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Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh vs NZXT H7 Flow: Comparison
Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh vs NZXT H7 Flow: the gpu clearance difference
Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is gpu clearance, Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh 410 mm against NZXT H7 Flow 400 mm. Motherboard support is not the same on both, SSI-CEB, E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX on the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh versus ATX, mATX, ITX on the NZXT H7 Flow. There is a split on panel type as well, Tempered glass on the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh versus Mesh front, tempered glass side on the NZXT H7 Flow. Typical price is not the same on both, 95 USD on the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh versus 130 USD on the NZXT H7 Flow. There is a split on front usb-c as well, No on the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh versus Yes on the NZXT H7 Flow.
Who each one is for
it is not built for buyers who prefer a minimalist, understated front panel design. The same goes for buyers who want a visually distinctive airflow case with ARGB lighting included. Buy the NZXT H7 Flow for general-purpose gaming builds and buyers who want fans included stock, though it is the wrong buy for E-ATX motherboards and dual-chamber cable hiding fans. Our rating of the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh (8/10): A visually distinctive airflow case with ARGB lighting included. Our rating of the NZXT H7 Flow (8/10): A safe, well-rounded mesh mid-tower with nothing to complain about at its price.
Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh vs NZXT H7 Flow price
The NZXT H7 Flow asks 37% more, $130 against $95.00 for the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh and NZXT H7 Flow differ on radiator support?
Yes. Radiator Support reads Front 360mm, top 360mm, rear 120mm on the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh versus Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm on the NZXT H7 Flow.
Is the CPU Cooler Clearance the same on the Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh and NZXT H7 Flow?
It is. Both are listed at 165 mm, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- Cooler Master
- NZXT H7 Flow
- NZXT
Motherboard Support
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- SSI-CEB, E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- NZXT H7 Flow
- ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- Mid-Tower
- NZXT H7 Flow
- Mid-Tower
Model
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- NZXT H7 Flow
- H7 Flow
Panel Type
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- Tempered glass
- NZXT H7 Flow
- Mesh front, tempered glass side
GPU Clearance
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- 410 mmBest
- NZXT H7 Flow
- 400 mm-2%
Typical Price
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- 95 USD
- NZXT H7 Flow
- 130 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- 165 mm
- NZXT H7 Flow
- 165 mm
Included Fans
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- 3
- NZXT H7 Flow
- 3
Radiator Support
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- Front 360mm, top 360mm, rear 120mm
- NZXT H7 Flow
- Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm
Front USB-C
- Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh
- No
- NZXT H7 Flow
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh if you want the higher GPU clearance (410 mm vs 400 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (165 mm vs 165 mm) and the higher included fans (3 vs 3).
Choose NZXT H7 Flow if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh | NZXT H7 Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $95.00 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| NZXT Store | $130.00 View on NZXT Store |
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.
NZXT H7 Flow
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A safe, well-rounded mesh mid-tower with nothing to complain about at its price.