Cooler Master ATCS 840 Case Review
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Introduction
Cooler Master has always been renowned for their classically styled cases and this reputation was born with the first of the ATC (Active Thermal Convection) cases – the ATCS-201. Since then, some of Cooler Master’s styling has wavered somewhat with a seemingly more beefed-up design found in the HAF-932.
Today we have the latest ATCS case released at a similar time to the HAF-932 which returns to the more classical breed of Cooler Master cases. The manufacturer will hope this particular enclosure can match the iconic level of some of their previous designs such as the Cosmos. However, can the ATCS-840 really match up to its predecessors? Let’s take a look…
Cooler Master’s Take on the ATCS-840
“ATCS 840 constitutes a classic all-aluminium design that builds on the legacy of the original ATCS design. The aluminium construction not only allows for a lighter weight but complements the thermal design seamlessly with three 230mm fans, dedicated air duct for graphics card cooling and HDD cooling module for superb cooling.
Extra attention to make sure this elegantly design chassis is easy to install and maintain, which includes: slide-out motherboard tray along with easy CPU cooler-remove slot, tool-free HDD casing, patented finger pressing 5.25″ drive to dust filter.
Lastly, it gives users the freedom to choose any components they desire, as it supports the latest standards such as E-ATX and dual PSUs.”
Features
- Independent GPU cooling
High-end graphic cards temperatures can be reduced by 3~5C - Dual PSUs System
PSU could be mounted on top or bottom for flexible installation or dual PSU configuration - Advanced Cooling System
:: Front fan: 23030 mm x 1
:: Top fan: 23030mm x 2
:: Rear fan : 12025 mm x 1
:: Bottom fan :120mm (optional)
:: Air duct with 120mm fan
:: HDD fan: 120mm x 2 (optional)
:: Support high end CPU cooler
(the cooler should be lower than 200mm)
:: Support the radiator with three 120mm fans - Ergonomic Design
Slide-out M/B tray
Easy CPU cooler changing
Top I/O panel
Tool free 5.25” system
Tool free HDD system
Washable air filter - Cable Management system for better cable routing and neatness
Specifications
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Will it fit the new XL-ATX boards? Given that a few holes can be drilled yourself.
An XL-ATX motherboard will not fit in this case.
Why give up those silicone gaskets and clamping system from Antec nsk6000?
I have a NineHundred as cooling system can not only say beautiful, but hate fixture of HDD
I think it IS possible to fit an XL-ATX mobo in this case. I have a HAF 932 myself and The XL-ATX are one and a half inches longer than the next smallest. If you remove the top fan( which is easy) and put your power supply at the top you might just do it. If by XL-ATX you are talking about the new 4-way classified mobo than width wise, that board is still the same as the 760, so you would be fine there, The inch and a half extra is on the length of the board. I havent had a really good look but Im pretty sure with a little bit of modding you could fit the extra in there.
Just to clarify for people. Even if you could fit an XL-ATX mobo in this case, it doesn’t have enough expansion slots in the back to make use of the new XL-ATX features. So it is pointless.