The Mini-ITX market has been growing both in popularity and in options. That means where we used to have one or two motherboard options, nearly every manufacture has multiple options now. Along with that, we now have Mini-ITX focused heatsinks and video cards. Cooler Master is no different with them expanding out their Mini-ITX case lineup beyond the Elite 120 that we reviewed a while back. Today I have the chance to take a look at one of their other options, the Elite 130. It is very similar to the Elite 120, but with a little different styling. Let’s see if the Elite line can still hold its own against the growing competition.
Product Name: Cooler Master Elite 130
Review Sample Provided by: Cooler Master
Written by: Wes
Pictures by: Wes
Specifications |
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Model Number |
RC-130-KKN1 |
Available Color |
Midnight Black |
Materials |
Appearance: polymer front mesh panel Case body: Steel alloy |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
240 x 207.4 x 398.5 mm / 9.4 x 8.2 x 15.7 inch |
Net Weight |
3.1 kg / 6.8 lbs |
M/B Type |
Mini-ITX |
5.25" Drive Bays |
1 |
3.5" Drive Bays |
3 (1 from 5.25” drive bay) |
2.5" Drive Bays |
5 (3 from 5.25" drive bays, 1 from the side bracket, 1 from the bottom) |
I/O Panel |
USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 1, Audio In & Out |
Expansion Slots |
2 |
Cooling System |
Front: 120mm fan x 1 (installed) Side: 80x15mm fan x 1 (installed) |
Power Supply Type |
Standard ATX PS2 |
Maximum Compatibility |
VGA card length: 343mm / 13.5 inch CPU cooler height: 65mm / 2.5 inch PSU length: 180mm/ 7.1 inch (w/ less cable management) 142mm / 5.6 inch (w/ full cable management) |