Question Are there any new cases similar to the HAF-X? I have special needs.

[Nahuel Antinanco]

I've owned a HAF-X for years, and I've been happy with it. Over time, though, I've lost the two USB 3 ports from the front panel, and there were only two to begin with. I'll be upgrading my system, and I was wondering if there was anything similar to the HAF-X, but more modern with more USB 3 ports. The tricky part is that I've had up to 9 hard drives inside, and I rip BluRays, 3 at a time, so I need a case with 3 5.25" bays, and lots of room for hard drives. I know that the 5.25" bays are going extinct, but I still need them. Am I completely out of luck?

 

[ExcaliburMM]

CM Cosmos II or a Silverstone TJ04B both have front panel USB3, support for 3 optical drives, and space for plenty of HDDs.

 

[Steltek]

The Phanteks Enthoo Pro/Pro Tempered Glass also have 3 optical drive bays and are very nice cases as well.

Technically, the HAF-X itself is still listed as a current product by CM; I don't know if you could buy a new one from them or not (their online store is down for "inventory check"). However, since it technically is a current product, you may be able to order parts from them through customer support to repair your old case if you haven't tried to do so.

 

[GrumpyMan]

There's mine, still love it.

 

[Nahuel Antinanco]

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There's mine, still love it.

I actually like the look of the HAF-X. With the red glow, it's got kind of a furnace feel to it. If I can replace the ports without too much trouble, I'd be glad to hold onto it. Maybe I can find some magnetic filters to keep some of the dust out. It's a pain in the ass to clean.

Yours is a 932, right? It looks different than mine.

 

[GrumpyMan]

Yup, it's a 932. It is a pain in the ass to clean, that's for sure, but I've never had any problems with cooling any of the hardware inside. I just get a forklift, take it out to the patio and spray it out every 6 months. It's not everybody's cup of tea, but I have always liked the industrial look about it.

 

[Nahuel Antinanco]

CM Cosmos II or a Silverstone TJ04B both have front panel USB3, support for 3 optical drives, and space for plenty of HDDs.

I looked at the Cosmos 2, and even the 25th Anniversary edition. I loved the glass panels, having 2 fans blowing air in sideways with no airflow from

Yup, it's a 932. It is a pain in the ass to clean, that's for sure, but I've never had any problems with cooling any of the hardware inside. I just get a forklift, take it out to the patio and spray it out every 6 months. It's not everybody's cup of tea, but I have always liked the industrial look about it.

It's hard to beat when it comes to air cooling. As an experiment, I stuck my hand inside through the front while the machine was running. It was a windy day in there.

 

[VirtualLarry]

They make dual USB3 front port assemblies.

 

[GrumpyMan]

They make dual USB3 front port assemblies.

Yeah, I've replaced mine with USB3.1 type C port assemblies.

 

[A///]

I've worked on the HAF cases. They're great. I've built a few Cosmos II systems. They're good. The only drawback is possibly newer/future USB but add in cards exist for a reason. The HAF is a pain in the butt to clean unless you use filters, and even then they clog up fast. They're great for hot climates, though. Corsair still makes a few traditional full towers. It'll cost you quite a bit, but it's worth it.