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[Official] Cooler Master HAF-XB Club!

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***Note: This thread is intended for those who own or are interested in the Haf Xb, please respect our club by following the guidelines of OCN's Clubs, thank you.***

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Hello! Welcome to the Official Cooler Master Haf XB Case Clubhouse here @ OCN!! This club is for the fans and those who are interested in owning an XB themselves. If you would like to join the community, please send me a PM followed by posting some pics/ description of your build in the club. If you would like your rig linked to your name, please add your post # in your pm, so that I can easily locate them. Thank you.

Official Website: here
Official Haf-Xb site: here
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How far will you go to MOD the XB? Show us what you got!



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Want to purchase a Cooler Master's HAF-XB
Lan/Test Bench Case? (retail)


Newegg: here
tigerdirect: here
Amazon: here

Haf XB Parts from CM.com:

Windowed Top Panel here
Front Panel replacement here
Motherboard Tray here
Hot Swap Drive Tray here
XB Accessories Kit here
Hot Swap PCB here
I/O Panel - OEM here
Left/Right Side Panels here / here

Want to represent the club in your sig? Copy code below and paste in your profile settings

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Other Cooler Master Clubs
you may be interested in:


The Official Cooler Master HAF X/932/922/912(+) Club
[Official] The CoolerMaster Storm Scout, Scout II Club
The Official Cooler Master Storm Trooper / Storm Stryker Club
The Cooler Master 690 Club


t77's NZXT Tempest Case Club:
NZXT Tempest User Community

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I really love the whole idea behind this case and haven't seen anything quite like it before. It's like Cooler Master took all the features of a full tower gaming case and transformed it into a mid-sized Lan box/ test bench. I have been craving that desire to build another water cooled/ gaming rig, but didn't want another tower. The Xb is my answer and will be posting my build log here.
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Hardware I have purchased for my Xbuild so far...





This new build will also be dedicated to crunching @100% !! Updates to follow, stay tuned...
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Just so you're aware you need Editor approval from one of the section editors (besides kevingreenbmx) before you can make a club official. You'll have to remove official markings from here until then, sorry.
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Just so you're aware you need Editor approval from one of the section editors (besides kevingreenbmx) before you can make a club official. You'll have to remove official markings from here until then, sorry.
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Oh I was unaware of that sorry, thank you for informing me sir.
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No problem.
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Unofficial markings aren't necessary since all threads are unofficial until approved anyway, but I won't ask for the tag to go.
 
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I ordered one from newegg on Friday. I am really getting into the SFF PC's. FYI, tigerdirect is cheaper, but since I am in Florida and have to pay tax, they ended up being $1 more than newegg and their crazy $22 shipping.

Anyway, should be fun. I am going to go with a Black & Orange theme for mine (big KTM guy). Also, did anyone else try to get the clear top panel? Its on CM's website, including a p/n, but you cant order it.
 
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That is awesome you guys! Post some pics up when you get em' so I can add you to the club.
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If you are starting a build log I would love to link them in the OP. I will be posting some updates of my Xbuild in the next week or two.

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so what kind of rads can you fit in this case? if you don't mind me asking.
I will get back to you soon on the rad compatibilities ( no time tonight, work early tomorrow)

This radiator is mounted on the front of the case and is 125x58.5x286mm with room to spare, see pic below. (not mine, source here)

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http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1142714/width/500/height/1000

http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1142715/width/500/height/1000

If anyone is wondering, E-ATX boards *WILL* fit this case
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I did electrical tape the tray, as the board juuuuuust sits on it on the forward side [facing front fans]
: Thanks for the E-atx tip, is that your case dude? If yes, would you like the join the club?
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I'm keenly interested if this thing will fit either version of the Silver Arrow with a 200/230mm fan in the top mesh. I know CM says coolers up to 180mm high but is that with our without a fan up there?
 
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Since my current rig is pretty recent build and well above the spec I need, I just plan on transferring everything over to the new case. Luckily I have a slew of sweet Cougar fans just setting in my spare parts bin to utilize. Granted, I don't think I have any 80mm fans. Guess I need to get some of those. My rig will retain the closed loop water cooling as well.

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Thanks for the E-atx tip, is that your case dude? If yes, would you like the join the club?
That's my build, I actually moved it from a thermaltake level10 GT for ease of wiring. . I've never had a cleaner case EVER! And I would be humbled to be added to the club, TY
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I will say, she's a LOT happier than she was in the level 10 GT, where she was running 4.7 @ 1.32

 
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Thinking of upgrading my HAF 922 to this beast, it's only 100 bucks how can you beat that for the sheer functionality this case can provides? saves space, compact, and easy to carry. plus a great future LC/test bench setup.
Agreed.

Mine showed up yesterday evening. First order of business is to flush mount my PSU. If the piece I made works out, I will post a pic of it installed.
 
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Works good for anyone willing to spend some time on laying out your holes.

I just used some scrap metal:



The contrast in color isn't as glaring without the flash:



I wish Cooler Master would have sent an extended bracket, AND a normal flush mount bracket. I fixed my only major gripe about this case relatively quick.
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This case has A LOT of potential to the modding community. I am thinking of removing the 5 inch bays so I can properly mount both sides of my fan controller next. We'll see how it fits, being just screwed to one side first......
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Mine showed up yesterday evening. First order of business is to flush mount my PSU. If the piece I made works out, I will post a pic of it installed.
Welcome to the club Ramsey77 !
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Yes, this case has a lot of potential for modding which is one of the major reason I love this case. Your psu plate mod is absolutely awesome.
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I agree that Cooler Master should have that plate option as an extra accessory, or even a double extended bracket for those huge 1300w power supplies.

We look forward to see some updated pics of your Xb! I will link your case to your name in the OP.
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Works good for anyone willing to spend some time on laying out your holes.

I just used some scrap metal:



The contrast in color isn't as glaring without the flash:



I wish Cooler Master would have sent an extended bracket, AND a normal flush mount bracket. I fixed my only major gripe about this case relatively quick.
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This case has A LOT of potential to the modding community. I am thinking of removing the 5 inch bays so I can properly mount both sides of my fan controller next. We'll see how it fits, being just screwed to one side first......
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Nice job! Here's your potential new side business of making and selling these PSU plates.
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I have one of these cases on the way. I'm pretty excited about moving my build to it.
Received one for my brother and may be getting one for me, the case oozes quality and you won't be disappointed. Many people are going "nuts" for this case from reading comments on the internet. I can see with enough interest of Cooler Master expanding this line of cases a bit more and hope they do.
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I can't believe this case was only $100. The build quality is amazing.
Shhhhhhhhhh! Don't want to give anyone thoughts of raising the price on this great case.

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