CM Elite 341 or CM Elite 342?

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Volvo

Discussion Starter · Dec 1, 2009

As above. The Elite 341 has USB ports and all integrated into the front panel itself, which allows me to use the 2 3.5" external bays for a card reader and a 3.5" fan control box (which is yet another accessory I don't really need, but is fun to have.) The Elite 342 has its USB ports and all in one of the 3.5" bays, leaving only one bay for my 'need', which is the card reader. No space for my 'want'.
So the 341 is more utilitarian. But it looks dated. And that power button is so bland, it looks cheap. The 342 looks more up-to-date, with a slightly nicer power button. But it isn't that practical.

So which one do I choose?

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hawaiian_geek

· #2 · Dec 1, 2009

I'd say get the CM Elite 342 that has a removable hdd cage. The CM Elite 341 looks very cheap.
Take a look at the the CM Elite RC-310 case.

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/prod...roduct_id=2920

Just my

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transit921

· #3 · Dec 1, 2009

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Originally Posted by hawaiian_geek

i built my father a pc with that exact case, its a great looking case,no room for cable management behind the motherboard tray thou,like all coolermaster 3 series,but a awsome case,looks great,nice window also

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rfjunkie

· #4 · Jan 17, 2010

If I were to go uATX I would go for the 342 and do some modding to it.

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