The HAF 500 was the first to bring back the company’s high airflow chassis series, but this was a rather tame affair that didn’t inspire Leo with much positivity towards the new line of HAF cases. To unlock their true potential, cooling components must work, not individually, but together as an ecosystem. You have the power supply (when installed), the magazine-like drive caddy with its removable drive sleds and the RGB and fan hub. We’ve discussed all of the case's novel features so far, save for one: Iris is the LCD screen at the front of the case that can showcase anything from your hardware’s temperatures to a picture or even video. Cooler Master has included an RGB and fan hub which comes pre-connected and conveniently placed for future additional fans and LEDs.

It sits in a similar sector as big cases like the Corsair Obsidian 1000D but in terms of looks and ease of installation, the HAF 700 is better in almost every department, the only area that the 1000D wins is with its dual system support. Over the last few years, airflow-focused cases have gained so much popularity that all-glass enclosures have become a meme to be mocked. With the generous amounts of airflow provided by the HAF 700, DeepCool’s AK400 single tower cooler performed the best out of the coolers tested – but even the weakest cooler we used was capable of handling roughly 120 watts. The HAF 700 EVO is certainly designed for systems like these, ensuring that every single component can be properly cooled in a large container with high airflow. It's not like the HAF 700 EVO is made from exotic materials, just the usual mix of steel, plastic and tempered glass.All water pumps are set to maximum RPM and fans are set to a fixed RPM by the Motherboard software/BIOS. Filtration is further improved with a huge dust filter on the bottom that includes a magnet on the rear to guide re-insertion correctly after cleaning. Well, the engineers have put a big emphasis on tool-free installation which is noticeable as soon as you remove the case panels in preparation to begin your installation. You just have to make sure that you motherboard is good enough to be worthy of the case (not the other way round).

Extensive cooling support includes radiator locations in the front, floor, top and side with up to 480mm maximum length and a dual-chamber layout to maximise cooling potential. Still, true to its HAF namesake, the Berserker delivers massive amounts of airflow for those seeking maximum cooling performance. There is now a general shift in the preference in case design and many innovative features were introduced. Yes, that means the HAF supports using as many as six radiators at the same time–if you can figure out a hardware/cooling arrangement that will accept all that.The default configuration for the HAF provides a lot of airflow – more than I have ever experienced with other computer cases I’ve used.

The stand-out feature of the Cooler Master HAF 700 is the pair of 200mm fans at the front of the case but perhaps the most noteworthy point is the pair of 120mm fans at the rear as that is truly unusual. Thick, robust ARGB tempered glass Intake Blades create unique, futuristic lighting effects while maintaining the thermal efficiency and performance of mesh that you love. But there is a dust filter behind the panel, which is removable for cleaning once you've managed to pop the front off.

Immerse yourself in full range customization of Iris’s display and ARGB Gen2 elements via MasterPlus+, and bring to life vastly diverse setups, unique in aesthetics and function. Since Intel’s 12 Gen “Alder Lake” has shaken up the desktop landscape (and taken prominent spots on our best CPUs for gaming list), we’ve updated our case testing hardware. Due to the size, radiator support and cost of the Cooler Master HAF 700 EVO, we thought it would only be right to install a high-end system with custom cooling to fully test out the limits of the chassis.

High airflow front panel design equipped with Cooler Master’s FineMesh V2 mesh, RGB illuminated glass and exclusive Performance Edition SickleFlow 200mm fans designed to maintain great thermal performance. The available space combined with the option for installing multiple big radiators should appeal to water cooing enthusiasts looking to build a dual-loop or two or three radiator cooling system, while still being able to fit in multiple 2. But it’s been a mainstay in the PC case market for decades, and the company is of course still hoping to lead on that front. The HAF 700 is almost entirely tool-less – you can install almost any component without the need for screwdrivers including GPUs, the power supply, 3.It can also support multiple radiators for liquid cooling or up to 10 additional fans for those who want the absolute highest levels of airflow. Included vertical GPU mounting kit with a PCIe Gen4 riser for complete support of the latest generation graphics cards. From the revamped FineMesh V2 to the exclusive Performance Edition 200mm SickleFlow fans, HAF 700 Evo surely packs a punch. You simply had to pull open the retention cover, install your expansion cards, then then lock the retention cover back into place.