Hmm, I have the original stacker (810) and it's bundled with features (also bigger I think), it's a great case and tbh I'm not too keen on the 830, the features are better but it's the shape I don't like, reminds me of that robot in the tv show Red Dwarf... I have to say that although the features are good, the design doesn't appeal to me. My modded 810 is good enough for me :D
I can say that the crossflow is certainly something to get, it cools the computer down so well, which is why I can have my x2 clocked at 2.8GHz on air cooling, with it barely touching 35C on load, turn the crossflow off and the computer becomes unstable.
First impression: URGH my god no! When did CM get case making tips from Thermaltake?
Not subtle enough for my liking but the construction quality looks superb. Can I get it in black with no windows or outside crap, please?
I like the design of the older stacker better. It does have some nice features. Coolermaster did a revison on the oringal stacker to create the 810 and remove the power supply rack and placed 2 120mm fans in the rear I like this design better you could place a 120 x 2 rad in the rear of the case with minimal work
The window that covers them is a grill, so air will flow through it. The holes in the grill are quite fine but the plastic fan holder sits very close to it so airflow will be easily forced through it.
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Is there anywhere to mount a double 120mm radiator without excessive modding?
There is space at the rear of the case, but you will definately have to chop it up a little.
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i did not see any other water cooling stuff in the article.
It will be a totally separate article.
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definately looks really nice, how many inbuilt fans come with it?
One 120mm rear, one 120mm on the 4 in 3.
the curves actually make the case look smaller than it is, I think that was intentional on Coolermaster's part.
I Actually quite like the design is not as over the top as some but still retains an edge of standard oblong cube shape. Is there any chance of getting the internal measurments of the base as i would like to shoehorn the guts from my old promie mach 1 in there, with and without hdd cage space if pos thanks.
Okay quick question on this case what do you put in the 10 slots as does the door not interfere with any twiddly bits on fan controllers etc? or is this a case for those who want lots of hard drives? As to the looks Ive never been a fan of doors on computers Im too lazy to want to open the door and press a button to eject a cd.
I genuinley think that this case is one of the best looking there is there. Its not too overstated, subtle, but yet still racey enough.
If they scaled the size down a little, made it cheaper (£100 maybe) i think it would sell a lot. I know i'd buy one!
It looks good but I will never buy a case with a door on the front ever agian. I like the style of the previous case better and would probably take that over this one.
Coolermaster lost it when they lost the ATC line. Then everything looked clean and the quality was high. The last CM case I bought wasn't up to the standard I'd expect for £100+ kit.
I believe there's been a move of employees from Coolermaster to Silverstone... Which shows in design. If you've got that much money to spend on your case you're not the kind of person who wants something with that design.
Originally Posted by RaptorRed I Actually quite like the design is not as over the top as some but still retains an edge of standard oblong cube shape. Is there any chance of getting the internal measurments of the base as i would like to shoehorn the guts from my old promie mach 1 in there, with and without hdd cage space if pos thanks.
Not forgotten you, just havent got my hands on it yet.
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Are the side 120mm fans directly vented? It looks like there is a window over them...
Hmmmm. How much do you think I can get for a kidney?
I can say that the crossflow is certainly something to get, it cools the computer down so well, which is why I can have my x2 clocked at 2.8GHz on air cooling, with it barely touching 35C on load, turn the crossflow off and the computer becomes unstable.
i did not see any other water cooling stuff in the article.
cool case anyway :D
Not subtle enough for my liking but the construction quality looks superb. Can I get it in black with no windows or outside crap, please?
Little too expensive i think :S
Although I think the coolmaster is one of the ugliest cases I have ever seen and the 180 is beatiful....i know which im buying.
The window that covers them is a grill, so air will flow through it. The holes in the grill are quite fine but the plastic fan holder sits very close to it so airflow will be easily forced through it.
There is space at the rear of the case, but you will definately have to chop it up a little.
It will be a totally separate article.
One 120mm rear, one 120mm on the 4 in 3.
the curves actually make the case look smaller than it is, I think that was intentional on Coolermaster's part.
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The Antec is clean, stylish and understated. The Coolermaster, on the other hand, is ugly, clunky and just downright wrong. IMHO I hasten to add.
Anyway, whats with case manufacturers obbsession with slapping their name accross their kit?puts me right off . . .
I am running a 4400+ X2 and the cooling on the Coolermaster is no more impressive than my P180....
PS WHERE DO U PUT THE BEER THIS IS CLEARLY A THE FUTURISTIC FRIDGE, ANYONE FOUND THE SMEG LOGO YET....?
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If they scaled the size down a little, made it cheaper (£100 maybe) i think it would sell a lot. I know i'd buy one!
Disapointing case but nice review, as usual. (edit: the review, not the disapointment :-))
I believe there's been a move of employees from Coolermaster to Silverstone... Which shows in design. If you've got that much money to spend on your case you're not the kind of person who wants something with that design.
Buy Silverstone... that's the end of it.
But unfortunatly the old cooler master price :(
Bring on the (cheep) normal sized one for mortals
Not forgotten you, just havent got my hands on it yet.