Over the last few months we have been lucky enough to review some of what we consider to be some of the best computer enclosures on the market today. These would include cases like the Cooler Master Cosmos, Gigabyte 3DMercury and 3DAurora, Antec 900 to name just a few.
Today we have the pleasure of reviewing another 100% aluminum case from Cooler Master, the CMStacker 832. Even though this case has only been on the market for a very short time it has already developed a huge fan-base in part because of the spectacular cooling capabilities of this case. We will discuss this feature further into our review. So come on along as we discover what all the excitement is about!
Features
Key Features
- Value-added functionality
- Front panel opens to the left or the right for easy access
- Power supply may be installed upwards or downwards for better airflow and neat cable management
- solid construction and streamlined design
Unmatchable upgrade ability
- Support up to nine 5.25” drives
- Multi-positioning for the 4-in-3 device modules, providing maximum flexibility in the use of space
Tool-free user-friendliness
- Screwless slots
- Exclusive fan frame design provides easy screwless assembly- side-opening design to remove 5.25”shield easily
Superior Airflow
- Accommodates up to 120mm fans
- High ventilation openings on the top and the sides for excellent thermal management
Specifications
Available Color
Black
Dimension (inches)
9.84in (W) x 21.10in (H) x 25.11in (D)
Material
Aluminum
Motherboards
E-ATX, ATX, m-ATX
5.25" Drive Bay
9 (Exposed)
3.5" Drive Bay
4 (Hidden) from 1 x 4-in-3 Device Module
I/O Panel
Dual I/O Panel in Front and Top USB 2.0x4
Cooling System
One 120x120x25 mm front fan (Blue LED),
One 120x120x25 mm rear fan (exhaust),
Support up to 9 x 120 mm fans (optional),
-front fan x 3,top fan x 1, rear fan x 1,side fan x 4 (side fan tray can be installed with 140 mm fan)
Expansion Slots
7
BTX Upgrade Kits
SRM, BTX Air Duct, and BTX I/O shield(optional)
Power Supply
Standard ATX PS2 / EPS 12V(optional)
UPC Code
RC-832-KKN1-GP - 870423004653
Other
**Cross Flow Fan will NOT work with the Nvidia 8800 Series or the ATI R600 Cards**
**Cross Flow Fan will NOT work with any video Cards longer than 12