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Category: Cases
Review Item: CoolerMaster ATCS 840 Full Tower Classic
Provider: CoolerMaster USA
Reviewer: K. Elliott
Price: $269.00 @ Newegg

 

Introduction

 

There is a lyric from the musical "Boy from Oz" that has some connection to computer hardware and especially in light of the computer case we are reviewing today. The lyrics goes like this.

Don't throw the past away
You might need it some rainy day
Dreams can come true again
When ev'ry thing old is new again

The case we are referring to is the ATCS 840, if you're curious the letters ATSC stand for Advanced Thermal Cooling Solution. Here is what CoolerMaster has to say about the re-introduction of this case.

 

ATCS 840 constitutes a classic all-aluminum design that builds on the legacy of the original ATCS design. The aluminum 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 was paid to make sure this elegantly designed chassis is not only easy to install but easy to maintain. This includes: slide-out motherboard tray along with cut out CPU access for easy removal, tool-free HDD casing, patented finger pressing 5.25" drive.


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.

 

 

 

 

SPOTLIGHT
Elegant extruded aluminum bezel with CM nameplate Concealable I/O panel with brushed plate
PCI-Slot meshed brackets for extra ventilation

Meshed ventilation hole to provide a passive cooling
Meshed top panel design for maximum ventilation
PSU can be mounted on the top or bottom for a dual PSU system Removable HDD racks with anti-vibration pads for easy assembly and reduced noise
 
Retaining holes for best cable routing and neatness Meshed top panel design for maximum ventilation
Removable Motherboard tray sliding on the ball bearing drawer
COOLING SYSTEM
Dual 230mm top fans provide for improved exhaust airflow Dual or triple 120mm radiator can be mounted inside the top of the casing (radiator is optional)
HDD module with dual 120mm LED to enhance internal airflow
Independent air intake designed for bottom-mounted PSU

Extra-added 120mm fan can be installed on the bottom pull cool air from the bottom of the case
External air duct to upgrade cooling for your graphics cards