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Cooler Master HAF 922 Review - PAGE 1

Stephen Duffin - Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 Like +my favourites

If you have been looking for a great gamer case like the Sniper or the HAF 932 but don't want a full sized case to deal with, then you're about to get a great new option. Cooler Master cooks up a new and very satisfactory answer in the form of the HAF 922, the kid brother of the HAF 932.

The HAF 922 is Cooler Master's latest prodigy, and I couldn't wait to dive into this mid tower chassis and see if there was going to be some sibling rivalry. Based on the HAF 922's military theme but with softer lines, the kid brother has a prettier face. Let's see if the new look does the job that his big brother and friends have done so very well in the past.

Available Color Black

Dimensions (W/H/D) 10x19.7x22.2

Weight 19lbs

Motherboard Type Micro ATX / ATX

5.25" Drive Bay 5 Exposed (One could convert to 3.5")

3.5" Drive Bay 5 Hidden

I/O Panel USB x2 e-Sata x1 Mic x1 Audio x1

Cooling System   Front: 230mm red LED fan with LED Switch x1 @700 RPM 19 dba (included)
                             Top 230mm fan x1 @700 RPM 19 dba (Included) can be swapped for two 120mm fans
                             Rear: 120mm fan x1 @1200 RPM 17 dba (Included)
                             Bottom: 140 / 120mm fan x1 (optional)
                             Side: Cooler Master 230mm fan (optional) can be swapped for two 120mm fans

Expansion Slots 7+1

Power Supply Standard ATX PS2 / EPS 12V (optional)

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Article Index

1.	Introduction and Specifications
2.	Exterior Features
3.	Installation
4.	Testing Setup & System
5.	Conclusion

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Gravity Apr 23, 10

Ha, this case kicks ass. Love the hard drive bays, very secure/sturdy.
I am quite pleased with the setup. Cable management isn't bad either. I'm surprised the all fit along the back as it's not very deep back there. Just got lucky enough for 8pin mboard power socket cable to reach around from the backside. I need to clean up a couple of small fan wires but otherwise all is good.
If I had one complaint it would be that bottom venting of psu doesn't exist.

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Gravity Apr 22, 10

Picked up an Antec 1200. I think it should do me well for a while. I like that it has fans dedicated over each of the hard drive bays. I was really tempted to get an Antec 900 or HAF 922 though, but I foresee my drive space needs taking more convenient advantage of the bays the Antec 1200 has to offer. Cable management seems like it'll kinda suck but I can live with that.

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hiigaran Apr 17, 10

we were talking about a 922. or if youre really set on the 932...why? is it worth the extra $50 or so bucks for similar cooling performance and an extra inch in height and width?

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syrianrue Apr 17, 10

coolio, i am getting an haf 932

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Gravity Apr 17, 10

I'm thinking from what I'm reading the HAF might have more room for video cards. Seems like there might be an issue with Antec 900 and newer larger cards if you have drives in the slots, which most likely I will need to do.

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hiigaran Apr 17, 10

performance wise, the haf is a little better i think. price wise, the haf is better. space wise...well, according to these guys, the haf is also better.

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Gravity Apr 17, 10

Is there any advantage to this case over an Antec 900?

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NS_TR Apr 13, 10

quote Moonrise
I am talking about the case feet. Those screws have a tendency to loosen up and as a result you can get shaking between the feet and the case itself.

feet are tight enough, not moving a bit.

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Moonrise Apr 12, 10

I am talking about the case feet. Those screws have a tendency to loosen up and as a result you can get shaking between the feet and the case itself.

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NS_TR Apr 12, 10

quote Moonrise
Could it be that you simply didn't tighten the shoes on the bottom enough? I know that the screws on mine have a tendency to loosen up.

there are only rivets. Do you mean them at the bottom of the drawer which connects it to the body. There are another screws belonging to case feet.

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Moonrise Apr 12, 10

Could it be that you simply didn't tighten the shoes on the bottom enough? I know that the screws on mine have a tendency to loosen up.

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NS_TR Apr 12, 10

it seems perfect from outside. But the case cannot resist 4 hdd's shaking. It is good with one hdd when i increase the number of hdd's each of them amplifying the vibration. kind of sinus sound have top and bottom repeating every 3 seconds

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hiigaran Apr 12, 10

could be a manufacturing fault. the many people who have bought a HAF here havent had any problems at all with their cases.

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NS_TR Apr 12, 10

I don't want to leave behind the original drawers, i will say it in the cooler master forum.
I couldn't find any better solution yet.
I realized another thing. Inside the case the 5.5 to 3.5 fdd converter doesn't fit with the hdd's , screw holes don't match.
The case itself is too heavy and extra parts makes it extra heavy and expensive for a dormitory-student. It is the last thing to do to buy a converter for hdd's.
I don't know that i am only one living with such a problem.


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