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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Phanteks NV7: Comparison
Cooler Master HAF 500 and Phanteks NV7 separate most on gpu clearance: Cooler Master HAF 500 at 400, Phanteks NV7 at 555, 28% in favour of Phanteks NV7. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 8%, again favouring Phanteks NV7. They match on motherboard support, included fans and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Phanteks |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Full-Tower |
| Model | HAF 500 | NV7 |
| Panel Type | Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side | Frameless tempered glass |
| GPU Clearance | 400-28% | 555 |
| Typical Price | 140 | 270 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 175-8% | 190 |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | Front up to 480mm, top up to 480mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 494 x 231 x 468mm | 620 x 273 x 615mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master HAF 500 | Phanteks NV7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NV7
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The go-to case for extreme custom-loop builds, as long as you have the desk space and budget to match.