Newegg Review: Cooler Master HAF 912 and HAF 922 (Part 1)

[IDixuu]

Which one should i get: HAF 912 or HAF 912 Plus?

[buzz9961]

@IDixuu haf 912 plus.but its more expensive

[IDixuu]

@buzz9961 Yes but its still cheaper than most cases :D

[AAAAtugboats]

anyone know how to attach a fan to that side panel?

[FireSqy]

HAF 912 will be case for my custom pc ;;;;;)

[YocaherSkyrim]

I love this case. Plenty of room for upgrade, PLENTY of airflow, and plenty of cable management accessories.

Additional expansion bay( 1:00 )

Reset Button( 1:35 ) no case should be without.

200mm Fan Mount( 1:47 ) Nothing but cool air comes out of my case.

3x120mm fan mounts( 1:18 , 3:00 , 3:05 ) - set all as intake works great.

The 5.25" brackets( 4:49 ) Great for isolating your drives to the upper area.

2.5" mounting area( 3:20 ) Once SSD become more affordable, I know what I'm putting there

[MrHotrod68]

Can this take mini atx boards

[pike98765432]

I JUST BOUGHT THE Haf 912 and Im syched to get it!

[TheJimmyman888]

would anyone recommend the 912?

[Joshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh1]

@TheJimmyman888 I would i have a 2500k with a h100 and 2 570's in mine.

[TheJimmyman888]

@Joshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh1 thanks mate

[Joshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh1]

@TheJimmyman888 No problem, it is a very good case i added more fans aswell it comes with 2 on, but i took those off put them on top of my case so i can do a push pull with my h100, and added strong quite led fans to the 4 other spots.

[TheJimmyman888]

@Joshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh1 thanks for the help, but out of the 912, 922 or the haf x 942 which one would you get?

[threadysparrow]

@TheJimmyman888 i have the 922 and it is so easy to get into and work with. its 100$ and it is "tool free" but it has lots of options if you want to be secure and tighten things down with screws like i did. i would highly recommend it. it is a bit heavy though and it is big, but if you have space to put the tower then you will be very happy with it. lots of holes for ventilation and holes for liquid cooling. but dont take my word for it, look it up on newegg.

[TheJimmyman888]

@threadysparrow i reckon i will be getting this case, thanks for all the help mate

[facisisit]

@TheJimmyman888 same, i use it too, its awesome!

[TheJimmyman888]

@facisisit thanks mate

[insanenightmares]

I am getting the 922.. and i can't wait! :)

[registerme2]

Guys Color is a minor factor, Material conductivity is major. eg: a black steel heat sink is far more effective than a white plastic one. If you paint steel with a plastic based paint, the paint will act as an insulator. However if the steel is coated with a highly conductive metal oxide layer (even black) then it will absorb heat from the inside of the case & then disburse it from the outside of the case into the air. Assuming the case is not covered in plastic / rubber, not in direct sunlight

[Ramdompcgamer]

Is building a pc hard I have all my parts ready to order but I just don't know if I can put it to gather plz reply with tips

[EnvyX2]

@Ramdompcgamer It isn't that hard, It takes a while because you will want to be careful. BUT, you will want to get help from an expert or just someone knowledgeable with putting together computers to help you just so you won't make any mistakes that can harm your brand new computer.

[1yoyo105]

Never heard of an internal floppy drive. LOL

[JanGamer141]

Gettin this for my custom build pc AMD FTW

[JeemOfRunescape]

i'd love a HAF 912 Plus with the hard drive things from HAF 922, or a HAF 922 with black interior

[007dardan]

@JeemOfRunescape I agree i thought all HAF series had black interior guess not :(

[441meatloaf]

@JeemOfRunescape

why'd you want a black interior? Black color traps heat inside the case and besides who the fuck is going to look inside the case?? besides you when your fixing things or drvs?

[JeemOfRunescape]

@441meatloaf how do a simple thin layer of black paint trap heat? and i want black interior cause its cool =)

[441meatloaf]

@JeemOfRunescape

you probably havnt taken chemistry or physics. Dark colour no matter how thin they are can trap heat.

Have you not seen the simple experiment where white and black coloured paper are placed in a circular ring? The wheel turns itself not because of any mechanical energy but because black colour absorbs heat energy from the air and white colour releases the heat energy and the convection from air currents turns the wheel.

[441meatloaf]

@JeemOfRunescape

as might black color looks good, it acts as an insulation. If you're just planning to use a normal comp then its fine to paint black. But if you're looking into overclocking GPU and CPU, not necessarily a good idea if you want to keep your CPU cool unless you're planning to water cool.

[jandjsdaddy]

@441meatloaf Probably the same people who build their own computers and add windows on the side. Just like some people could care less and go buy an off the shelf computer and complains because others would rather build their own. So what is it? Dell? HP? Gateway? a freaking e Machine?

[441meatloaf]

@jandjsdaddy

Point being? Adding windows are fine. im just saying painting the inside of the case black is not good for heat ventilation since dark colours naturally absorb heat and acts as an insulation.

Second there is no point in painting inside of a computer because you're not going to look inside neither is anyone else when the case is 24/7 closed unless you're doing repairs or testing.

[Raikuaza]

NUEVO HUEVO

[Ruffies22]

Is there any USB 3.0 cords in that case for the Z68 Chipset?

[StevyyHD]

i wish they sold the haf 912 advanced in the us :(

[ItWasntMe456]

the removable hard drive center section is the best feature.

[lucifierkiller]

Hey Paul, would the HAF 912 hold a Gigabyte AM3+ UD3 motherboard regular ATX mobo?

[thejimmydee]

7:52 haha funny moment

[DDRFreak410]

Damn, I was thinking about doing crossfire for this case too. Looks like I'll need to buy another case instead -_-

[441meatloaf]

@DDRFreak410

i have crossfire for this case. I am using 2 6870, i dont find any room problems. The case gives you more than enough room.

[allzipy]

@441meatloaf Great,I's looking for a guy already using it. I's wondering if one could attach/detach a SATA drv from outside i.e without opening the Cab in HAF 912 Adv.

Thanks

[441meatloaf]

@allzipy

Not really, unless your SATA drv is external. You have to open the case and attach the cables and drive on the holder.

You cannot remove the front panel of the case because the locks are inside the case.

[TheSaltysack]

912 rock its small and cumfty its sexy you can custom your own window make it look better

[lucifierkiller]

Would this case fit a MSI Twin Frozr 6950 and Gigabyte UD3?

[JohnM3D]

This reviewer is much better than that annoying kid.

[UpNorthSound]

@JohnM3D - Standard.

[lancsno1]

is the HAF 912 a good size? I 've priced up a pc with all my parts etc and im just wondering if it is decent size especially when i will be getting at GTX 580 and they are on the big size.

[Tanyu22]

912 is the best. and cute too. :D

[nickm34456]

@Tanyu22 I think it's ugly, i much prefer the HAF 922 or the HAF X

[ab52366]

Can a Corsair Hydro H80 fit in HAF 912 in the rare if not a 200 mm is there on the top?

[joacool01]

mine is all black

[scrupuloussam]

@joacool01 That is the plus version

[dograbbitbeaver]

8:14 :P

[lapartman]

Sapphire Radeon HD6950 2GB Crossfire is fit to the HAF 912 Plus? And an Arctic Freezer Xtreme Rev 2 cpu cooler?

[WPAgaming]

I gotz 912 for my birthday its cool beans.

[MINICH3F]

Omfg this is the hardest choice building my pc, the haf 912 its smaller, cheaper, it has dust filters and still has 7 slots for my MB, but it doesnt has top fans and tool-free 5.25 and HDD bays, but the haf 922 its slighty bigger, has NO dust filters, has 2 fat-ass fans, has tool-free bays but NO dust filters, and the side mash its massive without dust filters. Which sould i buy!?

[HalfTimesTwo]

@MINICH3F 922

[MultiJamie12345]

@MINICH3F I would have to say the 912, I don't think the 922 is worth the extra money. But that's just my opinion.

[kingsmehul]

@MultiJamie12345 i bought 922 for 70$ i think its worth

[madascene99]

Why does everyone keep bitching about the inside of the case not being colored? Why does it even matter? Nobody other than you is gonna be looking inside the case and besides its easier to see everything inside without the black color.

[MoonOvIce]

I have the HAF 912 and it's an AMAZING case for the price...the only things I don't like is that it doesn't have a painted interior (such as black), and that both HDD activity LED and Power LED are the same color (red), I think the HDD led should be a different color...

And I don't see them saving a lot of cost by not painting the interior of the case...

[Ryd3r22]

@MoonOvIce i agree but atleast they noticed that flaw and offer a advanced & plus version of the case, its more but that way you at least have the option!

[MoonOvIce]

@Ryd3r22 Yeah, but the thing is that as far I know only the normal version is available in the US and I live in Uruguay and all the importers here bring parts from the US because they have the best prices...

[EPBaseballer14]

I don't get why It matters that the inside isn't black, the side isn't clear so who cares? Also, does anyone know how long the ATI HD 6950 2GB card is? is it less than 10.6 inches?

[Mojosensei1]

Thanks, I used a Asus sabertooth in my 912 not only is it a great mother board, but no pastel blue colors either.

[kcido14]

wtf video cards look like double deca buses now

[mysticNTN]

does the HAF 922 come in more colors?

[Mojosensei1]

@mysticNTN I Have the advanced in all black, and I love it.

[kameha4th]

Omg ftw

[Motovader72]

You forgot to mention, the removable hard drive cage can also be mounted SIDEWAYS....

[Cooloxide]

932 was first wasn't it?

[Xuvial]

@Cooloxide Correct. 

[pcbuilds]

Paul #FTW

[Uteko95]

the haf 912 comes with a black interior here in Europe. US just got fucked! ^^

[Xuvial]

@Uteko95 You must be referring to 912 PLUS which is the one with the black interior.

[Mojosensei1]

@Uteko95 Got the advanced 912 here in the US directly from Coolermaster with side window, and posted it here.

[worlddomin623]

Wow, everyone is trying to copy, or be better than Linus Sebastian. He is truly the best at what he does.

[newbies1290]

just saying Paul, you're awesome.

[Polnadian]

I love my HAF 932

[primusman117]

you know what's 12 inches?......a ruler! perverts!!!

[skaterguy288]

pauls back! The other guy must of made them lost to many subs

[mota411]

the front panle has dust filters right?

[Revanchist8525]

the oldest one in the series is the haf 932 not the 922

[96Source]

WOW HAF 912 is extremely small compared to his daddy "X"

[omgitswes32]

I really should of waited and got the 912 instead of the 690 II advanced.

It happens everytime. But the 690 II box was better, and everyone knows the cooler the box the cooler the product so I guess I actually won in the end

[Anthony4378]

NZXT > CM

[NikeySunfire]

@Anthony4378 are you kidding? lol

[Anthony4378]

@NikeySunfire NZXT #FTW

[tallandme13]

cool stuff

[vincentx1o6]

PAULS BACK

[xxxN1nJa5k1LZxxx]

@vincentx1o6 HELL YEA *virtual high five*

[doppelpunkt96]

i have the 922. its a great case

[Weden12]

Thumbs up if youre the 303th viewer!

[iExD]

I LOVE the HAF series. They are incredibly awesome! Especially the looks =D

[bigstingman]

Looks similar to the 922 I have. :) Great case(s)

[SeanDIDK]

Fail who forgot to turn off there phone while recording.

[naka538]

THE 5870 isn't 12 inches.......

[newegg]

@naka538 That one is! I measured to make sure.

[naka538]

@newegg oh, ok my bad :)

[Acceptable76]

@newegg lol you measured it. xD

[Ryd3r22]

@newegg i go back and forth from parents houses every 7days, would it be fine to transport a haf 912 build in a car every 7 days in the box or some other way

[kahunaD125]

@Ryd3r22 i go back and forth more often then that and it holds up fine :)

[Ryd3r22]

@kahunaD125 how do you transport it? just put it in the vehicle or put it in the case box with the foam peices or what?

[mratomix]

@newegg I just bought a HIS ICq Radeon 1670, do you think that would fit in dat shiz?

[LynxAdvert]

@naka538 My Cock Is.

[trema12345]

@naka538 shut up kid its like 11 stop whining

[naka538]

@trema12345 what a retarded troll

[trema12345]

@naka538 how am i a troll it is 11 inches and u are complaining for a 1 inch difference fucken retard

[naka538]

@trema12345 I wasn't complaining.. dumbass

[Ryd3r22]

@naka538 alot of them are, yes

[StealthCN]

why they didn't paint the interior black?

[madebarriere]

@StealthCN to keep the cost down

[Bigpotatos]

@StealthCN It's cheap.

[MisterFIXXX]

pretty basic honestly, except for the big slot on the top.

[Mojosensei1]

@MisterFIXXX Yes, but its very well sorted, I purchased the advanced and posted it it here.

[MisterFIXXX]

@Mojosensei1

There is something to more aggressive, brutal cases. The ones you can use as a footrest and not feel as it you're eating a sloppy joe at the Lourve :D Hope you get the drift ^_^

[pcclanrocks]

the haf 932 was the first one in the haf series

[ph3rr3r0]

how much did they save by not adding an additional two thumb screws for the other side panel

[SilencerLogic]

Awesome stuff!