Grilled aluminium PC enclosure

Dec 14, 2005 16:16 GMT  ·  By

Cooler Master's Stacker 830 new PC enclosure is a mix of good looks and powerful technology. The new enclosure does not resemble to traditional cases design and its toll free aluminium chassis with some black mesh panels.

The new case called Stacker 830 features ATX/BTX dual support and has good upgrade options. Its excellent thermal performance claimed by the company offers an optimal thermal management, being able to accept up to nine 120 mm fans. For a more high tech cooling solution, the new enclosure can accommodate Cooler Master's latest liquid cooling system, offering a silent and performance operation.

The case's front pane can be opened to the left or to the right and has screwless slots. A specially designed frame for the fan and the panels for opening are easing the upgrade process. Also, Cooler Master Stacker 830 can support nine 5.25 inch drives and has multiple positions for the 4 in 3 device modules. The PSU can be installed upwards or downwards, depending on the cable management for a better airflow.

Stacker 830 has also features like dual I/O panels in front and top, making the access convenient with an innovative mechanism that provides the simple conversion from an ATX to a BTX form factor, eliminating the need of a separate rear panel. In comparison to the original Stacker, the new Stacker 830 remained at the constant 536 mm, only the depth and width being expanded.

But despite its dimensions increase, the weight of the new Cooler Master Stacker 830 remained about the same as the original, an amazing 14 kg. But the change that strikes the most is the exterior, with a single aluminium door that is used to conceal the number of drive bays available, also giving a clean and arranged appearance. If you want the new Cooler Master Stacker 830 you can get it for a ~320 USD price.