Cooler Master Elite 360 Black Mid Tower Case

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I was skeptical that this case could fit my old gaming components from a full sized mid-tower, but it did! I was able to install a full ATX motherboard and my huge geforce 8800 gts card! I am very impressed with the layout options of this case as well as the build quality! This case is an excellent option for users whom want a smaller sized case and the features of a full sized ATX board. The only recommendation I have is to use a modular psu to keep cable clutter down to a minimum inside this compact case. (I successfully used this case to rebuild my old gaming machine into a downsized occasional/everyday use pc for someone else)

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Really nice case for a budget build and the flexibility of allowing a vertical or horizontal orientation means there's always a place where you can fit this computer.Ran into some trouble with the plastic front bezel not sitting flush with the case after installing the PSU. Turns out I bent one of the plastic connectors accidentally and I had to use some force to put it back into the proper place before I could have the front bezel sit flush again. Somewhat cheap/weak plastic on the inside basically.

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Bought this for a friend who needed a new, simple computer. Oringially wanted a mATX case, but the variety wasn't there, so I got this one, and I was very impressed with this case. The price was very nice, pricematched to ~$35. This case can be put up like a tower, or put flat like many office computers. Another very unique little feature of this case is the badge on the case. It can turn. Overall, EXTREMELY impressed.

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Extremely happy with myself after doing a build for the kitchen counter using this case and an OCZ StealthExtreme 500W PSU. Originally had short-listed a couple of Inwin cases, either an InWin BK-623, or InWin IW-BL631 -- both mATX-only cases -- but after checking those out decided they were just too flimsy and compromised.Putting them side-by-side, I realised the Coolermaster Elite 360 is actually only a couple of inches taller in tower mode, and only an inch or so wider, which I decided was negligible. In fact, the rubber stand on the IW-BL631 used in tower mode makes the narrower chassis irrelevant since it's effectively wider anyway with the stand attached.The Coolermaster Case looks classy, and high quality, and quality is solid. Everything just works. For a little countertop system, I think the power and reset buttons on top (blue leds, if you care) are perfect, and the front usb and audio jacks down low are perfect for easy access and not having wires hanging out everywhere. I got a Logitech desktop to go with this with their mini usb receiver stuck in one of the front USB ports.

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This case is fairly good for its price. It's compact but still accepts full sized ATX mainboards. It even supports the ''HD Audio'' for it's front panel audio ports. You will need to be careful when running cables and plan ahead because there is little room to spare. If you dislike the big front panel logo, a single screw holds it on from the back of the front panel. The downsides of this case include: somewhat flimsy construction, cutouts for front-panel Firewire but no connector for it, limited clearance for long video cards and poor airflow for hard drives. Also be aware that if you install a full sized (245mm deep) board, you may not be able to install anything in the external 3.5'' bay. All in all, a good case for the price if you can live with it's limitations.

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this case is superb for the price. i dont think you can beat it. It has tons of an ports and vents and its reasonably compact and easy to set up. great for a first time build is say; its strait forward and simple

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Despite bazillion vents in this case, the hidden hard drive compartment at the top of the case has zero air flow. I mistakenly placed a hard drive there and the temps were blistering. Use the front bay only for drive placement, you were warned. Nice case otherwise for the price.