Cooler Master HAF 932

[CrixD]

Feser have the BIX standard spacing of I know of.

[tekjunkie]

Feser have the BIX standard spacing of I know of.

I guess I am sold then. Great cooling without sounding like a freaking chopper when on air and eay to go WC. Exactly the kind of case I was looking for so that I can ease my way into WC without much pain. What would also be interesting is that is it possible to mount a dual rad like the MCR220 on the front of the case replacing the front intake fan and the HDD rack.

[CrixD]

I guess I am sold then. Great cooling without sounding like a freaking chopper when on air and eay to go WC. Exactly the kind of case I was looking for so that I can ease my way into WC without much pain. What would also be interesting is that is it possible to mount a dual rad like the MCR220 on the front of the case replacing the front intake fan and the HDD rack.

I would actually try that. Thinking of skiping the 300 project and make a HAF project instead :p

[axis]

I guess I am sold then. Great cooling without sounding like a freaking chopper when on air and eay to go WC. Exactly the kind of case I was looking for so that I can ease my way into WC without much pain. What would also be interesting is that is it possible to mount a dual rad like the MCR220 on the front of the case replacing the front intake fan and the HDD rack.

I just measured the HDD cage and it's a tad over 250mm tall. A MCR220QP is 301mm. There would be no problems using the lowest 5.25bay/s. The front is easily accessible to mod how you please as well. The HDD cage can be removed easily by drilling out the rivets. I'd say it's fairly easily doable. It would be a PERFECT spot for a 214mm PA 160 though. There's also two hose holes in the top rear for running a 220/320 rad on the back.

Axis

[iRRegular]

Now I came to my final decision, either it is HAF 932 or Cosmos S. I can get HAF for 160€ and Cosmos for 205€, both prices are including delivery. So is cosmos worth 45€ more? I'm having tough time to decide.

[shaolin95]

I went to see the CM380 in person last night and its impressive indeed. Still I am thinking harder and harder about my new gaming rig and I think I want to go water cooling except for the GTX 280 but the Physx 8800GT and CPU will be water cooled so do you guys feel the HAF 932 is a better choice for a water cooling system for someone that doesnt MOD cases over the CM 830?

[tekjunkie]

Now I came to my final decision, either it is HAF 932 or Cosmos S. I can get HAF for 160€ and Cosmos for 205€, both prices are including delivery. So is cosmos worth 45€ more? I'm having tough time to decide.

I am in the same predicament as you are. I have narrowed it down to Cosmos S and the HAF 932.Cosmos S is a little bit asthetically pleasing than the HAF 932, but the HAF 932 runs a lot silent than the Cosmos S. Also, I don't know whether a rad like the feser could be mounted on top in the Cosmos S. The thickness of the rad might interfere with the mobo. I have to do some more research on this.

[Klarko]

Anyone know if you can get a mod window for this? If i get watercooling i want to show it off ^^

--- edit ---

found the pictures here :

http://www.xtremesystems.org/Forums/...07#post3290207

[yaddam205]

I just picked this up and it came out quite nicely.

Without any actual cable management it looks like this:



Side on:



Finished:



Overall very happy with this. Only odd complaint is due to the stupidly bright/powerful blue LED on the power.


More Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/yaddam2...7607311775310/

[shaolin95]

I am buying this case for my new gaming rig and didnt realize what was just mentioned about the side panel not allowing you to showoff your new WC setup..still, I am going with it. :-)

[Klarko]

Anyone know if there's a button for the LED light? I know some have a on/off button

[yaddam205]

Anyone know if there's a button for the LED light? I know some have a on/off button

Nope I can't find any.

[Leadberry]

I've been meaning to post this for a while, but haven't been able to due to storms. I received the case on Sept. 5th. Right off the bat I noticed the door had a bad bow to it, but removing/reinstalling the side 230mm fixed that. Its stature is very impressive. It has the brightest blue power led I've ever seen. The vented expansion slot brackets are nice, and every single fan on this case can be replaced with 120mm's. There seems to be adequate ventilation for a 360 rad, but I don't have the funds to find out myself just yet. :P The toolless hardware actually isn't too shabby, but I still chose to use some screws.

Unfortunately, the hole in the motherboard tray was pointless for my application, as the HSF backplate was only partially exposed (Asus Crosshair II Formula). It seems like the only folks who will be able to capitalize on this feature are Intel users. It seems like the embossed design on the right-hand door makes it easier to shove cables back there. CM tossed in an 8-pin extension cable, but I just escaped having to use it with a PC P&C Silencer 750 / Asus Crosshair II Formula. They also included wheels for the case, and enough screws/standoffs to construct a small country.

Overall, very pleased with the case. Quiet, roomy, plenty of options for upgrades. The only small cons are the 1) power led and 2) 5.25" drive installation. When you remove the bay covers, a hole is created in the side of the case, exposing the ugly sheet metal of your 5.25" drives...I suppose it's nothing a little black spray paint couldn't fix.

Photos:














Fillport...


The protective plastic was still on the badge here. It's a machined aluminum filled with a high-gloss black enamel...looks sharp w/o the tape.




Botchy drive installation...


It's hard to see, but the honeycomb vent continues under the tool tray...






Toolless/vented expansion slot brackets...


Cable management...


The vid card is an XFX G92 8800GT, if that gives you an idea as to the length of the case...


Sorry about the poor picture quality...I'm not the greatest with a camera. :P If you want to see any other angles lemme know.

/Leadberry

[Klarko]

Anyone know if you can get a mod window for this?

[Cpl Ledanek]

@ Leadberry
try using your camera's timer....for height, use anything you can stack, i.e. chair books....you got an amazing rig, too bad we can't completely enjoy it.
But thanks for your addition

[tekjunkie]

I also ordered one. If I like it I might dump my 2110B and buy another one

[AAbenson]

guys is it possible to mount the PSU on top instead of the bottom?


the only reason for me to not get the HAF is that i actully dont want to kill my PSU with dust if its gonna act as a vacuum cleaner at the bottom of the case suckin in everything thats under the case...

[gazmtk]

guys is it possible to mount the PSU on top instead of the bottom?


the only reason for me to not get the HAF is that i actully dont want to kill my PSU with dust if its gonna act as a vacuum cleaner at the bottom of the case suckin in everything thats under the case...

to answer your question, Yes!
if you have a look at the photo's of the back of the case, you can clearly see the watercooling rubber gromets on the plate blocking it

[axis]

guys is it possible to mount the PSU on top instead of the bottom?


the only reason for me to not get the HAF is that i actully dont want to kill my PSU with dust if its gonna act as a vacuum cleaner at the bottom of the case suckin in everything thats under the case...

As stated by Gaz, you can mount it on the top or bottom. I will have mine on the bottom but have already cut some sheets of mesh that easily fit in the space between the PSU mounting plate and the bottom of the case. I also cut some for the front 230. Don't know the name of this stuff but it was the cheap stuff that I got from Wally world.

Axis

[rvs1111]

Hi, I thought I'd share some pics of my HAF932 I set up last weekend with a new WC setup











I have some other pics at my Flickr account too = http://www.flickr.com/photos/1460484...7607313579076/


I like this case a lot ... the exterior looks are subjective of course - to each his own - but I found the interior spacing great to set up a WC loop. Although it about the same size as my Tt Kandalf that part of the WC kit was swapped out of, but the extra bit of width in the HAF made things easier to setup.


RVS1111

[slicknick1986]

Wow thanks guys for the awesome pics!

I just ordered this case along with a new build the other day, can't wait to put it all together.

[miptzi]

RVS

nutting fukks..........!!!!!!!!!!!

ultra RIG!!!!!!!!!!

[randomplatypi]

RVS, is that blood or V8?
Just joking.
Looks great!

[kraifect]

Im not even gunna lie this things ugly!

[vengance_01]

and you have a antec 900 Just as ugly, worse cable management, far nosier as well.