I Can Haz Cooler Master ATCS 840?

[Etherwolf]

I can! I can haz!

Products Manuf Part# Qty Each Total
Atcs 840 Eligant Aluminum Chassis Black
- 1 item ready to be sourced from a regional warehouse.
- Standard 30 Days Return RC-840-KKN1-GP 1 216.83 216.83

Your order has been given to a fulfillment specialist who will locate the closest warehouse to ship your order.


Subtotal: 216.83
Shipping: 90.25

Total:


$307.08

The description and spelling aside I think this is a good deal. It's from Provantage.
http://www.provantage.com/cooler-master-rc-840-kkn1-gp~7COOL050.htm

Not the best at resellerratings but not horrific either.

Overall Customer Satisfaction Rating
Six-Month Rating: 9.15 / 10
Six-Month Reviews: 126
Lifetime Reviews: 595


Lifetime Rating: 7.92 / 10 All Stores Avg.: 8.01

I got an e-mail confirmation within 1 minute of placing my order.

Now I gets to start thinking of what I'm gonna put in this box. I know it will have an i7 920 but the rest? Perhaps a Feser 360...

Here's a nice video review of the case.
http://www.3dgameman.com/content/view/13962/103/


http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/funny-pictures-this-cat-tests-your-lightbulbs.jpg:up:

[SoulsCollective]

Please do not post 3DGameMan reviews ever again. Evor.

[Etherwolf]

Please do not post 3DGameMan reviews ever again. Evor.


Why not? I think they are often decent reviews. Aside from the music and the inevitable KickAss comment. I like being able to see a video of a product like this case.

[SoulsCollective]

Because they're crap, and the guy is an obnoxious idiot. Results are presented without data, conclusions are reached often on tenuous if not outright spurious ground, there's little to no comparison with any similar products, he has no understanding of the principles of empirical observation, standard deviation, or even common sense, and he treats the viewers as if they were a mentally retarded thirteen-year-old. Which is probably a good summary of the target audience.

By all means, watch the video to see the product. But please don't demean the community by referring to it as a review, particularly not a "nice" one.

[Etherwolf]

:welcome:

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[SoulsCollective]

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[Etherwolf]

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Kitteh Reindeer. Also peace Kitteh.

[SoulsCollective]

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/collectiveLAN/Misc/237582640_5f328f3cec.jpg

[oniL]

lol

[HuffPCair]

I love this case I am waiting for x mas to come to see if i get money for it or not and if not ill save till i can get it.

[p8ntslinger676]

i've been looking to buy one lately too.

and on a side note, 3dgameman reviews are absolute crap, he knows as much about computers as an autistic starving african child and anyone with any common sense would know not to even bother watching them

[yenniedn]

I checked the other day and you could've gotten this case for $244 shipped from Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RC-840-KKN1-GP-Aluminum-Chassis/dp/B001IZZ7N6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230060556&sr=8-1

It has gone up in price to today to $277 shipped but their price fluctuates every few days so just check back. (It still would've been cheaper than the price you paid.)

$216 is a nice price but $90 shipping kills it.

[JayG30]

There is so much that I love about this case. So glad to see CM (and others) going back to CLEAN lines and stylish designs, as well as getting away from cheap feeling material in favor of something of a bit higher quality.

I just wish they would shrink this case to at least a standard sized mid-tower. I don't need a full-tower and being one clearly increases the price a lot due to more material used. Plus, in my experience, airflow always seems to suffer from so little being put in such a large case. To much space for hot air to just remain a bit stagnant. I read a review on this case that noted this problem, especially for video cards at the bottom.

[cabbspapp]

There is so much that I love about this case. So glad to see CM (and others) going back to CLEAN lines and stylish designs, as well as getting away from cheap feeling material in favor of something of a bit higher quality.


Agreed.

[Marin]

All that 3DGAMEMAN does is read the description and yell kick ass at the end of his "reviews".

[Salavat23]

I disagree with the 3GM comments.

He does a good job at what he does. No need to bring a hard-working man down.

[Etherwolf]

I checked the other day and you could've gotten this case for $244 shipped from Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RC-840-KKN1-GP-Aluminum-Chassis/dp/B001IZZ7N6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230060556&sr=8-1

It has gone up in price to today to $277 shipped but their price fluctuates every few days so just check back. (It still would've been cheaper than the price you paid.)

$216 is a nice price but $90 shipping kills it.

Here in Alaska we get free sex whenever we ship something up. That was cheaper than any other shipping quote as well as the lowest price. I just got the tracking number. :up:

[Etherwolf]

There is so much that I love about this case. So glad to see CM (and others) going back to CLEAN lines and stylish designs, as well as getting away from cheap feeling material in favor of something of a bit higher quality.

I just wish they would shrink this case to at least a standard sized mid-tower. I don't need a full-tower and being one clearly increases the price a lot due to more material used. Plus, in my experience, airflow always seems to suffer from so little being put in such a large case. To much space for hot air to just remain a bit stagnant. I read a review on this case that noted this problem, especially for video cards at the bottom.

I saw that comment as well. Not a deal breaker for me. I have the room for the case. And I wanted the ability to put a nice W/C setup in with ease. In addition I plan on putting two fans on the HDD rack and one on the bottom. Total of 7 fans not including the one for the External Air Duct.

Has anyone had experience with the Koolance CTR-CD10BK 5.25" Pump & Fan Speed Controller? I'm thinking of adding one.
http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=751

[gr8golf]

I checked the other day and you could've gotten this case for $244 shipped from Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RC-840-KKN1-GP-Aluminum-Chassis/dp/B001IZZ7N6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230060556&sr=8-1

It has gone up in price to today to $277 shipped but their price fluctuates every few days so just check back. (It still would've been cheaper than the price you paid.)

$216 is a nice price but $90 shipping kills it.

Thanks for the heads up on the price! I ordered mine today and they have already shipped it. Total cost with shipping was $243.28. Going to settle on the rest of my i7 build shortly.

[yenniedn]

Thanks for the heads up on the price! I ordered mine today and they have already shipped it. Total cost with shipping was $243.28. Going to settle on the rest of my i7 build shortly.

No problem . . . the silver one is $239.99 shipped today but the black is $277 - they must price according to demand. I was thinking of picking up the silver one but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

[Etherwolf]

Grrrr. The Super Saver Shipping is no good for items like this for me I'm less than 6 miles from one of the largest FedEx hubs in the world but shipping is usually more to Alaskans.

[Waterlogged]

Etherwolf and SoulsCollective, Thanks for the epic laugh. :rofl::up:

[gr8golf]

No problem . . . the silver one is $239.99 shipped today but the black is $277 - they must price according to demand. I was thinking of picking up the silver one but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

I actually bought mine from ProVantage for that price (shipped). His deal was worse because of the shipping cost to Alaska.

[Etherwolf]

I actually bought mine from ProVantage for that price (shipped). His deal was worse because of the shipping cost to Alaska.

The case was shipped from a warehouse in Fresno CA to Oakland CA where it was shipped to Louisville KY where it's sitting at this moment. 2100 miles in the wrong direction. And I get to pay extra for this.

[atomic ferret]

I love strange shipping routes. For some reason my Woots get shipped through West Virginia...

[Waterlogged]

Heh, I had Newegg ship a TV from Mephis(TN) to Buffalo(NY) via Orlando(FL) and New Stanton(PA). :shrug:

[Etherwolf]

Heh, I had Newegg ship a TV from Mephis(TN) to Buffalo(NY) via Orlando(FL) and New Stanton(PA). :shrug:

Bet you still got "free shipping". Not we Alaskans. Not from NewEgg. And the actual cost difference is small, often no difference at all. My house is only a few miles from one of the largest heavy jet flight trainers in the country and it's owned by FedEx. :shakes:

[FullMoon]

Because they're crap, and the guy is an obnoxious idiot. Results are presented without data, conclusions are reached often on tenuous if not outright spurious ground, there's little to no comparison with any similar products, he has no understanding of the principles of empirical observation, standard deviation, or even common sense, and he treats the viewers as if they were a mentally retarded thirteen-year-old. Which is probably a good summary of the target audience.

By all means, watch the video to see the product. But please don't demean the community by referring to it as a review, particularly not a "nice" one.

3DGameMan Rules :D
And I am a whole lot older than thirteen :ROTF:
My first computer was a VIC-20 :D

[Marin]

3DGameMan Rules :D
And I am a whole lot older than thirteen :ROTF:
My first computer was a VIC-20 :D

I don't see how he is good when the same info can be acquired through reading a product description on Newegg.

[Etherwolf]

But you can't. A video presentation has merits. I sure didn't base my buying decision on old whatshisname's video. But it was VERY helpful, especially when I combined it with a few hours online here and a dozen other sites.

My case is now in Anchorage! Got here at 9:36 PM, Christmas Eve. Friday is gonna be Christmas II.

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/funny-pictures-its-santa-cat.jpg

[Blacky]

LOL the kittens and @cabb's avatar, back on topic man CM surely has hit the spot with this case :D!

[Etherwolf]

I think so myself! It's sitting in the UPS warehouse 5 miles from my house this minute. Gotta shovel my walkways so Santa doesn't slip tomorrow.

[GregSG]

Got my casing 1month ago....been loving it...=)

[Baron_Davis]

Because they're crap, and the guy is an obnoxious idiot. Results are presented without data, conclusions are reached often on tenuous if not outright spurious ground, there's little to no comparison with any similar products, he has no understanding of the principles of empirical observation, standard deviation, or even common sense, and he treats the viewers as if they were a mentally retarded thirteen-year-old. Which is probably a good summary of the target audience.

By all means, watch the video to see the product. But please don't demean the community by referring to it as a review, particularly not a "nice" one.

Being elitist only makes you look like an ass to any intelligent human being. I don't think you really know what you're talking about. Please enlighten me as to how empirical observation (btw, empiricism implies observation, so empirical observation is redundant) and standard deviation apply to a case review. I'm sure you will have to refer to wikipedia so take your time little guy.

[Riggs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqzWNK5tL14

Epic hahaha.

Back on topic. I love my ATCS!

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc288/hochwasserhose/iNSIDE.jpg

[Etherwolf]

LOL

100% KickAss!

On topic my case came and I don't have one of those nifty aluminum thingys you have in yours. Do you like the CoolIT? Is it QUIET?

My order from NewEgg is being shipped from Memphis TN. NewEgg's warehouse is in Tennessee?

[Riggs]

It's okay I guess, but I'm gonna invest in some real liquid cooling. It's really loud on even medium. They should've had a 120mm fan in there instead of a 92. Could've helped slot. I get about 35-39c load @ 4ghz so not too bad. Enjoy your case, I've gotta give my ATCS up for a different model.

[Etherwolf]

How come you have to give the 840 up already? It hasn't been available that long.

[Riggs]

Getting a better case. :D I did a review sample of my atcs so I've had it for a little longer

[gundamit]

Too bad Rodney derailed the thread for such a fantastic case. Makes me wish I needed one.

I'm curious about how those who water cool will go about mounting the rad(s).:confused:

[Etherwolf]

Too bad Rodney derailed the thread for such a fantastic case. Makes me wish I needed one.

I'm curious about how those who water cool will go about mounting the rad(s).:confused:


After I pulled it out of the box the first thing I did was remove the side for a look. Then I popped the top off and played with the rails wondering if I should cut the support that would partially block the 2cnd radiator in a 120.3. Then I wondered about a 120.2 on the HDD rack. This case looks to be AMAZING for W/C. Looks Super easy to mount a 120.3 up top. Never done it myself.

Yet.

[Etherwolf]

You can see the support I mean, right between the 230's. I don't see why I couldn't just wack the center of it out leaving the holes for the rails that are included to mount 3 120's or a 120.3 radiator. A 120.3 will fit PERFECTLY there.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/imageview.php?image=14004

[coolmiester]

The rails fit on the bottom side of the 230mm fans and the part you're considering cutting out forms part of the structure of the top so not really recommended tbh

http://www.coolercases.co.uk/atcs_840/atc_10.jpg

http://www.coolercases.co.uk/atcs_840/atc_11.jpg

[Etherwolf]

I'm not thinking of using the 230's to cool the radiator. I'm thinking 3 120's. And I don't see why clipping the center out of that piece will make a structural difference. Both sides will be connected via the radiator.

Pull the 230's.

Clip the center piece out.

Mount the rails to the case.

The radiator to the rails.

The 120's to the radiator.

What am I missing?

[Etherwolf]

Is this going to be one of those times when somebody says "Here's your sign!"?

[coolmiester]

Yip, sounds like you got it covered :up:

[GregSG]

http://i43.tinypic.com/2e331mu.jpg


My top exhaust with 3x120mm.

[Etherwolf]

Nice! Thanks for the Pic's guys.

So the Radiator will mount under the 120's? Looks to be easy peasy!

Off topic I'd love to cook with Rachel Ray.

http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/rachel-ray.jpg

[Malik]

http://i43.tinypic.com/2e331mu.jpg


My top exhaust with 3x120mm.

Could you show me more pics ... please :)

[nosbusch2005]

I would also enjoy some more pics of systems in this case, particularly water cooled ones. And some more of those Rachel Ray pics would be nice too :up:

[LordEC911]

I would also enjoy some more pics of systems in this case, particularly water cooled ones. And some more of those Rachel Ray pics would be nice too :up:

Well give me two weeks and hopefully my LC ATCS840 will be done.
ATCS840, Fuzion v2, MCW-60r, MCW-30, PA120.3, PA120.2, DDC3.2 w/ XSPC res, Tygon 3603 7/16id 11/16od.
Stuff will be here on the 2/3 of Jan, just waiting to order some more YL's from Petra and either some PT nuke or Silver coil.

[nosbusch2005]

I look forward to seeing it!

[gr8golf]

My case arrived today - biggest damn case box I've ever seen!

[Etherwolf]

My case arrived today - biggest damn case box I've ever seen!

Nice isn't it? I have my PSU, DVDRW, Velociraptor, and 1TB WD installed in mine. The standoffs are on the tray. Just waiting for the Revolution MB which should be here Friday.

This is a very nice case!

[yenniedn]

My case arrived today - biggest damn case box I've ever seen!

I finally saw this case in person . . . and it's gi-normous! I expected it to be tall and deep but I was surprised by how wide it is also!

I don't think I'll end up getting it. I do like the large fans - it seems like this case would be cooler and quieter than most . . . but I just wasn't knocked off my feet by the overall design. I just picked up a TJ07 off of Craigslist last night and and iffy on that one too. Maybe a higher end Lian Li full tower will be my next case.

[Meatpuppet]

Howdy,
I was wondering a couple of things. Looking at LordEC911's part list I assume that the clearance above the motherboard is enough to accomodate the fans and a "fat" 120.3 (Thermochill, Feser, etc...), but if comeone could confirm that would be sweet. Also, can someone with a production version of this case (not a review case) tell me if the Cooler Master case badge on the front is a decal/painted on or is it recessed? I really like the clean lines for the case but putting the big shiny silver logo on an otherwise svelt case is a crime. Hasta.