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)

I liked the cable management, had holes and tie down points in good places. The way to mount the SSD to the back of the Mobo tray is interesting, the bag of screws came with some adaptors that screw into the bottom of the SSD and then can just plop the drive into the chassis behind the Mobo. Wasnt too crazy about bright LED fans and you cant turn off with the included wire harness, but without the included harness can just plug in power and its all good. To do that I removed the little black button/box thing, thats the brains that control the LED parts, then I taped off the connections so they wouldnt short something out by accident. Then plugged the remaining wires into power from the mobo or a sata to fan adapter. The fans spin and were really quiet. I bought this case for the airflow, and it doesnt feel like it has a ton of flow but will do some testing with the side panels on and see if I am still having trouble with 3080 GPU temps. Might have to leave the glass side panel off to provide good airflow. One thing is that there is really not a lot of room on the backside for cables, had to put pressure on the side panel to get it back on the case. Also, not a ton of room down below for power supply cables, really had to bend them over at an angle to get them to exit the cable management holes. This might depend on your Mobo, but I am not using the PSU shroud as it is right up against my bottom GPU. If I had a different Mobo that might work better and I would be able to use it.

So ...I custom build a Mid- High range gaming desktop with this case , first top quality for sure ! 99% metal and glass Constructed , awesome design with many ways for customizability that all you need from a mid tower , this is a bigger size mid tower which what I looked for , removed the Sata storage parts , since I got 980 pro M.2 , and it was blocking the airflow of the front lower fan , now more room & airflow ! I also added the universal raiser rack now can see the look of this 6900 XT i think this is what it designed to look like ? Considering will add the LED near -GPU , now is like a beauty hiding in dark ! ,very fast WiFi adaptor . I love this case sure it worth the price ! Specially when you got nice hardwares , the out-look should be stunning for sure

Pros: -Good quality for the price -Mesh/Acrylic front for preference options -back and front fans run decently quiet, I was very impressed -RGB controller and fan splitters included allow expansion for more fans, some cases dont have this by default -Side mount GPU slot if needed -Magnetic mesh mat on top Cons: -No tooless design to remove the glass side, this is kind of a petty point, but just noting it -Lack of support for 200mm fans outside of Cooler Master Propriety fans - granted there is not a 200mm standard, but this cases large selling point is the 200mm fan option so the fact that Noctuas 200mm fan thickness wasnt considered during construction is a let down for customers, more details on this below to make it fit in the top Overall the case is quite good with sturdy construction and 200mm fan options allow excellent airflow even at low RPMs for quiet operation. RGB works with the included controller. It didnt work straight forward with mystic light, but Ill figure that out later. Didnt buy it for the RGB so no proper review for that part, but the included RGB fans look quite good if you were going to go for that aspect. The switch controller works, and has a third connector for daisy chaining more rgb fans together. The same goes for the power connector so everything can be in sync. The side panel, PSU shroud, drive bay in the bottom, and cable management bar(? thats what Im calling it) are all easily removable as needed. I had no reason to remove the front panel, so no feedback on that. Im using the Rosewill 1600 watt Hercules PSU which is quite large, but the shroud covers the exact length of the PSU casing. So there is plenty of room between the PSU and the front of the case. You will still need to unmount the drive bay for a PSU of this size since itll be in the way of the cables. A normal size PSU would not have this issue obviously. My mobo supports multiple m.2 for boot and storage so no issues on my end. The drive bay still fits between PSU and case front even with this PSU. Its just that it cant mount securely where it normally would. So if you absolutely need the storage, the drive bay will indeed still fit there as needed in worst case scenario. The case itself is very nice to build in. I love the space. There are plenty of slots around the motherboard section that allow for slipping cables through from the back at the top and bottom to make for neater cabling in hard to reach places. I normally dont care about it too much, but it really was pretty easy to cable manage without much effort. The plastic handle space on the top is for moving an empty case, but for a fully loaded case its not practical. Unless you want to have your wrist twisted backward while trying to carry this two handed, then the handle section on top has no purpose other than to house the front USBs and power switches. They likely did this to make sure no inside space was taken up by USB/Switches portions, and they just dual purposed the external housing with a handle on the backside. This is why I dont consider this a con. Im just noting that this handle isnt practical for assisting with moving a loaded computer since its too awkward for lifting two handed, and its not metal making one handed carrying a little risky in case the plastic fractures or breaks. Last point is concerning Noctuas 200mm fans. I got one in the top, but didnt try the front. Ive heard they dont fit without modding the front a little though. For the top portion, remove the rubber corners to prevent them from getting damaged during the next part. Then, before forcing it into the 200mm slot, ensure that you have the fan lined up with the holes on top where youll screw it in, then push it in until stuck then give it a good shove. If need be, you can push on the top metal mesh a bit to give it more wiggle room until its forced in. Once its in, with some careful force you can line it up to the holes. You wont break the fan nor the case, both are very sturdy. No this didnt deform the top metal mesh portion of the case. To save yourself some hassle, just use the included screws instead of the silicon options. Since the top section has a magnetic mesh mat as well that goes on top, you wont notice the screws even when glancing over it.

The Cooler Master H500 isnt a case to jump up and down about, but its nothing to turn up your nose at either. Its spacious enough to work inside of pretty easily and holds an ATX motherboard or smaller with ease (Im not sure about eATX). Standoff locations are clearly marked by form factor. Cable management could be a bit easier and Id have been more impressed with velcro ties than zip-ties (of which there were too few), but there are sufficient tie-down points that keeping your cabling neat wont be a major chore. The two 240mm front fan and the 120mm rear exhaust fan are reasonably quiet. You can hear them, but theyre only slightly louder than background noise (my GPUs fans are far louder). Airflow with the mesh front panel is far superior to that with the glass front panel. In short, there are better cases out there, but youll pay more for them. There are also far worse cases out there at a lower price point. Its a solid mid-tier case.

USB Ports were good the first year and a half, ever since then I’ve been dealing with on and off ports that would heat up for some random reason and then on top of that would cause the PC to freeze for a second everytime I had my controller plugged in and was playing a fast paced game. It wouldn’t really happen playing casual games or casually playing. I play Bluetooth now, but even then, the Bluetooth devices are faulty now too, and I feel like it’s also due to the ports maybe causing the Bluetooth drives to overheat and probably malfunction. Now my controller won’t stay connected to the computer even if it’s fully charged. It will connect for a few seconds and then disconnect immediately.

Let me start by saying that the normal price for this case is a hundred dollars. If significantly more is being asked for it, just be aware that you are paying more than MSRP. That said, this is an excellent case. It is better than the older Cooler Master case I was using before. The airflow is amazing, and the aesthetics are very much to my liking. The lighting isnt overdone or gaudy. The thick tempered glass side panel is really nice. The cable management is outstanding, with holes right where you want them, and covers to make everything look really clean. They give you a generous amount of space behind the back panel and spots for zip ties to keep all your cables where you want them. It has two trays that can take a HDD or an SSD, and two spots on the back to mount SSDs out of sight. The front fans look fantastic, and they move an insane amount of air while remaining super, super quiet. The included optional RGB switch works great if you dont have a motherboard that supports RGB control (I dont). Do be aware that the rear exhaust fan is not RGB. I had a fan from my old case that I used to replace it. I also added a 140mm fan from my old case to the top for extra exhaust, and that gave me almost perfect neutral pressure. Its just barely positive pressure now, which I consider to be ideal. I still have the mesh front panel on, and I think it looks great, but if maximum airflow isnt necessary for your build, the included acrylic front panel looks really nice as well. One of the main reasons I got this case is that is has a handle on top. I usually game in my living room, but I have a dedicated VR room as well, so I have to carry my tower across the house pretty often. The handle on this is great. They dont tell you this, but there is a second handle under the bottom front support, so you can carry it with both hands. Its heavy, but you can really get a secure hold on it. Its also very doable with just the top handle. I found this case to be a joy to build in. Every aspect of the build quality feels like a more expensive case. I honestly cant believe they are selling these for a bill. I would have felt I got my moneys worth even if I had paid half again as much. I would strongly recommend this case. I am super happy with it, and my PC buddies are jealous.

I love it. I was skeptical that it would be too tight. I had a phantek p400 few years back and the MOBO was super tight, couldn’t plug in In peripherals straight. This one is much better. And the fans in the front are absolutely gigantic and quiet. LOTS OF AIR FLOW IN My specs: I7 Cooler master 240mm AIO RTX 2070 32gb vulkan ram Z590-PLUS ASUS MOBO I Recommend this case It has a lot of rgb connectors but just follow the manual and you should be set. It came in already connected w/ great cable management.

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.

This case it the best. I love the looks of it. I love the large 120mm fans. I love the mesh front. This thing is a great way to take your build to the next level.

Ive happily used Cooler Master cases since the HAF, but was disappointed with the H500s airflow when I switched to it in 2017. However Im glad to say Cooler Master regained their footing with the H500M. It keeps my favorite things about the H500 design, and greatly improves several shortcomings I had to deal with. The top panel no longer sits loosely on the case so if I needed to carry the case out, I can do so without having to take it apart or worrying about dropping it. The top radiator/fan mount is now 360mm instead of 240mm max so I was able to mount a larger radiator for cooling. It has a USB C port on the front, FINALLY. Theres even a discreet built in GPU mount for the saggiest of video cards. But most importantly of all, this thing is an AIRFLOW BEAST. 10900k at 5.2 sits around 50c on full load, 3080 doesnt go past 65c on full load. With the newest GPUs pulling so much power its more important now than ever to get a good airflow case. If you liked the style of the H500 but were turned away by lack of airflow, the H500M is the case for you. My one con, if I had to say something, would be that although it supports EATX just fine, the cable shroud you would usually tuck your 24 pin behind sits flush with the side of the 24 pin terminal on my motherboard, at least. I was able to route my 24 pin extension around to the other side of the shroud in an aesthetically pleasing way so no real issues. Just keep that in mind. Other things about this case worth mentioning: The dual tempered glass side panels make this case heavier than normal but it gives it a nice symmetrical look and sheen. You wont have to worry about errant cords being visible through the glass because with the entire H500 line there are several wire panels that hide your mess, keeping that nice clean look no matter how much your cable management sucks. The top panel is still not meshed except for side vents but there is noticeably more headroom between the case frame and top of the panel allowing for excellent exhaust flow. The two front 200mm fans are markedly improved from their H500 versions, with more LEDs and quieter bearings. The PSU and HDD shroud below can be configured in many ways, but if you have a 360 radiator for the front intake and want to keep the shroud, there is fortunately a slot that pulls out from the front enabling that particular configuration. Its listed as a mid sized tower and it is, but the H500M is large for its class. Roughly 22 inches tall, 21 inches deep. Its main feature is excellent airflow, but the H500M should be noted as being a very modular case, and can accommodate many kinds of builds. I was almost tempted to go custom loop because of the built in pump bracket and space for two 360 rads.