HAF 912 ADV or HAF X or HAF XM or HAF 932 ADV

[Rohith_Kumar_Sp]

they all look good , can you please help make me a decision ? 

HAF 912 advance
http://apac.coolermaster.com/en/product/Detail/case/mid-tower-haf-series/haf-912-advanced.html

HAF X 
http://apac.coolermaster.com/en/product/Detail/case/mid-tower-haf-series/haf-xm-with-side-window.html

HAF XM 
http://apac.coolermaster.com/en/product/Detail/case/full-tower-haf-series/haf-x.html

HAF 932 Advance
http://apac.coolermaster.com/en/product/Detail/case/full-tower-haf-series/haf-932-advanced.html

[lachyman]

I have the HAF XM and it's horrible, I wouldn't expect the others to be any better.

[BonBon Scott]

The HAF X and HAF XM links are the wrong way round.

 

Are you open to other suggestions?

[droidxd00d]

I have the 932 advanced and I hate it

[Rohith_Kumar_Sp]

I have the HAF XM and it's horrible, I wouldn't expect the others to be any better.

 

any reason in particular ? 

 

The HAF X and HAF XM links are the wrong way round.

 

Are you open to other suggestions?

wrong way around meaning ? 

 

I have the 932 advanced and I hate it

how so ?  please guyz can you give me your valid reasons ? 

[lachyman]

any reason in particular ? 

 

wrong way around meaning ? 

 

how so ?  please guyz can you give me your valid reasons ? 

The cable management is bad, that PSU cover thing is useless and just makes the work harder, like if it wasn't enough with the very little space behind the motherboard tray in places the panel isn't bulked out. The front and top panel are made out of cheap feeling plastic and the power button does wonky things. Lastly, the case lacks any filters, there is no protection for the PSU or front intake, I have the case for a year and it's already full of dust and it's not like my flat is full of dust.

[-rascal-]

I personally own both a HAF 912 and HAF 932 Advanced (but the older...with no USB 3.0 at the front).

 

The HAF 932 is quite nice

- Great airflow...lots of room for fan configurations (up to 360mm radiator at the top is a nice plus)

- Lots of room to work with

- Decent cable management (though, no longer considered the best due to it's age)

 

Only issue: It's out-dated and needs an over-haul (it's missing some of the features found it its competitors in its price range (i.e. Corsair 650D / 750D)

- Also, having 8 PCI slots versus 7 would be nice (for those 2.5 - 3 slot graphics cards)

 

- 230mm front intake
- 200mm side intake (it comes with a 230mm but I changed that out for a red LED fan)
- 230mm top exhaust (had a Swiftech H220 water-cooling unit here until it died... 2 times)
- 140mm rear exhaust
- 120mm bottom intake
- 120mm intake where the 5.25" drive cage *mod*

 

HAF 912

- Smaller, updated variant of the HAF 912

- Decent airflow still....considering it's size

- Rotatable / removable HDD cage (this is something the HAF 932 needs) 

- Mess filters (again HAF 932 needs)

- Decent cable management (but would recommend a modular or semi modular PSU)

 

Minor Con: It's more budget-friendly case versus the HAF 932 and HAF XM, so it will not be as "fancy" in some ways

 

- 140mm side intake
- 200mm top exhaust
- 120mm rear exhaust

- 200mm front intake

 

Personally, out of all of them, go with the HAF 932. It's a bit more versatile, in my opinion, compared to the HAF X / XM in terms of cooling. It's also more modding friendly (if you are in to that ).

I've had it since late 2010, and it's gone through 2 major build upgrades and a few partial upgrades...it's still good. I'll probably keep it for another few years (one more major upgrade) before retiring it.

[Rohith_Kumar_Sp]

HAF 912

- Smaller, updated variant of the HAF 912

- Decent airflow still....considering it's size

- Rotatable / removable HDD cage (this is something the HAF 932 needs) 

- Mess filters (again HAF 932 needs)

- Decent cable management (but would recommend a modular or semi modular PSU)

 

Minor Con: It's more budget-friendly case versus the HAF 932 and HAF XM, so it will not be as "fancy" in some ways

 

- 200mm front intake

- 140mm side intake

- 200mm top exhaust

- 120mm rear exhaust

 

Personally, out of all of them, go with the HAF 932. It's a bit more versatile, in my opinion, compared to the HAF X / XM in terms of cooling. It's also more modding friendly (if you are in to that ).

I've had it since late 2010, and it's gone through 2 major build upgrades and a few partial upgrades...it's still good. I'll probably keep it for another few years (one more major upgrade) before retiring it.

but is HAF 912 advance better than HAF 932 Advance ? i only plan to use 1 graphics card ,and corsair H90 or H105 probably 

[-rascal-]

but is HAF 912 advance better than HAF 932 Advance ? i only plan to use 1 graphics card ,and corsair H90 or H105 probably 

 

You can't compare the HAF 912 Advanced versus the HAF 932 Advanced....it's like comparing a Black BMW i135 M Sport vs. Black BMW X5.

They are at different price points.

The HAF 912 is also MUCH smaller in size compared to the HAF 932.

The HAF 932 is taller, wider, and longer.

 

The HAF 912 and HAF 932 should fit a H105...but it will be tight on the 912...as the space at the top is less versus the HAF 932.

If you want the H90, you will need the HAF 932. The HAF 912 has no 140mm fan mount...only on the side.

 

It is your choice.

For your setup (1 GPU + H105 + a few HDD), the HAF 912 should be okay.

[Rohith_Kumar_Sp]

You can't compare the HAF 912 Advanced versus the HAF 932 Advanced....it's like comparing a Black BMW i135 M Sport vs. Black BMW X5.

They are at different price points.

The HAF 912 is also MUCH smaller in side compared to the HAF 932.

The HAF 932 is taller, wider, and longer.

 

The HAF 912 and HAF 932 should fit a H105...but it will be tight on the 912...as the space at the top is less versus the HAF 932.

If you want the H90, you will need the HAF 932. The HAF 912 has no 140mm fan mount...only on the side.

 

It is your choice.

For your setup (1 GPU + H105 + a few HDD), the HAF 912 should be okay.

thank you man , i think i'll go with HAF 912 Advance , i was thinking of HAF XM, but i'll go with 912 advance 

[IrshaadH]

I used to own the haf 912. It may not be flashy, but it's build quality is great and airflow is excellent.

[leign]

a satisfied HAF 912 owner here.

 

great build quality and good air flow.

[Rohith_Kumar_Sp]

a satisfied HAF 912 owner here.

 

great build quality and good air flow.

thanks for the feedback

[ObeseWalrus]

I have a haf 912 and i don't like it, your best bet is a haf stacker