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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Fractal Design North: Comparison
Cooler Master HAF 500 and Fractal Design North separate most on included fans: Cooler Master HAF 500 at 3, Fractal Design North at 2 (140mm), 33% in favour of Cooler Master HAF 500. GPU Clearance splits them by another 11%, again favouring Cooler Master HAF 500.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Fractal Design |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | HAF 500 | North |
| Panel Type | Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side | FSC-certified walnut wood front with mesh backing; mesh side panel option |
| GPU Clearance | 400 | 355-11% |
| Typical Price | 140 | 149 |
| Included Fans | 3 | 2 (140mm)-33% |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | 360mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master HAF 500 | Fractal Design North |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Fractal Design North
9 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely furniture-like ATX case that still cools and runs quietly, limited only by a 355mm GPU ceiling that flagship cards approach.