Cooler Master HAF 700

[Darksaber]

The Cooler Master HAF 700 aims to dial back the extremes the HAF 700 EVO offers, in terms of material mix and features, making the chassis far more affordable and thus appealing to a much broader audience, while retaining the core of what makes the HAF 700 series so unique.

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[dirtyferret]

I had to double check this on the cooler master web site because I thought it was a typo (it wasn't)

"CPU Cooler: 166 mm"

While it fits most CPU coolers it's rather small when the HAF 500 offers 167mm and the cosmos gives you 198mm. The Noctua D15 for example would just barely fit at 165mm tall

 

[Chaitanya]

I had to double check this on the cooler master web site because I thought it was a typo (it wasn't)

"CPU Cooler: 166 mm"

While it fits most CPU coolers it's rather small when the HAF 500 offers 167mm and the cosmos gives you 198mm. The Noctua D15 for example would just barely fit at 165mm tall

Had to check on product page and yeah that CPU clearance is on smaller side but given this case is targeted towards custom loops not really surprising. Also it seems like EVO and this case use same frame and both have similar clearance limitations.

 

[wheresmycar]

Although not a fan of these bulky cases, especially the protruding front but its nice to see case manufacturers dropping more models with bottom air intake. For a high end graphics cards i wouldn't have it any other way! (ASUS AP201 all the way for me!)

 

[Rowsol]

It's rare to see a case actually designed for 200mm fans. Most have fronts that block half the fan.
Excellent case, aside from the bulky plastic front.

 

[Lovec1990]

Great looking case, but sadly lacks front dust filter and looks more AIO friendly than air cooler friendly.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

They could prolly drop a few decibels if the back panel had 140mm fans.

 

[maxfly]

Nice, 2x360s up top is sexy as hell. I'd have to find a way to lop off the silly looking bars on the faceplate tho, yuck. Finally a proper wcing case that might replace my x71.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Nice, 2x360s up top is sexy as hell. I'd have to find a way to lop off the silly looking bars on the faceplate tho, yuck. Finally a proper wcing case that might replace my x71.

The only thing keeping me from this as my next case is the price tag.

I just notice the PSU intake looks slightly restricted with that right side (left from the back) panel.

 

[Airisom]

Nice! I spent more on my Enthoo Pro 2 + fans, and this case is laid out better imo. The main downsides I see is the exterior (kinda of plasticky) and cpu cooler height limitations compared to 140mm rear fan cases, but those are just nitpicks. If this drops to around $250 on sale, it would be a great deal for an endgame do it all type case.

 

[Gmr_Chick]

I guess I'm not apart of the "target audience" for this case, as I couldn't see myself spending so much money on the case alone. I'm happy with my 500 FX

I will say though that I think this case is almost comically large, just like the EVO. Who needs a case THAT big? To me it just screams "I have E-peen issues" but that's just me. Maybe I'd understand the whole concept better if I actually had a peen?

 

[timta2]

"9x Internal 2.5/3.5" gets a major thumbs up from me! Still loving my RC-690 (first revision) after all of these years.

 

[maxfly]

I guess I'm not apart of the "target audience" for this case, as I couldn't see myself spending so much money on the case alone. I'm happy with my 500 FX

I will say though that I think this case is almost comically large, just like the EVO. Who needs a case THAT big? To me it just screams "I have E-peen issues" but that's just me. Maybe I'd understand the whole concept better if I actually had a peen?

Hahaha I hear ya. It may seem that way for some but for me personally, bigger is always better. It's truly a pita trying to fit all of my tubing and wcing gear into any case without chopping my hands to pieces. The hardest parts are the res and pump placement, this monster seems to have lotso room for both without much drilling. That's a big bonus.

The only thing keeping me from this as my next case is the price tag.

I just notice the PSU intake looks slightly restricted with that right side (left from the back) panel.

I agree, 3 bills is steep. I'm in no hurry tho. I can wait for it to come down some.

May have to make some changes to the psu intake as well I didn't notice that initially. Pics are so dark on my phone.

 

[Gmr_Chick]

Hahaha I hear ya. It may seem that way for some but for me personally, bigger is always better. It's truly a pita trying to fit all of my tubing and wcing gear into any case without chopping my hands to pieces. The hardest parts are the res and pump placement, this monster seems to have lotso room for both without much drilling. That's a big bonus.

Well, I could certainly see the advantages of having such a big case if a custom loop of any kind is involved. And I supposed those are the types this case would cater to. Because let's be honest, if you're just sticking the usual ATX mobo and an an AIO in that case, it's just going to look silly

 

[mama]

Well, I could certainly see the advantages of having such a big case if a custom loop of any kind is involved. And I supposed those are the types this case would cater to. Because let's be honest, if you're just sticking the usual ATX mobo and an an AIO in that case, it's just going to look silly

The EVO is what finally inspired me to try my first custom loop. I'm hoping it goes well.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Pics are so dark on my phone.

you'll go blind playing with that thing.

Have Dremel, Will Travel.

Does that bottom panel (and fan) come out so you can stuff a radiator in there?

 

[maxfly]

you'll go blind playing with that thing.

Have Dremel, Will Travel.

Does that bottom panel (and fan) come out so you can stuff a radiator in there?

Hahaha

I believe it can accommodate up to a 420mm rad on the bottom but my plan is to front mount a 420 and use the 2x360 up top and then get all kinda comfy with the dual pump and res placement on the bottom
Right now the res/pump are really squished together with my x71 despite its size.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Hahaha

I believe it can accommodate up to a 420mm rad on the bottom but my plan is to front mount a 420 and use the 2x360 up top and then get all kinda comfy with the dual pump and res placement on the bottom
Right now the res/pump are really squished together with my x71 despite its size.

Oooh thats giving me... ideas, 420 on the bottom and front, and with the 2x360s thats a lot of available cooling. Can prolly go without fans on one or two radiators. Hell you can use one of the 360s for all the NVME drives alone!

 

[BigDongle]

I own the Fractal Torrent and this case seems to be designed like it with the 2 huge 200mm fans in front. If its anything like the Torrent then this case is gonna have some the best airflow on the market.

 

[Lovec1990]

im more bothered that it lacks front dust filter and that PSU opening would not have enough airflow

 

[pittguy578]

This is a case I will buy come December when I start my AMD 7000 and RTX 4000 series build...can't beat this cooling

 

[skates]

I've had this case for 6 months and have to say it is, by far, the best case I've ever had and I've been building PCs for decades. It's silent, but more importantly, the air exiting the case is always cool, never hot and this is a first for me. I have a 4090 Supreme liquid AOI on the top of the case, right BESIDE my Liquid Frozen 360. I've never had a case where both AIOs sit side by side on the top of the case even though the case doesn't appear to be wide, like other cases. I was initially concerned about the size, but it fits just fine under my desk and is pretty much like a regular full size tower case.

The case is really well thought out and the best part is the airflow, large fans run slow and silent. Two exit fans are great!

The only issue I have with the case is putting the side panels on when you take them off, they are tricky and could use a re-work.

Otherwise, highly, highly recommend this case if you want airflow, options for mounting coolers, lots of room and most importantly, cool airflow.

im more bothered that it lacks front dust filter and that PSU opening would not have enough airflow

I just checked mine and the long skinny vent at the back of the case right above the PSU (where the plug goes), is cool, the air coming out of it is cool. The two openings on the side of the case are really well done, the one where the PSU is, is large enough for airflow and they are stylish too, meaning they are not just a straight vent, they have a good look to them. I have a 1K PSU and it doesn't heat up.

The lack of dust filters, I don't know what to say, there is no dust in my case and the filters that go over the vents are removable, they look like any of the other filters these days. My case is on the floor, so it would attract dust, but the case is clean.

 

[maxfly]

I've had this case for 6 months and have to say it is, by far, the best case I've ever had and I've been building PCs for decades. It's silent, but more importantly, the air exiting the case is always cool, never hot and this is a first for me. I have a 4090 Supreme liquid AOI on the top of the case, right BESIDE my Liquid Frozen 360. I've never had a case where both AIOs sit side by side on the top of the case even though the case doesn't appear to be wide, like other cases. I was initially concerned about the size, but it fits just fine under my desk and is pretty much like a regular full size tower case.

The case is really well thought out and the best part is the airflow, large fans run slow and silent. Two exit fans are great!

The only issue I have with the case is putting the side panels on when you take them off, they are tricky and could use a re-work.

Otherwise, highly, highly recommend this case if you want airflow, options for mounting coolers, lots of room and most importantly, cool airflow.


I just checked mine and the long skinny vent at the back of the case right above the PSU (where the plug goes), is cool, the air coming out of it is cool. The two openings on the side of the case are really well done, the one where the PSU is, is large enough for airflow and they are stylish too, meaning they are not just a straight vent, they have a good look to them. I have a 1K PSU and it doesn't heat up.

The lack of dust filters, I don't know what to say, there is no dust in my case and the filters that go over the vents are removable, they look like any of the other filters these days. My case is on the floor, so it would attract dust, but the case is clean.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Kapone33]

If this was available when I was looking for a Full tower I would have gotten it. I loved the Enthoo Pro 2 but this case seems to take that and combine it with the Corsair 7000D Air flow that I own.

 

[WOZIE]

Hahaha I hear ya. It may seem that way for some but for me personally, bigger is always better. It's truly a pita trying to fit all of my tubing and wcing gear into any case without chopping my hands to pieces. The hardest parts are the res and pump placement, this monster seems to have lotso room for both without much drilling. That's a big bonus.

I agree, 3 bills is steep. I'm in no hurry tho. I can wait for it to come down some.

May have to make some changes to the psu intake as well I didn't notice that initially. Pics are so dark on my phone.

Hi i just bought the case as well in the uk but there is two sata cables for fans to motherboard for front and rear fans how do i supply power ? can find a adapter to connect to motherboard ?
Thanks