Cooler Master CMStacker 830

Conclusions

Do we like it?

Having played around with the 830 for a while there is little we can find to fault it, Cooler Master has lived up to its reputation and created another well-designed, functional and stylish computer case. There is a plethora of connectivity for those of you who hate reaching around the back to plug in your peripherals, but we can't help thinking that a card reader wouldn't go amiss in such an expensive case.

Value: Speaking of value, you have to ask yourself if £180 is really too much money for a PC Case without even a PSU. The market this case is aimed at though, is fully aware that to have longevity, rattle free cooling, flexibility and style you have to pay a premium. My first quality aluminium case cost me £120 5 years ago and the hardware inside has changed at least 5 times, so if you consider that and the fact that this case is to an extent future-proof £180 doesn't seem so bad.

To summarise:

Pros:
Build Quality
Style
Flexibility
Ease of use
Low Noise

Cons:
Price
Potential Dust Magnet

Final thoughts

If you are looking for the blank canvas for your ultimate gaming PC, be it air or water cooled, the Cooler Master Stacker 830 offers exactly that; a blank workspace for you to work around with maximum flexibility and minimum hassle. Well done to Cooler Master, keep up the good work guys.