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)

All I can say is that this case is a beast! The oversized 120mm fans in the front (preinstalled) move so much air at low RPM! The top panel can also hold a 120mm fan. Awesome! I installed a water cooler at the top and it fits and works great. Be sure to pay attention to the measurements. It holds a 2 fan radiator, not a 3 fan. The design of the case allows it to run cool and super quiet. It looks more amazing when I added RGB components to the inside. Cooler Master has done it again with this one. You wont be disappointed.

Love this case, added a 200mm Noctua chromax.Black for top exhaust, it was a little bit of a task getting it in, had to flex the top rim of the case to get it in. But the completed build is really good. Case has enough room for the Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black cpu cooler which is 6.5 x 6 x 6.5 inches. its a 5 star case if your building a 100% air cooled system. Build note; do not use the power supply cover slots for the CPU wires, you wont be able to put the PCU cover back on.

My latest build I wanted to go completely air cooled and when I saw the Cooler Master H500, I knew that I needed it. Putting all my components in and routing the cabling was so much easier than my Corsair case as there is a decent amount of room inside due to the lack of 5.25 inch drive bays. Cable management was great as well and the shroud that goes over the power supply helps hide excess cabling and there are plenty of tie down points. Those big 200mm fans move quite a bit of air and are very quiet. I havent had a chance yet to test the temperature differences but Id venture a guess that its better with the increased airflow. I sit right next to the case and its hard to notice them, the CPU cooler (stock AMD for now, new cooler coming) is noisier than they are. The RGB is pretty bright as well, so if thats your thing, youre covered. Works with Aura Sync, probably would work with others as well. A word of caution: the case is fairly tall, especially in the front where the handle and front I/O is. If youre trying to stuff this monster into a small area.... she wont fit. This case is good looking enough to not want to hide it away. Set that beast on the desk and admire your handywork thru its real glass panel. For the $120 you pay, the case is worth it!

I decided to buy this case even though I already had the first version because of the mesh front, Im running two 3090s and they get really hot when rendering for several hours and this case has some of the best airflow. It also has a pre cut out spot for a front radiator plus fans, I was able to fit two 360 radiators and fans but had to take off the back fan cause of the way I designed it I liked most things about my h500 but the more version feels so much nicer. Also having the top glass rather than plastic is a big improvement cause the plastic seemed to scratch reeeealy easy. So easy to make a super clean build with this. The one thing I have a gripe about is the water cooling mount. It didnt fit my d5 pump from ek so I had to drill a few holes to get it to sit right.

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.

For 100 dollars, this case really is one of the best out there. You get a full fan layout (2 front fans, 1 rear fan). It comes with a PSU shroud as well. The tempered glass is very high quality. There is plenty of room in the back for cable management, and the back panel has a great mounting mechanism with two thumbscrews. This case also comes with some accessories like an RGB controller and zip-ties for cable managing. When it comes to airflow this case might be the best performing. The two massive 200mm fans on the front pull a tremendous amount of air through the case, while still being quiet. The design is quite nice as well, with a handle for moving it around. There are two dust filters, one for the PSU and one for any top mounted rads/fans. Overall very, very nice and worth every penny. The only con I can think of is how the tempered glass panel is held on by slotted screws instead of philips. Still pretty easy to tighten though, can be done by hand. But I think the fact that the panel has a resting ledge so it does not fall off when you unscrew it makes up for the odd screw type. 10/10 would buy again, and probably will for future builds.

This case is amazing in nearly everything besides a few cosmetic issues Ill go over later. First a rundown of specs, some results and my opinion. Ryzen 3800x/Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro Wifi/32gb 3600 Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB/EVGA 1080TI Hybrid SC2/Scythe Mugen5 CPU fan/Sabrent Rocket NVME PCI4.0 1tb/Win10 Pro/Added a little bling/cooling with 2 LLSeries 120mm Corsair Fans for the top exhaust. Pros: Easy to build in - lots of room for all my components, great cable management, RGB front intake fans are quiet and were plugged in very easily, the most silent PC Ive ever owned, keeps my PC cool - CPU Idles around 36-37C and peaked (so far) at 68.6C. GPU hit 59C max (so far). Cons: This is just a nitpick and is probably just my case, but the paint job is sorta fragile. I was very careful building this PC and just screwing in the radiator to the back of the case caused some paint to chip off. Its ok since its behind the screw and cant notice it. Another obvious con is the glass panel is a total fingerprint magnet, but yea its worth the extra cleaning for the looks. One thing I want to mention is the included clear front panel looks nice but will severely decrease airflow and is not recommended to use unless you live in a really cold climate. Keep the mesh front panel on. None of these are worth taking off a star imo. If youre on the fence on this case, Id say get it. It has the best combination of looks, cooling, and price. My pictures dont do the case justice. Tons of people complaining about high temps on their Ryzen 3000 series CPUs. This case combined with an aftermarket cooler will keep your CPU nice and cool. Couldnt be happier with this case. Edit: Well for the last 3 weeks I didnt like my temps on my GPU. Its got an AIO cooler, but with the rad on the exhaust fan spot on the case it was basically taking in all the heat exhaust from the CPU cooler. Would cap out at around 58-59C which is well within temp limits, but not normal for this card. After re-arranging the temps are way better accross the board and the GPU temp dropped about 8-9C just put moving the rad up top as exhaust. (1st 2 pics have rad setup as rear exhaust, last pic is with the rad on the top)

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.

There was a lot of thought put into the versatility of this case. You can swap a mesh front panel with a tempered glass panel. You can remove a cutout to expose your power supply. You can remove another cover to allow you to front mount a 360mm radiator if you choose. One of my criteria was that I needed at least 380mm of radiator bracket space on top to mount my Alphacool Eisbaer 360mm AIO. The end tanks on this rad are larger than most, necessitating approximately 380mm of lengthwise mounting space. Most cases that advertise the ability to top mount a 360mm rad are very difficult to actually get it to fit while having the clearance for your RAM and the rear I/O shroud on the motherboard. The H500M, with its removable radiator bracket and spacious domed top panel makes mounting even the largest and thickest of 360mm radiators a breeze. You could even do a push/pull config if your fans arent too thick. The included 200mm intake fans, while being only 3 pin fans and operating at a single speed, are virtually silent while also giving you aRGB functionality. The included adjustable GPU bracket is a nice option too as well as the water pump mount. On the back side of the motherboard tray, there are three removable wire covers that help clean up unsightly cables. These trays could be a little deeper to give you some additional clearance, but I got them to fit back on nonetheless. I would give overall wire management a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. It would be nice to have some cable port grommets like most Fractal and Phanteks cases do. And it would be nice to have some port holes in the top of the PSU shroud so you could route your 8 pin GPU cables from directly below. Overall this is a terrific case, and the overall quality is better than average. Any price below 200 dollars is a good deal IMO. This case does what good cases do, it gives you the option to be as creative as you want to be with your build.

Case is awesome to build in. Has a ton of features that are insanely cool, but everything is, of course, quality of life stuff that the non-enthusiast doesnt need. The glass on the front sparkles from top to bottom, creating a rainbow of customizable colors and it looks absolutely breathtaking. Cooler Masters RGB software actually isnt bad, either. The case itself is made from mostly high quality steel/metal and there is very little plastic built into it; the only plastic I can really tell is the removable and easy-to-clean filters and the grip portion/sides of the front panel. The feet are also plastic, and I do have to say, that gripping them in certain spots does feel like the plastic is a bit unstable for the weight attached to this thing. The main feet are solid, its mostly the connecting plastic that gives way. Almost everything is toolless, which is awesome as well. Highly suggest this case for the RGB/case enthusiast that has some bank to break in. My one big critique(besides the price) is the riser cable thats included. Its much too short and actually pushes the bracket away from the inside at an angle, which is not ideal. Dont expect to use the riser cable that comes with it, you may have to purchase a longer one, which is probably what Ill be doing. Not really a fault of the case, since Cooler Master includes their basic riser and not a customized one for the case. I did reach out to Cooler Master and they said they dont sell longer riser cables anymore, which is weird.