Cooler Master MasterCase H500M ARGB Airflow ATX Mid-Tower with Quad Tempered Glass Panels, Dual 200mm Customizable ARGB Lighting Fans, Type-C I/O Panel, and Vertical GPU Slots (MCM-H500M-IHNN-S00)

Pros: - the glass sides allow for a great view inside the PC - I like that it comes with both mesh and acrylic screens for the front of the case - comes with 2 200mm aRGB fans and a 150mm exhaust fan - lots of holes and ports for routing cables - there are “shields” that cover the PSU and HDD/SSD store for a cleaner look - there’s also shields to cover the cables on the backside - no SSD mount needed as there are tons of places to simply screw them in all over the case. - aRGB chip for front fans already installed, in case you don’t have a controller. Haven’t figured out how (or if) you can control it. - there’s a little arm to support the GPU and prevent sag. Cool idea. Cons: - the mobo mounts don’t totally fit into the case? I had issues with the holes for the mounts being too small to screw them in. I’d get them to stick the best I could, but several times they just fell out while I was trying to get the motherboard in. Right now, my motherboard isn’t supported everywhere it should be. - the cable shields on the reverse side of the case are a little small. It’s really difficult to jam all of the cables in there, though it is doable.

I bought this case for a new PC build I was doing, the cords were easy to use and manage, and it came with so much space and all the screws I needed for the motherboard, Hard drive, and a lot left over! Cable management was also a breeze because they left plenty of space for the cords and many slots for zip ties! The instructions were a little hard to decipher because there are not a lot of words explaining the pictures, but after Googling a review it was very straight forward. I was also impressed with the RGB controller. Since it isnt standardized across all motherboards, they included the plug for Gigabyte, one for Asus, MSI, and ASROCK, (those 3 are all one cable) and an adapter that converts it to a different cable that connected to a PSU cord. The forethought of this design is impeccable! The fans are also pretty quiet, I can barely hear them when I am on discord. -Beverly & Noah

I built my first full gaming rig in this case a year ago. Maintenance is easy-- the filtered intakes mean I dont need to worry about dust. The clear side panel means I get to enjoy my build every time I sit at my desk. The included 2x200mm RGB fans work great and look good as well -- theyre practically silent as well. I replaced the rear 120mm fan with an RGB-enabled one later on, but for the time I used it, it gave no issues and pushed plenty of air. Overall, as far as airflow goes, this case is a CHAMP. The minor flaw-- to clean the front intake, you must remove BOTH side panels and undo plastic clips. It would be much more convenient if there was a release lever or something on the bottom which would allow the front to slide off... however this is minor as you really shouldnt need to do this too often. Overall this was great to build in, comes with great included fans, has great airflow, and doesnt break the bank. Will always recommend this case to people.

EASY BUILD, EASY CABLE MANAGEMENT, TOOL LESS, MODABLE, I mean, this is a fools case for making yourself look like a professional cabler outer. IT keeps everything nice and cool and quiet. Not a fan of the master cooler sotware but wont knock the case. Comes with 4 Sickleflow fans.

Excellent case!

Im a fan girl of NZXTs towers and was planning another NZXT-based build. I decided, however, to try something new, something that would be different from my regular builds. Cue in this Cooler Master H500. It has been nothing short of amazing. If youd like the short and sweet bulleted points, then just read this part, otherwise Ive written a lot of information. - a total of up to x6 (if solely using) 120mm fans, x4 (if solely using) 140mm fans, or x3 (if solely using) 200mm fans - a front mesh panel that captures dust; there is also an optional acrylic panel that can be used instead if preferred (more on this later) - tempered glass panel that has two screws that cannot be taken off (so its no longer easy to misplace). The glass panel also has hinges at the bottom so it wont accidentally fall and shatter, etc - supports ATX, mATX, or miniATX builds - has x2 M.2 slots, x2 3.5 hard drive bays (an additional mount can be purchased to support 4 more), and x4 2.5 SSD bays. 2 SSDs can be mounted on the right side of the case with little plugs, therefore offering a tool-less assembly). The HDD drive bay can also be removed if you just plan on only using the 2 SSD mounts - in regards to cable management, there is a vertical bar with rubberized routing holes. This is removable if you prefer a more spacious build - x2 200mm CoolerMaster MasterFan 200R RGB fans installed in the front panel and 1 generic 120mm fan - a removable PSU cover - 3 dust filter covers (for the top, front and bottom of the case) - a vertical GPU mount (riser cable not included) - multiple zip ties in order to manage the cables inside (among other small things) So, I wont be able to touch on everything, as I dont use the vertical GPU mount for starters, but I can give insight on other aspects. First off, this case comes with many fan placement options. For reference, I have x2 120mm fans up top, x1 120mm fan in the back, and x2 200mm fans up front. I currently have Corsair SP LL120 RGBs and they work great paired with the CoolerMaster fans. Side note, if you are in the market for the Corsair SP LL120 RGBs and would like it to pulse, breath, or mimic the 200mm fans, then youll need to purchase the CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO Controller. Anyway, the case does come with a handy magnetic dust filter for the top of the case (fan area). 1 month later and I can tell that it is definitely doing its job. The front of the case has another mesh like structure and this allows for better airflow throughout the case. My build has been averaging 25-30C on idle with a max of 50C on high detailed games. Now, I have tried the acrylic panel and found that my temperatures, unsurprisingly, do go up: 30-45C on idle and 50-65C on load. Its not terrible temps but, while the acrylic does look cleaner, keep in mind that youre swapping temperatures for aesthetics. The side tempered glass panel is another nice aspect of the H500. Its not clear like NZXTs line, but I would say its around 40-50% tint, perhaps even 30%. Its definitely on the dark side. I didnt realise how tinted it would be, but it honestly looks amazing. Due to the heavier tint, the cables inside are pretty much invisible and the RGB/lightning looks like its coming through the darkness. Honestly, it looks great and is definitely something I didnt know I wanted for my build. The x2 200mm fan does deserve a mention as well, but this ones not as positive. It could be the lack of experience with RGB fans, but the cables were confusing as heck to pair with respective wires. Ive didnt even spend as much time on the rest of the build combined compared to the fan wires themselves. Im not going to lie when I say I cried a little out of frustration. The instructions arent very helpful. If I remember correctly, the RGB cables were pinned into cables that were unnecessary towards the whole build. Figuring out that cable was not necessary took an amazingly stupid amount of time. After taking out the unnecessary cables and then figuring out the appropriate ones, it was smooth sailing after that. Im not sure why its become the new standard, but pictorial instructions are ridiculous. I can only imagine how difficult it would be for someone just starting out. Cable management wise, theres really not much to say. Its superb and theres nothing difficult about it. Youll definitely need more zip ties than provided if you want a cleaner look. Also, the provided ties are surprisingly very thin so may snap easily if you stress it enough. There are notches on the cable side of the tower that allow you to zip tie cables on. Make sure to not zip tie in the panel grooves though. The rubberized routing holes and removable vertical bar is also appreciated. Some small thing that dont really detract but should be mentioned: if youre not going to fill the inside of this case, then be prepared to hear A LOT of air being pushed around. I have a lot of open space and it does sound cavernous. Also, this case is very much on the heavy side. It weighs a whopping 23.2lbs, maybe 30lbs+ after all the components are installed, compared to NZXTs 17.9lbs. If youve stuck it out and read through my long speech, then in short I highly recommend this case. Ive been very pleased with it and Im glad I took a chance. Like a lot of people have been saying, dont go for any other H500 (for example, H500P or H500M). Just stick with the H500-NO SUFFIX. It is Cooler Masters best - as of right now - and pretty much offers everything required for a high end build. This is a great starter case, offering excellent airflow and enough space to experiment around with. You wont be disappointed.

The disk holders for my Corsair mini case literally disintegrated. It was far too small a case in the end. Too little space above the MB for a radiator, too little space behind it for cabling, and I found myself opening it and closing it so often that I started to lose case parts I could not replace. The front fans of this model are true ARGB, which worked directly with my MSI motherboard. I used the enclosed ARGB controller to cheat and create a second ARGB zone, instead of for the front fans. PC is dead silent except for GPU fan noises, which is not the fault of the case. In the pic above you see 3 additional Cooler Master 120 mm ARGB fans, the two on top are attached to an EK radiator. The CPU block is Phantek and the green inner light is coming from 2 LED strips from Airgoo

Bought this to house an i7-9700k @ 5.1 GHz and a 3080 Ti - needed really good air throughput and this case is excellent for the job. Found this after Gamers Nexus reviewed it and gave it positive marks. The gigantic fans in the front provide a lot of air movement at a much lower noise level than a set of smaller fans. Me personally I turned the RGB of the fans off because I dont like flashing RGB on fans so I was more interested in the functionality of the air flow. Though the case comes with many different types of screws - you just need to figure out which screws you need and which ones you dont need. They make it pretty clear with a detailed manual that comes with the case. The two front fans are daisy chained via a y-splitter cable and both plug into a single fan header, while the rear exhaust fan goes into a separate chassis fan header. There is perfect room for a 240 mm AIO at the top, provided you have low profile RAM, and me personally I dont use HDDs so I entirely removed the HDD cages from the bottom to provide more air space. TLDR; this is a real nice case and can provide adequate cooling for even relatively extreme overclocking conditions and high power consumption gpus.

I did a lot of research for this build and I wasnt disappointed with this case. Easy unboxing, simple directions, lots of room for tall brick coolers like the Nactua or Be Quiet Dark Rock (dry fit pic for brick cooler. 6 mm to spare before glass ). So many options for fan sizes, liquid coolers and locations. Did I say this thing looks great?! This was more like a gift from the hearts of the Cooler Master designers than a purchase. It breathes big and thats why I went with it. If youre thinking of over clocking, please Youtube for the stats and reviews. youll see very good numbers just with the stock fan set up. There are so many features to talk about that are great and you really should check out the reviews but, I do have one issue. This cant be blamed on Cooler Master, after all, the price is so well worth it. The fans are RGB but they arent PWM 4pin, meaning, they do not regulate speed like the CPU coolers do. Your mother board more than likely supports PWM fan regulation so, maybe that is something you would think about as an upgrade. 200 mm RGB PWM 4pin fans are more expensive and wouldnt easily pushed the price up for this case. Regardless, its still pretty quite as it is. Im so pleased with this choice and already thinking of a new build around another one of these cases. Do your research, find out for yourself and enjoy.

As a HAF person for the last 15 years, follows the family, its big and heavy. Other then needing a handcart to move it OMG, this case is amazing. I was posting dozens of pics to discord as i built my machine. I will add going back to the big, i put a atx board in it, and could still park my pup inside, but beware cable length. its also what id call a case and a half wide, so while its great for adding your things.. its a big un. 10/10 super happy with this case