Brilliant case, much better than the original in my opinion (while the original was great to start with). Did you know the initial name was Cosmos Sport? I expect to see this baby in real life when I visit CeBIT on march 5 and 9. My own Cosmos 1000 mod (Protoss) will be on display there too.
Originally Posted by Tile Looks like Coolermaster has a good case. The original Cosmos had a severe drawback - no hard drive cooling.
I have 4 harddisks in my Cosmos, and no problems with heat whatsoever. The key is having enough outtake fans so air will be pulled from the bottom, past the harddisks.
Originally Posted by Tile Looks like Coolermaster has a good case. The original Cosmos had a severe drawback - no hard drive cooling.
I was about to say the same thing. I have 3 Sata drives that are doing quite fine. So although a small drawback (most used drive reaches 53C) it is definitely not a severe one. My major annoyance of the old Cosmos is the design behind right side panel where there is no freedom to cable manage how you want due to lack of space between these bars and the panel. So the only way to cable manage is basically the way they intended it, which is quite messier than what I did, and then found the panel would not close properly, nor stay closed.
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"Either way, the temperatures for the Cosmos S are less than we could have hoped for "
Do you mean "Either way, the gains in temperature reduction for the Cosmos S are less than we could have hoped for", as what you wrote is actually that the temperatures in the Cosmos S are lower than you could have hoped for, implying it has amazing cooling.
Good review though, v. pretty case, if crazy packaging.
isnt that the case that you had some news some time ago that it would fit a rad in the top? if my memroy serves me correct please test out if that actually works, if not ignore, anyway, good review, the case looks like it has some potential, just too much plastic on it.
Maybe I just didn't read the review carefully enough, but to me it seems just like the original stacker with some shapes slapped on the outside of the case. I don't like it at all.
Shorting motherboards with no explanation can often be fixed by the judicious use of paperwashers. Try above and below the screw holes. I find stick glue quite effective for low adhesion until screwed in place. Buy from maplin in packs of 50.
Well, it will work with Coolermasters own watercooling kits, but it only takes dual fan radiators, not tripple fan ones, as there's just enough space for three 120mm fans and as the radiators are bigger than the fans, it won't fit. The Aquagate Max will fit though - http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=en&act=detail&tbcate=1&id=3855
Originally Posted by TheLostSwede Well, it will work with Coolermasters own watercooling kits, but it only takes dual fan radiators, not tripple fan ones, as there's just enough space for three 120mm fans and as the radiators are bigger than the fans, it won't fit. The Aquagate Max will fit though - http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=en&act=detail&tbcate=1&id=3855
Um, I'm sure it fits triple rads, there, man. It's common sense. Just look at the layout. If it has triple 120's up top, it'll fit a triple rad. You obviously lose the top IDE bay, but there's plenty of others.
Besides, the review states it specifically:
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On top of that the case then has ventilation points all over. Theres room in the top of the case for a decently-sized radiator if watercooling is your thing. In fact, this case could be the next best thing to the Silverstone TJ07 there's space for a 120mm radiator in the base and the back and a 3x120mm in the roof!
Off-the-shelf kits like the Aquagate just don't take the place of a nice custom set-up.
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When will Bit-Tech be visiting CeBIT ?
But I have just one question. Can it have a window in the door?
I was about to say the same thing. I have 3 Sata drives that are doing quite fine. So although a small drawback (most used drive reaches 53C) it is definitely not a severe one. My major annoyance of the old Cosmos is the design behind right side panel where there is no freedom to cable manage how you want due to lack of space between these bars and the panel. So the only way to cable manage is basically the way they intended it, which is quite messier than what I did, and then found the panel would not close properly, nor stay closed.
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"Either way, the temperatures for the Cosmos S are less than we could have hoped for "
Do you mean "Either way, the gains in temperature reduction for the Cosmos S are less than we could have hoped for", as what you wrote is actually that the temperatures in the Cosmos S are lower than you could have hoped for, implying it has amazing cooling.
Good review though, v. pretty case, if crazy packaging.
Fixed for clarity.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/18/massive-google-hard-drive-survey-turns-up-very-interesting-thing/
More than likely, yes.
hehe the case addiction striking again!
Nice review, I like the color of the case more but I still think I'm going to have to pass on this one.
Looking at the product page here (click on the pic showing the fans up top), I'd say that's a no. It looks to only fit HWLabs compatible footprints.
Edit: Well, at least without cutting on it, they won't. ;)
I was about to look for the same article, thanks.
Um, I'm sure it fits triple rads, there, man. It's common sense. Just look at the layout. If it has triple 120's up top, it'll fit a triple rad. You obviously lose the top IDE bay, but there's plenty of others.
Besides, the review states it specifically:
Off-the-shelf kits like the Aquagate just don't take the place of a nice custom set-up.