Cooler Master, HAF X nVidia Edition Case Review

Since we have taken a look at what makes it different from the HAF X, let's go over all of the features, and discuss the things that need to be considered when installing your hardware. Cooler Master has left no stone unturned when they designed this chassis. There are 9 expansion slots, and the case can even handle an XL-ATX motherboard. Cable management is excellent in the HAF X. There are soft, rubber grommets for routing all of your cables behind the motherboard tray. On the right-side panel you have a nice bulge, so that there is plenty of room for cables to be tucked away; even if you aren't using a modular power supply. This case uses the same tool-less design of the other HAF X case. It works quite well, and can handle even the larger dual-slot, video cards. It does come with a retention bracket as well, if you want more security for your larger cards.

Cooler Master uses one of the best hard-drive mounting mechanisms in the business. All you have to do is bend the plastic bracket, and line the screw holes up with the grommets on the sides of the bracket. You then slide the bracket back into place, where it locks into the drive cage. What could be easier? The grommets also are fitted with rubber to prevent vibration. The optical bays are just as well designed. Just push the button at the side, slide in your drive, and then push it again to lock the drive in place. Cooler Master also includes cable adapters so that you can change the USB 3.0 ports to USB 2.0, if your motherboard doesn't support them yet. Nothing is left out in this beautiful case. You also have plenty of room for your after-market CPU coolers. With the side fan sitting as low as it does on the side, there shouldn't be a problem with even the larger coolers. This chassis does weigh about 32 pounds, but it does come with casters for easy access. In my opinion, I wouldn't want to put this case on the floor though. I would want it up on my desk to show it off.

This is one of the roomiest cases I have ever had the pleasure to use. There is no way you could have a problem with getting all of your equipment into this chassis. The only way you might run into a problem is if you are installing the EVGA SR-2 motherboard. This board will fit, but it may take some modding to the 5.25 drive bays. If this is your plan for this case I highly recommend you plan your build out carefully to accommodate your hardware. With the incorporated cable-management features it will be quite easy to make your system look like a boutique style build. Even the power supply has a means to hide its cables. The included hot-swap bays are also a very nice touch. With all of the included features you would be hard-pressed to find a better Full Tower case in this price range. This case retails for about 200 dollars on New Egg right now. With this price it has some competition, but with all the included features you would be hard-pressed to find a better deal.