What size and model numbers of dust filters fit the Cooler Master HAF 500?
Executive summary
Cooler Master’s HAF 500 ships with two large 200 mm front intake fans and includes a magnetic top dust filter and a removable PSU dust filter; reviewers note limited other dust filtration on the front and only a small PSU rear filter is present [1] [2] [3]. Multiple reviews emphasize the case’s design prioritizes airflow over comprehensive built-in filtration—front is mesh with large intakes and “no other dedicated dust filters on the front” according to The FPS Review [4] [5].
1. What the HAF 500 actually includes — the baseline
Cooler Master’s product page and reviews describe the HAF 500 as shipping with dual 200 mm ARGB front intake fans, a magnetic top dust filter intended for top-intake setups, and a removable dust filter covering the PSU intake; TechPowerUp specifically calls out “a small dust filter in the rear for the PSU bay,” while other outlets mention the magnetic top filter and removable PSU filter [6] [3] [1] [2].
2. Why users ask “what size and model” — filter fit matters for front, top, PSU
The HAF 500’s fan support includes large 200 mm front fans plus mounting for 120/140/200 mm at front and top, so customers often want replacement or aftermarket filters that match those mounting areas. Reviews point out the front’s mesh intakes and lack of dedicated front filters beyond the fan frames, which is why owners look for aftermarket magnetic or snap-in filters sized for 200 mm openings or for custom cut-to-fit top filters if using top intake [1] [4] [5].
3. What the reporting says about exact sizes and model numbers — limits of available sources
Available sources specify fan sizes and the existence/location of filters (200 mm front fans; magnetic top filter; small PSU filter) but do not list Cooler Master part numbers or a precise filter SKU for replacement filters that match the HAF 500 [6] [1] [3]. Sources do not provide explicit Cooler Master filter model numbers or dimensions beyond describing the front fans as 200 mm and the presence of a PSU filter [2] [3]. Therefore, exact OEM filter model numbers are not found in current reporting.
4. Practical guidance based on the case’s hardware footprint
Because reviewers repeatedly identify the front intakes as 200 mm fan openings, aftermarket 200 mm magnetic or adhesive dust filters made for 200 mm fan/vent openings are the logical fit for the front; the top uses a magnetic filter supplied by Cooler Master for top-intake setups and would accept filters sized to the top fan/radiator layout [1] [2]. For the PSU bay, sources confirm a small removable dust filter is supplied and slides out from the back, so replacement PSU filters sized to typical bottom-PSU openings will be applicable [3] [7].
5. Two competing viewpoints in reviews — airflow vs. filtration
Reviewers are unified that the case prioritizes “High Air Flow.” PCMag and The FPS Review criticize the HAF 500 for lacking front intake dust filters and prioritize airflow over filtration; other coverage applauds the magnetic top filter and removable PSU filter but still notes the aggressive open-front design will let more dust in than filter-heavy cases [5] [4] [2]. That split frames the buyer’s choice: accept higher dust ingress for better cooling, or retrofit aftermarket filters and risk slightly reduced airflow [5] [4].
6. Where to look next — sourcing compatible filters
DEMCifilter and similar third-party filter vendors carry Cooler Master‑branded and case‑specific magnetic filters for various HAF models (their catalog lists HAF X / HAF XB kits), suggesting aftermarket vendors often produce magnetic filters sized for Cooler Master HAF series cases; however, the search results show HAF model kits for other HAF variants rather than an explicit HAF 500 SKU on DEMCifilter’s Cooler Master listing [8] [9]. Cooler Master’s page confirms the fan sizes and filter locations but does not publish a replacement filter part number [6].
7. Bottom line and recommended next steps
If you need a filter by size: plan for 200 mm front filter coverage (front fans) and a small removable PSU filter that slides out from the rear; use Cooler Master’s HAF 500 product spec and third‑party magnetic 200 mm filters as your compatibility guide [6] [3] [1]. For an OEM part number or an exact Cooler Master replacement filter SKU, available sources do not mention a Cooler Master replacement filter model for the HAF 500—contact Cooler Master support or check specialist filter vendors’ HAF listings to confirm fit before purchasing [6] [8].