Cooler Master has launched the HAF II 500, the next evolution of its High Air Flow series, following its unveiling at Computex 2026. The case is engineered for industry-leading noise-normalized cooling performance, built around some of the largest and thickest fans in the consumer market paired with optimized airflow engineering.
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Balanced Intake and Exhaust Architecture
Two 220 x 40mm Mighty40 F220 intake fans are pre-installed up front, paired with a single 180 x 40mm Mighty40 V180 exhaust fan at the rear. Cooler Master says this balanced intake-to-exhaust architecture improves cooling efficiency over traditional airflow-focused chassis designs while keeping operating noise down. The Mighty40 F220 is rated for up to 203.8 CFM of airflow at 36 dB(A), while the Mighty40 V180 reaches 161.5 CFM at 34 dB(A); both carry a 5-year fan warranty.
Split-Level Layout and MasterRail Mounting
The HAF II 500 uses a split-level layout to improve internal space utilization while maintaining its chassis dimensions. Cooler Master’s MasterRail multi-purpose mounting system enables flexible fan and radiator placement, and split-level cable routing, a sliding motherboard cover, and a dedicated cable chamber keep builds clean without sacrificing airflow.
Built for Multi-GPU and Compute Workloads
Beyond gaming, Cooler Master positions the HAF II 500 for AI, rendering, simulation, and other GPU-compute-intensive workloads, with support for extreme multi-GPU configurations.
- Motherboard support: Mini-ITX, Mini-DTX, Micro-ATX, ATX, CEB, and E-ATX up to 310mm wide.
- GPU clearance: Up to 430mm long with the front Mighty40 F220 fans installed; 72mm of thickness per card with two GPUs installed, or 40mm per card with four GPUs installed.
- Fan hub: 6x PWM and 6x ARGB ports with 54W of total power capacity.
- Front I/O: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, and a combo 3.5mm headset/mic jack.
HAF II 500 Key Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 557 x 262 x 548mm (79.98L) |
| Fans, top | 3x 120/140mm or 2x 160/180mm |
| Fans, front | Default 2x 220mm; with MasterRails, 3x 120/140mm or 2x 160/180mm |
| Fans, rear | 1x 180mm |
| Radiator, top | 240 / 280 / 360-120 / 360-180mm (conditional) |
| Radiator, front | With MasterRails: 240 / 280 / 360-120 / 360-180mm (conditional) |
| Drive bays | 3x 3.5-inch / 6x 2.5-inch pre-installed (varies with PSU length) |
| Expansion slots | 8 |
| Side panel | Tempered glass (left), SGCC steel (right) |
| Warranty | Case: 2 years; Fans: 5 years |
| Price | $199.99 (NA) / €184.99 (EU, from Sept 2026) |
Full specifications are available on Cooler Master’s official HAF II 500 product page.
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