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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs FormD T1: Comparison
Cooler Master HAF 500 and FormD T1 separate most on cpu cooler clearance: Cooler Master HAF 500 at 175, FormD T1 at 71, 59% in favour of Cooler Master HAF 500. GPU Clearance splits them by another 22%, again favouring Cooler Master HAF 500.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | FormD |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | SFF / Mini-ITX |
| Model | HAF 500 | T1 |
| Panel Type | Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side | CNC-milled solid aluminum panels |
| GPU Clearance | 400 | 312-22% |
| Typical Price | 140 | 220 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 175 | 71-59% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 0 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | Side up to 240mm (panel swap required) |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 494 x 231 x 468mm | 210 x 105 x 320mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master HAF 500 | FormD T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master | View on Cooler Master | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| FormD | View on FormD | |
| SFF Network | View on SFF Network |
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.
FormD T1
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A cult favorite for a reason, just go in knowing you're buying a shell, not a complete kit.