Cooler Master ATC 220B-AX1 and VX1 - $99.99

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happybob

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Stolen from chubbywallet:

High-end Cooler Master ATC 220B cases on sale at PC Club for $99.99. These are $180 at Newegg, and ranges from $150-200 on the web. Shipping seems reasonable. If you are in California and has a PC Club near you, you can go pick one up from the store.

Green One

Blue One

The only complaint people seem to have is that this case doesn't have a front in-take fan. I guess you can either mod your case to add more fans, or get one of those Antec or Vantec hard drive coolers/fans to cool your hard drives.

 
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scarfase99

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not a price mistake. i chose the blue one (azure), hopefully i like it. i thought about it for hours, but i think the Verdant was too green. if anyone has pictures please post
 
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Man I really like the azure but no slide out mobo tray?
I'm not sure if I can live with that.
My 201SX coolermaster has me spoiled.


Drawer-style motherboard tray
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It does? I'm looking at it, can't tell..
Oh man!
Thanks for correcting me scarfase99:D
 
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scarfase99

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dude, it DOES have slide out MOBO tray

only down side to it is no front intake fan

im wondering if the top exhaust fan can be changed into an intake, if that'd help cooling
 
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Originally posted by: scarfase99
dude, it DOES have slide out MOBO tray

only down side to it is no front intake fan

im wondering if the top exhaust fan can be changed into an intake, if that'd help cooling
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Hmm newegg says top cooling also...
Hmm wonder why they didn't vent this thing...
Man, I wonder if this thing would hurt OC'ing that much?
 
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SDOG34

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Looks fairly cool, but why do these cases rock? Are they really high quality builds? Not crapping, I am honestly curious.
 
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Originally posted by: SDOG34
Looks fairly cool, but why do these cases rock? Are they really high quality builds? Not crapping, I am honestly curious.
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To be honest I can't say about this particular model since I've never owned it.
The things I don't like about it are the fact that it has no venting in front, no intake fan and the door might be cumbersome to access the drives.

I have a 201sx and have fallen in love with Coolermaster cases because of it.
I won't buy a case now if it doesn't have a removable mobo tray, it's too much work because I swap out components frequently.
The quality my current case is astounding, room for 4 fans, 2 of which are cooling my hard drives vertically not horizontally like that whacked kingston design. It's very smooth to the touch, has an automotive finish paint, I'm not sure if this one is as good in terms of quality but I wouldn't be suprised.
Seriously though at this price it's worth trying out. Just don't be suprised if it turns you into a case snob.
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SDOG34

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Originally posted by: Oakenfold
Just don't be suprised if it turns you into a case snob. :D
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LOL...thats poppycock tomfoolery haberdashery ;)

I think I will pass without the front intake...thats really weird that they would make it that way. I am totally intrigued by your vertical cooling fans. Can you explain this or post a picture cause I have no idea what that is. My trusty old enlight 7237 is due for some more modding this summer, and I wouldn't mind some more ideas!
 
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happybob

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cooler master is pretty much the top name in aluminum computer cases. both falcon northwest and voodoo use cooler master cases in their expensive, exotic pcs.

the 220b-ax1/vx1 is indeed a top-quality, good looking case, but like everyone else already mentioned, it doesn't have a front intake fan. for non-overclockers, shouldn't be a big problem.

i already have the 201b-sx2, which has 4 fans. also have an antec lanboy. i'm thinking long and hard about replacing the lanboy with this, but i'm leaning against it right now.
 
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smahoney

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I was all set on a ATC-201C-SX2 till I went to CompUSA and picked up a Custom Lian-Li PC-82 for $149.99

I think the Lian-Li's have better workmanship than the Cooler Master cases - Then mobo tray definitely slides out easier. All Thumbscrews. Great Finish.

I also like the additional fan - 2 front with filter, 2 rear, 1 top and a Window.
 
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scarfase99

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i ordered it. it's in Order Processing. as soon as i pick it up i'll post pictures and comments (i got the Azure btw, after HOURS of deliberation)
 
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This is a hot deal. Been waiting for a nice case like this. FYI you can also pick up from store if you have one near by. Thanks for the deal..!!!!
 
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Nerdwannabe

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Lucky, I didn't buy this for $180. Will order one tonight. This is like $80 + tax saving for me. Thanks.
 
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Triggerhappy007

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Mine has been shipped. Now what parts to buy for it? This is what I'm thinking right now.

XP2100+ tbred B
Igloo 2500 HSF
Epox 8RDA+
Fortron - P300XFPN 300W PSU

OMG, I was wondering what that Magic Light was, that's awesome. I didn't even know it had that feature because I was looking at the 210b.

Review
One more review
 
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scarfase99

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i did in-store pickup, but it still says "Order Pending"

i friggin hope that means it's on it's way to the store

also, i hope that magic light doesn't make the azure look purple like it did in some pictures.

Triggerhappy, which one did u buy? azure or verdant?
 
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