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COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case

COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
63%
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Very Good
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Average
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Rating: 9/10
Octavia
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Review Date: 03/03/12
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Lots of room.Lots of vents. The expansion slots dividers bend too easily.The cable off the case fan is also short to hook up to the motherboard so I had to hook it up to the power supply via a molex adapter. This was the initially create I've ever completed. Was good to have all that area in the case. Anything assembled quickly with the exception of the case fan.Asus M4A78LT-M motherboardAMD Phenom II x4 840 cpuHIS Radeon 4670 video cardSeagate Barracuda 500gb harddriveLG DVD burnerOCZ StealthXStream 600w PSUWindows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Duff
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Review Date: 02/28/12
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Finest case I have ever had to create on. They incorporate every thing. The tool-totally free drive mechanism operates just fine. I like the way it looks from the front and the blue light is a good touch. None that I can see. Perfect for my use. I have built a lot of household PCs going back to the 486CPU. I had often bought the least expensive case obtainable to save funds. But this time I spent an whole 49 dollars and the distinction in quality truly impressed me. No far more cheapskate fundamental situations for me. 40 dollar 775 MB60 dollar Celerontwo Gb old DDR2 800 memory70 dollar video card nVidia 920 dollar sound card to get the dig opt out40 dollar Blu-ray reader than does not write at all50 dollar PCI KWorld Tv tuner cardAnd it all works just fine. I might upgrade to 4GB memory due to the fact it is so cheap now.This is my backup Computer. My primary unit is an i7.
Carolina
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Review Date: 02/25/12
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Effortless case to assemble. No sharp edges. Quiet fan. Great fit and function. They could provide at least one particular added screw. Don't blindly grab a screw like I did. The threads are not all the same among all screws offered. Oops. User error.
William_F@NCIX
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Review Date: 02/18/12
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
Cons:No cable management, drives face front of case rather than sideways, and back PCI slots are not reusable after removal, and quite hard to remove in the first place.

Pros:Price, mainly toolless and abundant cooling.
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Great case in terms of it's price/cooling/hardware space options, plus it's got a generous window with a fan mount. But certain things were not to great, that's what you get for a low value case though.
Natalya
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Review Date: 02/06/12
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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1. Wonderful, cool airflow inside this case(with atleast three case fans).2. The all black color inside and out.3. The bottom mount for power supplies.four. Alot much more spacious than what I thought.5. Cable management is actually pretty excellent.6. Can fit a 12 inch graphics card!ő. Last, price tag for item is outstanding!Really like NEWEGG = แ.99+FREE SHIPPING! NOT A CON, More OF A NOTE: ONLY COMES WITH 1x140mm FRONT FAN....BUMMER : [OH AND P.S. THE VENT ON THE WINDOW IS A Negative Idea..IT'S A DISTRACTION ON SUCH A Nice WINDOW, BACK TO THE LAB COOLER MASTER LOL : [ I initially purchased this case to replace an old, low-cost case I located at a garage sale for บ. I took off the clear window due to the fact the vent was annoying me. I ordered a blue acrylic window and utilized that instead (It looks amazing!!). Everything runs cooler than expected and as always, NEWEGG, you guys eFFin ROCK!! Excellent shipping and item satisfaction here!I will often and only shop Pc PARTS with you guys.CASE: Cooler Master Elite 430MOTHERBOARD: EVGA nForce 730aCPU: AMD Phenom 9850 Quad Core two.5GHzCPU COOLER: Corsair H50(dual fans)RAM: Corsair DDR2 800MHz 6GB - 2x1GB + 2x2GB)HDD: Seagate 500GBHDD2: Seagate 320GB (Backup)Power Supply: Corsair 650 WattsGRAPHICS CARD: BFG 1GB GTS250 OCNEWEGG = Wonderful Prices + SHIPPING = Satisfied Clients : ]
Cinnamon
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Review Date: 02/02/12
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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fantastic case for the price glad it has a matted finish and front ports is the specs its miss top says it has a rear 120 fan mine didn't come with 1, new egg really should adjust that...you can mount a 120 fan in the rear but doesn't come with one particular over all truly good, if going with a massive graphics card there is small room to operate with
Nika
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Review Date: 01/31/12
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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I am very shocked with how attractive this case is! I wasn't expecting it to be as nice and as usable as it is. Really uncomplicated set up, clean cut and folded edges. Set up was a breeze! Plenty of space for adding fans. Supports total of 5 120mm Fans. At least two of those ports support 80mm Fans. Case is not too Plain nor too Fancy! Very advise for any Build! None! Reversible PSU mounting holes, A lot of drive bays. Appears to have fantastic airflow!
Cal
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Review Date: 01/24/12
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Terrific case! Bought this case on a whim due to the fact it was on sale. Couldn't be happier with it. It has proven much more than adequate for my build.A lot of space for fans, hdds, and other drives.Bottem mounted PSU is generally a plus.Black finish on inside shows the dedication CoolerMaster has to their item I wish it had a couple more USB ports on the front but that is a rare come across on a mid Tower case.You aren't going to get anything that is substantially bigger than Corsair's A50 in it for a heat sink 700w PSU, three HDD, 1 SDD, DVD drive, A50, and five 120mm fans fit in this thing with no complications in air flow, and plenty of space to install the video card when it gets right here.
Horace
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Review Date: 01/19/12
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Lots of AreaBottom PSULong and a lot of cable tiesUncomplicated access to screw in the PCI slots. Plenty of fan space.Front can hold a 140mm fan if you want to swap out the 120mm. Make sure its a 3 pin fan tho. Came with a motherboard mount tool, that you can put on the mounts to screw them in. It could come in handy for some. I believed it was really thoughtful and good. See other thoughts! Didnt come with a rear 120mm fan, which is okay. I have rather a few from other builds. and the CM fan pack is 15 bucks. No other individuals truly. Not a pro, not a con: For the value I wasnt expecting considerably, the case is not on the solid side. Nonetheless for a budget get buy develop with a window and bottom psu it did the trick. There no cable management behind the motherboard. Which is okay with me, its a easy develop with few wires as feasible. As for airflow, there need to have not to be concerned. Case supports up to 6 fans. Two 120mm top rated, One 120mm Rear, bottom, window. and the front 120mm can be swapped into a 140mm. Plenty of space for bigger cards, light weight too. I basically wish the tough drifve bays had been 90 degree angled. But thats just my individual opinion. Also, the case can be setup for liquid cooling if need be. As soon as once again CM has pleased me with thier cases. Will be seeking to obtain from again.
Templeton
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Review Date: 01/18/12
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Fantastic case. Good quantity of space inside. Area for up to six 120mm fans. I know there are other comments that say it doesn't have enough space for cable management, but I didn't have any problems. Big side panel so you can see inside. Expansion slot covers on back snap out rather than becoming simply detachable, and this can only be done while the motherboard IS NOT installed. (Found this out the tough way). A lot more of an annoyance rather than a con, I just popped them out and got some slot covers from a buddy. Not adequate to dock an egg. Also room could get tight if you're organizing on putting a fan at the bottom next to the energy supply, and with my motherboard there is only area for one fan instead of two at the leading. Though since I wasn't planning on placing fans in those places, once again not a large deal.Note: The webpage advertises that it has two 120mm fans, but it only has a single, located in the front. I adore this case. I utilized this for my very first pc create and it worked out good. Looks good and has a lot of space inside. If you're a 1st time builder, or searching for a not too fancy but nonetheless great seeking case, I undoubtedly recommend this.My Program:This case (duh)MSI 890FXA-GD70 MotherboardSapphire Radeon HD 6850Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB HDDCooler Master 700W Silent Pro Modular Energy SupplyG-Skill Ripjaws 8GB ƒx4GB) RAMAdded: three x 120mm Apevia CF12SL-UBL 120mm Blue LED Fans
Dianthe
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Review Date: 12/26/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Nice CASE, Great VIEWING WINDOW, Uncomplicated TOOLESS HDD/DISC DRIVE BAYS. THIS WAS MY SONS Initially Build HE HELPED WITH AND PICKED THE COMPONENTS INTO THE CASE AND IT LOOKS Good NONE IT Really should BE Sector Normal THAT THE Circumstances ARE PAINTED INSIDE LIKE THIS 1 AND THE STORM SCOUT THAT I Presently AM Working with ON MY RIG
Ciara
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Review Date: 12/12/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Utilized this in a budget gaming construct for a friend and anything went in smoothly, comes with every little thing you need to mount the mobo as nicely as the PSU. Bought the four pack of cooler master 120mm fans and even with all them installed its a very very, cooling effective case. The gigabyte GTS 450 I employed idled at 20C and went to 35-40C under a load which is really fantastic. Tooless style created installing the difficult drive and disc drive super straightforward. It has an awesome appear too, the black interior is a plus none therefore far. great case for a spending budget gaming make, my friend was super stoked with it which created me happy. would invest in once more for other spending budget builds.
Chakaluka
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Review Date: 12/11/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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it fits zalman 9900, barely. ^^its very light and has plenty of ventilation, you just have to supply your own fans. none none.
Verdi
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Review Date: 12/10/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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For this value range it is a well constructed Case. It does not feel affordable, but you can tell it wasnt a 贄+ case.It is a perfect way to cut down on your overall pc cost. well worth the get.Looks good. Not a huge deal, The Case is solid but the side panels do feel a bit flimsy. The power provide is at the bottom.You can Add up to 4 a lot more fans. 2 on the top, 1 in the back, and 1 on the window side
Amelie
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Review Date: 11/15/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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fantastic case and good looks for the income,why devote any a lot more this case has it all, swift locking drive characteristics , and its built very well.. none at all wekk acquire one more 1 soon
Sabine
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Review Date: 11/13/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Extremely nice searching case, sturdy. Side window is a good shape, and the complete interior is black which in my opinion are really nice features. Provides ample cooling also. My only con would have to be lack of cable management, but I got this case from newegg for ุ so I definitely won't complain. I moved the 120mm fan that came with the case to the back, and it does a fantastic job at moving air. I am incredibly happy with this case, highly recommend it.
Mantreh
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Review Date: 10/19/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Roomy, cool style, lightweight but durable Not the strongest materials, but what is expected for <โ? Have utilised this case for 4 various builds, and no complaints at all. Stylish yet functional, and can't beat the value.
Nadalia
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Review Date: 10/15/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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-This case is an outstanding cost for the size and functions-I love how this case has numerous a lot more fan ports than the competition -The size of this case is the great size for me, with a small footprint that can fit in a desk cabinet-The design and side window are ideal, a much more expert appear than those bright, gimmecky, child toy gamer instances-Front access control panel, good for under the user scenarios (a lot of "high-end" instances have top-mounted control panels producing them imposible to access when in a cabinent)-Roomy inner space allows for big components and the possibility of custom liquid cooling solutions-Good airflow inside the case, bright LED lights on front panel, effortless installation-It's affordable, functional, and to the point, with just the proper quantity of style -This isn't the most thermally or acoustically sound case on the marketplace-The front plastic bezel is low cost, knock-out I/O ports on the back instead of permanent flip-out ports-It's not made of sexy heat-absorbing aluminum like the ultra expensive Lian Li circumstances -I'm thinking about installing a 240mm liquid cooling radiator on the leading if I can fit it (with ultra slim fans), space is limited in this case vertically
Truly
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Review Date: 09/24/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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The case looks fantastic and this is what matters the most. This case has holes for cooling fans everywhere but it only comes with 1 fan on the side exactly where you want it the least I got this case on black Friday below ฮ and no cost shipping so no complains
Jaeger
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Review Date: 09/21/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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The case is wonderful. The case has lots of space and the front LED fan does a good job. The case was missing the LED (-) connector. Only an exposed wire was showing. I taped it up (*have no energy LED working*). I was too lazy to return mainly because it's already up and running). Also, the back of the case is thin and flimsy. Can simply bend it out of shape trying to remove a back panel. Manufacturer Response:Dear Valued Consumer - We apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact us by way of the Live chat link below so we can get this circumstance rectified under warranty. Respectfully - CMUSA Customer Support.External Link(s): Live Chat|
Kimball
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Review Date: 08/26/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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cool case, literally so considerably airflow its ridiculous. vents have filters on them to help avoid dust from ruining components. position of the PSU was nearly a challenge the 12V CPU connector barely created it to the other side of the MB.the break away tabs in the back are not the best design recommend removing them very first prior to installing your MB. also if you remove the wrong one you cant reinstall them have to acquire a blank plate. case is quite cool looking and has great airflow, a couple of style flaws are annoying but didnt cause any major difficulties
Fox
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Review Date: 08/21/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Roomy...superior air flow...light fascinated the young children. Tool-less design a plus vent filters are a plus but could be secured to case superior. Notion for youngsters update...moderate gaming
Taipa
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Review Date: 08/02/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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It has a good design and a extremely open window which will show your motherboard and your PSU but hide the drive cages. I like this since when men and women see my computer, I want them to see the laptop or computer inside and not the drive cages. Silly, but it's a feature I really liked. One more factor I liked is that there are a lot of spots available on the case for fans. This makes it possible for one to direct the airflow exactly where ever he likes. I like that the spot for the fan on the window is unobtrusive. It's clean and basic. The case comes with a fan on the front which has blue LEDs. From the front, the case looks pretty intense.Behind the motherboard mounting region, there is a modest space for one to hide his cables. There is also a cutout for an aftermarket CPU cooler. Other issues to note: this case has tool-much less drive mounts and a very bright power LED and HDD activity LED.It's black. This case is low-cost. The expansion slot covers need to be broken in order to remove them. This is fine if you know exactly what you are going to install but leaves little room for error unless you have spare expansion slot covers. Nit picky, I know, but it's some thing to take into account.The tool-less mounts are low cost. I like the ones for the tough drive but the ones for the disk drive are flimsy and are loose. They are also on only one side. The difficult drive mounts are on each sides of the drive cage. I had to screw in the other side of my disk drive, which defeats the purpose of a tool-much less design. Again, I nit choose, but it's something to look at.Thin areas of the case, such as the component among expansion slots, easily bend. They're simple to bend back. I'll admit, I didn't obtain this case from Newegg, as I located it much less pricey at a neighborhood retailer. But even for โ, the price Newegg is selling this case for right now, you get a really superior bang for your buck. Overall, its a solid mid-tower case with tons of capabilities for a very low cost. There are some locations of the case which really feel inexpensive and flimsy but they are simple to overcome. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
Obelia
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Review Date: 07/29/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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Fantastic ventilation, USB ports along with headphones and mic jacks on the front leading are terrific, I like the blue LED, and the fan is fairly quiet. Got this for my first ever computer system construct for Christmas, and have been very pleased with it. None definitely. I'm making use of the arctic freezer pro 7 for my CPU cooler, and it fits with room to spare.
Jovianne
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Review Date: 07/26/11
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black Steel / Plastic Computer Case
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This case rocks for a mid-size tower. Very first, it has room for 6 case fans. Second, it has a bunch of hdd and cd/dvd drive bays with "toolless" fasteners. Third, the energy supply mounting is at the bottom of the case. Fourth, it has enough length and width to support HD 6870s and a Cooler Master V8 without getting to mod something to make space. Fifth, the upper rear of the case has two removable circular plates that can be used in the future to install a liquid cooling method. Sixth, the headphone connectors at the leading front of the case are pretty cool, I don't have to crawl under my desk and reach about the back to hook anything up. Finally, the all black interior / exterior is fairly catchy...completely diggin it here. The initial key con is that there is no fan controller on this case. This is a fairly poor style feature seeing that this case comes with room for 6 massive case fans. The second significant con is that the mounting holes for the 120mm bottom case fan don't (in all cases) enable for a 120mm fan to be installed there mainly because the energy supply extends too far forwards. So, don't think you are going to be in a position to install that bottom fan with a 1000 watt power supply...You are gonna will need a actually teeny tiny power supply if that bottom fan is going to fit in the case with the energy supply. Third, one or two of the motherboard spacer holes for the brass spacer/mounting screws were either drilled too tight or too loose...too loose getting the worse of the two. The fourth key con relating to this case is that there are only three cd/dvd drive bays on this case, but so take into account what devices will need to be there: cd/dvd, blue ray, fan controller, water cooling controller, and so on. This case got 3 eggs for functionality.Even so, I would give it five eggs for looks but looks aren't every thing.
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