Coolermaster cases...

[HaloEighty8]

Anyone have a ATC 110, 101 or 201? If so.. what do you think? Are you happy with it? I'm planning on getting a 201, but I don't really care too much for that brown/grey side panels.

 

[boyRacer]

I would've gotten me a 201... especially this one... but i already got me the entry-level 710... if i only saw this before.

 

[hmsrolst]

I have a 201C and it's a beautifully made case that's great to work in. My only complaints are that the fans are too noisy; I replaced them with PCP&C Silencers. I also think it's not hard to mod cases to cool more efficiently with even quieter fan setups, but they don't have the fit and finish of the Coolermaster.

 

[ajskydiver]

I bought the 110 a few months ago...

It's overall quality/fit & finish is excellent.

Easily the best case I've owned.

~AJ

 

[Shagga]

I have just received my new ATC 201 yesterday and started transfering everything from my old case into this one.

I can give you first hand knowledge just like the other guys so hopefully it will be useful. The case is made very well indeed and looks the business. The red-grey colour of the case sides suprised me at first but I have to say it's grown on me and I quite like it now. There was no problem installing my Enermax PSU as some ppl have experienced problems. I must say it was very easy and took 2 minutes.

My only gripe with it so far is-

If you have 4 x 5¼" CD Roms, as I do which fills all the slots it becomes very tight at the back and ribbon cables.power leads become a bit of a nightmare. I have bought IDE cables that are split and rolled within a rubber shroud but it is still very messy and difficult to work with. There just isn't enough room if you have 4 Drives. Also the Main Power cable from the PSU to the Mobo is quite long...about 450mm and hiding this is also turning into a task.

I have a GF4 TI4600 and that too is quite big which also makes it difficult and untidy to route the cables around the back as it is close to the drive bays.

When I get home tonight I will finish it off and report back. I have bought a rounded Floppy cable today to help also. I would guess if I'm honest I'm going to have to make purpose made IDE/SCSI cables as most that you buy off the shelf are just miles too long..

 

[SpeedyGonzales]

I can only recommend the ATC201. It is a brilliant case, with excellent cooling and easy to handle. I especially like the Mobotray.

I also recommend to use rounded IDE and floppy cables only, easier to handle and better airflow. I only have 2*5¼" drives, but I can imagine with 4 it really gets difficult.

My CPU full load temperatur went down by 5-7C, compared to my old case, simply because of the better airflow.

The coolermaster towers are not cheap and an aluminium tower is a kind of... luxury, but hey, what are we working for ?

Cheers
Speedy