Coolermaster HAF 12 VS COOLERMASTER STORM ENFORCER

[hbeduryan818]

Which case is better? I'm going toward the enforcer due to usb 3.0

 

[abbadon_34]

A bit subjective, the HAF 12 has been quite popular for sometime but the usb 3.0 is nice. But is it worth almost twice the price? $50 vs $90 shipped? That's up to you.

 

[hbeduryan818]

A bit subjective, the HAF 12 has been quite popular for sometime but the usb 3.0 is nice. But is it worth almost twice the price? $50 vs $90 shipped? That's up to you.

My total was $75 total for enforcer and 64 for haf 12

 

[abbadon_34]

i was looking at newegg is $49.99 after rebate with free shipping vs $85 + $5 shipping

so $25 difference when you shop around

or if you need one you could get 3.0 card reader with 3.0 passthru with the $$$ difference

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007766%20600148671%20600031470&IsNodeId=1&name=Internal&Order=PRICE&Pagesize=20

 

[hbeduryan818]

i was looking at newegg is $49.99 after rebate with free shipping vs $85 + $5 shipping

so $25 difference when you shop around

Is enforcer worth the bang fir buck

 

[abbadon_34]

That a matter of opinion and circumstance, to me no, but I'm not your average user, who would probably prioritizes convenience and doesn't have a shelf full of random parts

 

[blazorthon]

I wouldn't spend more on the Storm Enforcer. It might be a better case, but with the HAF 912 going for $50, there's not much good reason to skip the HAF 912 over for the more expensive Storm Enforcer AFAIK. It's difficult to quantify bang for your buck with cases IMO.

 

[completelyrandomname]

In my opinion the storm enforcer is basically a 912 but with a side panel, different looks, black interior, and just costs some more, i would stick with the 912

 

[hbeduryan818]

In my opinion the storm enforcer is basically a 912 but with a side panel, different looks, black interior, and just costs some more, i would stick with the 912

What about uab2.0/3.0 difference

 

[abbadon_34]

you don't HAVE to use the front panel...i can't say i've ever hook one up, at least for myself

 

[hbeduryan818]

you don't HAVE to use the front panel...i can't say i've ever hook one up, at least for myself

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-HAF-912-RC-912-KKN1/dp/B003ZM7YTA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352258599&sr=8-1&keywords=Haf+912 vs http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Elite-430-RC-430-KWN1/dp/B003O8J11E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1352258622&sr=8-2&keywords=Haf+912 vs http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Enforcer-Computer-SGC-1000-KWN1/dp/B004WK3KKQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1352258653&sr=8-5&keywords=Haf+912 vs http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Scout-Computer-SGC-2000-KKN1-GP/dp/B00243HHNY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1352258671&sr=8-6&keywords=Haf+912 pick wisely for a fellow friend (me)

 

[hbeduryan818]

I wouldn't spend more on the Storm Enforcer. It might be a better case, but with the HAF 912 going for $50, there's not much good reason to skip the HAF 912 over for the more expensive Storm Enforcer AFAIK. It's difficult to quantify bang for your buck with cases IMO.

Hey can you look at the list u i gave abbadon and let me know

 

[abbadon_34]

oh man....the list just doubled, this is worse than watching the election results...

If you're still hung up on the 3.0 ports at this point get the Enforcer and call it a night. The Storm Scout is for LAN parties, which I'm guessing you would have picked already if you did them.

Personally I just an gut an old case and reuse. If I buy for myself it's the cheapest case with biggest number of slots and space.

 

[Azteck]

The HAF 912 is a lil more rugged then the enforcer. I just built 1 of each. Plus the door on the enforcer is plastic which would make it easy to break off if not careful. Meaning if you have kids around. If you pretty handy with tools you can always cut and put a window on the HAF 912.

 

[hbeduryan818]

The HAF 912 is a lil more rugged then the enforcer. I just built 1 of each. Plus the door on the enforcer is plastic which would make it easy to break off if not careful. Meaning if you have kids around. If you pretty handy with tools you can always cut and put a window on the HAF 912.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh51/aztecknight77/Custom Computer Mods/IMG_2207.jpg

So thats a haf 12? Is it defualt blue led in front? And also is there plug in ssd so i dont have to worry about converting thx! For e pic

 

[Azteck]

Those are 4" cold cathose lights I put in it. You can also put a blue lighted fan there instead. Front will take 200mm fan or 2 120mm fans

 

[Azteck]

The haf I cut a window int it. The enforcer I cut and put a screen in the claw marks on the side.

 

[Azteck]

at right side of window there is a small black box. That is where you would put ssd drive in.

 

[hbeduryan818]

at right side of window there is a small black box. That is where you would put ssd drive in.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh51/aztecknight77/Custom Computer Mods/IMG_2206.jpg

So whoch one do you have the enforcer or haf 912

 

[Azteck]

These are just PCs I build for ppl. Out of the 2 I would say the HAF 912.
My personal PC is the HAF 942 or HAF x they call it also.
Now this is a very tall case.
I do a lot of modding on PCs.
This 1 I cut a bigger window and put another window on the other side.

 

[hbeduryan818]

These are just PCs I build for ppl. Out of the 2 I would say the HAF 912.
My personal PC is the HAF 942 or HAF x they call it also.
Now this is a very tall case.
I do a lot of modding on PCs.
This 1 I cut a bigger window and put another window on the other side.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh51/aztecknight77/Custom Computer Mods/IMAG0579.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh51/aztecknight77/Custom Computer Mods/IMG_2352.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh51/aztecknight77/Custom Computer Mods/IMG_2283.jpg

I like the haf but the usb 3.0 is really buying me over and plus since my mobo supports it lol

 

[abbadon_34]

 

[Azteck]

well if your board has usb 3.0 on back u most likely won't use the 3.0 in front.
My board has usb 3.0 in back which I use for external hard drive and has ports to use for front but case dont have adapter for it.
But if you want enforcer get it. In the end it is what ever you will be happy with. Both case are nice just depends on what you want.

 

[hbeduryan818]

well if your board has usb 3.0 on back u most likely won't use the 3.0 in front.
My board has usb 3.0 in back which I use for external hard drive and has ports to use for front but case dont have adapter for it.
But if you want enforcer get it. In the end it is what ever you will be happy with. Both case are nice just depends on what you want.

Is the enforcer build good? Not flimsy? Steel like haf 912

 

[Azteck]

the frame is the exact same as the HAF 912. What is different is the front and the side panels. Like I said the door is plastic and can break, didn't feel real sturdy.
If door was left open and someone was to bump into it good, it could possible break.