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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Phanteks Eclipse G360A: Comparison
Cooler Master HAF 500 and Phanteks Eclipse G360A separate most on cpu cooler clearance: Cooler Master HAF 500 at 175, Phanteks Eclipse G360A at 190, 8% in favour of Phanteks Eclipse G360A. They match on 5 other specifications, including case type, gpu clearance and included fans.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Phanteks |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | HAF 500 | Eclipse G360A |
| Panel Type | Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side | Mesh front, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 400 | 400 |
| Typical Price | 140 | 100 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 175-8% | 190 |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 494 x 231 x 468mm | 460 x 210 x 465mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master HAF 500 | Phanteks Eclipse G360A |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master | View on Cooler Master | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Phanteks | 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.