Anyone use the N200?

[T_Yamamoto]

I just want to get first hand reviews from people who have used the Coolermaster N200. Its the mATX mid tower that is under 50 dollars.

Also, if anyone has an alternative case (mATX only case) that would be pretty cool.

 

[lehtv]

Here are some first hand reviews from people who have used the N200:
https://www.google.com/search?q=coo...j7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8

And some more: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119274

And some more: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-...owViewpoints=1

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Here are some first hand reviews from people who have used the N200:
https://www.google.com/search?q=coo...j7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8

And some more: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119274

And some more: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-...owViewpoints=1

I wanted someone here to give their input. :\

 

[Subyman]

IMO, they look cheap. The other contenders that cost more but offer better quality are the Fractal Arc Mini R2 and the Corsair 350D.

Fractal: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811352034
Corsair 350D: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811139021

Both offer 5 expansion slots and a lot of liquid cool options if you ever want to go that way.

 

[dma0991]

I wanted someone here to give their input. :\

I made a thread about it when it came out earlier this year during CES 2013 and nobody replied.

My thoughts? Its has a very good layout for budget watercooling. 240mm radiator at the front and 120mm at the back, you'll have a really compact watercooling setup that is capable of cooling the CPU and GPU. I think it offers a great value considering that the CM Elite 343(bought before CM N200 came out) not only cost more, it is a very basic case with no possibility of watercooling.

 

[lehtv]

I wanted someone here to give their input. :\

I'm not sure if the input of people here differs at all from the input you find from users on newegg, amazon, or in professional reviews.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

IMO, they look cheap. The other contenders that cost more but offer better quality are the Fractal Arc Mini R2 and the Corsair 350D.

Fractal: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811352034
Corsair 350D: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811139021

Both offer 5 expansion slots and a lot of liquid cool options if you ever want to go that way.

Both are about 100 dollars. I'm hoping that they'll have some nice cases on sale on Black Friday/Cyber Monday

I made a thread about it when it came out earlier this year during CES 2013 and nobody replied.

My thoughts? Its has a very good layout for budget watercooling. 240mm radiator at the front and 120mm at the back, you'll have a really compact watercooling setup that is capable of cooling the CPU and GPU. I think it offers a great value considering that the CM Elite 343(bought before CM N200 came out) not only cost more, it is a very basic case with no possibility of watercooling.

Yeah, I honestly don't see myself building a water cooling build in this case imho.

I'm not sure if the input of people here differs at all from the input you find from users on newegg, amazon, or in professional reviews.

Ah, that is very true.

 

[lehtv]

OutletPC has the Arc Mini (R1) for $70. I dont think the R2 is much of an upgrade over it... it has the window and the R2 fans but that's about it.

 

[monkeydelmagico]

I use one. Had it for about 4 months now. The only other case I really considered was the PS07. When the n200 went on sale for $25.- shipped after rebate I was sold. There is plenty of space to work in for a matx. There is even some space behind to mobo tray for cables. It's solid. It uses up to 5 120mm fans. It has the space for watercooling. I've got a 7950 with a closed loop cooler attached to it.

The only drawback is I do not like the drive cage. Can't swap drives out easily. Not a problem for me but could be for others. I moved the drives up under the optical and removed the drive cage entirely.

No regrets and would buy again.