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)

This is ‘The Chasis’ of all chasis. There is possibly one other that compares, but not nearly in quality. This is the second largest chasis I have ever installed anything into and there is still plenty of room for more. My last Cooler Master case lasted me 10 years. (It’s still in use, but I sold my entire system). I can’t imagine how this won’t last longer. Typically a tower case will cost maybe $300-350USD; after carefully studying this case compared to one other of my last two choices ; I actually paid a bit over $550USD extra to have it shipped to my location. Most expensive case I’ll have ever bought; but well worth every penny. Arrived very quickly considering my location.

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.

This case quality is 100% and will fit any every brand motherboard or power supply the weight is about 23 kg and the collers the curves the style man am telling you in real life is way better then you see it in youtube . Get it and thank me later

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.

H500M is expensive and does not deserve to pay that. I returned it and Im much more happy with H500. 500M has some nice features like graphic card support or 3.1 input but those do not justify to pay extra $150. Besides it doesnt feel that sturdy when you try to pick it up, no handle like H500 has. Rights side has glass side as well but for what?? That creates extra burden for doing cable management. Id buy H500 even if I could afford H500M. I love the handle of H500, so easy to carry around. Top magnetic filter looks amazing. Interior is almost identical to 500M, critical difference would be H500M has 140mm and H500 has 120mm fan. I replaced that 120mm fan with RGB anyway. I bought used from Amazon warehouse and was nervous till it arrived and I installed the whole thing and upper fan did not light , I thought it was busted but then I opened the case again and checked carefully and saw that it was just an RGB cable unplugged. Other than a small dent on one side -hence the price was cheap- which I dont care, I am very much happy with it!

First off, case looks great. Airflow seems fine, but its just highlighting flaws in the build with its inability to mask much of the noise in the chassis, so much that Im considering just getting another CPU cooler to quiet it back down. Im also having some wonky connectivity issues on the front panel USB connectors, to the point that Ive had to swap USB cables to another slot to actually get a proper connection when docking with my phone, otherwise it just keeps going between charging, disconnected, charging, forever. Also have an issue with the fans built-in ARGB connector; it goes over the Rainbow controller pins on my MSI board, but VERY loosely, to the point that it doesnt really feel like its properly connected, but it is. I will say, theres plenty of space in the backside to hide messy/stretched (make it work!) cabling; never had an issue taking panels off or on, and the front panel screws on and off easily by hand, so accessibility gets an A+ from me. Rear IO is easy to reach around and access. Just wish USB connectivity on front panel was a bit better (Front Panel is all USB 2, by the way, bit of a sad feel there. A C-type or even a single 3.0 would be appreciated. With stock cooling, GPUs running about 65c under load, and CPU toasts up a bit higher, 74c-ish. Im happy enough with the case that Im considering just getting a better cooler instead of seeking out another case, so thats something. Also, handle! Thats nice. The case is a bit heavier than youd initially think looking at it, so that comes in handy, forgive the pun. I wish more cases had this! Nice big fans are pushing plenty of air through the case... overall, pretty solid with a few flaws that can start to highlight inner component flaws. I think its a bit expensive at list, but if you can get this for around $80, its a solid buy.

Ive already gotten several compliments on how sexy this tower looks, Im big into white aesthetics and the front of this tower really works together nicely. I was also very surprised at just how quiet the massive fans in the front are; my stock CPU cooler is louder (not much of a surprise tho). Its also very user friendly when it comes to cord management, but this probably goes hand in hand with my biggest note: This thing is pretty massive for a mid-tower, it barely fits on my desk in addition to my dual-monitors. I actually had to filter my desk search to be sure I could fit this puppy on top instead of sitting it on the ground below. The combination of a large frame and solid cord management can make this thing feel somewhat empty inside. I might actually recommend this for those looking to put decor inside their case. I have a mini figure that Id like to stick inside and there is PLENTY of space to do that with, just be sure you run at reasonable temps. Unfortunately the stock cooler makes this a little impractical for me, but ultimately its the plan once I upgrade the cooler.

Im a fan girl of NZXTs towers and was planning another NZXT-based build. I decided, however, to try something new, something that would be different from my regular builds. Cue in this Cooler Master H500. It has been nothing short of amazing. If youd like the short and sweet bulleted points, then just read this part, otherwise Ive written a lot of information. - a total of up to x6 (if solely using) 120mm fans, x4 (if solely using) 140mm fans, or x3 (if solely using) 200mm fans - a front mesh panel that captures dust; there is also an optional acrylic panel that can be used instead if preferred (more on this later) - tempered glass panel that has two screws that cannot be taken off (so its no longer easy to misplace). The glass panel also has hinges at the bottom so it wont accidentally fall and shatter, etc - supports ATX, mATX, or miniATX builds - has x2 M.2 slots, x2 3.5 hard drive bays (an additional mount can be purchased to support 4 more), and x4 2.5 SSD bays. 2 SSDs can be mounted on the right side of the case with little plugs, therefore offering a tool-less assembly). The HDD drive bay can also be removed if you just plan on only using the 2 SSD mounts - in regards to cable management, there is a vertical bar with rubberized routing holes. This is removable if you prefer a more spacious build - x2 200mm CoolerMaster MasterFan 200R RGB fans installed in the front panel and 1 generic 120mm fan - a removable PSU cover - 3 dust filter covers (for the top, front and bottom of the case) - a vertical GPU mount (riser cable not included) - multiple zip ties in order to manage the cables inside (among other small things) So, I wont be able to touch on everything, as I dont use the vertical GPU mount for starters, but I can give insight on other aspects. First off, this case comes with many fan placement options. For reference, I have x2 120mm fans up top, x1 120mm fan in the back, and x2 200mm fans up front. I currently have Corsair SP LL120 RGBs and they work great paired with the CoolerMaster fans. Side note, if you are in the market for the Corsair SP LL120 RGBs and would like it to pulse, breath, or mimic the 200mm fans, then youll need to purchase the CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO Controller. Anyway, the case does come with a handy magnetic dust filter for the top of the case (fan area). 1 month later and I can tell that it is definitely doing its job. The front of the case has another mesh like structure and this allows for better airflow throughout the case. My build has been averaging 25-30C on idle with a max of 50C on high detailed games. Now, I have tried the acrylic panel and found that my temperatures, unsurprisingly, do go up: 30-45C on idle and 50-65C on load. Its not terrible temps but, while the acrylic does look cleaner, keep in mind that youre swapping temperatures for aesthetics. The side tempered glass panel is another nice aspect of the H500. Its not clear like NZXTs line, but I would say its around 40-50% tint, perhaps even 30%. Its definitely on the dark side. I didnt realise how tinted it would be, but it honestly looks amazing. Due to the heavier tint, the cables inside are pretty much invisible and the RGB/lightning looks like its coming through the darkness. Honestly, it looks great and is definitely something I didnt know I wanted for my build. The x2 200mm fan does deserve a mention as well, but this ones not as positive. It could be the lack of experience with RGB fans, but the cables were confusing as heck to pair with respective wires. Ive didnt even spend as much time on the rest of the build combined compared to the fan wires themselves. Im not going to lie when I say I cried a little out of frustration. The instructions arent very helpful. If I remember correctly, the RGB cables were pinned into cables that were unnecessary towards the whole build. Figuring out that cable was not necessary took an amazingly stupid amount of time. After taking out the unnecessary cables and then figuring out the appropriate ones, it was smooth sailing after that. Im not sure why its become the new standard, but pictorial instructions are ridiculous. I can only imagine how difficult it would be for someone just starting out. Cable management wise, theres really not much to say. Its superb and theres nothing difficult about it. Youll definitely need more zip ties than provided if you want a cleaner look. Also, the provided ties are surprisingly very thin so may snap easily if you stress it enough. There are notches on the cable side of the tower that allow you to zip tie cables on. Make sure to not zip tie in the panel grooves though. The rubberized routing holes and removable vertical bar is also appreciated. Some small thing that dont really detract but should be mentioned: if youre not going to fill the inside of this case, then be prepared to hear A LOT of air being pushed around. I have a lot of open space and it does sound cavernous. Also, this case is very much on the heavy side. It weighs a whopping 23.2lbs, maybe 30lbs+ after all the components are installed, compared to NZXTs 17.9lbs. If youve stuck it out and read through my long speech, then in short I highly recommend this case. Ive been very pleased with it and Im glad I took a chance. Like a lot of people have been saying, dont go for any other H500 (for example, H500P or H500M). Just stick with the H500-NO SUFFIX. It is Cooler Masters best - as of right now - and pretty much offers everything required for a high end build. This is a great starter case, offering excellent airflow and enough space to experiment around with. You wont be disappointed.

Pros: Very easy to build in, everything fit in nicely. Plenty or airflow 200mm front fans are very quiet and move plenty of air. Great filters (specially like the one at the top with magnets). Great space for longer GPUs Space behind motherboard is broad enough for decent cable management. Many water cooling and fan configurations available. They kept support for older chunkier HDDs with a very organized removable tray (in case you dont want to use it). Tempered glass is great quality and really like it sits on the lip at the bottom when you unscrew it. Cons: The 2x200mm ARGB fans are 3 pin, whereas my motherboard only has 4 pin rgb headers. I thought, no biggie, Ill use the included controller. But to my surprise the controller didnt work either. It only lights up a very small portion of the fans, and the button doesnt work to cycle trough the modes. I tried everything that came to mind with no results. Front fans stay the same color (top one with a little red spot, bottom one with a little blue spot). So I just decided to disconnect the ARGB controller from the front fans, and just leave them off (theyre facing the wall anyway). Manual and online PDFs from CoolerMaster are horrible. They just assume you know what youre doing, and if you run into a problem, just figure it out by yourself. Overall: Very happy with the purchase and quality. Almost perfect.

I replaced my 8 year old Nzxt Phantom case with this fantastic piece of equipment, and what suprized me the most has got to be those 200mm fans and how effortlessly they push air through the case at such low rpms. Half of me was honestly expecting them to be very gimmicky and mediocre, boy was I suprized and at full rpm they push some serious air.