This is a capable mini-ITX case with impressive full ATX features

Jul 3, 2012 13:31 GMT  ·  By

Well-known cooling systems and PC case manufacturer CoolerMaster has just announced a new mini-ITX case with great looks and impressive capabilities, on its official website. The new case offers full ATX features to HTPC enthusiasts, thus achieving higher performance at lower prices.

Many PC enthusiasts, including us, were put off by mini-ITX cases and systems and HTPC systems in general because of the lack of sufficiently high performance and the high prices for the mini-sized premium components.

It was enough that such a mini-sized case usually came with a higher than average price, but mini-PSUs that would fit in it along with suitable cooling systems were also more expensive than normal-sized components.

There were lots of microATX and mini-ITX cases that even allowed the user to mount a high-performance video card, but only had room for a mini-sized power supply unit (PSU) and there were few PSUs able to deliver enough current to keep a serious video card fed.

CoolerMaster’s Elite 120 Advanced addresses exactly these issues and comes with complete support for powerful full-sized PSUs and long high-performance video cards.

The features that CoolerMaster wants to emphasize on Elite 120 Advanced are:

•Unprecedented airflow for a Mini-ITX case •1/3 the size of a standard case •Supports standard length ATX PSUs with innovative rear mount •Supports Ultra High-End VGA’s (HD7990/GTX690) •Stylish Aluminum front panel •USB 3.0 Super Speed Support •Features a Full-Size 5.25” Drive Bay •Supports Up to 3 x 3.5” / 4 x 2.5” HDD/SSD (converted from 2 x 3.5" HDD bay)

Not only does CoolerMaster’s Elite 120 Advanced come with support for normal PSU, but these PSUs also come with larger cooling fans that will greatly improve the airflow inside your HTPC system.

One other commendable feature of the CoolerMaster Elite 120 Advanced mini-ITX case is the support for a full 5.25” optical unit that will allow you to purchase a high-performance Blu-ray drive or mount a removable HDD rack.

There are lots of smart cooling features inside CoolerMaster’s Elite 120 Advanced mini-ITX case improving the overall airflow and allowing the user to even overclock its system.

The manufacturer recommended price is a very affordable €45, which is about $56 for the American buyers.

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