Coolermaster Stacker 830 vs 831 vs 832

[JH_man]

As it is right now the option is either 830 or 831. The 832 would be the best I guess but its not available.

The 831 is a newer model that has some improvements BUT it is lacking the sidepanel 4-fan tray (can be installed later). But still Coolermaster says it still has a improved design. Does anyone know for sure what the improvements are?

To me it looks to be a big advantage to have the sidepanel fans to over all cool the components. Anyone got any comments or tests on this? Would a 831 without the sidedoor fans cool alot less?

JH_man

[k00lance]

As it is right now the option is either 830 or 831. The 832 would be the best I guess but its not available.

The 831 is a newer model that has some improvements BUT it is lacking the sidepanel 4-fan tray (can be installed later). But still Coolermaster says it still has a improved design. Does anyone know for sure what the improvements are?

To me it looks to be a big advantage to have the sidepanel fans to over all cool the components. Anyone got any comments or tests on this? Would a 831 without the sidedoor fans cool alot less?

JH_man

You are missing some information here.
831 is not newer than the newest 830 "evolution."
832 is the latest revision but is missing some hardwares such as BTX conversion kit and Raptor X HDD rack which are all included with 830 evolution.
832 is currently out and available through various retailers though, it costs a lot more than 830 evolution.
830 evolution is cheaper and better unless you want the new door no matter what.

[Drag]

i'd take the 830

[GAR]

i had the 830, but i didnt like it, returned it.

[GrimReaper]

i had the 830, but i didnt like it, returned it.

WTF? why?? what didn't you like about it?

[Sargy]

i had the 830, but i didnt like it, returned it.

...damn...I luv my 830...what didn't you like??...

[BlaqMale]

hmmm, now to find a 830 evo

[iSlash]

+1 for 830 evo cos it's the best of them imo

[asterix34]

830.Forever !

[Gambit_2K]

The 831 i supposed to be the budgetboy in the family.

[cjoe]

Did you guys notice that the 832 has a removeable mesh bottom? It would be great for place for Rad placement.

Does anyone here know if the 830 Evo also has the same removeable mesh bottom? Looking through the pictures on Coolermaster's site shows a non-removeable bottom.

However the 830 Evolution Specs under cooling says:

2 Fans Included:
One 120x120x25 mm Front Fan (LED)
One 120x120x25 mm Rear Fan (Exhaust)
Optional Fan Configuration: (Extra Fans Not Included)
Supports up to 9 x 12 CM FAN (optional)
Front x 3, Top x 1, Rear x 1, Side x 4 (Side fan bracket is also for 14cm x 4 or 12cm x 4 or 9.2cm x 4 or 8cm x 4 or 6cm x 4, or 30cm Cross Flow Fan x1 or MIX) Bottom Air Inlet

Can some please shed some light on this?

Thanks..

cjoe

[cjoe]

I did some more research. The new 830 Evolution does come with the removeable mesh bottom. WooHoo!!!

I'm gonna get me one of these bad boys.

Cjoe