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Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 Case |
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Written by Mikhail Ivanenkov
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Monday, 24 September 2007 |
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Now we're ready to add the 5.25" devices. This couldn't be simpler and you won't need a single screw. The Cosmos uses a mechanism which extends several metal plugs acting as screws into whatever drive you're installing. This is done with the push of a single button. Slide, push, and you're done. It's also surprisingly secure unlike earlier methods of screw-less mounting. Another push and you can slide it back out.
Before you do that though you'll want to remove the appropriate bay cover. These are conveniently held by clips on either side. You'll also need to break off the steel cover behind that. This is still a prevalent design decision with cases for several reasons, most notably noise reduction, shielding, and better airflow mechanics. You can wobble it with your fingers until it snaps off.
Here it is with a sample drive installed. Unfortunately there's not much clearance between this and the door, so if you plan on installing anything with knobs it might not fit. Typically they're only found on port expansion devices which are taken care of by the case anyway.
Up to this point I was left wondering where the screws were. Most cases include a cardboard box with all the needed accessories. Cooler Master went above and beyond by providing a sleek looking aluminum container with all the parts neatly organized inside.
Here it is disassembled. The black foam interior is compartmentalized to separate all the parts.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 31 October 2007 )
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