Cooler Master Cosmos S ATX Full Tower Case Black- (RC-1100-KKN1-GP)

Price: $198.30
Manufacturer: Coolermaster


The COSMOS S Chassis features a new racing design, a touch-sensitive panel, and a gamut of user-friendly features. The COSMOS S is the evolution of the ultimate PC enclosure. Inspired by the some of the world's finest racecars, the COSMOS S exudes both speed and sophistication. From the meshed front and side panels to the brushed aluminum finish, the COSMOS S is a pure delight, offering an enclosure fit for evolved sensibilities of the discriminating PC enthusiast. Side fan (intake) - 200x230x30mm, 900 rpm, and 150 CFM Dimension - Approximately Width 10.47 x Height 23.54 x Depth 24.72 (266x598x628mm) Weight - 13.8 kg

Information

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16408 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Cooler Master
• Model: RC-1100-KKN1-GP
• Dimensions: 40.00 pounds

• 5.25 Drive Bay 7 (Exposed), 3.5 Drive Bay 4 (Hidden, converted from 3x5.25 drive bays)
• I/O Panel - USB 2.0 x 4, IEEE 1394 x 1, eSATA x 1, MIC x 1, and Audio x 1 (support Intel HD / AC 97 audio)
• Cooling System Front fan (intake) - one 120x120x25mm, 1200 rpm, and 17 dBA
• Top fan (exhaust) - one 120x120x25mm, 1200 rpm, and 17 dBA
• Rear fan (exhaust) - one 120x120x25mm, 1200 rpm, and 17 dBA

Product Reviews

From the Manufacturer

PRODUCT FEATURES
Intelligent user interface with hidden I/O panel featuring a built-in touch sensor Cooler Master's flagship aluminum alloy gaming chassis Design inspired by the sleek contours of the hottest dream race cars Sports version of Cosmos 1000
Spotlight
	Side panel comes with a 200mm fan (150CFM) for maximum VGA cooling		120mm x 3 radiator can be mounted inside the top of the case (radiator is optional)
	Side panel mesh design for superior ventilation		Three fans can be mounted on the top for excellent air exhaust (fans are optional)
	Meshed front panel with red LED fan to enhance airflow		Independent air intake designed for bottom-mounted PSU

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Model	RC-1100-KKN1-GP
Dimension (W / H / D)	(W) 266 x (H) 598 x (D) 628mm
Weight	Net Weight: 30.4 lbs; Gross Weight: 39.2 lbs
3.5" Drive Bay	4(Hidden, converted from 3x5.25 inch drive bays)
5.25" Drive Bay	7(Exposed)
Cooling System	Front fan(intake): one 120x120x25mm, 1200 rpm, 17 dBA (included), Top fan(exhaust): one 120x120x25mm, 1200 rpm, 17 dBA (included), Top fan: 120mm x 2(optional), Rear fan(exhaust): one 120x120x25mm, 1200 rpm, 17 dBA (included), Side fan(intake): 200x230x30mm, 900 rpm, 150 CFM(included)
Expansion Slots	7 slots
I/O Panel	USB 2.0 x 4, IEEE 1394 x 1, eSATA x 1, MIC x 1, Audio x 1(support Intel HD / AC 97 audio)
Material	Chassis: Al. Appearance: Al (side panel: 1.5mm)
Motherboards	Extended ATX, ATX
Optional Component	Transparent side panel, Fan bracket
Power Supply	Standard ATX PS2 / EPS 12V (optional)
Other	Keep-out requirement for CPU cooler installation:, At least 5.7 inch(145mm) separation between motherboard and the side panel of COSMOS S

Sleek design. Less quality than the Cosmos 1000 or 1010.
Pros:
Sleek design. Great for overclockers and water coolers. 3x120mm radiator area on the top under the grid makes it GREAT for cooling. Previously owned Cosmos 1000.

Comparison:
Slightly lower quality side panels and all around quality. (that's slightly).
Front audio headphone port no longer makes faint clicking noise when listening to sound through headphones and hard drive is accessing.
Comes with 1x120mm top fan (out of 3) instead of 2x120mm from the Cosmos 1000.
Doesn't come with bottom 120mm fan that Cosmos 1000 came with.
Comes with front 120mm hard drive cooling fan and intake (Cosmos 1000 lacked)
Lots more ventilation and airflow intake and outtake capability (compared to Cosmos 1000 which used negative inside pressure to cool components... a bad idea for gamers with graphics cards that needed air to push out the back).
Lighter than the Cosmos 1000 by far.

Cons:
The side panel is more flimsy. 200mm side fan is great, but make sure nothing touches it. The fan will easily break if something pokes it while it's in motion. Mine did (which Cooler Master gracefully replaced). Not as much noise reduction as the Cosmos 1000 but still it's a gamer's case. Paint comes off easily on the top handle bars and feet (semi-knife scratches will do the job)

Other Thoughts:
Tested with: video card: eVGA 8800GTS G92 512mb Overclocked to 800/2000/1000 Idle 45c Load 52c
Processor: Q6600 @ 2.92ghz on Zalman 9700 @ 38c idle 55c load
RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS2 RAM
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500gb
Mobo: Asus Striker Extreme

If you need space, this IS the case!
This is one VERY attractive case. Soft red back lighted touch controls complemented by a similar glow from behind the front mesh panel is both striking and subtle. Aluminum construction makes case is significantly lighter that the standard Cosmos. I don't find the side panels at all 'flimsy' given that they are lightweight aluminum sheet.

The case has plenty of space and great cable routing options - many cable ties are included. I'm running it with 2 Sapphire HD4870 1GB cards with no clearance problems. (These are huge cards with heat pipe cooling.) The only issue may be finding an appropriate CPU cooler. A Cooler Master N520 just fits - side panel clearance maxes out at about 140mm with the side fan installed.

One other nice touch - the case includes motherboard to power supply extension cables to accommodate a bottom-mounted power supply. The Zalman ZM850-HP 850W power supply didn't need them but they'll be a lifesaver if one of your power cables is just a little bit too short! (BTW, not only does a bottom-mount power supply stay cooler but it really improves the balance of this tall case.)

Excellent job, Cooler Master!

Great Innovative Tower
This is the best computer tower I have ever purchased. There is plenty of room for large video cards. It put the power supply at the bottom of the tower instead of the top. Very high quality, and I should know I'm a quality tech. Extremely satisfied with this purchase.