COOLER MASTER Stacker 830 RC-830-SSN3-GP Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Pros: This case is precision built and an absolute dream to work with. The brushed aluminum is sturdy, and the removeable mobo tray is handy. You can break down virtually everything inside with no tools. The optical drive mounts function well. Oh, and yes, there is a ton of room inside.

Cons: Sometimes the side panels vibrate slightly depending on the floor I put my case on. It is caused by the 4 side fans I have, which pull a generous amount of air and transfer some vibration. I may put some rubber skids in panel slots.

Overall Review: Yes, this case fits the 8800GTX with inches to spare. It's a full tower, and basically all full towers will. The GTX is big, but it's not that huge. I've seen it in many mid-tower cases too, so don't worry if you're looking to get one. The easiest way to check is to download a case's user manual and check some of the inner dimensions. Compare them with the GTX size, and you'll know immediately. Most case manufacturers offer their user manuals in PDF format on their websites. Worth reading.

Pros: Fully modular design makes it easy to install almost every component. Most panels are easily removed. Front bays are released from the front with a simple hidden clip. Excellent build quality, which looks more sleek than shown in photos. Great interior space. Power button and reset switch on top for easy access.

Cons: High (and fluctuating) price which seems to be getting higher daily. Side panel can be awkward to slot back in. Top fan bracket my collide with cable plugs on PSU, (OCZ Modstream for example) requiring removal. Removing drive cage requires both Side panels to be removed. Hard drives are not tool less. Require screws. Huge footprint. Door flush with bottom of case. Can drag on carpet.

Overall Review: If you can afford it, this is the king of Cooler Masters. Build, features, design, space ... all great. Even the cons are minor points in an overall great package. One of the best looking case on the market. Including Apple hardware.

Pros: This is the best case I have ever handled. So where to begin on the pros... For starters, mounting your DVD/CD/floppy drives is as painless as can be. Simply open up the front of the case, open these small hinges on either side of the case, pop off a panel, slide your drive in and lock it in place. Motherboard access is just as easy. The whole mounting tray slides in and out easily. The mounting screws for the mobo are stable, and leave the motherboard solidly attached to the computer. Air flow is about as good as you're gonna get short of making a case with industrial fans for side panels. The side panel mounting brackets make mounting your four 120mm fans a breeze - you pop them into the mounting squares, which pop into the mounting bracket. Of course, if you want to screw your fans in, you can, but what would be the point when it's painless to use their mounting squares. Not to mention the fine mesh covering the squares provides some dust protection. Smaller fans can be...

Cons: (continued from pros section) mounted traditionally, of course, though I would suggest using four 120mm fans. If you do use four fans for the side panel, don't forget to buy power cables for at least two of 'em. HDD mounting is about as painless as it can get - the front fan on the case blows air directly onto the hdds, and the compartment that the hdds rests in slides out of the front of the case. This means you mount your hard drives in their little box before sliding them back in, no awkward contortions of your body required. This is an incredibly roomy case. It should be able to fit just about any component... though I can't guarantee that your components will fit on your motherboard. Namely, the Radeon HD4870 series of GPUs is about the biggest thing I've seen, and makes space on my motherboard a premium, but that's for another review. CONS: The side panels for the case are a little tricky to get back on, but nothing too bad.

Overall Review: Apparently the verb describing using a screwdriver on a screw is an inappropriate word on this website, hence forcing me to use the words "mounted traditionally".

Pros: Lots and lots of room, everyone I heard had issues with this case because of not being able to seat cards correct... all p.e.b.k.a.c. issues.

Cons: So perfected there was no need for higher intervention.

Overall Review: Well I read the reviews and it was my understanding that there were going to be issues seating my card. After about 5 minutes of looking at the issues, i came up with a solution.. because this case is both for ATX and BTX form factors, people werent realizing that the angle of the back plate was to be taken into account, to correct this issue all I did was make sure that the motherboard tray and back panel were at a true 90 degree angle and then all my cards slid right in. Right now I am running a MB ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Ed mobo with a VGA BFG BFGR88320GTSOC2E 8800GTS videocard and everything is a perfect fit, no cutting tips off card or damaging the case at all... i give this case a 110% out of 100%. Great cable management system, Great motherboard tray, Great cooling, and Monster size, but that fits my monster demand on functionality and uber expectations.

Pros: I am a system builder and as such have used many many brands of cases, this is the best I have used soo far. All of the shortcomings of the first stacker 830 case have been overcome here, everything fits together well and aligns perfectly. Those who truly know their way around a computer case will have no problem with it. Be sure to use the motherboard spacers included with the case or your board and cards wont line up correctly, I suspect thats where others go wrong. Power supply bay is large enough and long enough now for eps12v units. Great flexibility and ventilation. Large enough for everything and plenty of spaces to install clasps for tidy wiring of my new rig. I plan on changing the right panel out for a custom plexiglass panel with two fanholes, this will reduce dust and quiet the case as well as provide EXTRA room for wider video cards as the fan holder on the side will not be needed, two fans are plenty on the side anyhow. Google on the web for a place in florida that

Cons: will do this mode to the side panel for 79 bucks plus two way shipping, by removing the 4 fan side bracket you remove potential problems with taller heatsinks and wider video cards. A perfect customization for an otherwise PERFECT case. One other con is the BTX flexibility, the case could have been made sturdier by omitting this feature and just going with the ATX format, BTX sucks, intel wanted it and they dont even use it anymore, BTX goes the way of the betamax in my opinion as BTX is very problematic for most builds.

Overall Review: The case has a great brushed aluminum finish, thank gopd UPS delivered it without any damage. I HIGHLY recommend this case to all. With large power supplies and big video cards anyone in the market for a new case should only consider a FULL TOWER sized case like this one otherwise they will have problems with upgradeability down the road. This case is a great investment that should last through several upgrades. GET YOURS NOW!! All problems with the first version of this case have been fixed so ignore EARLIER reviews concerning fit of components, ALL FIXED, just what I was waiting for! Does not have directions, if you know what you are doing no problems, I had no trouble removing panels or reinstalling them, magnets on door are very strong, going to perhaps remove one or tape em up a bit. Additional 3n4 cage would have been nice and necessary for installing TWO 120 mm fans up front, I suggest getting this maybe from the manufacturer. You cant good wrong with this sharp looker~

Pros: Couldn't wait for 3days shipping so had it OVERNITE by UPS. When received the box I was wow! When I opened the box and had the case out on my desk, I WAS WOW!!!! This case is pregnant or what? Freaking HUGE! After installing all the components into the case, STILL HAVE LOTS LOTS OF ROOM TO WORK INSIDE!! Plenty of space. I decided to go with this case instead of the Gigabyte cause this one is HUGE and perfect for SLI 8800GTX.

Cons: Want to know the TRUTH! Well, it took me a good three freaking hours to install all the components into the case (swapping from old one into it). I had a little problem with the PCI card to align but I found the trick: Once you had the motherboard on the "Case Tray" provided, DON'T SCREW THE BOARD IN YET!! install the PCI cards and once all align without any force applied, THAN USE THE SCREWS PROVIDED TO SECURE THE BOARD INTO PLACE ON THE TRAY!! I found out that; IF TIGHTEN THE SCREWS INTO THE BOARD IT WILL CAUSE THE MOTHERBOARD TO MOVE OUT OF PLACE, WHICH CAUSE THE PCI SLOTS NOT TO ALIGN. and don't forget to install the "Spacer" provided by with the CASE. Follow my direction on how to install the motherboard then you will be fine! The two side panels of the case was kinda a pain to put it back into place. NO BIG DEAL!

Overall Review: My cousin saw my new case and this was his expression: "WHAT THE HECK IS THIS !! A HEATER OR SOME KIND OF HIGH TECH AIR CONDITION SYSTEM!!" Anyway, from my final thoughts,I really like this case and works like a charm. The quality is HIGH!, the front door is SOLID as a ROCK!, fours wheels PROVIDED!, looks like a PRO-QUALITY, airflow is SUPERB!, and make sure you buy the model SSN2 not the SSN1, "SSN2" IT HAS VENTILATION ON TOP AND ON BOTTOM OF THE CASE !! newegg did not provided the correct picture of it BUT YES! THEIR IS A VENT ON THE BOTTOM which keep it more cooling in/out, LOTS of EXTRA screws PROVIDED!, AND !! JUST CLICK "ADD ITEM" AND .. BUY IT!!!

Pros: Solid case, removable motherboard tray has plastic sliders now (smooth as silk insertion/deinsertion). LOTS of screws, xtras, two! copies of template for standoff insertion. Some would call this case ugly, some say it's "star-trek" looking. To each his own. With the silver/black scheme, blue led case fan/s, p/s with 120mm blue led fan, and xp-120 heatsink w/ blue led fan, it's BEAUTIFUL. Add the logitek g15 blue light keyboard and you have "blue-glow heaven". If thats what you like ;-).

Cons: For the price, all of the fans (and crossflow fan) should be included. This case has the potential to be the best on the market. Include everything and it just might be.

Overall Review: The case is expensive, yes. I only comment on things that I really believe in and this case is one of them. If you research and read the DIRECTIONS when you setup this case, you will be happy. Use the supplies included with the case (standoffs (they are longer), connectors, etc) for everything that attaches to the case itself. For everything else, use what was included with your mobo. This will alleviate all the probs folks seem to have. The cards are a bit tight fitting, but I think it is a good thing. After a little jiggling they will seat. This case is WORTH THE MONEY, I promise.

Pros: This case is HUGE...I knew it was big but wow, I was shocked when I pulled it out. I had absolutely no problems at all working with this case, and it was a much easier build then on a Mid tower.

Cons: It was so big I wasn't able to use it in my current desk. I will probably end up building a new desk once I get settled into a new house though.

Overall Review: I have 8 (Eight) Panflo fans (7 on the case and one on the HSF) and I can't hear they at all dispite the open-ness of this case. That was a relief. >>>Stack 830 | A8N32-SLI Deluxe | AMD 64 X2 4800+ | Corsair XMS 3500LL Pro | TT Big Typhoon | 2x EVGA 7900GT Signature Series | 4x WD 250gig RE set up in RAID 5 | SB Audigy 2 XS Plat<<<