Cooler Master HAF XB EVO High AirFlow Lan Box Case, Mesh Front Panel, ATX Motherboard Support, 240mm AIO Support, Max GPU Card 334 mm (RC-902XB-KKN2)

This PC case is probably one of the best PC cases I've ever had. Not only is it lighter than most cases (mostly due to it not having that heavy tempered glass), but it also comes with handles on the sides of it so that you can move this case around with ease. This case is very high quality and was pretty easy to build in. Just be aware of a few things:1. Be sure to get a PSU that will fit into the slot. I had an ASUS Rog 1200W PSU that I was going to use with this case, however, it wasn't able to fit into the slot, so I instead used a Corsair 1000W PSU and that fit perfectly with enough room for the cables to bend with ease.2. Be sure to use an ATX board or smaller. I already had an E-ATX motherboard from my previous build and I didn't want to have to buy a new one. The motherboard tray has a piece of metal that comes up on the right side of it, so installing any motherboard bigger than an ATX motherboard would sit on that piece of metal and wouldn't be able to reach the standoffs. To get around this, I ordered a motherboard standoff kit and used slightly taller standoffs, which ended up working great. Just a little caveat to this, is that your motherboard will be slightly misaligned with the motherboard hole and any PCIe card will be slightly raised off of the screw holes. This isn't that big of an issue though, since the motherboard lays flat and I was able to screw in my GPU with the screws this case came with and I didn't tighten them all the way, but just enough to where the GPU wasn't able to move or wobble. Just a heads up for E-ATX mobo users. If you don't have a motherboard already and plan on getting this awesome case, then save yourself the trouble and get an ATX or smaller motherboard. Another solution to this would be to cut that metal piece off of the motherboard tray, but I didn't want to damage the motherboard tray nor do I really have the proper tools to do that without potentially destroying the motherboard tray anyways.Other than these little annoyances I had while assembling my PC, this is a great PC case.Some things to NOTE:The two 120mm fans that this case comes with though uses molex connectors and are quite old. I believe my PC case may have a little negative pressure since my 1 outtake fan seems to be outputting more air than those 2 front fans intake, so those may need to be replaced with fans of greater intake capacity.The front panel doesn't just simply pull off, so don't force it! There are 6 tabs in total, 3 on each side, in the case that you need to unclip in order to pull the front panel off. I do like this feature a lot, because it secures the front panel into place and makes the front panel arguably easier to remove than most other PC cases out there.I also do recommend to get 2 outtake 80mm fans for the bottom portion of the case to help keep your drives cooled. I ordered some 80mm Arctic fans and they work great and spin regularly from 2500 to 3100 RPM, while being fairly quiet.All in all, this PC case is excellent and I hope that it will last me for a long time. I really do wish there were more quirky PC cases like this, because that is, after all, where the spirit of custom PC building comes from. Too many PC cases nowadays all look too much the same and most appear to be a copy of each other. It's a shame that many modern PC cases are getting rid of the expansion slots because there is a lot of potential to be had there. I am glad Cooler Master is still around and even to this day, they make excellent PC cases, including this one. This case may be old, but it is still a fantastic option if you are looking for a portable PC case that can hold beefy components, all while maintaining a light weight.

Note: The top of this case will not fit a BitFenix Spectre Pro 200mm fan. I'm going to try the 230mm one to see if it works, since I've seen some people say a 230mm fan will work up there.Update: Cooler Master sent me a hot swap card after I filed a part request. Let's hope I don't have to have them send me the screws for it, too.I don't know whether I got the short end of the stick, or if it's discontinued, but the case I received did not have the X-Dock hot-swap card included.Onto the review. I just received this case today. While I haven't fully built my system yet, I have started drawing a layout and plan for it.First things first: This case is extremely cramped in the bottom. Make sure to take your time when you are managing the wires down below. There's not much room for airflow, which will leave your drives susceptible to overheating if you're careless and don't install two 80mm fans in the bottom as intake.Next, Cooler Master makes it incredibly easy to manage cables in this case, given the small amount of space you have to work with. There are a ton of tie down anchors so you can rout multiple cables through the same area without having to put them all through the same "hook". If you remove the front panel and replace the fans there (recommended), then you'll find a neat little extended hole next to the USB 3.0 ports through which you can rout the fan cables. Great little touch there, CM. Everything about this case seems well-thought-out for cable management in the confined space. Done well, the mess under the motherboard tray will be hidden and allow for a beautiful looking top zone.The case looks better in person than the pictures would suggest. The light reflects off of the semi-matte finish beautifully.As you can see, I gave this case 5 stars. Here are my reasons behind that.Pros:- Nearly-cubic shape. It allows you to emphasize the components on the top and hide all else, while making sure the graphics card(s) don't sag.- Lots of cable management hooks and options. It allows builders to make the most of the limited space.- Ease of drives. While 2.5" drives require some screws that don't seem to be included, that's not too much of a con. 5.25" bays are a fully toolless install. Nice.- Handles. While the handles are plastic, the weight rests against the chassis itself by way of a metal bar sticking down. Good on CM for this.- Sturdiness. Unlike aluminum cases I've had in the past, this steel chassis gives me confidence about its durability.- Design. Not just the aesthetics, but the way the top and bottom are separated so you can have the most air flowing over the components that will get the hottest.- Removable motherboard tray. This makes getting to the components in the bottom a snap.- Rubber feet. This is great for putting the computer on a stand.Cons:- The bottom is super cramped. This case could have done well with an inch or so more height to allow for more room with which to work in the bottom. I would have also liked 120mm fans down bottom instead of 80mm ones.- No dust filters. I would have liked Cooler Master to sell optional dust filters for this case. Tons of air is going to be flowing into and out of the case, so dust buildup will be quite the nuisance. Make sure to weigh the pressures toward positive pressure.- Only one 2.5" drive mount. Should you have enough screws and thin enough power cables, you could actually fit 2x 2.5" drives on the included mount. Perfect for a pair of SSD's in RAID0. The problem is there's only one of these so there's a max of fitting 4x 2.5" drives in the case.- No included 2.5" drive screws, from what I can tell. Why offer the option to mount them if you won't include the hardware?- X-Dock hot swap bay not included. This isn't enough to dock a star since the X-Dock isn't of major importance to me.Neutral:- The case is a tad heavy, but that's to be expected from a fully steel chassis.- It feels like there's not enough room to mount a Corsair H55i CPU cooler's radiator directly at the back with the hoses closest to the ground.Final Thoughts: I can't find a better case for the price I paid: $87. This is insanely good value for the money since I get a compact case, a test bench, and a LAN box all in one. I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase. I'm honestly kicking myself for the fact that this is my first ever Cooler Master case purchase. The build quality is fantastic. Cooler Master has definitely solidified further case purchases from me in the future.