At Cooler Master, we learn that the brand launches new cases focused on the entry-level sector. The brand proposes its Elite 300 Series, a range comprising two models, one with a glass panel, the other with a solid panel!
Elite 300 Series: two Cooler Master cases for micro-ATX motherboards!
With these new cases, we find rather compact models since they measure 203.5 (W) x 370 (D) x 410 (H) mm. With these dimensions, they are clearly intended to accommodate micro-ATX and mini-ITX motherboards.
As far as compatibility with the rest of the components is concerned, the power supply is 160 mm deep. The graphics card and the CPU cooling unit are 365 mm and 163.5 mm respectively. On the storage side, we have a disk cage with two 2.5″/3.5″ compatible baskets as well as two other 2.5″ slots. Nevertheless, the cases are distinguished by the presence of a 5.25″ bay on the front, enough to install an optical drive!
Regarding the cooling, the cases come with a 120 mm fan mounted at the back. It can be completed via two 120/140 mm slots at the top and at the front. Of course, for watercooling, this is somewhat limiting, but by removing the 5.25″ bay, it will be possible to mount a 240/280 mm radiator at the top. At the front, the compatibility will be limited to 240 mm.
It only remains to know the selling price. To answer this question, you should know that the tempered glass version is available at 79.90 € from the retailer SMIDistri.
Here is the Cooler Master datasheet!