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Old 12-02-2008, 10:43 PM   #1
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avoid the Cooler Master Elite 330 case


I want to post a review of my computer case, suggesting that people not buy this model; because I didn't see a section in the HCL for cases, here it is. I have the Cooler Master Elite 330. I can't recommend it, really for just one reason. The power button in front is poorly designed and easy to break. It is attached to the inside of the removable front panel by thin and rather flimsy strips of plastic, two strips on either side. One day, I noticed that the button was moving too easily when pushed, and not responding at all unless pushed hard and just the right way. Eventually, I noticed that at least two of the flimsy strips were broken, and there was probably nothing I can do. I never bothered to register the product, and a broken external power button is not enough reason to buy a new case if you don't have money to waste.
If you buy this model or already have it, be prepared to push the switch behind the button, attached to the chassis, after the button breaks. (It's positioned slightly left-of-center of the button, so that you can just barely reach it.)

EDIT, 1/28/08: Also, the vent side of this case (the only one you'd need to open) tends not to stay closed unless screwed shut in the back. If you open your computer frequently to work inside and would want to leave the cover unscrewed for convenience, this is a problem.

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Old 12-03-2008, 04:10 AM   #2
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I want to post a review of my computer case, suggesting that people not buy this model; because I didn't see a section in the HCL for cases, here it is. I have the Cooler Master Elite 330. I can't recommend it, really for just one reason. The power button in front is poorly designed and easy to break. It is attached to the inside of the removable front panel by thin and rather flimsy strips of plastic, two strips on either side. One day, I noticed that the button was moving too easily when pushed, and not responding at all unless pushed hard and just the right way. Eventually, I noticed that at least two of the flimsy strips were broken, and there was probably nothing I can do. I never bothered to register the product, and a broken external power button is not enough reason to buy a new case if you don't have money to waste.
If you buy this model or already have it, be prepared to push the switch behind the button, attached to the chassis, after the button breaks. (It's positioned slightly left-of-center of the button, so that you can just barely reach it.)
Thanks for the heads-up.
 
  


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