered by some wind noise.

EDIT: Also if you have the Noctua NH-D14 it fits like a charm. You won't be able to put the 240mm fan on top but the cooling is good enough you don't need to.

One of my MSI 560ti Twinfrozr fans went out on me and it still stays plenty cool enough in this case. Very very pleased.

 

[d6bmg]

A great chassis out there. Innovative design plus lots of space.