This is a Coolermaster case double-header.... The reason this one didn't get added to my 'misc build' thread is becasue the Cooler Master ATC-S aluminum case....That case is a class-act way above & beyond anything in that thread! However, we have to get through a mediocre build to get to the treasure!
...but here's the two Cooler Master cases in question; both of which were drop-offs for recycling.... The one on the left, I'm not really sure what model it is. It's nothing overly special, but it is well-made. The one on the right is an ATC-S solid aluminum, best I can determine it was made in the early 2000's.
This is the uATX setup in the black CM case; Phenom 920 @ 2.8GHz w/ 8gb DDR2. I'm pulling this core setup and packing it away for now, I have no plans for it other than it being uATX I can put it in a smaller case.
The core in the ATC-S is an Asus M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3; full ATX board with an Athlon II @ 2.8GHz 8gb DDR3.
Lets get to it here.....I won't dwell on the small details for this first build, it's nothing to get too overly excited about.... Case stripped out.
I forgot what board this is, but it's not being used in this thread....so say goodnight, whatever you are...
A 460w Powerman PSU pulled from the bin for use in build # 1.
The reason? Easy. This case had a Delta 750w freight train PSU in it, I'm pulling that for use in the ATC-S.
Now to start dismantling the ATC-S, this is one of the few cases made past the turn of the century that has a motherboard drawer that's removable. Enlight cases and a few others of the 90's were known for this, but it went by the wayside long ago, save for a very few higher-end gaming cases I've came across.
Momaka's favorite PSU; visiontek 500W!! I have a few PSU's here I need to autopsy, this is one! I promise I'll get around to it!!
What's wrong with this picture?
Impressively well made!
The tray.....
...and the board for build # 1...
The Delta PSU installed in the ATC-S. Perfect fit in the elongated PSU cage in the case.
...and this case buttoned up for now....
Now to assemble this turd.....err, I mean nice system! Yea, it's still usable! I gave it a decent cleaning up....it was dusty.
Yea, you know the drill...
Ok, not terrible.
I tossed Win7 on it, it's actually COA'd for 7 Pro.
...and done! I even played on it a little...but I'll try to rehome this.....
This cleared the path for Build # 2, which honestly I have no idea what it'll be. Researching this case has it made circa 2004 (give or take a year), this design is simply timeless....I think I want to do something more modern in it..........I just don't know what yet....I'll know when it when I see it....but there's no way this case would meet my crusher and then be sent to the recycler as long as I have something to say about it!!
...but here's the two Cooler Master cases in question; both of which were drop-offs for recycling.... The one on the left, I'm not really sure what model it is. It's nothing overly special, but it is well-made. The one on the right is an ATC-S solid aluminum, best I can determine it was made in the early 2000's.
This is the uATX setup in the black CM case; Phenom 920 @ 2.8GHz w/ 8gb DDR2. I'm pulling this core setup and packing it away for now, I have no plans for it other than it being uATX I can put it in a smaller case.
The core in the ATC-S is an Asus M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3; full ATX board with an Athlon II @ 2.8GHz 8gb DDR3.
Lets get to it here.....I won't dwell on the small details for this first build, it's nothing to get too overly excited about.... Case stripped out.
I forgot what board this is, but it's not being used in this thread....so say goodnight, whatever you are...
A 460w Powerman PSU pulled from the bin for use in build # 1.
The reason? Easy. This case had a Delta 750w freight train PSU in it, I'm pulling that for use in the ATC-S.
Now to start dismantling the ATC-S, this is one of the few cases made past the turn of the century that has a motherboard drawer that's removable. Enlight cases and a few others of the 90's were known for this, but it went by the wayside long ago, save for a very few higher-end gaming cases I've came across.
Momaka's favorite PSU; visiontek 500W!! I have a few PSU's here I need to autopsy, this is one! I promise I'll get around to it!!
What's wrong with this picture?
Impressively well made!
The tray.....
...and the board for build # 1...
The Delta PSU installed in the ATC-S. Perfect fit in the elongated PSU cage in the case.
...and this case buttoned up for now....
Now to assemble this turd.....err, I mean nice system! Yea, it's still usable! I gave it a decent cleaning up....it was dusty.
Yea, you know the drill...
Ok, not terrible.
I tossed Win7 on it, it's actually COA'd for 7 Pro.
...and done! I even played on it a little...but I'll try to rehome this.....
This cleared the path for Build # 2, which honestly I have no idea what it'll be. Researching this case has it made circa 2004 (give or take a year), this design is simply timeless....I think I want to do something more modern in it..........I just don't know what yet....I'll know when it when I see it....but there's no way this case would meet my crusher and then be sent to the recycler as long as I have something to say about it!!
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