Cooler Master Elite 340 MATX Case
Whether you’re building a high-powered gaming system, a home entertainment computer, or a slick corporate PC – Cooler Master’s new Elite 340 (Model RC-340) case is the perfect fit. This attractive Micro ATX chassis boasts a plastic bezel with metal mesh and rugged SECC steel construction, and features two (2) 5.25-inch and four (4) 3.5-inch drive bays, and four expansion slots. And you’ll find two USB 2.0, microphone, and speaker ports on the I/O panel. This affordable case also features superior airflow and cooling technology, built-in washable front air filter, and side I/O panel for easy access. For the best combination of performance and value, we highly recommend the Cooler Master Elite 340 computer case.
Specifications
Form Factor:
Micro ATX Tower
Compatible Motherboards:
Micro ATX
Side Panel Type:
Vented
Power Supply:
Not Included
Material:
Steel
Special Features:
Tool-Free Drive Bays
External 5.25" Drive Bays:
2
External 3.5" Drive Bays:
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays:
2
Expansion Slots:
4
Front USB Ports:
2
Front FireWire Ports:
1
Front Audio Ports:
2
120mm Fan Ports:
2
120mm Fans Included:
None
Depth:
15.2"
Width:
7.67"
Height:
14.6"
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
Meshed front panel design provides the superior airflow and maximum cooling performance.
Built-in washable front air filter
120mm fans can be installed in the front and rear to give your PC the best ventilation while maintain silent cooling solution.
Side I/O panel for easy access
Solid construction makes the chassis durable and sturdy
Latest Owner Reviews
5.0
4.2
4.5
4.8
REVIEW BY: Newtobuild Reviewed
Aug 31, 2008
Second one of these I have purchased. Happy with the results from both. Takes full ATX power supply, room for 4 hard drives and a CD/DVD with space for cables. 2 120mm Fans, Matx q6600 2.4, full size 8800 gt video and runs and cools extremely well. Room for a side fan if needed
REVIEW BY: Archangel Reviewed
Jul 03, 2008
I love this case. In fact, I intend to use one to rebuild my sons gaming pc. I also intend to use this case for the business computers I build for my clients. The only bad thing I can say about his case is the shortage of stand offs in the package, and the seeming disinterest of the ''support'' guys at the Cooler Master forums. There doesn't seem to be anyone there to respond. Too bad, the product is first rate, I don't know if I can go with an unsupported product for production though.
REVIEW BY: ttp3317 Reviewed
Jun 05, 2008
I selected this case based soley on its size. 4.75 stars...I'm very pleased with the finished, sturdy system. The case is small, space is tight so plan out your work. I first I installed a micro ATX mother board with a LARGE ASUS V-60 92mm CPU cooler and RAM memory modules alredy mounted. Next I easily unsnapped the front cover to add a 92mm front case fan and partially inserted two hard drives and a DVD drive. I also added a rear 80mm case fan. Next I put in a power supply. After connecting all cables to the drives, fans and motherboard I put the drives in all the way, screwed them down and replaced the front cover. I stuffed all the excess cabling into the empty CD-ROM bay and the case has excellent airflow. BEWARE: there is not a lot of room between the power supply and the DVD bays. You could put two DVD drives in but you would cut down on airflow. Also, USB ports on side rather than front (this could add unwanted width when used) so only four stars for features.
REVIEW BY: Reviewed
Jan 14, 2008
Awesome case, write up is wrong a little. No tool less bays. says 120mm fans but is designed in a way to use 80mm fans in front and back also. the usb/ headphone and power are on the front side. Ultra X connect PSU is way hard to get the cables thru due to small design. I would buy this case again but chose a different psu.
REVIEW BY: fatcatdj Reviewed
Dec 24, 2007
I bought this case and built a computer for my 70 yr-old mother.
This is one of those mini towers that really looks bad ass and now I don't want to give it to her.
I like the front black mesh, keeps her Pentium Dual Core and the cheap ECS mobo cool. Too bad it doesnt come with any fans, I had to buy a front 120mm to get some air movement.
The front USB connectors are kinda funky but you will manage to figure 'em out.
Its a really small and cute case with a good ventilation design, the stock Intel fan barely kicks up to high speed. After putting a Soundblaster card and a 1394 card on the mobo I
dont want to give it to the old lady. But hey, its the holidays....merry xmas mom!
Got Enough
Memory? Bet You'll Need More!
Windows Vista and today's software
applications make much greater demands on your system's memory. Adding
peripherals, like webcams, USB hard drives, and complex Internet pages, all
take memory. Watching DVD movies, or watching videos on the web, or
playing PC based games demand increased memory. So take full
advantage of your system's potential, your operating system's enhancement
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Shared
Memory? Or Where Did My Memory Go?
Your computer uses memory to run your
Operating System, applications, peripherals, and to generate and display
graphics on your computer monitor. Video memory is a form of RAM, and is
either built into your motherboard; or on a graphics card (video card).
Depending on the motherboard's configuration, and that of the video card (if
separate or built-in to the motherboard), your computer may have to draw on
its own RAM memory to meet its video memory needs. This creates shared
memory, where your computer’s RAM will be shared between its own Processor
(CPU) and its graphics chip.
The result is that some systems will have
shared memory, some will not. If you have 2GB (for example) of system
memory installed, you may notice that your system reports significantly less
memory. This is because your system is using shared memory for your
video.
What can you do about this?
You can actually configure this shared memory through your computer’s BIOS
settings. However, this is a setting best left alone, since it is
typically optimized for display performance, and making changes may impact
display resolutions, and other video capabilities.
The simplest solution is usually to either:
increase your system memory; or to upgrade the video hardware. By
upgrading to a new video card with built-in video memory, then turning off
shared memory, you will free your system to use it's maximum potential
memory, and provide your system with much more robust video features.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory. The actual useable memory may be different from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
and by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
Manufactured by:
Cooler Master Mfg Part No:
RC-340C-KKN1-GP UPC No:
870423006381 Box Size:
( Length:
17, Width:
17, Depth:
10 )
Shipping Weight:
11.5000 pound(s)
Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
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may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
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