Cooler Master HAF XM

[Drdeath]

Is there room in this case to accomodate a 360mm rad without any modding?

Im starting off with a 240mm rad just for CPU cooling, but might convert to adding the GPU in the loop in the near future and would like to upgrade to a 360mm rad when I do so, and would prefer to keep the same case without modding if possible.

You may have to move to the 932 HAF for a 360 rad. I think it is only $30 more.

[realneil]

Start with the 360Rad and add the GPU into the loop later on. You'll save a little money in the long run.
Some might consider using the 240Rad and then adding an additional 120Rad into the loop at the rear side once the GPU is connected.
Saves having to buy a giant case if you don't want one.

[PoLoMoTo]

The only place that I found it listed at all was Fry's electronics and it was a pre-order at $129.99 US.

Shouldn't be long before it's out there and you will probably find it for less money too when the time comes.



One thing about CoolerMaster,....they have an active, robust parts service that works well.
I just ordered a part specific to a ~6 year old~ CM Centurion 690RC case and they had it in stock and shipped it the same day!They charged $14 bucks for the part and that included the shipping too.
This was all of the front connectors~~~~FireWire, USB, Speaker/Headphones, and Microphone, on one PCB ~with~ the cables too. (One of my USB connectors was snapped by a visiting child grabbing the USB cable and pulling on it)
Without them having it on hand for me to buy, I could not have continued to keep using a well thought out and nice looking case that still cools with the best of them.
So Polo, with CM, you can get the parts you need.

That's all fine and dandy but it really shouldn't have broken, I was just wondering if and why it broke.

[realneil]

That's all fine and dandy but it really shouldn't have broken,

We shouldn't have to deal with global warming either. Icky Spiders in our hair,.......but S*H*I*T happens sometimes.
CoolerMaster will provide a replacement part for a new case free of charge.

And Yeah,....it really-illy IS fine, and mofobie dandy too!

[PoLoMoTo]

Looks like we're going back to this discussion again. I think its great that cooler master will send a speedy replacement but I'm the type of person that would rather have something that will never break over something that will but has great customer service although both would be nice.

[SamCR3]

PoLo, sometimes you are like a stubborn child that keeps acting up no matter how often or how hard he is spanked. Don't make Neil spank you again. It's embarrassing for the rest of us to watch and I'm sure Neil's hand is getting tired. he's kinda old afterall, so just act right.

[realneil]

I'm the type of person that would rather have something that will never break

Hard to see clearly with your head in the clouds?

[SamCR3]

Hard to see clearly with your head in the clouds?

LOL, Careful, Neil. Your hand will get sore after administering too many smacks.

[PoLoMoTo]

Hard to see clearly with your head in the clouds?

Oxygen is lighter than carbon dioxide so I get more air, that must be why you people are so strange XD

[realneil]

I wish it were so that everything just worked. But as you grow older you'll find that it's just not so. Some things you buy and they work and last for ages. That's good. It's what we're all hoping for when we spend our hard eared money.

But S*H*I*T happens. (this is a law, a force of nature that cannot be controverted) And it happens to you and me too.

So any manufacturer that's worth a crap will have a responsive system in place that will make that CRAP less painful to their customers. CoolerMaster has that in place and I, for one, appreciate it.

The fact that they have their act together makes me all squishy inside when I'm considering who will get my money when I open my dusty, never accessed wallet, and bring forth my magic, all encompassing, dollars.

As you grow and learn from experience (over time) you'll get religion too Polo.

[Doctor_Death]

Jim, your wrong again, Russ, all you have to do is remove the top 230mm fan, you shouldn't have any problems with a 360 but you may have to run the fans inside the case, it's hard to tell from the photo if there's enough room on top for the front fan, the rear and middle would mount easily.

Hey Clay. you reviewed this case, can you please confirm this ?

[Drdeath]

Jim, your wrong again, Russ, all you have to do is remove the top 230mm fan, you shouldn't have any problems with a 360 but you may have to run the fans inside the case, it's hard to tell from the photo if there's enough room on top for the front fan, the rear and middle would mount easily.

Hey Clay. you reviewed this case, can you please confirm this ?

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Stan, ya cannot fit 3 fans on the top for sure..... %$#^&^^. They key words were you might...... never said for sure daddy.

[realneil]

But will it fit the 360Rad on top and still have room for my new Z77 RAM?

[Skyguy]

Stellar photography Clay!

[vinman]

Nice looking case great review and pic's

[Doctor_Death]

Jim, no binky for you tonight, it's back to your thumb. Key words " you may have to run the fans inside the case"