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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Corsair 6500X: Comparison
Cooler Master HAF 500 and Corsair 6500X separate most on gpu clearance: Cooler Master HAF 500 at 400, Corsair 6500X at 470, 15% in favour of Corsair 6500X. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 8%, again favouring Corsair 6500X. They match on motherboard support, included fans and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Corsair |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Full-Tower |
| Model | HAF 500 | 6500X |
| Panel Type | Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side | Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber |
| GPU Clearance | 400-15% | 470 |
| Typical Price | 140 | 220 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 175-8% | 190 |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 494 x 231 x 468mm | 523 x 240 x 508mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master HAF 500 | Corsair 6500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master | View on Cooler Master | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Corsair | View on Corsair |
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.
Corsair 6500X
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Corsair's flagship showcase case right now, with the dual-chamber cable hiding and radiator room to match its size.