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Cooler Master ATCS 840

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Sponsor: Cooler Master
Author: robodude666
Date: Jan 30 2009, 09:27 PM
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Unlike other companies that ship cases boxes filled with beautiful color images, Cooler Master decided to go basic for the ATCS 840 to represent the elegance of this new chassis. The box is big and brown with a little bit of black artwork. Since the box is so huge I couldn't fit it onto my photo area... so you'll have to make due with the floor. Sorry.

One side of the box has an exploded view of all of the parts that go into the case, while the other side (not pictured) has a beautiful royal-styled/coat of arms/old English style drawing. On the other sides there is a list of specifications, and a picture of the case. This case also comes in two different models: a silver or black model. I'll be reviewing the silver one, although the black version is the same -- just a different color -- of course. At the bottom of the specifications is a green sticker which represents the color of the chassis.

The box isn't too fancy, but it works very well with the style and looks of the chassis itself. Upon opening the box, you'll be greeted with the case (duh!). Cooler Master packed the case in a plastic bag to prevent scratches whilst handling the case. It is also supported by two styrofoam pieces. I would have like to have seen foam as it doesn't break apart easily and doesn't leave little bits on your floor to clean up.

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We'll quickly skip ahead for a moment to the accessories that are included with the case. Inside of the case you get a little box which holds all of these accessories. Inside the box is a big black fan shroud, which we'll get into later and a plastic bag. This bag contains many goodies which makes me very happy as I like to see extras included. From the top row, left to right, we have: a number of zip ties and other cable management straps, 4 fan adapters, an 8-pin CPU Power extension cable. On the next row we have: a bag of assorted screws, standoffs, and other hardware required, a buzzer for POST, a fan grill for the fan shroud, and a power supply support bracket, which we'll also get into later on. You also get a very detailed manual (with many pictures) that is not pictured.

Okay, before we continue I'd like to warn about two things. There are a ton of pictures to come. There are also a number of blurry pictures as it is rather difficult to take pictures of a really (really) large shiny silver case, so bare with me.