PC case Cooler Master HAF 500 Midi Tower Black

The Cooler Master HAF 500 Midi Tower in black is a PC case engineered for high airflow and efficient cooling. It features large filtered mesh intakes, two pre-installed 200 mm ARGB front fans and one 120 mm rear fan, support for up to eight 120 mm fans total, and space for dual 360 mm radiators on the front and top. The case supports ATX/EATX/Micro-ATX/Mini-ITX motherboards, accommodates 2.5" and 3.5" drives, and includes a rotatable 120 mm GPU fan bracket and a bottom-mounted power supply layout to optimize internal airflow.

Advantages

The HAF 500 provides strong native airflow through its large mesh front panel and dual 200 mm ARGB intake fans, delivering effective cooling for high-performance components. Tool-less tempered glass side panel and a removable top panel simplify assembly and maintenance. The rotatable GPU fan bracket offers dedicated GPU cooling adaptable to various GPU lengths, and the I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port for fast, versatile connectivity.

Suitable for

• High-airflow gaming and performance builds
• Custom liquid cooling setups with dual 360 mm radiators
• Systems requiring dedicated GPU airflow
• ATX/EATX motherboard-based workstations

Key specifications

• Form factor: Midi Tower
• Pre-installed fans: 2 × 200 mm ARGB front, 1 × 120 mm rear
• Fan support: up to eight 120 mm (supports 120/140/200 mm where applicable)
• Radiator support: dual 360 mm (front and top)
• Drive bays: 2 × 3.5" and 2 × 2.5"
• Motherboard support: EATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, SSI CEB
• I/O: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• Material: Steel, tempered glass, plastic, mesh
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 224 × 516 × 510 mm
• Weight: 9.5 kg

How to use

Remove the tool-less tempered glass side panel by releasing the securing pins or optional screw, and detach the removable top panel to access the interior. Install the motherboard according to its form factor (EATX/ATX/Micro-ATX/Mini-ITX/SSI CEB), mount storage drives in the designated 2.5" or 3.5" bays, and position the power supply in the bottom compartment. Fit radiators or additional fans on the front and top as required; use the included ARGB hub to connect and configure lighting. Adjust the rotatable GPU fan bracket to align the dedicated 120 mm GPU fan with the installed graphics card for targeted cooling.

Recommendations

For best results, use the large filtered mesh intakes with the included 200 mm ARGB fans as intake and configure exhaust fans at the rear and top to create a consistent front-to-back airflow. When installing dual 360 mm radiators, verify clearance for GPU length and rotate the GPU fan bracket as needed to maintain unobstructed airflow. Regularly clean intake filters to preserve optimal cooling performance.