Cooler Master Announces HAF 500, MasterBox TD300 Mesh and MasterBox 500

[btarunr]

Cooler Master launches today three new cases. The renowned HAF (High Air Flow) series is making a return with HAF 500. MasterBox 500 and MasterBox TD300 are launched alongside to provide users with a wide range of aesthetic and performance options.

The legendary HAF is making a strong comeback with HAF 500, with more models expected to follow early this year. Bearing classic dual 200 mm ARGB fans and large mesh intakes critical to the HAF series in identity and function, the HAF 500 boasts greater value in performance, build experience and visual design. The chassis comes upgraded with a rotatable 120 mm Sickleflow fan for dedicated GPU cooling, adjustable to various GPU lengths and to accommodate different system layouts. Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C support in the I/O panel allows for greater data transmission efficiency and versatility. The body features ample clearance, capable of housing seven 120 mm fans or dual 360 mm radiators so even the most power-hungry systems would not be held back. The top panel is fully removable; radiators and fans can be installed externally and reattached to the chassis for a user-friendly build experience.



Two New MasterBoxes, Double the ARGB
MasterBox TD300 Mesh
Cooler Master's best-selling TD series is now available for mATX systems. TD300 Mesh features the iconic geometric diamond-cut front panel design, truly engineered to bring out the artistic side of video game lovers. Its top panel can be easily removed for simplified access during radiator and fan installations. Large mesh intakes generate airflow for swift, efficient cooling, while the included Sickleflow fans cast a scattered glow that appears to dance and shift according to the angle viewed.

MasterBox 500
MasterBox 500 boasts top notch cooling support at the core of its design, providing extraordinary versatility and clearance for up to seven 120 mm fans and duo 360 mm radiators. The top and side panels are easily removable to streamline the building experience without the hassle of dealing with small spaces. The geometric, stealthy partial mesh front panel features minimalistic, futuristic ARGB accents, customizable to match and highlight the beauty of the system while optimizing airflow. Capable of housing up to ATX motherboards, 410 mm long graphics cards, 165 mm CPU coolers, and 180 mm PSUs due to an increased chassis height, the MasterBox 500 will always have room for upgrades and is a must have for any gaming fanatic.

There's Something for Everyone
HAF 500 performance-focused design keeps your components in peak shape all year round. TD300 Mesh's bold and elegant outlook is bound to make any ARGB-forward system shine. Or grab a MasterBox 500, for a cost effective, stylish ATX case that satisfies your everyday computing needs. It doesn't matter what you are looking for, Cooler Master has something in store for you.

Availability:
The HAF 500 is available globally, though price and availability may vary per region due to shipping & logistics constraints.

For more information, visit the product pages of the HAF 500, MasterBox TD300, and MasterBox 500.



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[Chaitanya]

CM having a brainfart by sticking 200mm fan onto a 120/140mm fan mount. Thermaltake also had similar brainfarts.

Edit: here is a photo from CM's product page of HAF 500.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

CM having a brainfart by sticking 200mm fan onto a 120/140mm fan mount. Thermaltake also had similar brainfarts.

Edit: here is a photo from CM's product page of HAF 500.

yea that defeats the purpose of having such large fans when 140mm would be just as efficient.

 

[Chomiq]

CM having a brainfart by sticking 200mm fan onto a 120/140mm fan mount. Thermaltake also had similar brainfarts.

Edit: here is a photo from CM's product page of HAF 500.

Yeah Wendell has review of this one, moving fans to top drastically improved airflow.

14:15

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Box being the right word. So many boxes.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Box being the right word. So many boxes.

I dont get it, you got me in a box.

 

[PLAfiller]

The re-master of HAF-series was pretty easy on the design team, basically: "No one uses 5.25 anymore. We can remove all that and slap in two 200mm fans in the front and call it a day."

 

[Chaitanya]

Yeah Wendell has review of this one, moving fans to top drastically improved airflow.

14:15

That is really bad, they also messed up launch of H500P(then it was updated with Mesh and few other changes) and now HAF 500 also has been ruined by some design choices. Also its funny how Matx TD300 can accomodate 3x3.5" drives while this larger one does only 2x3.5" drives. I am eagre to see what Steve from Gamers Nexus has to say about this.

 

[Mysteoa]

CM having a brainfart by sticking 200mm fan onto a 120/140mm fan mount. Thermaltake also had similar brainfarts.

It's just that CM have a hard on for 200mm fans. They like to put it whenever possible.

 

[Blaylock]

Adding the TD300 to the Masterbox series may be their biggest mistake. The Masterbox was supposed to be reserved for CM's flagship style cases. Instead, we get this budget case with break-away slot covers. I abhor these and should only appear in sub-$50 cases. The only place I found listing this chassis is on mwave.au for AUS$99. Just ridiculous.

 

[PLAfiller]

.... should only appear in sub-$50 cases. The only place I found listing this chassis is on mwave.au for AUS$99. Just ridiculous.

That's the new "normal", we will never get pre-pandemic prices again. Have you seen the increase in raw material steel price? or aluminum? No way manufacturers can fit the same amount of feature-set for the old price. You can see that with Silverstone's review here (check the reps response).

 

[Testsubject01]

The Torrent from fractal design showed nicely how one actually implements 200 mm fans.

Spoiler

Have you seen the increase in raw material steel price? or aluminum?

Which results in marginal increases per unit, the beauty of scale in mass manufacturing. Might even have been completely offset by the fact that large parts of the case uses already existing manufacturing infrastructure.

The actual increase were also driven by padding profit margins… This is a 160€+ case, if we would go by just material and manufacturing the case would not be that expensive. At this point, you are paying for Brand and Design.

 

[Chaitanya]

Adding the TD300 to the Masterbox series may be their biggest mistake. The Masterbox was supposed to be reserved for CM's flagship style cases. Instead, we get this budget case with break-away slot covers. I abhor these and should only appear in sub-$50 cases. The only place I found listing this chassis is on mwave.au for AUS$99. Just ridiculous.

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MasterBox is used for cheap to mid-range cases while its MasterCase that is highend to flagship cases. Also its only lower 2 slots with break-away cover while 2 on top reusable ones for GPU and they can moved to lower half if needed.

 

[AusWolf]

I used to have a HAF case circa 2008-10 that had a military-esque design, mesh side panel, "rocket launch" style covered power and reset buttons and a carry strap. What makes this case HAF?

 

[claes]

“High Air Flow,” but that’s not as true as it once was, at least in terms of their respective markets

 

[trsttte]

CM having a brainfart by sticking 200mm fan onto a 120/140mm fan mount. Thermaltake also had similar brainfarts.

Edit: here is a photo from CM's product page of HAF 500.

The one positive is that the top is completely open so you can stick the LARGE fans that you get with the case on the top and buy some normal 120/140 for the front (or use negative pressure, that's also an option)

Or buy a lancool 215 (same problem but to a lesser degree) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Caring1]

The one positive is that the top is completely open so you can stick the LARGE fans that you get with the case on the top and buy some normal 120/140 for the front (or use negative pressure, that's also an option)

Or buy a lancool 215 (same problem but to a lesser degree) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I see the 200mm fans on the front as a positive for slower, quieter fans with the same airflow, leaving the top open for Radiators.

 

[Blaylock]

MasterBox is used for cheap to mid-range cases while its MasterCase that is highend to flagship cases. Also its only lower 2 slots with break-away cover while 2 on top reusable ones for GPU and they can moved to lower half if needed.

Oh, you're right. Thank you for the correction.