Cooler Master HAF 932

[Kingsfan]

Is it possible to secure GPU into place with screws instead of those tool-less latches? In some cases that is possible. Are those plastic latches enough to keep GPU firmly in there?

i used screws on my 4870 when i put a thermalright HR-03 on it, sucker is heavy

[GAR]

Yeah, i use screws on my 4870x2 as well, just feels like a batter fit, i never liked those stupid plastic latches.

[RAND0M1ZER]

yea, screws ftw

[ReVolut1on]

Wha about PSU mounting? Is there any way to mount it fan-up?

[RAND0M1ZER]

well, i dont have this case.. yet...
but you should be able to most high end cases you can like in my coolermaster stacker 830 and i doubt cm would take out a feature like that from one of their newer cases.

So.. My guess would be yes.

[Kingsfan]

update on my HAF

[generious]

wow whats with all the zip ties?

[Kingsfan]

kinks

[THRASHER2]

Here is the one i put together

[generious]

Ah might as well post mine this is all getting ripped apart next week and replaced by a i7 and a 295Gtx and a Tj07 case instead.

As NB/SB - GFX/proc/mosfets are all getting watercooled and not enough room in the HAF.

[Ozzfest05]

@ thrasher whats that monstrocity of a cpu cooler

[miptzi]

gemini?

[Mad1723]

Yep, I'd say it's the Gemini II

[THRASHER2]

@ thrasher whats that monstrocity of a cpu cooler

gemini?

It is a Coolermaster GeminII (RR-CCH-ANU2-GP)

[cardnut99668]

I will be using this case in my upcoming I7 build. I was curious would it be worth it or should I install fan filters everywhere, or would it just be a waste of time? I plan on upgrading some if not all of the fans.

[g1raffe]

Fan filters definitely worth it on the intake fans IMO.

[RAND0M1ZER]

instead of filters, you could just flip the side panel to exhaust fans then you wouldnt get as much dust

[P£P§!™]

gtx 295 and W/c in the mail ...can't wait

[LuckyNV]

For those of you that use the cable routing holes, specifically the main ATX cable, anyone notice any resonance of any sort?
Just been in and out of my case, powered up and there was a horrid humming and droning noise, opened it up and flattened my main ATX cable and twist tied it down flat and now the there is less humming and droning but it is still there, next step I'm going to for-go the hole and just use the front.

edit -
fitted the ATX cable through the front and now zero resonance/humming, well great... anyway plenty of room so no big complaints.

[RASTAVIPER]

So, any dust filters for the stock fans?
Any ideas for easy custom fix?

[XHAFMaster]

I came up with 3 ideas so far for the filters. Foam filter from a room air condtioner, panty hose and paint filters. Will probably try all 3 to see what works best and looks best.

[Catalyst2211]

From the looks and features of this case, I am seriously considering getting the HAF. However, from reviews I read, this case have bad noise dampening.

Anyone with noisy components inside the case? I have a 4870X2 and it can get quite noisy at load. Anyone with similar noisy components who mind sharing their experience?

It's either this case or the Sniper for now.

[LuckyNV]

well given how its meshed on the side, top and front, yea I'd say it has pretty poor dampening against noisy components, however even the P182 and Cosmos has trouble muffling a loud stock GPU cooler despite far better dampening qualities.

Sniper is very bad value for money (at least in UK, ~£100 HAF vs ~£133 Sniper) and lesser cooling ability out of the box compared to the HAF-932.

[Kingsfan]

the huge fans this case comes with are surprisingly quiet. but what Lucky said bout the mesh ^

[cardnut99668]

So, any dust filters for the stock fans?
Any ideas for easy custom fix?

No filters. I would say that and the stupid toolless card holder (I broke on putting in my GTX260) are the only downfalls of this case. I can't get over how light it is compared to my old Xaser III.