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FPSLabs Home: Ammo 533 Review

By: Stu Grubbs - Published July 16, 2006 at 11:21 AM EDT - Writer Archive
CoolerMaster has been kind enough to provide a case that they suggest to all our LAN gamers. This case comes on the personal recommendation of one of the staff members over at CoolerMaster.


Category: Cases
Manufacturer: CoolerMaster
Product: Ammo 533
Gallery: Click Here
Price: $69.99

CoolerMaster has been a heavy hitter in the computer case industry for quite some time. They continually bring out cases that not only have an enormous amount of functionality, but carry with them that certain sex appeal that CoolerMaster has become known for. From the WaveMaster series to the Stacker series, many have attempted to follow but few have stood up to these great cases. CoolerMaster cases are a tribute to outstanding design, functionality, and craftsmanship.

Today, I bring to you yet another case from CoolerMaster. This one is designed with the LAN gamer in mind. Let's find out what today's LAN gamer can expect to receive when they purchase the CoolerMaster Ammo 533.


Intial Reaction & Packaging
The packaging is your standard computer case packaging. The exterior was a glossed cardboard with images and specifications of the products. Inside, the case was in a plastic bag securely tucked between two pieces of form-fitted Styrofoam. When I opened the box, the first thing I noticed was the handle on the top of the case. I grabbed a hold of it to lift the case out. The plastic removed, the case stood all shiny and new with a number of features on the exterior of the case that were particularly interesting.
Specifications (copied from CoolerMaster's Website)

Dimensions (inches) 19.10 x 8.46 x 18.11 (L x W x H)
Available Color Black
Material Aluminum+Plastic front bezel; SECC chassis
Weight 22lbs
M/B Type ATX 12” x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.5cm); Micro-ATX
5.25” Drive Bay 5 (Exposed)
3.25” Drive Bay 1 (Exposed), 4 (Hidden)
Cooling System One 4.72x4.72x0.98(in) front fan 1200rpm 22dBA (Intake);
Supports 4.72in, 3.54in and 3.15in rear fan (Exhaust) (Optional)
Hand load 55lbs
Power Supply Standard ATX PS2 (Optional)
UPC Code RC-533-SWN1 - 870423000068

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can't wait to get this beast! :D
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looks nice, I prefer my super LANboy tho :>

I also prefer my Super LanBoy ;-) Also, did anyone see how he cabled this thing. For instance, put the HDDs in (in my opinion) backwards. and then ran the cables from the back to the front. Hmmm. Loss of airflow FTW??? Secondly, button covers for On/Off switches, not to mention the buttons are on top of the case... I'm not too sure about those either.

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i duno about the looks but overall i like the case
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good article
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I liked this case a lot. It would help since I LAN a lot
Zach " lostxp™ " Denmeade

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