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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Lian Li A3 mATX: Comparison
Cooler Master HAF 500 and Lian Li A3 mATX separate most on gpu clearance: Cooler Master HAF 500 at 400, Lian Li A3 mATX at 335, 16% in favour of Cooler Master HAF 500. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 6%, again favouring Cooler Master HAF 500.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Micro-ATX Tower |
| Panel Type | Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side | Interchangeable mesh or tempered glass panels |
| GPU Clearance | 400 | 335-16% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 175 | 165-6% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 0 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | Front 240/280mm, Top 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master HAF 500 | Lian Li A3 mATX |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master | View on Cooler Master | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Lian Li | View on Lian Li |
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.
Lian Li A3 mATX
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely well thought-out compact case, best suited to a mATX build that still wants room for a full-size GPU and cooler.