Overview and specifications
Tipping the scales at a hefty 16.9kg empty, the Cosmos is in no way a light chassis to work with. And, with dimensions of 628(d) x 266(w) x 598(h) mm, it's a case that's going to need a big desk. Possibly a new one!
Also, at a recommended retail price of £120, this isn't a product that's aimed at those who are short of a few bob. That price is pretty eye-water and when Cooler Master told us at the show that the Cosmos was going to made from steel, rather than aluminium, we were left dumbfounded.
Conversations ensued and, coming into the show the following day, we were advised that the Cosmos was now going to come to market in an aluminium variant, too. On our recommendation no less!
Likely name for the aluminium version will be the Cosmos Extreme and we can expect it to hit UK shores in the not too distant future. For now, though, we'll all have to settle for a look at the steel version, titled simply, the Cosmos.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
| Dimensions | 628(d) x 226(w) x 598(h) mm |
| Material | Steel, aluminium and plastic (main body is steel) |
| Weight | 16.9kg |
| 5.25in external | Five |
| 3.5in external | None specific, uses 5.25in bays as required |
| 3.5in internal | Six with a pre-fitted converter kit available but that takes up one 5.25in bay |
| Expansion slots | 10 |
| System fans | Four 120mm units - 1200rpm/ 17dBas |
| Water-cooling preparation | Yes |
| Model variants | Two (aluminium version due end of 2007) |
| Manufacturer code | Cosmos 1000 |