As always picture time!
The HAF XB’s unorthodox design catches the eye while not being too aggressive.
Dimension wise HAF XB is unusual measuring in at 44.2 x 33.0 x 42.3cm (WxHxD). The cabinet is about 91% wider than HAF X but is 40% shorter height wise and 29% depth wise.
It’s constructed from SECC steel along with plastic.
From the front it looks like a compressed HAF X with a few tweaks.The top part is dominated by a fan grill with the CM logo.The grill hides the two 120mm fan that comes with the cabinet.
Below the fan grill we see the compact I/O panel which includes the power button, reset button, two USB 3.0 ports and HD audio input and output panel.
You see the stripped version however.
Coming to the top you see a transparent glass window slightly raised above to make room for a tall cpu coolers.
There are two versions however, one with windows and one with a space for a 200mm. My favorite would be the one with the window since it gives more options for a boutique build.
Coming to the back we see the PSU mounting space at the bottom left.
It supports psu up to 180mm, so guys with psu’s like AX1200 will have a problem.
The installation was pretty easy..but for custom watercooling with a thicker than usual rad you might face a problem while routing cables through the front of the cabinet.
Also CM can do away with the 5.25″ slot.No one uses a dual dvd writer setup anymore.
I will close this section with a few more pictures..
