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Tim S · 22nd Feb 2008, 08:22

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...ter_cosmos_s/1

Cooler Master has gone over the original Cosmos design, tweaked it and come up with this. It's got a new aluminium chassis, a revised cooling system and a funky touch-sensitive button. But can it stand up to our critical eye? There's only one way to find out...

Koradhil · 22nd Feb 2008, 09:51

Brilliant case, much better than the original in my opinion (while the original was great to start with). Did you know the initial name was Cosmos Sport? I expect to see this baby in real life when I visit CeBIT on march 5 and 9. My own Cosmos 1000 mod (Protoss) will be on display there too.

When will Bit-Tech be visiting CeBIT ?

Tile · 22nd Feb 2008, 10:04

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Koradhil · 22nd Feb 2008, 10:12

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Originally Posted by Tile

Looks like Coolermaster has a good case. The original Cosmos had a severe drawback - no hard drive cooling.

I have 4 harddisks in my Cosmos, and no problems with heat whatsoever. The key is having enough outtake fans so air will be pulled from the bottom, past the harddisks.

[USRF]Obiwan · 22nd Feb 2008, 10:31

it looks like a BSG Cylon. This will probably my next case in follow up on my current dual wc Lian-li 70 case.

But I have just one question. Can it have a window in the door?

Cheap Mod Wannabe · 22nd Feb 2008, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Tile

Looks like Coolermaster has a good case. The original Cosmos had a severe drawback - no hard drive cooling.

I was about to say the same thing. I have 3 Sata drives that are doing quite fine. So although a small drawback (most used drive reaches 53C) it is definitely not a severe one. My major annoyance of the old Cosmos is the design behind right side panel where there is no freedom to cable manage how you want due to lack of space between these bars and the panel. So the only way to cable manage is basically the way they intended it, which is quite messier than what I did, and then found the panel would not close properly, nor stay closed.

Bauul · 22nd Feb 2008, 10:39

Slight wording problem in the article

Last page:
"Either way, the temperatures for the Cosmos S are less than we could have hoped for "

Do you mean "Either way, the gains in temperature reduction for the Cosmos S are less than we could have hoped for", as what you wrote is actually that the temperatures in the Cosmos S are lower than you could have hoped for, implying it has amazing cooling.

Good review though, v. pretty case, if crazy packaging.

CardJoe · 22nd Feb 2008, 10:46

"Either way, the temperatures for the Cosmos S are less impressive than we could have hoped for "

Fixed for clarity.

naokaji · 22nd Feb 2008, 11:19

isnt that the case that you had some news some time ago that it would fit a rad in the top? if my memroy serves me correct please test out if that actually works, if not ignore, anyway, good review, the case looks like it has some potential, just too much plastic on it.

[USRF]Obiwan · 22nd Feb 2008, 11:40

Also, what are the case outer dimensions?

CardJoe · 22nd Feb 2008, 11:42

(W) 266 x (H) 598 x (D)628 mm

Tile · 22nd Feb 2008, 11:45

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CardJoe · 22nd Feb 2008, 12:52

Not entirely true actually. Over cooled drives fail more often than over heated drives.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/18/m...resting-thing/

sl1xx · 22nd Feb 2008, 13:07

for me there is nothing really new or gripping about the case,that said the packaging looks cool...

E.E.L. Ambiense · 22nd Feb 2008, 13:15

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Originally Posted by [USRF]Obiwan

But I have just one question. Can it have a window in the door?

More than likely, yes.

E.E.L. Ambiense · 22nd Feb 2008, 13:46

My next case. Hands-down. Thanks, CM. And thanks BT for the review!

Jipa · 22nd Feb 2008, 14:44

Maybe I just didn't read the review carefully enough, but to me it seems just like the original stacker with some shapes slapped on the outside of the case. I don't like it at all.

Rocket733 · 22nd Feb 2008, 16:11

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Originally Posted by E.E.L. Ambiense

My next case. Hands-down. Thanks, CM. And thanks BT for the review!

hehe the case addiction striking again!

Nice review, I like the color of the case more but I still think I'm going to have to pass on this one.

Nitrix · 22nd Feb 2008, 17:44

What about test to see if the 120.3 radiator actually fits in the top?

E.E.L. Ambiense · 22nd Feb 2008, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Nitrix

What about test to see if the 120.3 radiator actually fits in the top?

Looking at the product page here (click on the pic showing the fans up top), I'd say that's a no. It looks to only fit HWLabs compatible footprints.

Edit: Well, at least without cutting on it, they won't.

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Bauul Sir Bongaminge Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Godalming, near Guildford Posts: 1,553	Slight wording problem in the article Last page: "Either way, the temperatures for the Cosmos S are less than we could have hoped for " Do you mean "Either way, the gains in temperature reduction for the Cosmos S are less than we could have hoped for", as what you wrote is actually that the temperatures in the Cosmos S are lower than you could have hoped for, implying it has amazing cooling. Good review though, v. pretty case, if crazy packaging. __________________ Pentium 4 CPU 3.4 Ghz \| 1Gb + 2x512Mb Corsair DDR2 667 Mhz Sapphire Radeon HD 4770 512Mb\| WD Raptor 36Gb, Seagate 300Gb \| Asus P5LD2 SE Ibanez RG 470 Japanese Edition \| 1991 Japanese Lo-TRS Tremolo \| V7 S1 Custom V8 HSH Pickups

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[USRF]Obiwan Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,218	Also, what are the case outer dimensions? __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me.

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