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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Corsair iCUE Link 3500X: Comparison
Cooler Master HAF 500 and Corsair iCUE Link 3500X separate most on gpu clearance: Cooler Master HAF 500 at 400, Corsair iCUE Link 3500X at 370, 8% in favour of Cooler Master HAF 500. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 3%, again favouring Cooler Master HAF 500. They match on 4 other specifications, including case type, included fans and radiator support.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Corsair |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | HAF 500 | iCUE Link 3500X |
| Panel Type | Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side | Tempered glass, dual-chamber |
| GPU Clearance | 400 | 370-7% |
| Typical Price | 140 | 170 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 175 | 170-3% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 494 x 231 x 468mm | 478 x 230 x 465mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master HAF 500 | Corsair iCUE Link 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 iCUE Link 3500X
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The cleanest cabling you'll get out of the box if you're buying into iCUE Link fans, with a solid mid-tower dual-chamber design underneath.