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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Cooler Master NR600: Comparison
Cooler Master HAF 500 and Cooler Master NR600 separate most on included fans: Cooler Master HAF 500 at 3, Cooler Master NR600 at 2, 33% in favour of Cooler Master HAF 500. GPU Clearance splits them by another 18%, again favouring Cooler Master HAF 500.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Micro-ATX Tower |
| Panel Type | Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side | Mesh front panel, acrylic side window |
| GPU Clearance | 400 | 330-17% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 175 | 165-6% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 2-33% |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | Front 240mm, Top 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | false |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master HAF 500 | Cooler Master NR600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master | View on Cooler Master | View on Cooler Master |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Cooler Master HAF 500
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong airflow mid-tower for people who like the HAF 700's looks but not its size.
Cooler Master NR600
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid budget Micro-ATX case if front USB-C isn't a priority; step up to the Prime AP201 if it is.