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Hello Everyone.

Sorry for another "case" thread.
but im really interested in what owners have to say about this case.

i currently have the antec p180 case and im just not getting any where near the cooling i would like as i have a q6600 at 3ghz on stock cooling. also my factory oced 8800gtx is running a good 82 degrees in games. my current case only has 1 intake fan at 120mm.
i may also get an aftermarket cpu cooler and hope for the best with the gpu

i also like the look of the HAF 932 much more.

IS there a real noise problem and how great is the hyped cooling?

also any information or facts would be absolutly appreciated =]

P180 is a great case. Stick to it and upgrade the cooling.

kelwynsa8 writes...

Stick to it and upgrade the cooling.

the only thing is i can only have one fan at the front.. the one down low which doesnt do much for my core parts cooling and the back and top one which dont seem to be doing all that much in exhausting heat, when i play a game i need to take the side of the case off and get a massive fan sitting on the floor pointing to it.
maybe an aftermarket cooler would reduce overall heat reducing the gpu as well ?

kelwynsa8 writes...

P180 is a great case. Stick to it and upgrade the cooling.

+1 to this. If someone put the HAF932 and a P180 in front of me and asked me to choose, I would take the P180 in a heartbeat.

I'd say going from a P180 to a HAF you would certainly notice a big change in noise levels.

I have a HAF 932.

It looks awesome.

Lots of room.

It's silent.

It has crazy airflow!

BIG DWIFTER writes...

It's silent.

Compared to the P180 – its a jet engine ;)

kelwynsa8 writes...

Compared to the P180 – its a jet engine ;)

Don't agree.

Have you compared them?

ohk, i dont really mind the noise levels as i have my speakers up fairly loud anyways! id rather cooling and have noise than a silent hot box. why choose the p180 over the HAF ? noise/looks ?

It depends on what you want, the P180 is alot more nicer looking, but has nowhere near the cooling performance of a haf932. If you are looking for a much cooler case temperature then haf932 is the way to go.

I beg to differ.

although all my fans are set below 25orpm because i have watercooling :)

Id rather a case with a window and a rugged look as im a teenager (hehe) and i go to lans and im not really into smooth shiny cases, even though the p180 has very respectable looks, but my main reasons for a new case are the cooling and looks

BIG DWIFTER writes...

Have you compared them?

No i havent. But you have a case that's practically completely sealed (P180). Then one thats alot more open, free airflow, and a few fans. Youll notice the difference in sound.

Ive seen both cases, both look great. But the sound level is noticeable.

glenofwar writes...

Id rather a case with a window and a rugged look as im a teenager

Now this is where the HAF932 comes in. If your not after silence and sleek looks, get the HAF932. After all it is your decision...

EDIT: typo

glenofwar writes...

ohk, i dont really mind the noise levels as i have my speakers up fairly loud anyways! id rather cooling and have noise than a silent hot box. why choose the p180 over the HAF

The HAF932 fans are silent.

The big fans on it are quieter than smaller ones because they spin slower to move the same amount of air, therefore you can move ALOT more air with less noise.

No dust filters is the only drawback, but I clean mine regularly.

kelwynsa8 writes...

Now this is where the HAF932 comes in. If your not after silence and sleek looks, get the HAF932.

This is where people go wrong in thinking the HAF 932 is noisy cause it isn't!

yeah.. noise has never really bothered me as i use the family's computer for over night downloads.. and when i watch movies i have the sourounds up as loud as i can anyway, and im always with music! as most kids are :) id rather performance over annoyance. is the HAF a quality case? like, everyone says the p180 is really great quality.

also today at work i was told this case is really noisy, but the person has only seen it. so not sure. also replacing the big fans for little ones on the HAF, is there difference in noise and performance ?

Considered the P183? It's both quiet and incredibly cool. It's a little more than the HAF, but it's a 10x better case.

*edit*

BIG DWIFTER writes...

This is where people go wrong in thinking the HAF 932 is noisy cause it isn't!

Yes it is, any open designed case with crappy fans is going to be noisy. I have heard a P182 and a HAF932 in the same room together, I could certainly see a BIG difference.

Those that would say the HAF is silent are either deaf or have never heard what a truly quiet case sounds like.

glenofwar writes...

is the HAF a quality case?

It's Coolermasters best case in my opinion.

-Cypher- writes...

Considered the P183? It's both quiet and incredibly cool

is it really that much different than the p180 ? i just had a little google and it seems very similar, but i wont rule it out, but still very keen on the HAF

BIG DWIFTER writes...

It's Coolermasters best case in my opinion

so it doesnt feel flimsy ? or light quality as some brands of products do ?

glenofwar writes...

so it doesnt feel flimsy

Flimsy? Are we looking at the same HAF?

It looks MILITARY grade to me.

BIG DWIFTER writes...

It's Coolermasters best case in my opinion.

ATCS 840...nuff said

glenofwar writes...

s it really that much different than the p180 ?

Some pretty major airflow improvements between the P180 and P183. Look at a few reviews and benchmarks, I think you'll find it performs very close to many open designed cases eg. HAF.

BIG DWIFTER writes...

It looks MILITARY grade to me.

i like that about it too :p
but at the end of the day, i need greater cooling and i wouldnt mind paying for a case, that looks nice (in a teenagers state of mind) and cools fanatically. which is what pointed me to the HAF. its just if i get a cpu cooler, i still have the gpu card issues to deal with.. 82 – 83 degrees in load cant be that good for it

BIG DWIFTER writes...

This is where people go wrong in thinking the HAF 932 is noisy cause it isn't!

Err what?
Its noisy dude, compared to the P180. Comparing it to an Antec 900, maybe not. They'd be around the same.

glenofwar writes...

82 – 83 degrees in load cant be that good for it

Depends what card it is but, generally that sounds high.

My GTX 275 stays @55c during Crysis...with the fan set to 90 through Rivatuner.

searching on the p183 on google now :)

and my other choice was the 900 but the cooling in the HAF seems far superior, my friend has the thermaltake version of the 900 i think its the r9 or something. is the noise from that similar to that of a HAF ? cos it seemed very liveable :)

BIG DWIFTER writes...

Depends what card it is

its my 8800gtx factory Oced to run faster than the ultra! bragging rights.. haha
but it is very high.. not with my p180 with the front case open and the filter off with a massive pedastool (without the pole) fan blowing straight to the front of the case, the card is at 58 degrees.. without the front massive fan and just the stock cooling with the filter it gets to 65 idle
hence me wanting a better case :p

kelwynsa8 writes...

Its noisy dude, compared to the P180.

Slightly, not much.

Unoticable with any kind of speaker noise, which the OP states his get quite loud...
So noise is not really an issue here.

And again – The HAF 932 is silent. It just looks like it would be loud.

I am typing 30cm away from mine.

BIG DWIFTER writes...

And again – The HAF 932 is silent.

You are yet to hear silent mate.

Unoticable with any kind of speaker noise, which the OP states his get quite loud...
So noise is not really an issue here.

So lets move on, hes asking for recommendations.
We've sorta turned it into a debate. Apologies all.

i plan on getting this case... i have a question, are then fans at controlled speeds.. like controlled by the mother board if u set them up?

BIG DWIFTER writes...

which the OP states his get quite loud...
So noise is not really an issue here.

very correct, im really doubting there will ever be a time with me at the computer with no external noises anyway. so noise can probably be ruled out of this :) i like my musics!

but cooling and overall quality are probably the factors im after, and any information anyone would like to provide :)

Lloyd- writes...

i plan on getting this case... i have a question, are then fans at controlled speeds.. like controlled by the mother board if u set them up?

They are silent at full blast

but if you hook them up to the motherboard, yes. you can control there speeed.

\Chemical/ writes...

yes. you can control there speeed.

also, controlling fan speed, this is in the bios ? or can a program gain control of these
one other thing.. cable management, is it as easy with a standard psu at the bottom of the HAF, all cables reach with ease ?

glenofwar writes...

this is in the bios ? or can a program gain control of these

Program can do it. You can use the BIOS if you need to...

\Chemical/ writes...

They are silent at full blast

+1

Another happy HAF932 owner...

but if you hook them up to the motherboard, yes. you can control there speeed.

But you don't need to becauseThey are silent at full blast

EDIT:200th post!

cool thanks guys, i want my mother board to do it im getting a GA-EX58-UD4P? will that do it?

Lloyd- writes...

i want my mother board to do it im getting a GA-EX58-UD4P? will that do it?

Keep it in your own thread mate.

P6T or UD4P

BIG DWIFTER writes...

EDIT:200th post!

Congratz.

BIG DWIFTER writes...

EDIT:200th post!

yay! im thinking very highly of getting the HAF and an aftermarket cpu cooler. and hoping those massive 23cm fans have some sort of an effeect on the overall temperature in the case. thoughts on this?

glenofwar writes...

thoughts on this?

It's the best idea you have had...

so cable management on this HAF case is fairly simple/effective ? sorry for throwing all the questions, but these are some pretty big questions that other threads and reviews didnt answer

Go to the coolermaster site and check out it's glory!

Cable management is absolutely brilliant.

IMo its not a case without black insides. as seen in my build here:

http://s379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/Monks201/computer/?albumview=grid

thanks for linking the pictures! it certainly helped... i think i will have a little think before tomorrow.. but so far im set on the HAF 932

thanks everyone for your help

Love your work Chemical. I want to do mine black inside.

That crappy Scythe thing on the front ruins it!

WHAT?! The scythe is awesome

\Chemical/ writes...

WHAT?! The scythe is awesome

Actually you are right...I like It now.

EDIT:You need to fill the other bays!

I filled mine with a Coolermaster 3-4 module, changed the fan to a red one.

BIG DWIFTER writes...

Ughhh cheap rubbish on an otherwise expensive looking build!

You've got to be frigging KIDDING ME! Scythe make excellent fan controllers, they are the complete opposite of "cheap".

-Cypher- writes...

You've got to be frigging KIDDING ME! Scythe make excellent fan controllers, they are the complete opposite of "cheap".

This.

BigDwifter's aura tells in this case
Aura: Tentatively Low

-Cypher- writes...

You've got to be frigging KIDDING ME! Scythe make excellent fan controllers, they are the complete opposite of "cheap".

Edited dude, calm down...

kelwynsa8 writes...

Aura: Tentatively Low

Bah!

LOL, talk about changing our minds.

It just looked a little lonely down there...

Only problem with HAF is that it has no dust filters.
And it has a white inside if that kind of thing bothers you.
EDIT: Try Antec 1200, good quality case, has dust filters

dust filters shouldnt be a problem... il just get compressed air... i got a price from a local store of $240
and i think the antec 1200 may be outa my budget as it looks fairly expensive

glenofwar writes...

dust filters shouldnt be a problem...

i thought the same when i got my Antec 900.

ill just get compressed air

Try doing this every 3 days, it isnt fun.

kelwynsa8 writes...

Try doing this every 3 days, it isnt fun.

oooh is it that bad ? =[ i havnt cleaned the insides of my p180 in about a year it doesnt look to dusty, just a small thin layer of dust particles! is compressed air expensive ?

glenofwar writes...

oooh is it that bad ?

IMO yes.

i havnt cleaned the insides of my p180 in about a year it doesnt look to dusty

I suggest you clean it at least every 3 months.

Ive got an Antec 900 – so its a bit different.

is compressed air expensive ?

$15 from MSY.

kelwynsa8 writes...

I suggest you clean it at least every 3 months

yeah i think once every 2 months il take my case to work and use the air compressor

im exctied to get the case tomorrow... hopefully all cables reach from the psu

How many people posting to get the P180 actually have a HAF 932 are in a position to make a suggestion based on fact?

As an owner of both cases I suggest you get the HAF 932.

The HAF is FAR superior in cooling.

If you put the tricools to max in the P180 to try to get somewhere near the airflow of the HAF, not only does it still fail to get anywhere near the airflow, its heaps noiser than the HAF.

Cable management is also far superior in the HAF. I used to buy nothing but Antec, then I woke up and realised there were alternatives.

Thank you for that post.. i thought it was going to be another stick with the p180 post.. but you have just cemented what others have said by owning both =]

whats the height like between the 2 cases ?

There is so much to love about the HAF, I'm sure you will be stoked. Post some temps for us once you complete the build.

I'm running a Q6600 at 3.2 GHz (with Prolimatech Megahalems Cooler) – max temp I've seen in the HAF was 52 degs running Everest CPU load test for a few hours

MSI GTX275 TwinFrozr playing Crysis etc max settings and never has its fan cranking.

Edit: Found a tape measure. Rough measurements are;

HAF 55cm high, 55 deep, 23 wide
P180 52 cm high, 51 deep, 20 wide

thats for the measurments!

and i have a q6600!! @ 3.0ghz on stock cooler and that can get to 69 – 70 degrees under load just in games using it at 50% usage

and my gpu gets to 82 degrees under any sort of load in the p180 idling atm the cpu is 52 degrees and 69 for the gpu

hopefully the HAF will be nice to me :) i may also invest in an aftermarket cpu cooler

Yep, make the most of your new great case and get a decent aftermarket cooler. The Megahalems fit, but I had to mod the mount a bit due to a capacitor on my GA-G33M-DS2R getting in the way. Actual case gives stacks of room for the cooler and GTX275

ReasonableExcuse writes...

The Megahalems fit

is this a really good cooler ?
and i was thinking of one that had a fan to line up with either the top case fan or the back fan to push the heat straight out ?

Did you need a full tower?

If so, check out the Antec 1200 or Thermaltake Spedo Advance...
Getting the Advance in the coming weeks. Can't wait.

Also, CoolerMaster V8, great cpu cooler. Can't go wrong dude.

il have a look at the v8! and at this stage iv pretty much purchased the HAF for $240 local shop

will the v8 cooler have much of an effect on my psu ? i think i read 180watts hoping this isnt psu power it needs ?

My HAF, Rear Fan Bloody Loud .. Considering disconnecting as there are so many other fans

noise shouldnt be a problem as i always have some sort of sound out of my speakers but if it does get to loud for my liking (which i doubt) then il consider disconnecting... but i like noise anyway :)

glenofwar writes...

The Megahalems fit

is this a really good cooler ?

I think 51 degrees at 100% CPU load says it all. Running a Noctua NF-P12 on it.

Objective test including comparison between Megahalems and Coolermaster V8 and V10 can be found here

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/core-i7-coolers-roundup.html

Read and decide for yourself. Also further cooler comparisons here.

http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2314&page=5

Xigmatek HDT-S1283 seems a great pick.

styxv3ngeance writes...

My HAF, Rear Fan Bloody Loud .. Considering disconnecting as there are so many other fans

Weird, mine is OK. Don't have a dB meter so obviosly subjective.

Heads up bought a couple of Enermax Magma Batwing Blade 120mm Fans to replace one of the shitty tricools in my P180, and for one in an Antec Sonata.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_510&products_id=11338

Incredible CFM with only minor noise – have it as the top rear fan in the P180.

Can recommend it unreservedly – not made as a CPU cooler though. If the rear fan got noisy in the HAF that what I'd replace it with.

glenofwar writes...

and at this stage iv pretty much purchased the HAF for $240 local shop

Ahhh okay.

will the v8 cooler have much of an effect on my psu

And nah, shouldn't. I mean I'm only running a 550watt.
Works fine. And it cools wonderfully. Think I hit 40c in Prime95 using RealTemp.
Fan speed controller is awesome, doesn't really make a lot of difference though.

I'd recommend one to anyone.

Hi glen.

Funny, I actually had a P180 then moved to a CM Cosmos and recently got a HAF932.

I thought I'd share my experience:

1. My P180, bear in mind, was the 1st generation model (if you will).

2. I found the P180 silent and a cool looking case.

3. Though some might say it has enough space in the case to work with; I'd like to say it's really a case by case scenario :P.

EDIT: I also was not very fond of the way they sectioned of the PSU with the rest of the other areas. The partition made things even more cramped and cabling was a little challenging for me.

I understood the intention but I personally found that the execution perhaps was not perfect.

4. After a while I found the case a tad too small with the components I had and that caused some cooling issues as well.

5. This was the reason I MOVED from mid tower to full tower. I personally find full tower cases now much, much better – if only because it's roomier.

6. If sound is an issue – I think the COSMOS is pretty quiet. In my opnion the HAF932 and COSMOS are similar in some regards.

The P180 was a cool case but I think it didn't sit too well with my components and therefore a full tower is now my choice.

Lian Li has some good cases (they are renowned but unfortunately I cannot personally recommend one that I've tried)

thanks for the replies.. especially the last one! and im now checking the cooler links! :) please keep up the information if oyure willing to share anything helps =]

the Thermalright IFX-14 looks fairly impressive, but that was on the i7 setup and im with lga775

ReasonableExcuse writes...

styxv3ngeance writes...

Weird, mine is OK. Don't have a dB meter so obviosly subjective.

says in the case manual..

Front fan = 700 RPM 19dBA
Side fan = 700 RPM 19dBA
Top fan = 700 RPM 19dBA
Rear fan = 1200 RPM 17 dBA

Reality is that one of my fans is running at 360 and 1115 RPM (others are throguh 4 pin connectors because not enoguh slots on mobo) also the rear ran is the loudest, would anyone recoment against this ??

I am not too sure bout the p180 but i love my HAF932 and i am going to buy the HAF922 for my next build.
What ive found is:

HAF932 PROS:
Very quiet, i normaly sleep with it on and its like 50cm from my bed,
Cool, i got excellent temps.
Big, i was amazed with how easy it was to build in and all the stuff i could fit in.
Looks Kick ass, love it
Built like a tank

CONS:
Heavy as hell
no dust filters for 200mm fans
annoyingly bright power/hdd LEDs on front
tool free 5 ¾ drive bays were crap they secured on one side but it could still move on the other side.( i took them off and used screws)

Its to big an heavy for lans.
With the inside i painted a metallic charcoal and sprayed the front mesh chrome now it looks even better. As for dust you could replace the 200mm fans with 120mm fans and get fan filters. and the leds you can just disconnect them or coverthem with blu tack.

Djuice writes...

the P180 is alot more nicer looking

That is a matter of opinion.
I actually quite like the look of HAF932 except for the red LED.
I intend to get a HAF932 one of these days, but will be replacing the LED fan with a non LED fan.

As for silence, I have measured the noise level (using a precision noise meter, not a DSE $200 job) a mate's HAF and another mate's P180 in normal operating situation, HAF was emitting 23dB(LA90) as opposed to P180 was 25dB(A). Barely noticeable difference really.
I measured them both in working condition at 1m away, and log subtracted the background of 22dB(A) from the measured level (which is the proper scientific way of measuring sound).
If you want more info regarding this test, let me know.

If you want silence, you really need to select what goes in the case as well, not just the case.

thankyou for the pros and cons!, very appreciated. and thank you for the noise test i wasnt all that concerned with noise but now knowing it isnt as loud as some make it out to be im much happier :) keep those posts coming if you think its beneficial :) thank you everyone so far =] i will be picking up this case today (hopefully before work at 3.30pm 0800+)
also, coolers for lga775 iv heard the v8 is good but after looking at mass coolers in reviews it seems there are plenty that are cooler ?

glenofwar writes...

iv heard the v8 is good but after looking at mass coolers in reviews it seems there are plenty that are cooler ?

Some of the good ones are:
Thermalright Ultra Extreme (TRUE) 120 (no fan and need work on the contact area for best result)
Noctua U12P
Xigmatec s1283
OCZ Vendetta

Have a look at this page for some comparison results.
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2233&page=5

thanks for that given an idea of some great coolers :)

yay, so my new HAF arrives to my door by my mum in just under an hour or two

is there any particular way i should put my hardware in it? any order to make it all easier ? iv done full pc builds before and done ram cpu on mobo (which is done) then mobo in case, then optical HDD pci then psu then cable work which i find hard to do.. any advice ?

Great thing about the HAF932 is the square hole to access the back of the Mobo to install the coolers. With previous cases, I've been forced to install the cooler first, screw down the Mobo, then install the 4 pin CPU power cable (due to the power cable being too short to install outside of the case)... which leaves a very small gap and so annoying!!

Also with the sheer size of the HAF932, installing is not as difficult by any standards.

got my HAF in box at home... 30 mins til work... wont even get to take it out til later tonight =[

i noticed the big fans run off the 4 pin molex, will most average psu's have enough molex cables?

glenofwar writes...

i noticed the big fans run off the 4 pin molex, will most average psu's have enough molex cables?

Easily

glenofwar writes...

then mobo in case

Use your spacers ;]

Is there anywhere you could buy a new cover for the HAF 932, I wanna put some Cathode lights in and so I need one with a bigger Window. Probally should've thought about that before i got it lol xd. Anyone know where i can get a cover please ?? thanks :]

HAF932 or Thermaltake Spedo Advance....
I can't decide now..

Bloodshed_666 writes...

HAF932 or Thermaltake Spedo Advance....
I can't decide now..

Out of these two the HAF is the better case. Speedo has too many plastic parts and even noisier fans.

Bloodshed_666 writes...

HAF932 or Thermaltake Spedo Advance....

Was in exactly the same boat...

I can't decide now..

I went with the HAF 932.

Very happy.

EDIT: Just installed 4 Zalman red LED fans on the side.

WOW. Looks crazy with uv cathodes and other blue LED fans inside.

And silent.

Very, very happy;)

Noise doesn't really bother me, was going to buy a fan speed controller anyway. Still thinking the Spedo seems better on paper, in reality I dunno... Possibly even the Antec 1200...

Dunno.

Bloodshed_666 writes...

Noise doesn't really bother me, was going to buy a fan speed controller anyway.

Yeah, I have the NZXT SENTRY. Awesome.

I have THIRTEEN, yes THIRTEEN fans on my HAF 932.(inc. cpu and twin RAM fans)

LOL, not even TWO NZXT sentry's would be enough...

And it's still super quiet!

Still thinking the Spedo seems better on paper

Yep, it does. I like the compartment design.

Possibly even the Antec 1200

That is nice too, has dust filters.

Have you looked at the CM Storm Sniper? Very nice.

Well if it comes down to worst CASE scenario I would go the HAF.

If a small nuke was detonated nearby you could squeeze yourself into the CASE and survive.

Where as any other CASE would spell certain doom;)

BIG DWIFTER writes...

If a small nuke was detonated nearby you could squeeze yourself into the CASE and survive.

I don't know, it does have a LOT of ventilation holes. Unless you have filters on them :D

Back to topic, how would you replace the 230mm if needed? I don't remember PCCG stock 230 ones.

KingAlpha writes...

Back to topic, how would you replace the 230mm if needed? I don't remember PCCG stock 230 ones.

I'm pretty sure they measure up to the 200mm ones PCCG sell even though the HAF ones are 230mm by 200mm.

Just do what I did and replace all 200mm+ with multiple 120mm's;)
Moves heaps more air.
Looks better.

Got my HAF case, very pleased with it, very quiet.. wouldnt be any noiser than my p180, except when intensly reading a disc, but theres no accoustic dampening so there isnt really a problem.

one problem though, i have a raid 0 with 2 drives, and now my computer wont detect them as i have the sata cables in different spots and yeah.. its confusing... so im on a live disc of linux =/

glenofwar writes...

Got my HAF case

Good work.

very pleased with it

Great.

very quiet

Yep.

Now grab that V8 son!

BIG DWIFTER writes...

Now grab that V8 son!

been reading about coolers, apparantly theres better out there? review-wise ? are there any better? or does everyone really like the v8

glenofwar writes...

been reading about coolers, apparantly theres better out there?

Prolimatech Megahalems, Noctua U12P. The V8 and those 2 are very close. Just take what you like really from those 3..

glenofwar writes...

been reading about coolers, apparantly theres better out there?

The Megahalems is the best you can get.

The V8 is on par with the Noctua's.

The noctua models available now are EOL. There are new ones coming.

The V8 goes very well with the HAF, that is what I have.

Keeps my 24/7 3.82GHz 955BE nicely cooled.

My pref in order

Megahalems
V8
Noctua C12, U12

BIG DWIFTER writes...

Keeps my 24/7 3.82GHz 955BE nicely cooled.

ahk, whats the stock speed of your cpu ? and what average temps do you get under full load

glenofwar writes...

ahk, whats the stock speed of your cpu ?

3.2Ghz

glenofwar writes...

ahk, whats the stock speed of your cpu ? and what average temps do you get under full load

Another thread maybe...

Phenom II 955BE
Stock 3.2GHz
OC 3.82GHz

50c ave. under full load @ 3.82GHz.

yeah k cool :) anyways the HAF is awesome and i dont know why people think its loud
now just gotta get some sort of OS working on here

glenofwar writes...

anyways the HAF is awesome

Bloody oath.

and i dont know why people think its loud

Because they have never heard it running.
It just looks loud.
It's silent.

now just gotta get some sort of OS working on here

Ahh the fun begins...

got everything working again. temps on the vid card have dropped by at least 5 and cpu by about 6 on idle

this is purely from the p180 to HAF and i dont know if the HAFS fans are spinning flat out.. i assume they are ?

does the PSU on the bottom of the case suck air from the ground and push it out the back ?

Just got my HAF recently as well as installing a V8. I couldn't be happier :)

Saints Dude writes...

Just got my HAF recently as well as installing a V8. I couldn't be happier :)

oh really ? maybe it works well with the HAF does the fan line up with one of the exhaust fans ? and do you ahve your q6600 oced ?

I have the 932 and its a great case, has nice cooling and airflow. I recommend it over any case.

ChronoDetector writes...

I recommend it over any case.

Really? Even over the ATCS 840 which is Coolermasters flagship model? Or what about the Lian Li V and X series cases? Makes the HAF look like a little girls case....

They are very good for their low price, but there are many, many better cases around if you're willing to spend.

I have just back from a Big lan in tasmania (137 people came)

And moving the HAF932 around is a bitch.trying to get it to my desk is a hard job. (15), IF YOU GET THIS CASE MAKE SURE YOU CONSIDER THE WEIGHT.

Seriously. if you go to lans alot DO NOT GET THIS CASE!(unless you want it for looks)

It is a very very very heavy case when fully loaded and the coolant and rad in my case make it really heavy.

\Chemical/ writes...

It is a very very very heavy case when fully loaded and the coolant and rad in my case make it really heavy.

Hehe, and it's only a little Swiftech double rad on a CPU loop, imagine if you had one of those massive Feser Triple or Quad rads and a couple of GPU blocks on top of all that!

yeah it is heavy..i havnt tried the wheels yet ? XD

is there a watercooling system that is
-cheap
- works both with lga775 and i7
- fits nicely in the HAF

is there a watercooling system that is
-cheap
- works both with lga775 and i7
- fits nicely in the HAF

This is as cheap as you'll find a worthwhile WC kit-

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8508

And although it comes with a 1366 bracket for i7 it would only keep an i7 cool at stock clocks, it would get too hot when overclocked (OCed i7 requires a decent triple rad to outperform a good air cooler).

glenofwar writes...

oh really ? maybe it works well with the HAF does the fan line up with one of the exhaust fans ? and do you ahve your q6600 oced ?

Yeah i currently have it @ 3GHz with 34 Degrees on idle

here's a pic on the alignment.

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/8007/dscf2271.jpg

will work on how i can push for 3.4GHz

edit: Spelling

glenofwar writes...

s there a watercooling system that is
-cheap
- works both with lga775 and i7
- fits nicely in the HAF

If you want a WC kit built by coolermaster with the design for it to go in the HAF get this one:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_45&products_id=7910

And i would highly reccomened this one Best value for money.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_45&products_id=8508

and yea cypher. imagine a fser quad rad up there lol.

Saints Dude writes...

Yeah i currently have it @ 3GHz with 34 Degrees on idle

oh nice, mines a q6600 @ 3.0ghz too and its doing atm 45 degrees with stock cooling in the HAF just listening to music and on whirlpool so i guess thats idle enough

what does yours get to under load ?

and about the watercooling, are there watercooling kits that perform under air ?

if the HAF fans are powered purely by the molex cables, it means that the computer will have no idea it exists correct ?

glenofwar writes...

what does yours get to under load ?

Under load is 52 Degrees.

Prior to the installation of the V8, i was averaging 60 degrees on idle!! (not in HAF case)

This is coming from stock cooler as well as this CPU is a B3.

@ Stock clock settings, i get 28 Degrees.

I suppose the HAF is doing it's part with the nice big 230mm fans :)

just did some testing.. played cod 5 maxed on 1920 1200 and got the highest temp cpu of 61 degrees and thats the g0 revision q6600 @3.0ghz on stock cooling in the HAF thats 10 degrees lower than whilst in my old case. video card got no where near its old 84 degrees =] might invest in a v8 and go for 3.2ghz or something silly :p

do you guys wth the HAF have your fans connected through the molex cables from the psu ?

glenofwar writes...

might invest in a v8 and go for 3.2ghz or something silly :p

The V8 isn't a great choice, there are better options in the same or lower price range (Noctua U12P, Xigmatek S1283, OCZ Vendetta 2....etc).

hmm.. i know posted before was a review that had a few coolers but that was on an i7 then another was on a pentium oced highly.
are there any reviews on a fairly quick oced lga775 cpu ? iv tried google but cant seem to see any, will keep looking. also something that lines up with the HAF exhaust fans would probably work better

glenofwar writes...

something that lines up with the HAF exhaust fans would probably work better

They'll all line up exactly the same. The center of the cooler is dependent on the position of the CPU socket, not the cooler itself (all tower coolers are central to the CPU socket).

is the big typhoon vx still a solid performer ?

glenofwar writes...

is the big typhoon vx still a solid performer ?

Nope, it's getting very outdated now, doesn't hold a chance against most modern tower coolers. Same story for the Zalman coolers.

oh.. used to like how some of the zalmans were very low in the orb shape. so its really only the big heavy coolers that are great ?

glenofwar writes...

So its really only the big heavy coolers that are great ?

Pretty much, but not all are heaps heavy. They perform better because of their size (more fins, heatpipes etc) and have become the norm for Overclockers that wish to use Air cooling.

The Xigmatek S1283 seems to be the value for money performer ATM, I recommend you look for the "dark knight" edition as it comes with a 775 retention plate.

ohk.. looks nice and is fairly cheap if i read correctly =]

get the megahalems :D looks sweet in my haf932. will upload pics soon (gotta get it to work first rofl..)

cactuarpwn writes...

get the megahalems :D looks sweet in my haf932. will upload pics soon (gotta get it to work first rofl..)

haha pictures would be great if youre taking some XD

hehe :D installing everything now. will have pics up by tomorrow.

yay should look good =]

glenofwar writes...

do you guys wth the HAF have your fans connected through the molex cables from the psu ?

the ones that dont go into my motherboard, 2 I think
V8 Looks like a friggen MASSIVE cooler :S

styxv3ngeance writes...

I think

V8 Looks like a friggen MASSIVE cooler

Weighs 800g. Almost touches my fans on the door;)

The V10 wieghs 1.2 kg!

omg 1.2kg is a lil bit!!!
and and so i can plug fans into the MB is it just those little tiny ports saying opt or something similar i think theyre 2 or 3 pin

hey, here are the pics. everything is a little messy atm so excuse me for that ;p
(sorry for shitty phone cam quality)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/mitchellschofield/Alspix0051.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/mitchellschofield/Alspix0052.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/mitchellschofield/Alspix0053.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/mitchellschofield/Alspix0054.jpg

i7 build, and im getting 25C idle @ stock. at load, the highest temp was 37C.

I'm thinking of getting this case

I just wonder, is there an easy way to remove the LED's from the fans? I hate having my computer case lit up..

hey cool pics! so thats the megahalems? does it fit lga775 ? and theyre pretty nice temps, thats with stock clock speeds ? overal nicee :)

nirvana writes...

I just wonder, is there an easy way to remove the LED's from the fans

not really sure as i have my front fan connected through molex which just powers it, you could always replace it for a 120mm fan ? if thats the one the front supports

yeh thats the megahalems. it doesnt come with 2 fans and only comes with enough brackets for one (but they're only like $4 for another set). it comes with 775 compatability too.

ohk.. can the brackets be sold from a local pc store ? or is it like a special order sort of a thing. and it takes any 120mm fans ?
also that fan you have sitting on the bottom of your case, is that bringing air off the floor into the case or is it exhausting from the case ?
aaaand one other thing that im not sure of, i have my psu like yours, so is that sucking air off the ground or out the back ?

glenofwar writes...

can the brackets be sold from a local pc store

PCCG.

takes any 120mm fans ?

Yep. 120x120x25.

Can also get AMD brackets.

The fan at the base ALWAYS draws IN.

Bottom – intake
Top – output

Make sense?

PSU should have fan facing down. Pushes air OUT the back.

BIG DWIFTER writes...

Bottom – intake

wouldnt this be really bad for sucking dust in ? or would it be no different to the front fan sucking dust

PSU should have fan facing down. Pushes air OUT the back.

k, so again wouldnt dust kill it ? just wondering :)

glenofwar writes...

k, so again wouldnt dust kill it ?

Doubt it, if it does there's not going to be much dust in there.

kelwynsa8 writes...

Doubt it, if it does there's not going to be much dust in there.

ohk.. and the fan at the bottom along side the psu thing, might try that :)

glenofwar writes...

so again wouldnt dust kill it ? just wondering :)

Get a filter if you are worried.

I put a filter under a PSU in a CM Gladiator. It's only a 500W with 1 4890 though, so doesn't really get pumping. Works great, cause it is on carpet. Collects a lot of stuff.

My HAF I keep off the ground. It is a dust magnet, even though it's not near any carpet or pets.

The HAF is case that needs to be cleaned.

A trade-off for performance.

would monthly be enough for cleaning it ? and even then just giving it some compressed air ? that should be all right ? and also, when i made the switch from case to HAF i cleaned the 8800gtx's fan with a toothbrush... the amount of dust was unbelievable.it turned from dust to foam-like clots
would anyone please be able to find a picture of what a case fan would plug into instead of a molex ? and is the benefit the fact the mobo can see it / control it ? im new to the fan thing XD

glenofwar writes...

would anyone please be able to find a picture of what a case fan would plug into instead of a molex ?

http://www.hardwarezone.com/img/data/articles/2004/1192/10-fan_header_install.jpg

It's similar to the cpu fan except it has three pins instead of four.

does it matter if you have a 3 pin fan plugged into a 4 pin slot?

cactuarpwn writes...

does it matter if you have a 3 pin fan plugged into a 4 pin slot?

No.

~Carl~ writes...

It's similar to the cpu fan except it has three pins instead of four.

thanks for that, does having it connected there also allow your motherboard to control the fan ? unlike molex ?

glenofwar writes...

does having it connected there also allow your motherboard to control the fan ? unlike molex ?

i'm not sure about controlling it but it allows you to see the speed of the fan.

~Carl~ writes...

but it allows you to see the speed of the fan.

ok sweeeeet does anyone know if the case fans by default spin as fast as they can ? through molex or 3 pin? damn i must be annoying with questions :p

glenofwar writes...

through molex

Max.

3 pin

Whatever you have set them to do in the BIOS.

damn i must be annoying with questions

Google?

:p

;)

haha thanks for that :)

how do you recon Cathodes would look in the HAF 932 ??? Considering its only got a small window ??

i want to know the same thing! but i think it would look good, youd see it through the mesh on the side and top as well :)

styxv3ngeance writes...

how do you recon Cathodes would look in the HAF 932 ??? Considering its only got a small window ??

I have 4 UV's in mine...looks sweet!

glenofwar writes...

i want to know the same thing! but i think it would look good, youd see it through the mesh on the side and top as well

You can see them through the top, mesh, window and even the fans!

I was going to change all red to blue, to match cathodes and mem cooler.

Instead I mounted 4 red LED fans on the side panel and got a cooler master 3-4 module, which I changed to red.

And threw in a NZXT SENTRY fan controller so all bays are filled.

Looks like it is from another planet;)(A sucker for spiffy lights)

I will post some pics when I work out how too?(Lil help maybe?)

EDIT:I thought the colours might clash but, red+blue=purple. UV=purple. It worked REALLY well.

Chucked a Vantec Spectum UV(PCCG) card in too, and it looks so cool! Clearly visible through the fans.

Last mod – clear blue UV reactive 120's for the top.

BIG DWIFTER writes...

I will post some pics when I work out how too?(Lil help maybe?)

yeah same for me :p i need to post some pics on the " my rig" thread and im not sure how. =]

and i cant wait to see a HAF with cathodes

POST EDIT.

glenofwar writes...

i cant wait to see a HAF with cathodes

I will pull out the digi camera and have a go.

Best place too upload too?

BIG DWIFTER writes...

Best place too upload too?
im really not sure, im actually looking through threads finding peoples uploading places.
so far iv found imageshack and photobucket

been using 'tinypic' takes like 2 seconds to log in upload and it give you a link to the pic :] nice and easy too bad i dont have a digital camera.. looks like ill have to borrow my friends Lol

Edit: Please Please Post Pictures of UV's / Cathodes in the Case

My HAF effort thus far, currently sleeving a whole PSU sigh, but then its complete.

AMD Phenom II 955 BE
Asus M4N82 Deluxe SLI Board
4 GB G.Skill DDR2 1100
2x Gainward GTX260's
Bitspower X-Station
700W Seasonic M12
2x XSPC LCD's (Red)
HAF932

Cooling
Swiftech GTZ with AM2+ Adaptor
RX360 XSPC Rad
EK RES 150
Swiftech 655 Pump
Bitspower Fittings
Koolance Clamps
Bitspower Temp Sensor

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4140/img5656d.jpg

Hybrid-Rob writes...

AMD Phenom II 955 BE

Asus M4N82 Deluxe SLI Board

4 GB G.Skill DDR2 1100

2x Gainward GTX260's

Bitspower X-Station

700W Seasonic M12

2x XSPC LCD's (Red)

HAF932

nice build

My HAF effort thus far, currently sleeving a whole PSU sigh, but then its complete.

good luck :)

enjoy new system, haf932 looks awesome eh?

Hybrid-Rob writes...

My HAF effort thus far, currently sleeving a whole PSU sigh, but then its complete.

Whoah..so neat and tidy. I gotta get me one :)

madchicken writes...

Whoah..so neat and tidy.

if you noticed in this pic, there is nothing connected yet :P Hopefully his sleeving efforts will make it look fantastic.
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4140/img5656d.jpg

Hybrid-Rob writes...

My HAF effort thus far, currently sleeving a whole PSU sigh, but then its complete.

what sleeving are you using?

madchicken writes...

Whoah..so neat and tidy. I gotta get me one :)

Definitely a great case, for the price too of just over $200 is is cheap as also :D

Atom2 writes...

if you noticed in this pic, there is nothing connected yet :P Hopefully his sleeving efforts will make it look fantastic.

Most things are connected just the PCIE's and 24pin that isnt :P ...its all running down the back end of the case and into the bitspower x-station.

But yep hoping PSU is done soon, takes ages hehe

Chok A Bloc writes...

what sleeving are you using?

Using Techflex PET

Given the time again though, I think id nearly buy the murdermod stuff. The PET stuff you can still see the cable colours at some angles.

Hybrid-Rob writes...

Using Techflex PET

ahh thats horrible stuff

Jokes :P

I am wanting some murdermod stuff are you sleeving the wires individually?

Chok A Bloc writes...

Using Techflex PET

ahh thats horrible stuff

Jokes :P

I am wanting some murdermod stuff are you sleeving the wires individually?

Yep all individual, takes forever lol

love haf 932, great airflow and silent too, remember to clean the dust though