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CM Stacker</h1> <p><strong>Interior:</strong></p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/15.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cm_stacker/15th.jpg" width="250" height="235" border="0" alt="Cooler Master CM Stacker" title="Cooler Master CM Stacker"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>While the exterior is composed of aluminum panels, the interior panels and framework is made of 1mm thick steel for strength and stability. The drive bays at the front section of the case each feature a black snap guide on both sides of the bay. These snap guides work in conjunction with the included drive fixing plates to provide a semi tool less drive installation. The fixing plates need to be attached to both sides of a drive with screws. Once attached; the drive can be installed by simply sliding into a drive bay until a snap is heard. The user has the further option of using additional screws to secure the drive to the drive bay for increased security, if one desires.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/16.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cm_stacker/16th.jpg" width="112" height="250" border="0" alt="Cooler Master CM Stacker" title="Cooler Master CM Stacker"></a> <a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/17.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cm_stacker/17th.jpg" width="147" height="250" border="0" alt="Cooler Master CM Stacker" title="Cooler Master CM Stacker"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>A 4-in-3 Device Module is pre installed, occupying three drive bays. As the name suggests, this module transforms three 5.25" bays into four 3.5" bays. In addition, it adds a 120mm intake fan to bring fresh air into the case cooling the drives and the rest of the system. The fan pulls air through the perforated front bezels. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/29.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cm_stacker/29th.jpg" width="250" height="181" border="0" alt="Cooler Master CM Stacker" title="Cooler Master CM Stacker"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>If an exposed 3.5" drive is installed into the module, the 120mm fan will need to be removed. A smaller fan can still be installed into the lower half of the module, below the exposed drive. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/28.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cm_stacker/28th.jpg" width="250" height="227" border="0" alt="Cooler Master CM Stacker" title="Cooler Master CM Stacker"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>The entire 4-in-3 Device Module has two pairs of fixing plates attached to it. It is secured to the drive bay with screws. To remove the 4-in-3 Device Module, remove the three bay bezels covering it, unscrew the screws, and lift the snap guide tabs, then slide the module out. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/30.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cm_stacker/30th.jpg" width="250" height="122" border="0" alt="Cooler Master CM Stacker" title="Cooler Master CM Stacker"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>The sides of the 4-in-3 Device Module feature a removable square panel which the fixing plates are installed on. Two square panels are held to the main module by four round nuts that insert into big, blue rubber washers on the main module. These rubber washers help minimize noise from hard drives by dampening vibrations.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/18.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cm_stacker/18th.jpg" width="250" height="93" border="0" alt="Cooler Master CM Stacker" title="Cooler Master CM Stacker"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>Moving on, the top of the case features an 80mm exhaust fan and a big power supply cage. Mounted on the back panel, right below the power supply cage, is a 120mm exhaust fan. Below the fan are the 7 expansion slots, each covered and secured with the most practical and effective of all tool-less designs – thumb screws. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/19.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cm_stacker/19th.jpg" width="89" height="250" border="0" alt="Cooler Master CM Stacker" title="Cooler Master CM Stacker"></a> <br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>The middle portion of the back panel, the section between the PSU bays, is attached to the aluminum alloy motherboard tray with two thick triangular brackets. Though the motherboard tray does not slide out, it is removable (mainly for the purpose of converting into a BTX case). The right end of the tray features a long rectangular cutout that accommodates the optional Cross Flow Fan, which will be discussed in the next section. If an E-ATX motherboard is installed then the Cross Flow Fan cannot be used.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/20.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cm_stacker/20th.jpg" width="250" height="118" border="0" alt="Cooler Master CM Stacker" title="Cooler Master CM Stacker"></a> <br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>The bottom of the case features a rectangular perforated platform. This platform allows air to enter the case from the bottom if there happens to be a negative pressure (vacuum) in the case. It can be removed to accommodate cooling systems that require cutting an opening at the bottom of a case, like some water or phase coolers. The platform also offers support for a power supply installed in the lower PSU bay.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/21.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cm_stacker/21th.jpg" width="250" height="96" border="0" alt="Cooler Master CM Stacker" title="Cooler Master CM Stacker"></a> <br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>The interior side of the left panel features mounting holes for an 80mm fan. Like the drive bezels, the big perforated circle on the side panel has a black foam filter behind it. As big as the circle is, I am disappointed that the side panel only supports an 80mm fan.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/14.jpg"><img src="atruereview/cm_stacker/14th.jpg" width="250" height="226" border="0" alt="Cooler Master CM Stacker" title="Cooler Master CM Stacker"></a> <br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>The CM Stacker is vertically symmetric. This allows the left and right panels to switch places if the case is converted into a BTX case. For those who do not know, amongst other changes, the BTX standard flips the motherboard from the right side of the case to the left side. The symmetry of the CM Stacker allows the motherboard tray to be installed on the left side. The back section of the motherboard tray (exhaust fan, I/O shield, PCI brackets) can be switched around to complete the BTX transition. </p> <p>For those interested, with the motherboard tray installed on the left and the back components unchanged, an ATX motherboard <strong>can</strong> still be installed. Of course this would flip everything on the motherboard making the expansion slots on top and CPU and memory on the bottom; somewhat similar to BTX.</p> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td width="44%"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/computer_case.php"></a> <a href="cm_stacker/computer_case.php">Previous (Exterior)</a></td> <td width="56%"><div align="right"><a href="atruereview/cm_stacker/computer_case3.php"></a> <a href="cm_stacker/computer_case3.php">Next (Cross Flow Fan & Conclusion)</a></div></td> </tr> </p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>