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Product ReviewsCOOLER MASTER HAF XB RC-902XB-KKN1 Black Computer Case
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 Rating: Review Date: 12/06/13  |
Cons: Depending on your fan configuration, hard to keep all the dust out.
Pros: Good AirflowHigh quality productGreat cable managementModifiable! |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/30/13 |
Cons: Very loud fans, Motherboard tray removal requires all devices to be detached and pushed aside, a bit larger then expected, reboot required when installing new HDDs with "X-Drive"
Pros: Easy cable management, Extremely easy installation of HDDs and SSDs, Very easy removable tray for Motherboard, "X-Drive" for HDDs, Easy HDD removal, Snap in DVD drive installation, Sturdy construction Comment:
Loving this case. Super easy to install HDDs and SSDs (with provided plastic parts), DVD drives snap into place and stay with no issues, cables are hidden well, amazing ventilation, water cooling unit fits with no issues, removable motherboard tray is easy to take out (provided all other cables are disconnected and pushed aside), easy to carry (handles are firm and sturdy), The "X-Drive" daughter board for HDDs is a great addition and makes removal really simple, but a reboot is needed for win7 to detect new drives, a bit loud due to fans but well worth it, loads of internal space, the doors (top, left, right) all fit in like a glove (no fuss), would recommend to anyone thinking of a good LAN case or just a change from the standard. |
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Rating: Review Date: 08/06/13 |
Cons: Cramped working conditions when Motherboard Tray is installed. 200mm fan mounts non-standard.
Pros: Unique, water cooling friendly, great cable management potential, excellent cooling potential. Comment:
Just finished doing a 1/2" tubing / 2 bay Res / GPU + CPU loop in one of these and while it was a bit tight getting it in at times, a custom loop is certainly a viable option. (Build Log on HWC if anybody is interested).Cable management of non-modular PSUs is a breeze in the lower compartment, and CoolerMaster has done everything in their power to make it easy to route cables from the lower compartment directly to the closest edge of the MB connector you're accessing in the upper compartment.As far as build quality goes, I was quite surprised at how good it is for a $100 case. Sure there's a lot plastic on the front, but aside from that the panels all fit tightly, internal cutouts are folded over to prevent sharp edges, and the 4 post cube design makes for a sturdy case.My only real complaint is on the spacing of the mounts for the optional 200mm fan. The mounts on the HAF XB are rectangular (18 X 11cm) while the industry seems to have settled on a 15.5cm square mount. If you are looking for a compatible fan, take a peek at the mounts on the bitfenix spectre pro line in order to get an idea of what you'll need.As far as changes go, the only thing off the top of my head that I'd like to see as an improvement would be the inclusion of a couple of USB 2.0 ports to compliment the current 3.0 ports. 2 ports doesn't feel like enough to start with and the fact that win7 will not recognize the front 3.0 ports until drivers are installed means that you'll have to use rear MB USB ports if you want to install the OS with a USB ODD drive. |
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Rating: Review Date: 07/07/13 |
Cons: There's only a couple things that peeve me about this case. The first is the power supply mount extender. If they had made the case 1 inch longer, there would be no need for the little extender that is required to mount the power supply. The other thing that peeves me is that if you want to mount a 200mm fan on the top grill, you almost HAVE TO use a Coolermaster fan.
Pros: Lots of room. Straight forward airflow. Lots of tie down locations for cable management. Comment:
I started using this for a multi-GPU rig (used for Folding at Home) because the airflow is extremely straight forward. Air comes in the front, doesn't have any obstructions like hard drive bays or anything else and can flow straight to the installed GPUs. Helps keep the temps down. Hot exhaust air travels straight up out the top of the case.This is a rather cool and functional alternative to test benches for those of you who might run multi-GPU rigs for various distributed computing applications like Folding at Home or even Bitcoin or Litecoin mining. This review was modfied by poster @ 07-07-13 02:42 PM |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/01/13 |
Cons: only 2 x 3.5 in hard drive bay
Pros: Great case, lots of room to work with. Comment:
Bought this case and there is lots of rooms to work also this is a great case for cable managing.easy to build a computer.there is only 2 X 3.5in HDD bay but I bought a 5.25in bracket to put my additional HDD into the 5.25in bay. |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/07/13 |
Cons: Front USB 3.0 connection did not fit my board, SATA connections break too easily due to poor design, limited to 2-3 graphics cards depending on your motherboard, power supply choice is critical as there is limited space.
Pros: SSD Bays + Mounting Kits Included, Great Air Flow, Tooless Design Comment:
I typed up a nice detailed review but it was lost after submitting because my order ID was invalid. See I used my Invoice ID, because I don't have an Order ID.Anyways....DO NOT BUY THIS if you're going to use more then 2 Graphics Cards, 3 Max! (And that depends on your choice of motherboard!)Also you'll need a Hot Glue Gun as the SATA connections on the removable bays will crumble at the slightest touch (ok so not really but you'll see how terrible they are) :P |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/18/13 |
Cons: Weak mobo trayRelatively tight spaceQuality could been bit better
Pros: Unique designlightweightGood price Comment:
Overall, I am happy with this case compared to Corsair 200R. Qualty of the case could been little bit better. Screw sets quality should be better as well. Also I was not able to fit Fractual 140mm fans in front of the case. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/16/13 |
Cons: Front mesh not removableOptical drive feels a bit loose when installed
Pros: Easy cable managementPlenty of airflowFits double radiatorHard drive hot swap bays Comment:
This is a great case to work with, easy to run all the cables and then drop the motherboard tray in. Plenty of ventilation so high power fans aren't needed for good cooling.The hard drive bays are nice, it takes about 10 seconds to pop one in from the front. It doesn't come with a rear fan, I installed 500 rpm scythe slipstreams in mine which are less noisy.My Hyper 212 fits with some room to spare most tower heatsinks should be fine for clearance with this case.The only real negatives I can think of is the front mesh is not removable, to clean it properly requires removing the side panels and releasing plastic tabs on the inside of the case, eventually those tabs could break off. Also the optical drive retention doesn't lock the drive down very tight so it could rattle a bit when the drives spinning up. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/23/12 |
Cons: Comes with cheap 120mm fans, I suggest you upgrade. Pretty tight in the bottom behind the psu.No rubber grommets for the watercooling hole cut-outs.
Pros: Very functional, looks great, easy assembly Comment:
Amazing case, great price, you can't go wrong. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/03/12 |
Cons: None
Pros: Construction quality2 Hot swap baysFull ATX motherboard supportCooling options Comment:
I bought this on black Friday Sale for 89.99$. The quality is superb, plenty of cooling support and very easy to assemble. Highly Recommend. |
This is a very unique case, I couldn't find anything quite like it with a horizontal motherboard. It is a very rigid build, the handles are very well designed so carrying this thing around is a breeze. All your cables can be perfectly hidden underneath the motherboard where all your drives and power supply are stored. The case comes with two front 120mm intake fans which arent too loud, and are quiet enough at low speeds. They move enough air to cool your board and graphics card without needing a top fan. I have a 120mm all-in-one CPU water cooler that serves as my exhaust on the case and it keeps most of the hot air out. The only drawback is the because the side panels have open vents without dust screens, it is possible your rear 120mm exhaust will pull unfiltered air in. Not a big deal, but for me I like to keep things as clean and dust free as possible.This case is highly mod friendly! Just google the HAF XB 'Green Machine' and you will see what this case is capable of.