Manufacturer and Sponsor: Cooler Master
Street Price: £35 / $50 (At time of review)
In recent months with the Mini-ITX form factor coming to Intel Z77 there has been a big demand for the mini-ITX computer chassis. Case manufactures have been responding to this new onslaught and furnishing their product lines with new options. The task at hand isn’t an easy one, designing and building a case with such a condensed area is a difficult commission, especially since many will be wanting the inside to be as tight as possible if the system is to sit next to a family home entertainment setup.
In the wake of this new trend, Cooler Master have brought to the market the Elite 120 Advanced. A compact solution with great build quality and features at rock bottom pricing. Join us as we explore this new mini-ITX computer chassis, revealing its features, cooling ability and clearance options.
Cooler Master’s take on Elite 120 Advanced
The Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced is and ultra compact case with support for Full Size High-End Desktop components. Other than conventional Mini ITX cases, The Elite 120 Advanced supports more affordable, quiet, efficient and easily available Full Size ATX PSU's. It can accommodate even the largest Ultra High-End VGAs, a 5.25" optical drive and up to 5 HDDs or SSDs. Thanks to a smart airflow system featuring 3 fans it manages to still keep the system cool and quiet. Topped off with a stylish brushed aluminum front, this is a compact case you don't want to hide…