Coolermaster Stacker 810

[Chai]

Sorry for going off topic, I see that you are using Stacker 810, just want to know what's your opinion on this case.

[s p r a n k i k o]

Originally Posted by Chai

Sorry for going off topic, I see that you are using Stacker 810, just want to know what's your opinion on this case.

No prob!! It has its good points and bad points. First, I like the space very much. It has more than enough room for everything. Although I don't really use that much drives, I still prefer the space because I personally like giving each device room for in-betweens.

I also enjoy very much the 120mm fans that it uses. Compared to my old wavemaster, I am still able to hear a woman wisper to me while in bed... Just kidding! Man, who would have the nerve to turn his rig on when you're getting it on!!! Anyway, airflow is superb. BIOS reports temps at 31C after restarting my system under full load.

The front USB/1394/audio panel's wirings are very nice. High grade wires, I should say so. Also having a more than adequate length to reach the mobo pins wherever they may be located. Although mine in particular must have something wrong with it because only two of the six USB ports ever worked. This DFI is the fourth mobo to be in this case.

On the down side, I did not appreciate that 4-in-3 device module that you need to be able to install more hard drives. I felt that Coolermaster should have shipped it with a complete set of three. It was a bit of a hassle to have to look for two more. Plus, the locking mechanism for the drives at some points do not lock very well.

This thing is also extremely heavy. Weighs as much as a goodsized TV set. It can break your back or send your toe nails to an early grave if you're not too carefull!!

But other than that, I can't really complain because it was just given to me.

Hehehehe... anyway, hope that helped!!

[PowerSlide]

an utter respect for u coz the stacker simply can build muscle if we move much..i can feel my muscle alot bigger nowdays but my stomach muscle(fat) is getting bigger too

but gotta admit..i hate the bezel..its so hard to remove everytime makes me moarn wen removing it

[Chai]

I've read a number of issues with Stacker which wasn't mentioned by you. A good news I guess. I wanted the 810 solely because of the dual 120mm outlet. But the built quality is not fantastic at that price, in fact, I feel this case is really overpriced. Gigabyte Aurora, not a good looking case, but has better built quality at lower price, even the interior is made of aluminium.

I've been having doubts whether I should get this case. I guess I better split this thread.

[Papercut]

Come on lah, Stacker 810 is only 10kg
The original Stacker was almost twice as heavy I think.

[PsYkHoTiK]

Yea. I think its a good case to have some WC going on...

My case is too cramped for internal units.

[s p r a n k i k o]

Originally Posted by Papercut

Come on lah, Stacker 810 is only 10kg
The original Stacker was almost twice as heavy I think.

Well, I'm not really the "muscular" type. That's why I compensate with all the toys!!

Kidding aside, the reason why I didn't really nitpick on build quality is that I've only experienced one other "modder" casing besides Coolermaster. And that other casing is an acrylic case. That particular case is nice at first glance but a pain to install components in and a bit hard to do wire management.

I agree that the front bezels of the stacker are quite clumsy. It's also aesthetically dull. I actually loved my wavemaster before. The only reason why I let it go was the terrible airflow. The stacker, on the other hand, won't be an exciting accent piece to any room as far as interior designs go. But it can and does have purposes that it fulfills splendidly.

[ZuePhok]

if u want a good wc case, you should seriously consider the PC70, or any lian li model that's based on this design (the workstation series e.g. PC7077..etc). the only con is that you will have to mod the case yourself cuz it doesn't 120mm hole.

this is my case (sorry it's quite blurry)


I still have enough room for a fan controller, a SB live drive and 2 optical drives (and a secondary PSU if needed). Besides, I do not have to remove my drive cage (I only removed the floppy cage) and best of all, it's almost dust free if you have dust filters (radiator can be kept very clean)

another good case is the V2000. but wiring is PITA.

[PsYkHoTiK]

LOL. I still remember your huge ass 120mm fans at the bottom... lol...

I want pics of your radiator and shroud.... LOL!!!

[Chai]

Actually there are many huge cases which costs a lot less, but without any modding, there's virtually no water cooling cases, not here. That's why I've never considered Lian Li. 1. Too expensive 2. Additional costs of buying modding tools. 3. Yes, I'm not as LICH as you think!

Stacker 810 is actually above my budget, Aurora is alright except for the 'pregnant' fonrt panel...