The front of this case features a huge black removable mesh, which hides a few fan slots and a convenient dust filter. Despite the elegant shape, this case features two 5.25" slots, but we suggest to not install anything in order to not ruin the clean design. The top part of the front has been equipped with the I/O ports: here we find two black USB 3.0 ports, audio jacks and the power/reset button. Continuing we find compatibility with ATX motherboards, but despite that fact, this case is not too large. A quick look at the side panels shows they're rather simple but they still carry some weight. Cooler Master did well in choosing solid material for the side panels, since it contributes to the stability.
The back panel is simple and you get seven PCI expansion slots, the opening for the motherboard I/O panel, a 140mm fan slot and the opening for the standard ATX power supply. The bottom of the case as well as the top part have been equipped with two plastic handle reinforced with metal chassis, which ensure that the PSU gets enough fresh air to operate correctly. |
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