Is there anyone left out there that's old enough to remember when buying a budget case meant buying a rectangular ivory box? Well, I do. If you wanted a custom box with any sort of styling, you were going to be out big money, or be really good with a skil saw, grinder, and can of spray paint. Things are a little different now. There's some variety in budget cases and they have some style. With the Elite 371, Cooler Master is aiming at that market. Let's take a look at it, and see how they did.
Product Name: Cooler Master Elite 371
Review Sample Provided by: Cooler Master
Review by: Shane Ede
Pictures by: Shane Ede
Specifications
Material |
Steel Body, (0.5mm / SECC), HIPS Plastic |
Dimensions |
(W)7.5 x (H)16.7 x (D) 18.9 inch (W)7.5 x (H)16.7 x (D) 19.6 inch |
Net Weight |
10.1 lb |
M/B Type |
Micro-ATX / ATX |
5.25” Drive Bay |
3 Exposed |
3.5” Drive Bay |
1 Exposed 5 Hidden |
Cooling System |
Top: 120mm fan x2 (optional) Front: 120/140mm fan x1 (optional) Rear: 120mm fan x1, 80/90mm (optional) Bottom: 80/90/120mm fan x1 (optional) Side: 120/140mm x2 (optional) Accommodates to CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus Cooler |
Expansion Slots |
Standard x7 |
I/O Panel |
USB 2.0 x2, Mic x1, Audio x1, IEEE1394a x1 (optional) |
Maximum Compatibility |
CPU Cooler Height: 6.4-inch (163mm) VGA Card Length: 12.4-inch (315mm) with HDD Cage |
Power Supply |
Standard ATX PS2 (optional) |