Cooler Master HAF XB Chassis

[News Team]

Cooler Master is well-known for being innovative in both design and function. They seem to always look for ways to improve existing and new components, and today we will look at something a little different from them. It's great to see the creativity behind this next piece of hardware we are about to review. We are referring to the new Cooler Master HAF XB whose Chassis is designed to be both a regular PC Case and/or a Test Bench. The HAF XB is designed for those who are consistently changing out there hardware and can benefit from a test bench. As you will see shortly, we will share these details and the innovative ideas Cooler Master has put into the HAF XB. The sleek design and versatility might just leave you in awe. First, here's a little about Cooler Master.

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[realneil]

I like this case!

Thanks for the review Kenny.

[aryan51]

very nice case nice review kenny

[Solara2xb]

Thanks! yea, this was a great case and I love reviewing this thing....

[Doctor_Death]

Great job on the review Kenny ! Cyber Power is now using the case for their new Intel 3970X builds !

[Solara2xb]

Nice! I can see allot of people using this case for builds going forward. With the ability to swap components so easily it really makes a world of difference.
This is a case and test bench all in one... what more can you ask for.. and price is real good also. Although the water cooling is limited to a 240mm rad. its still great for those looking to cool just a CPU.

[SamCR3]

Another great review Kenny. And what a cool little case. I'd love to have this. Looks like you could get a 120.2 rad up front and a 120.1 rad in the back. Not a lot of room for a res but a guy could use an AIO CL for the CPU and an Arctic Cooling AIO CL for the GPU I guess.

[Solara2xb]

Yup! 120.1 in the rear would help add to cooling performance. You are correct its a tight fit for bay res, but you can use a small tube res and will have no problems.

I just got the Thermaltake 240mm AIO to replace the H60 in my data server, if I have sometime I might swap out one of my data servers and use the AIO in this case. It will be perfect for this sitting on my desk. Regarding GPU, if you are using a newer GPU you won't have any problems as the new cards are running much cooler. My GTX660 idles at ambient temps for the most part and loads temps don't go over 60c which is awesome.. my 6950 aircooled use to idle at 40c and jumps to 80c under load.

[Deliverance]

Thanks for the review Kenny. Good features for the price.

It's an interesting case. Like the layout. But it would require so much work it'd barely be recognizable.

[xelosia]

Great review on a really cool case thanks for posting

[JamesLT3]

Awesome review Kenny! This has to be one of the coolest ideas ive seen! Makes me want to ditch my Torture Rack.

[Deliverance]

It's a pity they didn't leave more space in the roof. You could mount a 200mm˛ rad there, but it would hit your GPU.

[Steve]

Great review Kenny!

Great little case and I will get me one of these!

[Solara2xb]

It's a pity they didn't leave more space in the roof. You could mount a 200mm˛ rad there, but it would hit your GPU.

Yea, there is room at the top for a fan, but fitting a rad. will make it really tight and run into problems. Unless you can find a slim fan.
I am thinking about modding the top panel to make it a window instead of the mesh, this way you can see the inside of the build.

[killjoyjim]

Super nice review Kenny.

[JamesLT3]

I am thinking about modding the top panel to make it a window instead of the mesh, this way you can see the inside of the build.

Dont think man just do it, that would look killer!