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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Phanteks Eclipse G360A: Comparison
Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Phanteks Eclipse G360A: the cpu cooler clearance difference
On cpu cooler clearance the spread is 8%, Cooler Master HAF 500 175 mm against Phanteks Eclipse G360A 190 mm, so Phanteks Eclipse G360A takes it. There is a split on motherboard support as well, E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX on the Cooler Master HAF 500 versus ATX, mATX, ITX on the Phanteks Eclipse G360A. There is a split on panel type as well, Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side on the Cooler Master HAF 500 versus Mesh front, tempered glass side on the Phanteks Eclipse G360A. Typical price is not the same on both, 140 USD on the Cooler Master HAF 500 versus 100 USD on the Phanteks Eclipse G360A. There is a split on dimensions as well, 494 x 231 x 468mm on the Cooler Master HAF 500 versus 460 x 210 x 465mm on the Phanteks Eclipse G360A.
Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Phanteks Eclipse G360A: which one fits your build
The Cooler Master HAF 500 suits high-wattage airflow builds and E-ATX boards in a mid-tower footprint, though it is not the pick for noise-sensitive environments and showcase RGB builds without extra fans. Buy the Phanteks Eclipse G360A for budget airflow builds and high-wattage GPUs on a budget case, though it is the wrong buy for E-ATX motherboards and showcase RGB aesthetics. Our rating of the Cooler Master HAF 500 (8/10): A strong airflow mid-tower for people who like the HAF 700's looks but not its size. Our rating of the Phanteks Eclipse G360A (8/10): A genuinely strong budget airflow case that punches above its price with three included fans and real GPU clearance.
Which is cheaper, Cooler Master HAF 500 or Phanteks Eclipse G360A?
At the last price check the Phanteks Eclipse G360A was $100 and the Cooler Master HAF 500 $140, a 40% premium.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: gpu clearance, included fans, radiator support, case type and front usb-c are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- Cooler Master
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- Phanteks
Motherboard Support
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- Mid-Tower
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- Mid-Tower
Model
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- HAF 500
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- Eclipse G360A
Panel Type
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- Mesh front, tempered glass side
GPU Clearance
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- 400 mm
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- 400 mm
Typical Price
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- 140 USD
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- 100 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- 175 mm-8%
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- 190 mmBest
Included Fans
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- 3
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- 3
Radiator Support
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm
Front USB-C
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- Yes
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- Yes
Dimensions
- Cooler Master HAF 500
- 494 x 231 x 468mm
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- 460 x 210 x 465mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master HAF 500 if you want the higher GPU clearance (400 mm vs 400 mm) and the higher included fans (3 vs 3).
Choose Phanteks Eclipse G360A if you want the higher CPU cooler clearance (190 mm vs 175 mm).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master HAF 500 | Phanteks Eclipse G360A |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master Store | $140.00 View on Cooler Master Store | |
| Phanteks | $100.00 View on Phanteks |
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.
Phanteks Eclipse G360A
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely strong budget airflow case that punches above its price with three included fans and real GPU clearance.