Cooler Master Elite 430/431 Discussion Thread

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topgear

topgear

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^^ @ 3k they now may not be the best cabinet's on the market right now - you have option like NZXT Source 210 / Bitfenix Merc Alpha.

Now if you need to have a cabinet with Transparent Side Panel for good looks then CM Elite 430 is a good choice.
 
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rouble

Journeyman
Include me also in the list of Elite 431 owners :cool:
Although I love the cabinet but I don't know what I was thinking there..
Why didn't I went for Elite 430 considering it has a side fan too.Very Disappointed :cry:
But nothing can be done now so have to stick with it.
I got it for Rs. 2925 before 5% VAT :mrgreen:

Now I have some questions.

1. I am not using any fan right now except what was included in the cabby, The front blue led one.Should I use another fan.My config is.

i5 2400
DH67CL
4GB ddr3 Ram
500GB HDD
Seasonic 520W PSU
(No GPU right now)

2. The area I live in is quite dusty so how to protect it from dust as the whole cabby is widely open.I know about top, front and bottom filters but what about the back??
 
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topgear

topgear

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add a rear fan at-least and set is exhsust and if you need to add a any more fans or not depends on you HDD, cpu and GPU load temp.

In this thread ( search for it ) you will get to know how to create dust filter using mosquito net ;-)
 
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rouble

Journeyman
@topgear
Ok so should I buy 120mm fan??

Yeah I have searched for it but where to apply the filters??
Top has filters and so has bottom.
And if I put another fan on rear side then there is no need I think??
Correct me if I am wrong??
 
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rouble

Journeyman
Here are the pics of my new rig..Elite 431 Basic..
How is my cable managaement??
I didn't do it :mrgreen:

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ashis_lakra

ashis_lakra

Gaming Unlimited
Showcasing my Elite 430 and cable management. I am pretty much satisfied. :razz:

*i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb433/ashislakra1989/DSC00766.jpg

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topgear

topgear

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@ ashis_lakra - is it possible for you to take apic of the cabinet with the system at On condition - just wanna see how beautiful the fan LED looks ;-)
 
ashis_lakra

ashis_lakra

Gaming Unlimited
topgear said:
@ ashis_lakra - is it possible for you to take apic of the cabinet with the system at On condition - just wanna see how beautiful the fan LED looks ;-)
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Oops, Didn't saw the thread :-( Anyway, I've installed back the 9500GT and Xonar DG and it doesn't look as pretty as it's seen in pics due to a little cable clutter. :p

I'll get the running pics after i buy GTX 670 / 660 or HD 7950 in upcoming months.
 
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topgear

topgear

Super Moderator
Staff member
^^ I'll wait for a pic of Elite 430 with a powerful gfx card running inside of it then ;-)

rouble said:
@ashis_lakra Show him (topgear) the pics man..He is a very senior member here..
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no compulsory need - it was just a humble request ;-)
 
joe

joe

From NoWhere
Hello,

Here the picture of my Elite 430 cab (with out transparent sides):

A:
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B:
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C:
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D:
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E:
*i49.tinypic.com/16acze0.jpg
 
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ashis_lakra

ashis_lakra

Gaming Unlimited
ilikecool1 said:
Hey buddy for how much you got ur CORSAIR VX450???
is it working fine???
n what is the cost of Cabinet?
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Corsair VX450 is discontinued. The nearest option is Corsair CX430 v2 and next good quality PSU is Corsair GS500. Then Seasonic S12II 520W.

If you can increase budget, get Seasonic. Built like a Tank ! :p
 
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