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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Fractal Design Terra: Comparison
Cooler Master HAF 500 and Fractal Design Terra separate most on cpu cooler clearance: Cooler Master HAF 500 at 175, Fractal Design Terra at 65, 63% in favour of Cooler Master HAF 500. Included Fans splits them by another 33%, again favouring Cooler Master HAF 500.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Fractal Design |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | SFF / Mini-ITX |
| Model | HAF 500 | Terra |
| Panel Type | Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side | Anodized aluminum side panels, tempered glass top window |
| GPU Clearance | 400 | 326-18% |
| Typical Price | 140 | 210 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 175 | 65-63% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 2-33% |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | Top up to 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 494 x 231 x 468mm | 382 x 210 x 226mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master HAF 500 | Fractal Design Terra |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master | View on Cooler Master | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design |
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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 Terra
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The best-looking SFF case on a desk, with real thermal tradeoffs to match its layout.