Today at 'Rage Towers' we will be taking a look at Cooler Master's new Elite 430 mid-tower desktop case. Featuring 120mm fans, tool-less 3.5" and 5.25" bays and a mesh grill design - the Elite 430 is aimed squarely at budget conscious system builders wanting a modern spacious design equipped with simple cooling options. The Elite 430 is an update to the respected Elite product line, enhancing the entry level mid-tower price point with a case that supports extreme size tower coolers and graphics cards.

Cooler Master Elite 430

Product Highlights - Cooler Master Elite 430

• $59.99USD MSRP

• Mid-Tower Desktop Case

• 120mm Blue Illuminated LED Fan

• Bottom Mounted PSU design, with Fan Filter

• Support for 12.4" (315mm) Long Add-In Boards

• Optional Dual 120mm Upper Case Fans

• Optional Single 120mm Rear Fan

• 4 5.25" Device Bays

• 6 3.5" Device Bays - 2 External, 4 Internal

• Front USB 2.0 & HD Audio Ports

• Clear Side Window with Optional 120mm Fan

• All Black Interior & Exterior

• CPU Socket Cut-Out

The Cooler Master Elite 430 enters a very competitive price segment, going against a full array of solid options for a mainstream or budget conscious build. In this investigation, we will examine if the Elite 430 has the necessary design points and options to be a suitable platform for your home office or gaming rig.