Source: https://t.bilibili.com/h5/dynamic/detail/398537308255562711
Note comment from the offical Cooler Master account in the source.
Note comment from the offical Cooler Master account in the source.
I don't see people complaining much about the literally hundreds of clones being discussed in the "What's on Taobao?" thread, so how different is this really? Sure, it's an OEM with a broad market presence in the Western world, but ultimately, they're not doing anything beyond riffing off ideas that are already rather widespread in various permutations (optional vertical GPU mounts are nothing new, Ncase-like layouts are nothing new, etc.). I also doubt this has the option to rotate the PSU like the C4, it lacks a rear exhaust fan option, etc. Is it very similar? Absolutely. Is this a problem? Not really - once you have decided on a form factor, the amount of possible designs without either going exotic/expensive or aesthetically polarizing is really quite limited. I mean, just look at the massive amount of me-too ATX mid-towers out there. Industrial design is ultimately a realm of major similarities much more than major innovation. I absolutely understand that this might suck for someone working hard to bring a low-volume enthusiast case to market, sacrificing a lot of their time and money for this, but that is always going to happen in any market - good ideas will be copied. Enthusiast cases need to sell on other values than price and availability: build quality, service, community engagement, etc. I know there are loads of people here who would much rather buy a Dan case than this CM case despite their similarity and likely >$100 price difference. On the other hand, this opens the door for people with less money or in regions where importing a case like that wouldn't be feasible. Overall I'd say it's a win for the community, and I doubt the negative consequences will be particularly notable.i don't know what to feel about this ._. would case projects here start to be exclusive in details right up to the point of releasing the case proper?
because i fear for the community dynamic here between creators and the public
I don't see people complaining much about the literally hundreds of clones being discussed in the "What's on Taobao?" thread, so how different is this really? Sure, it's an OEM with a broad market presence in the Western world, but ultimately, they're not doing anything beyond riffing off ideas that are already rather widespread in various permutations (optional vertical GPU mounts are nothing new, Ncase-like layouts are nothing new, etc.).
I also doubt this has the option to rotate the PSU like the C4, it lacks a rear exhaust fan option, etc. Is it very similar? Absolutely. Is this a problem? Not really - once you have decided on a form factor, the amount of possible designs without either going exotic/expensive or aesthetically polarizing is really quite limited. I mean, just look at the massive amount of me-too ATX mid-towers out there. Industrial design is ultimately a realm of major similarities much more than major innovation.
I absolutely understand that this might suck for someone working hard to bring a low-volume enthusiast case to market, sacrificing a lot of their time and money for this, but that is always going to happen in any market - good ideas will be copied. Enthusiast cases need to sell on other values than price and availability: build quality, service, community engagement, etc.
I know there are loads of people here who would much rather buy a Dan case than this CM case despite their similarity and likely >$100 price difference. On the other hand, this opens the door for people with less money or in regions where importing a case like that wouldn't be feasible. Overall I'd say it's a win for the community, and I doubt the negative consequences will be particularly notable.
At the price I can see it selling well but I was also hoping for a bit more compact. Availability will probably be much better too.Now available for pre-order on Amazon. The dimensions put it close to 20.3 L. I was expecting something smaller like 16L~17L.
It seems like it has been designed with that as a fully supported option. Though I think it may support 280mm radiators as well as 240mm.Do you guys think this would be able to fit dual 240mm radiators (one side, one bottom) with a single slot water cooled GPU?
Radiators? Together? Not a chance. You might be able to get a super slim 240mm in the top - but you won't be able to mount any fans on it without interfering with the motherboard. Any side rad will likely block the rear fan mount completely. It might be theoretically possible (given that you find radiators with absolutely perfect thicknesses etc.), but reality will get in the way (fittings, tubing, fans etc).someone told me that this case can have fans up to 240+240+280+92 in regular form,and up to 155mm air cooler,available with temper glass or hole panles
Damn, you're right. You got me there!Hold on there @Valantar , he didn't specify other hardware would fit in the case at the same time with the radiators, like motherboard, graphics card and power supply. So it might just be the amount of radiators you can pack inside the case without anything else in there.