Cooler Master’s HAF X

[Lordbob75]

I want the Haf-X....

Too bad I just bought my 932 and finished customizing it.

Least I would not have to paint this one

~Lordbob

 

[sygnus21]

I kind of thought the front fan's LED was going to get on my nerve as I'm not the "gotta have lights" type of person, in fact having an on/off switch was a plus, but I must say I actually like having the LED on. It really looks cool

And agin, I can't believe how quiet this case is with these huge fans.

 

[Lordbob75]

I kind of thought the front fan's LED was going to get on my nerve as I'm not the "gotta have lights" type of person, in fact having an on/off switch was a plus, but I must say I actually like having the LED on. It really looks cool

And agin, I can't believe how quiet this case is with these huge fans.

Generally, the bigger fans are even quieter because they move more air at a lower RPM.

~Lordbob

 

[EpicThorn]

I have told the missus I am buying one when my tax return comes in! She wants a new lounge suite, I want a new case

 

[sygnus21]

Generally, the bigger fans are even quieter because they move more air at a lower RPM.

~Lordbob

Dat true.... Unless they're cheap fans with motor hum

At any rate you are correct. I'll also add the my CPU cooler fan is just as quiet, along with my GPU. I'm telling you, you can barely hear this thing running. That's what I'm loving

I have told the missus I am buying one when my tax return comes in! She wants a new lounge suite, I want a new case

And the winner is....

 

[sygnus21]

Yet another discovery....

There has been some talk about cases inducing noise or static in the headphone jacks of the front header. I've experienced this myself with my Antec P182 case.

I'm happy to report that this doesn’t seem to be an issue with the HAF X. Turning the volume way up (without a signal) is just as quiet as having the volume turned all the way down.

Listening to the Japanese import edition of Al Di Meola's of Spledido Hotel (1979) through a pair of Bose Tri-Port headphones, specifically the track "Silent Story in Her Eyes", which has both loud and quiet passages, didn't produce any noise or distortion whatsoever.

To me this says a lot about the electronics of the PCB board used for the front header, especially with regards to signal isolation. Once again, good job Cooler Master.



BTW I have the front header's HDA cable hooked directly to my Creative X-Fi Titanium Pro soundcard. You can read my thoughts about the card and connection here.

We often take things like these for granted, until we need it, only to discover its shortcomings. Ouch….

I post these things that I find so that anybody looking to get the case has an idea of what they’re getting (into).

Peace

 

[anandntvm]

Is there any use in placing the special 120 mm fan air duct to cool ONE graphics card?

 

[sygnus21]

I don't use it myself as I find my case cool enough. Also I want my case as quiet as possible so I'm just using the fans that can in the case. And like you I've only got one graphic card.

In the end it's a personal choice.

 

[thefabe]

Very nice case kinda jealous as I'm still waiting to build a new system. At least this gives me an idea of a case to take a long look at.
Very well done.
Fabe

 

[kodi]

My 70th birthday is four weeks away and i will start to drop hints to the family.
I will have to be a good boy between now and my Birthday, can't waste time here now have to go and mow the lawn,sweep the paths and clean the windows

 

[anandntvm]

Sandybridge and HAF X

I was planning to buy corei7 system but Intel has released Sandybridge CPU.

I can see that a separate GPU is not required for corei7 2600. Should I still buy a NVidia GPU like GTX 470.

I am planning to buy HAF X. So if I am not investing for GPU then side intake fan will blows on the bottom of MOBO which I feel is irrelevant.

Anand

 

[smarteyeball]

I was planning to buy core i7 system but Intel has released Sandybridge CPU.

I can see that a separate GPU is not required for corei7 2600. Should I still buy a NVidia GPU like GTX 470.

If you wish to game, then yes. Although a 570 would be a better option than a 470.


The IGP is only DX 10.1 compliant and is not aimed at the 'gaming market'.

If simple GPU tasks are required (light gaming, HD content playback etc, then the IGP shall suffice)

 

[Lordbob75]

I was planning to buy corei7 system but Intel has released Sandybridge CPU.

I can see that a separate GPU is not required for corei7 2600. Should I still buy a NVidia GPU like GTX 470.

I am planning to buy HAF X. So if I am not investing for GPU then side intake fan will blows on the bottom of MOBO which I feel is irrelevant.

Anand

The build in graphics is essentially just motherboard level graphics, not up to gaming.

~Lordbob

 

[society misfit]

Wicked case. Got one myself! It wasn’t my first choice but I’m glad I picked it over the Corsair Obsidian despite that I prefer the aesthetics of the Corsair over the HAF X. Tons of room and the cable management is great! However some may find that their 8 pin power cable may not reach the motherboard if routed through the back of the case. Easy fix with a $5 extension.

 

[kodi]

However some may find that their 8 pin power cable may not reach the motherboard if routed through the back of the case. Easy fix with a $5 extension.

They supply you with an extension cable that should be long enough to reach.

 

[society misfit]

However some may find that their 8 pin power cable may not reach the motherboard if routed through the back of the case. Easy fix with a $5 extension.

They supply you with an extension cable that should be long enough to reach.

You got an extension cable with your case? Hmm…maybe I should look through the box again!

 

[sygnus21]

Yes the case should have come with an extension cable as seen here....



It's the yellow and black one.

 

[society misfit]

Oh well. Maybe thats why mine was on sale!

 

[sygnus21]

Oh well. Maybe thats why mine was on sale!

So are you saying it was missing parts???

Call the vendor and let them know. You can also call Cooler Master and see if they're willing to send you a replacement part.

 

[society misfit]

I picked up my case for $170 CAN from a local store; I’m not too worried about a $5 missing cable….if it is missing! I’ve got everything else in the picture!

I used an older PSU when I first put the PC together. Even the ATX power cable was too short if routed through the back. So it was a hack job until I grabbed a newer PSU, which was the plan! I probably got the cable, just put it aside and forgot about it. Will have to have look.

Great case none the less…extension cable or not!