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Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh vs FormD T1: Comparison
Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh vs FormD T1 cpu cooler clearance compared
On cpu cooler clearance the spread is 57%, Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh 165 mm against FormD T1 71 mm, so Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh takes it. Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh also leads on gpu clearance, 410 mm on the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh versus 312 mm on the FormD T1. There is a split on typical price as well, 95 USD on the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh versus 220 USD on the FormD T1. Front usb-c is not the same on both, No on the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh versus Yes on the FormD T1.
Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh vs FormD T1: which one fits your build
it is not built for buyers who prefer a minimalist, understated front panel design. It also earns its place with buyers who want a visually distinctive airflow case with ARGB lighting included. The FormD T1 is the one to take for ultra-compact SFF enthusiast builds and buyers who want machined aluminum build quality, though it is not the pick for first-time builders and anyone who wants fans included. Our rating of the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh (8/10): A visually distinctive airflow case with ARGB lighting included. Our rating of the FormD T1 (8/10): A cult favorite for a reason, just go in knowing you're buying a shell, not a complete kit.
Which is cheaper, Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh or FormD T1?
At the last price check the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh was $95.00 and the FormD T1 $220, a 132% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh and FormD T1 differ on included fans?
Yes. Included Fans reads 3 on the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh versus 0 on the FormD T1.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- Cooler Master
- FormD T1
- FormD
Motherboard Support
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- SSI-CEB, E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- FormD T1
- Mini-ITX
Case Type
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- Mid-Tower
- FormD T1
- SFF / Mini-ITX
Model
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- FormD T1
- T1
Panel Type
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- Tempered glass
- FormD T1
- CNC-milled solid aluminum panels
GPU Clearance
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- 410 mmBest
- FormD T1
- 312 mm-24%
Typical Price
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- 95 USD
- FormD T1
- 220 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- 165 mmBest
- FormD T1
- 71 mm-57%
Included Fans
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- 3Best
- FormD T1
- 0
Radiator Support
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- Front 360mm, top 360mm, rear 120mm
- FormD T1
- Side up to 240mm (panel swap required)
Front USB-C
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- No
- FormD T1
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh if you want the higher GPU clearance (410 mm vs 312 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (165 mm vs 71 mm) and the higher included fans (3 vs 0).
Choose FormD T1 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh | FormD T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $95.00 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| FormD | $220.00 View on FormD |
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 MasterBox TD500 Mesh
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A visually distinctive airflow case with ARGB lighting included.
FormD T1
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A cult favorite for a reason, just go in knowing you're buying a shell, not a complete kit.