Cooler Master HAF XB Chassis

Posted November 13, 2012 by Kenny in Cases & PSU

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Overview

Hardware: Cases & PSU

Release Date: November 13, 2012

Price at time of Review: MSRP $99.99

WHAT WE LIKED:

Great Versatility, Airflow, Water Cooling Capabilities, X-Dock Hot Swap

WHAT WE DISLIKED:

None

BOTTOM LINE:

The Cooler Master HAF XB has great aesthetics appeal and the versatility of its multi-purpose case gives users great value per performance.
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Package and Specifications

Package: (Artwork Provided by Cooler Master)

On the front of the package you can see that Cooler Master captured a great image of the Chassis. The special note here is that the case can transform into a test bench, which is one of the unique features we will go over as we continue with this review.

For this panel of the package, Cooler Master goes into detail on the features and function. The features listed here of this Case/Test Bench are clear and descriptive.

The most important panel we would like to cover is the specification side. This will give the consumer real “at a glance” information for planning your hardware and components.

Cooler Master really did an excellent job with its artwork and details on the HAF XB packaging. Now, let’s talk a little about the specifications.

Specifications:

Available Color - Black
Materials: Appearance: Steel, Front and Top Mesh, Polymer Bezel Case body: Steel
Dimensions: (W / H / D)
442(W) x 330(H) x 423(D) mm
17.4(W) x 13(H) x 16.7(D) inch Net Weight 18.2kg / 18.1 lb
M/B Type - ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX 5.25″
Drive Bay: 2x 3.5″ Drive Bay, 2 (from X-dock) 2.5″/3.5″ Drive Bay 6 (2 from X-Dock)
I/O Panel: USB 3.0 x 2, Audio In and Out Expansion Slots 7
Cooling System: Front: 120mm fan x 2, 1800RPM, 21dBA (converted from 140mm x 2)
Top: 200mm fan x 1 (Optional)
Rear: 120mm Fan (Optional), 80mm x 2 (Optional)
Power Supply: Standard ATX PS2 (Max length 180mm)
Maximum Compatibility:
CPU cooler height: 180mm/ 7.1 inch
GPU card length: 334mm/ 13.1 inch
Water Cooling: 240mm Radiator (Front), 120mm Radiator (Rear)

Hardware:

With the content removed, we found Cooler Master has included the basic essentials for installation, complete with screws, zip ties, and hard drive clips.