Cooler Master has been manufacturing computer cases for a very long time and unique designs have become common place at the Cooler Master Labs. The iTower 930 is no exception and is no ordinary computer case. Although this appears to be another Cooler Master server case, they don't promote it as one. This is a wise choice as this design has more potential than a typical server case would offer.

Features

• The front hot swap module allows replacement without powering down the server or opening the PC.
• Overall fixed tool-free design to avoid misplacement.
• Unmatched Upgradeability (Up to 12" x 10.5" CEB server board compatible)
• Superior Thermal Solution (adjustable elastic air duct design)
• Durable 0.8mm cold rolled steel construction
• Key lock and intrusion switch design

Specifications

• Available Colors: Silver
• Dimension: L470 x W215.5 x H429.8 mm
• Weight: 16 kg
• M/B Type: Micro-ATX, ATX and CEB ( 12" x 10.5")
• 5.25" Drive Bay 6 (Exposed)
• 3.5" Drive Bay 4 (Exposed) (Hot Swappable) SATA
• Front I/O Panel USB 2.0 x 4, MIC x 1, SPK x 1, IEEE 1394 x 1
• Cooling System One 92mm HDD fan, 1500rpm, 19dBA(intake)
• Material Body : SECC.ST 0.8
• Bezel : Aluminum + ABS
• Expansion Slot 7 One 120x120x25mm rear fan(exhaust), 1200rpm, 22dBA
• Independent & adjustable air duct
• Power Supply PS2 / EPS 12 V Compatible or Mini-redundant(optional)

Boxed Up

The Cooler Master iTower 930 is not a light weight computer case. It weighs over 16 kg's and I was a little concerned about how they could package and protect their product adequately.

The box showed signs of being dragged across a floor or that it slid across the back of a truck. The packing used inside the box is standard Styrofoam. It is partially moulded for the front and back of the computer. This is standard packaging and I would have expected that Cooler Master would have better protection for their case. Many cases we've seen use some micro cellular type foam so I would assume this was done for economical purposes.

Inside you get a manual, which is a must read, and a box which contains spacers, screws and a small zap strap. The box is located in compartment of the 51/4 drive bay. The Zap straps are a great idea for Cooler Master to include, however, the zap straps are just too short to really allow you to effectively bundle cables out of the way.

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