Coolermaster Launches N300 & N500 Mid-Tower Cases

Earlier today Coolermaster, a popular computer hardware manufacturer among users here at ModCrash, quietly released the enthusiast level Coolermaster N300 & Coolermaster N500 mid-tower cases.  Both cases support a 240mm radiator on the top of the case, as well as a 120mm radiator on the back of the case, making these ideal for anyone ready to build a high-end, water-cooled, mid-tower case. You ready for some more sweet goodness?  Good!  Let’s check out what’s under the hood.

Coolermaster N300

Pictured above is the Coolermaster N300 Rev. KKN2.  Each case has a specific revision so the case can be designed around your personal preferences.  For a full list of revisions see the image below.

As you can see from the picture the KWN option includes the windows, while the KKN includes the 120mm/140mm optional fan vent.  The number following the revisions identifiers is the amount of USB 3.0 ports included with that particular revisions.  Enough about all this, lets get into this baby.

Coolermaster N300 Spec’s:

• Full mesh on the front panel
• Supports a 240mm liquid cooling radiator or two 120mm fans on the right side / at the top
• Supports a 120mm liquid cooling radiator in the rear
• Supports high-end graphics cards up to 320mm / 12.6 inch, including NVIDIA GTX 690 & AMD HD 7990
• Supports up to 8 HDDs (2 tool-less)
• Dust filter under the PSU for easy maintenance
• Accessible power switch button with blue LED illuminated when the power is on
• Super Speed USB 3.0 Support (KKN1 / KWN1); Dual USB 3.0 Support (KKN2/ KWN2)
• Includes two SickleFlow 120mm fans arranged for optimum airflow in the front and rear with support for up to 8 fans (KKN1) / 7 fans (KWN1)
• Includes one SickleFlow 120mm fan (no LED) in the rear for optimum airflow with support for up to 8 fans (KKN2) / 7 fans (KWN2)
• Large side panel window (KWN1 / KWN2)
• Can install one optional 120/140mm fan on the left side panel to cool the graphics cards (KKN1 / KKN2)

• Available Colors Midnight Black
• Materials Polymer, mesh front bezel
• Dimension 190 x 426 x 491.5 mm / 7.5 x 16.7 x 19.3 inch (W x H x D)
• Net Weight 5.2 kg / 11.5 lbs
• M/B Type microATX, ATX
• 5.25 Drive Bays 2 (exposed)
• 3.5 Drive Bays 1 (exposed), 7 (hidden)
• 2.5 Drive Bays 1 (hidden)
• I/O Panel NSE-300-KKN1 / NSE-300-KWN1: USB 3.0 x 1 (int.), USB 2.0 x 2, Mic x 1, Audio x 1 (supports AC97 / HD Audio)
  NSE-300-KKN2 / NSE-300-KWN2: USB 3.0 x 2 (int.), Mic x 1, Audio x 1 (supports AC97 / HD Audio)
• Expansion Slots 7
• Cooling System Top: 120mm fan x 2 (optional)
  Front (KKN1 / KWN1): 120mm fan x 2 (one SickleFlow fan installed, one optional); or 140mm fan x 1 (optional)
  Front (KKN2 / KWN2): 120mm fan x 2 or 140mm fan x 1 (optional)
  Rear: 120mm SickleFlow fan x 1 (installed)
  Left Side: 120/140mm fan x 2 (for KKN1 / KKN2 only)
  Right side: 120mm fan x 2 (optional)
• Maximum Compatibility VGA card length: 320 mm / 12.6 inch
  CPU cooler height: 164mm / 6.4 inch

 

Coolermaster N500

 

The Coolermaster N500 is a slight variation from the Coolermaster N300.  The case has a few more curves, and the dimensions are ever so slightly bigger.  The big change here is the additional 5.25″ HDD bay, and the loss of the 3.5″ bay in the front.

Following the same revisions style of the Coolermaster N300, the Coolermaster N500 is also available in different variations to fit your preference.

The Coolermaster N500 follows the exact same configuration format as the Coolermaster N300.

 

The side view of the Coolermaster N500 isn’t largely different than that of the Coolermaster N300 with the exception of the 2.5″ bays.  The N300 only provided 1 2.5″ bay, while the N500 provides 4.

Coolermaster N500 Spec’s:

• Full mesh on the front panel
• Supports a 240mm liquid cooling radiator or two 120/140mm fans at the top
• Supports a 120mm liquid cooling radiator in the rear
• Supports high-end graphics cards up to 405mm / 15.9 inch, including NVIDIA GTX 690 & AMD HD 7990
• Supports up to 4 SSDs (3 in the removable SSD cage, 1 at the bottom of HDD cage)
• Dust filters at the top and under the PSU for easy maintenance
• Top tray for placing personal belongings
• Super Speed USB 3.0 Support (KKN1 / KWN1); Dual USB 3.0 Support (KKN2 / KWN2)
• Includes two SickleFlow 120mm fans (no LED) arranged for optimum airflow in the front and rear with support for up to 9 fans (KKN1 / KKN2) / 7 fans (KWN1 / KWN2)
• Large side panel window (KWN1 / KWN2)
• Can install two optional 120mm fans on the left side panel to cool the graphics cards (KKN1 / KKN2)

• Available Color Midnight Black
• Materials Polymer, mesh front bezel
• Dimension 200 x 464.5 x 481 mm / 7.8 x 18.3 x 18.9 inch (W x H x D)
• Net Weight 5.9 kg / 13.0 lbs
• M/B Type microATX, ATX
• 5.25 Drive Bays 3 (exposed)
• 3.5 Drive Bays 4 (hidden)
• 2.5 Drive Bays 4 (hidden)
• I/O Panel KKN1 / KWN1: USB 3.0 x 1 (int.), USB 2.0 x 2, Mic x 1, Audio x 1 (supports AC97 / HD Audio)
  KKN2 / KWN2: USB 3.0 x 2 (int.), Mic x 1, Audio x 1 (supports AC97 / HD Audio)
• Expansion Slots 7
• Cooling System Top: 120/140mm fan x 2 (optional)
  Front: 120mm fan x 2 (one SickleFlow fan (no LED) installed, one optional); or 140mm fan x 1 (optional)
  Rear: 120mm SickleFlow fan (no LED)x 1 (installed)
  Side: 120mm fan x 2 (for KKN1 / KKN2 only)
  Bottom: 120mm fan x 1 (optional)
  HDD cage: 120mm fan x 1 (optional)
• PSU Type Standard ATX PS2
• Maximum Compatibility VGA card length: 405 mm / 15.9 inch
  CPU cooler height: 162mm / 6.4 inch

 

Pricing and Availability have no yet been released, we’ll keep you updated!  To check out their respected pages you can head over to the Coolermaster N3oo page, and the Coolermaster N500 page for more details!

The Coolermaster N-Series cases deliver a sound water cooling solution for any computer enthusiast.  So what’s your pick?  Will it be the Coolermaster N300 or the Coolermaster N500 that’s on your list of must haves?