Cooler Master CM Force 500
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According to our computer case expert
The Cooler Master CM Force 500 is a computer housing with sufficient cooling options. The casing has 1 pre-assembled case fan, but has space for 6 with a maximum size of 140 mm. The Midi Tower housing has a lot of space and is suitable for Micro-ATX and ATX motherboards and video cards with a maximum length of 320 mm. There is also room for 8 hard drives and 2 optical drives. These can all be confirmed tool-less. So you do not need tools to install these parts. Are you looking for a Midi housing for a basic PC? Then choose the Cooler Master CM Force 500.
Form factor (IT casing) | Midi tower | |
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Form factor (motherboards) | ATX, MicroATX | |
Maximum length video card | 320 mm | |
Expansion slots | 7 | |
Dust filter |
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After having owned an old case for years, I switched to the Cooler Master CM Force 500. Compared to my old case, this case has a very good air flow (the amount of air displaced, usually done by means of fans in the case ). It also looks a lot better!
It looks very, very good without too many bells and whistles. The corners at the front have a nice gloss effect that were covered on delivery to prevent damage. The color black that embraces the cabinet is nice and neutral and fits almost every living room without being too noticeable, while the cool Cooler Master logo provides a little bit of spice.
In addition to the supplied fan at the back, you have the option to add fans to the front, the left and the right side. I do recommend making sure that the fans on the front and right side are sucking air in (also known as intake) and the fans on the back and left are blowing air out (also known as outtake). This ensures a favorable air flow that ensures that the components can enjoy a cool and dust-free environment. A small disadvantage is that there are no dust filters, but if the space that keeps the PC company is clean, this should not be a problem at all.
The cabinet has 2 connection options at the front for USB 2.0, 1 for USB 3.0, 1 for a headphone/sound system and 1 for a microphone. This ensures, among other things, that you no longer have to bend over to reach the connections on the back of the cabinet. You and your back will be very happy with this!
The space that the cabinet offers makes it easier to mount the components. Enough freedom to move your hands is always welcome and this does not fall short. There's plenty of room available for almost any modern video card, and even a new processor cooler fits in to a great extent without any problem (if the cooler doesn't exceed 16.5cm in height, you can breathe easy). There is also a way to hide the cabling, which of course benefits the air flow of the cabinet.
Mounting the motherboard, processor, memory and power supply went without any problems. The case even has directions on the inside for the placement of the standoffs (special screws that keep the motherboard from coming into contact with the case) according to the size of your motherboard.
The DVD burner, hard drives and power supply also went in without any problems. There are 10 clamps that make it possible to mount 2 hard disks, 1 SSD (solid state drive) / floppy disk drive and 2 DVD / Blu-ray burners toolless (without tools). I would have liked this a little more, but the screws that are included ensure that additional components can be mounted using a screwdriver.
With the installation of the video card I did not encounter any resistance. It fit perfectly and the extra connection that was attached to it found its way without any difficulty.
Hiding the cabling was very easy thanks to the supplied tie rips and ensured a neat looking interior.
The cabinet is more than worth its price and I am very happy with this purchase. There were a few bumps that needed to be ironed out, but all in all, this is highly recommended.
Stefan Rijsdijk
30 April 2014
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Because my PC case had been damaged, I bought the cooler master CM 500 Force. Beautiful to look at, and nicely spacious inside. Multiple HDD are clicked into place, SSD in its available place with screws. If that had been in the description, I would have ordered the cabinet sooner. Because I can manage reasonably well, but still remain an amateur. Ordering is simply answering the questions, And wait for delivery day that the product is delivered. We have already ordered several items from cool bleu, and still at peace.
Arie Groeneveld
15 August 2016
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I really think this housing has the best value for money I could find. I forgot that for 45,- you get real quality at coolblue. Considered ordering the housing from another web store, but went for this one anyway.
It is very sturdy and has a lot of space. Some people might comment that the power supply is upstairs rather than downstairs, but I've had no issues with this. I have a lot of space to work in, and it has good air circulation. The supplied fan is very quiet, and can be set via the EUFI BIOS.
The 3 USB ports are super handy, and it's great to have one 3.0 output. I did some comparisons between the different models and found out that for 1 euro more you had that one 3.0 USB connection on the front, while you don't have that with a model that costs 1 euro less.
I have used a number of filters myself. As long as you can be handy with a piece of fabric that lets a lot of air through and a nut and bolt, you already have nice filters.
Thom Derksen
17 January 2016
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Product number | 352165 | |
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Manufacturer code | FOR-500-KKN1 | |
Brand | Cooler Master | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Form factor (IT casing) | Midi tower | |
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Form factor (motherboards) | ATX, MicroATX | |
Panel door | ||
Cable management | ||
White noise reduction | ||
Dust filter |
Width | 19 cm | |
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Depth | 49,2 cm | |
Height | 42,6 cm | |
Weight | 5,23 kg | |
Color | Black | |
Power connector location | Top | |
Material | Metal, Plastic |
Fan controller |
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Maximum height CPU cooler | 163,9 mm |
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2.5-inch Bays (HDD) | 1 | |
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3.5-inch Bays (HDD) | 8 | |
5.25-inch Bays | 2 | |
Maximum length video card | 320 mm | |
Expansion slots | 7 |
Headphone jack | ||
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Microphone connector |
