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 Electronics : Cooler Master USA RC-1000-KSN1-GP Cosmos Case |
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Rating:  - Cosmos Case
Case is very impressive. And very big! Guess I didn't realize that it was a full case, but no matter. Components were installed with ease. Impressinvely quiet. Overall A+
Rating: - Quality Quality Quality!!!
As mentioned, the case has plenty of space inside. After afixing the cables to the back panel (shared with the motherboard), I was left with very easy access to any point inside the case. Actually, this is true without having to secure any cables - it just looks neater. Below are the things I considered to be most important in purchasing a higher end case:
1. Temperature - My machine now runs between 69 and 79 degrees F.,not Celcius. I have yet to see it reach 80 degrees.
I'm running a dual core 2ghz with 256mb video card, four hard drives and a DVD burner, powering it all is a cool master 750W PS.
2. Long lasting - This is a very will fit case. The side panels are released by pulling up on lever at back of the case, then simply put the panels aside. What is left is total access to everything inside. No more need to slide the tray out of the case to get to the motherboard. No more fighting ribbon or power cables. No more unintentional unseating any of the small cables which run to the power button and other functions on the front faceplate.
3. Noise - Four fans, a very high powered processor cooler/fan, hard drives, Power Supply... all very quiet when the panels are put back in place. Much quieter than my last case while using the same guts.
I can't think of any shortcomings. The locking mechanism on the hard drive bays seem a little flimsy but only time will prove this to be an issue. I don't think it will as I don't intend on removing and reinserting drives. Perhaps the only other possible negative is that the case is heavy. But then, that could be a testament to quality construction.
If the three bullets mentioned are what you also consider to be the most important traits for a case, congrats - you've found it!
Rating:  - Nearly Perfect
This is a terrific case that is nearly perfect. What would have made it perfect was if it had active cooling for the hard drives. Out-of-the-box, the case has no fan directing air over the hard drives. What that means is that if you have multiple hard drives--I have four installed so far--those hard drives will run hotter, which may negatively affect the drives. The solution (which is more of a preventative measure) is to move the snap-on intake fan with bracket from the bottom of the case to over the hard drive cage, which reduces the number of expansion slots, and to obtain another 120mm fan to replace the intake fan at the bottom of the case. Otherwise, the case is perfect.
Rating: - Coolermaster Cosmos - case of Kings!
OK, I've been an Antec case guy for a long time. I was afraid to try another brand. Asus motherboards and Antec cases were my staple for 3 systems that I've built. I read about the Cosmos in Maximum PC and it looked great on paper, so I decided to take the risk. It was worth it. This is the best case ever! So well thought out and easy to use. Double check your motherboard standoff height though. I had to go larger than the included stand-offs. This case made my system assembly a breeze. The hard drive drawers are great, the optical drive push button (no screws) mechanisms are great. Even the built in lifting handles which you'll need. She is hefty at about 40lbs! But beautiful in craftsmanship and build, and almost silent running two WD Raptor X's and all kinds of hardware. You will not be dissapointed, and you'll never build a system faster. It's almost like the case does it for you. Cool wind tunnel feature too, that really works! This is the one and all in aircraft quality aluminum. It's like working on an F4 Phantom.
Rating: - Very nice case
This is one of the nicest cases I have purchased. I have purchased case for as much as $650.00. This case cost less than $175.00. Quality is great, big, open, quiet and easy to install everything.
I will have this case for years to come. Highly recommend for gaming or media center next to your TV.
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