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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs NZXT H3 Flow: Comparison

Cooler Master HAF 500 and NZXT H3 Flow differ on motherboard support: Cooler Master HAF 500 at E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX, NZXT H3 Flow at Micro-ATX.

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master HAF 500 (Mid-Tower ATX/Polygonal Mesh Front/3x 120mm ARGB Fans Included/Airflow-Focused)
Cooler Master HAF 500
NZXT H3 Flow (Micro-ATX SFF/High-Airflow Mesh Front/1x 120mm Rear Exhaust Included/Black)
NZXT H3 Flow
BrandCooler MasterNZXT
Motherboard SupportE-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITXMicro-ATX
Case TypeMid-TowerMicro-ATX SFF
ModelHAF 500H3 Flow
Panel TypePolygonal mesh front, tempered glass sideHigh-airflow mesh front, black finish
Included Fans31x 120mm rear exhaust fan

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master HAF 500NZXT H3 Flow
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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.

NZXT H3 Flow

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A compact micro-ATX case that genuinely fits large graphics cards, with strong airflow for its class.

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