The Future of Gaming Chassis – Introducing the HAF 912 Advanced
Sydney, Australia: January 2011 – Defining the ultimate chassis for gamers is near impossible, but the new HAF912 Advanced makes it possible. The HAF912 is cost effective and does not compromise on fundamental features such as size, cooling and space. If your looking for an affordable gaming chassis that comes with all the bells and whistles with great support for water cooling accessories, the HAF 912 model for you.
Room to grow
The HAF 912 Advanced offers plenty of space for your system to grow as you upgrade. It has room for no less than four 5.25-inch drives, six 3.5-inch internal drives and two 2.5-inch drives in its standard configuration. The 5.25-inch drive bays also come pre-fitted with an adapter to accept 3.5-inch drives as well as a 3.5 to 2.5-inch adapter that accepts two more 2.5-inch drives. A section of the 3.5-inch can hold up to four drives,, removed to fit graphics cards that are longer than 320mm, and rotated 90 degrees. The bottom mounted 2.5-inch drive cage can also be mounted on top of the bottom half of the 3.5-inch drive cage if more room is needed at the bottom of the case. This modular approach puts you in charge of how to do things and it’s something you won’t find anywhere else.
Keep it tidy
Airflow is important in any computer, but even more so in a gaming PC and the HAF 912 Advanced has been designed to reduce clutter and allow for better airflow. By adding more space behind the motherboard tray, more space is given to hide extra lengths of cable.
Cable management and routing has also been made easy by providing access holes where they’re most needed. Notches has also been added that allow you to attach cable ties to the rear of the motherboard to further help keeping this neat and tidy. Removable dust filters are also pre-fitted to the front of the case as well as the PSU air intake at the bottom.
Stay cool
One of the most important aspects of a gaming chassis is for it to keep your components cool and the HAF 912 Advanced doesn’t compromise on cooling. The HAF 912 Advanced comes with a top mounted 200mm fan and a front mounted 200mm fan with a cool red LED light as well as a rear 120mm fan installed. There is also room for an optional side mounted 120 or 140mm fan. The HAF 912 Advanced can also be equipped with water cooling and has been designed to accept an external, top mounted dual 120mm radiator having three pass-through holes with rubber grommets for the tubing.
A model for every budget
The HAF 912 Advanced was designed to meet the requirements of those that want something out of the ordinary, yet affordable. This doesn’t mean quality has been compomised , as the HAF is all about excellence – making this a fantastic choice in terms of features.
Specifications
HAF 912 Advanced |
Case body: Steel / Front bezel: Plastic and mesh |
Main unit: 230 x 480 x 496mm / 9.1 x 18.9 x 19.5 inch (with stand) |
Net: 8.6kg / 19 lbs |
Micro-ATX / ATX |
4 exposed (one can be converted to 3.5” bay) |
1 exposed (converted from 5.25 bay) / 6 hidden |
4 hidden?2 converted from 3.5” bay? |
USB 2.0 x2, e-SATA x1, Audio x1, Mic x1 |
Front: 200mm red LED fan x1 (can be swapped for two 120mm fans)
Top: 200mm black fan x1 (can be swapped for two 120mm fans) Rear: 120mm fan x1, 1200 RPM, 17dBA Side: 120/140mm fan x1 (optional) |
7+1 |
Bottom–mounted / ATX PS2 / EPS 12V |
Pricing and Availability
Manufacturer: Cooler Master
Product Name: HAF 912
RRP: AU$139
Website: www.coolermaster.com
Australian Distributors: Ingram Micro, Rectron, Australia IT, DMA
New Zealand Distributors: PB Technology
Warranty: 2 years
Availability: Mid of Jan
About Cooler Master
Cooler Master was founded in 1992 to provide the world’s best thermal solutions. Since its establishment, the company continues to invest in product development to provide leading-edge innovations. Cooler Master’s line-up includes heat sinks, fans, chassis, power supplies and computing accessories. Headquartered in Taiwan with branch offices located across Europe, America and APAC, Cooler Master offers unsurpassed service to our customers. For more information on Cooler Master, please visit www.coolermaster.com.