Cooler Master Stacker 830 Computer Case Review


  Are you in the market for a good computer case? Well, the Cooler Master Stacker 830 case looks like a good candidate.

Not only does the case have great aesthetics, and ample space for devices, it also comes with a great cooling system.

In this Cooler Master Stacker 830 review, we will explore some of the salient features of this interesting computer case.

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iconThe Cooler Master Stacker 830 computer case
 

Design and Construction

Let's begin this Cooler Master Stacker 830 review by looking at its design and construction. The case is made from light weight aluminum alloy that offers a lighter feeling than using other metals like steel.

Heat management is achieved with the aid of 9 fans (each 120 mm). You'll be amazed at the space in the case - you can easily add extra drives and devices if needed. The front door is designed in such a way as to provide connection to the USB port, Firewire port and audio jacks.

The power and reset buttons are placed inside the front door. Compared to older Stackers, the Cooler Master Stacker 830 is more or less the same height, just a little bit wider.
 

Power Supply

The next bit we'll cover in this Cooler Master Stacker 830 review is the power supply that comes with the unit. The case supports dual power,  high performance power supplies so that you can include more components.

In fact, when you buy a Cooler Master, you can rest assured that you get the juice to attain the required performance standards for your peripherals. What's interesting is that you can arrange the power supply in any direction for ensuring maximum air circulation and cable management.
 

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iconThe Cooler Master Stacker 830 comes in an attractive package

 

Performance

The Cooler Master Stacker 830 has a very unique liquid cooling system. The placement of cooling fans is in a word, excellent. There is enough space for fans and other hardware components to be accommodated. If you want to install video cards or other peripherals, it is a really simple task. This is because the motherboard tray is removable - you'll know this to be a real convenience if you've ever built computers before.
 

Shortcomings

Ok, to round off this Cooler Master Stacker 830 review, we will take a look at some of the shortcomings of this case. One problem about the Cooler Master Stacker 830 is that it is a bit difficult to remove the front panels. The case also cannot accommodate other cooling setups like water cooling radiators.
 

Conclusion

I hope you've enjoyed this Cooler Master Stacker 830 review. This fantastic case can make your PC look really good and it also has space for all your components (and then some). If the smooth brushed aluminum panels and black mesh grills don't buy you over, the interesting case options certainly will



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