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COSMOS S
(RC-1100)

 Introduction

Since its introduction, Cooler Master's COSMOS PC Chassis has garnering numerous awards and accolades around the world. Today, the best just got better as Cooler Master unleashes the COSMOS S Chassis, featuring a new racing design, a touch-sensitive panel, and a gamut of user-friendly features, the COSMOS S is the evolution of the ultimate PC enclosure.


 


When laying eyes on the COSMOS S for the first time, one is immediately drawn in by its sleek contours and exhilarating styling. Inspired by the some of the world's finest race cars, the COSMOS S exudes both speed and sophistication. From the meshed front and side panels to the brushed aluminum finish, the COSMOS S is pure lust, offering an enclosure fit for evolved sensibilities of the discriminating PC enthusiast.


 


Product Microsite :  http://www.coolermaster.com/microsite/Cosmos_S/

 Features
  • Intelligent user interface with concealable I/O panel featuring a built-in touch sensor
  • Cooler Master's flagship aluminum alloy gaming chassis
  • Design inspired by the sleek contours of the hottest dream race cars
  • Side panel comes with a 200mm fan(150CFM) for maximum VGA cooling
  • 120mm x 3 radiator can be mount inside the top of the case (radiator is optional)
  • Meshed front panel with red LED fan to enhance airflow
  • Independent air intake designed for bottom-mounted PSU
  • Patented button design for easy maintenance of 5.25”drive devices

 Specifications
Available Color Black
Dimension (W / H / D) (W) 266 x (H) 598 x (D) 628 mm
(W) 10.47 x (H) 23.54 x (D) 24.72 inch
Weight Net Weight: 13.8 kg / 30.4 lb
Gross Weight: 17.8 kg / 39.2 lb
Material Chassis: Al
Side Panel: Al (1.5mm)
Motherboards Micro-ATX /E-ATX / ATX
5.25" Drive Bay 7 Exposed
3.5" Drive Bay 4 Hidden
(converted from 3 x 5.25 inch drive bays)
I/O Panel USB 2.0 x 4, IEEE 1394 x 1, eSATA x 1, MIC x 1,
Audio x 1 (support Intel HD / AC 97 audio)
Cooling System Front: 120 x 25 mm fan x 1 / 1200 rpm / 17 dBA,
Top: 120 x 25 mm x 1 / 1200 rpm / 17 dBA (supports 120 mm x 2) (optional)
Rear: 120 x 25 mm fan 1 / 1200 rpm / 17 dBA
Side: 230 x 30 mm fan x 1 / 900 rpm / 150 CFM
Expansion Slots 7
Power Supply Standard ATX PS2 / EPS 12V (optional)
Optional Component Transparent side panel, Fan bracket
Other CPU cooler setup requirement:
Minimum 6.1 inch (154.9mm) spacing between motherboard and the side panel


lanoc.org


The Cosmos S is definitely an impressive case. It features plenty of room for all your high end components as well as excellent air flow to keep them cool. The Cosmos S does this all while sporting a stylish look. The case is not perfect, and improvements could be made, but Cooler Master’s Cosmos S is worthy of Maximum CPU’s stamp of approval.

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Maximum PC


The Cosmos S is definitely an impressive case. It features plenty of room for all your high end components as well as excellent air flow to keep them cool. The Cosmos S does this all while sporting a stylish look. The case is not perfect, and improvements could be made, but Cooler Master’s Cosmos S is worthy of Maximum CPU’s stamp of approval.

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modders-inc.com


I think Cooler Master definitely has a winner with the Cosmos-S which currently goes for around $199 US. I have no problem in recommending the Cosmos-S for the hardcore gamer(s) / modder(s) out there.

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hexus.net


Even though it does have a few features we'd like to see enhanced - for example the HDD drive arrangment and perhaps more attention to noise levels - and the price (at which Cooler Master says it will initially be sold for) is somewhat higher than we think the market will allow, the Cooler Master COSMOS S is, in our eyes, a well built, very attactive-looking case that extends upon the thermal control performance of the original Cosmos and offers a good solution to gamers and some power users.

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xsreviews.co.uk


The Coolermaster Cosmo S is an exceptionally well made case, but it is not without fault. For one, the lack of a reset button, and strangely placed touch-sensitive power button will cause some frustrating issues. Providing the tight drive bays are sorted, this is an admirable case, with striking looks and powerful cooling.

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ocia.net


The Cooler Master Cosmos S is an awesome case. There are many things I like about the Cosmos, but generally speaking, it's probably the overall adaptability to the user's individual needs. Like how the front drive bays go all the way from top to bottom and each one is available externally. If the user wants to put their hard drives at the top and the media drives at the bottom they can do that. There's plenty of room to install additional fans up front or even the top or bottom of the case if more cooling is needed. Top fans can be mounted inside or outside the case, allowing room to hook up a single, dual or triple sized radiator for water cooling. The included fans are all very quiet, even running at full speed.

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guru3d


“…I think the chassis is like a little slice of heaven.”

“Everything has been thought trough well, and that includes airflow, it's user-friendly, has pretty good cable-management, is reasonably in weight as the bigger parts are made in aluminum and on and on.”

“Everything about the case seemed well thought out and nicely implemented; the side panels slide smoothly into place with almost no effort and the touch power button is the type of thing we enthusiast end-users get goosebumps from.” 



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computerbase.de


Conclusion

If you have a planning or water and has a strong emphasis on performance, with the Cosmos S very well served. Who is also still nursing really wants, however, should think about the 200-mm fan in the side or at least not to herunterzuregeln. This is thanks to 3-pin connector but easily possible, and therefore not a serious criticism. The problem of excessive weight of the predecessor's Cooler Master has also taken to heart, and the Cosmos S to below 14 kg reduced - indeed, no lightweight, but it at least, is a Bigtower and the handles are still quite portable.
Really, we have something to suspend the Cosmos S is not. With its unique design and quality of its processing, it is always a possible solution for a high-end system. We talk about this housing purchase our full recommendation.


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overclock3d.net


The Cooler Master Cosmos S is without doubt one of the most well thought out cases I have ever encountered. From small things like the easily removable fan filters and quick-release doors, to the ability to install a monstrous triple 120mm radiator in the top of the case with no modifications needed, the Cooler Master Cosmos S has it all.

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tweakup.dk


CoolerMaster Cosmos S withdraws Tweak'O meters up to 100 points just as stable as the first version of the Cosmos in 1000 did it in 2007. It is because of the many news and features from previous series are combined in a design that just says 2 pairs of everything. You must be a fan of the somewhat unconventional design, but the Cosmos S is a breath of fresh air to the market. An enclosure with plenty of space and opportunity and Synapse function is a real cheeky detail.


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bigbruin.com


The Cooler Master Cosmos S full tower case is definitely one of a kind. The first thing that caught my eye was that it looked like a hot sports car, thanks in part to the stylized meshed side panel that conceals a 200mm fan. Cooler Master really included many new features that I would expect to become a standard with high end computer cases, like the very cool touch sensor that replaced the standard power button. When building a high end computer system many user's focus on the internal components and not on the case, but with the Cosmos S arriving in March, the case should become a high priority.

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phoronix.com


With the RC-1100 Cosmos S, Cooler Master has taken an already well-designed and award-winning chassis, the Cosmos 1000, and successfully pushed it to the next level. Some of the highlights include it being a very roomy chassis, effective cable management possibilities, aluminum construction, support for water cooling systems, and a touch-sensitive power switch. This "Sports" case is targeted at computer enthusiasts and gamers alike. We're pleased with the improvements made to the Cooler Master Cosmos S.......

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hardware heaven


The Cosmos S is nothing short of an amazing case. CoolerMaster have taken the original Cosmos design and made some major changes to make it look even more high-tech. The darker colors as well as the red lights used on the front fan, power button and connectors give the case a mean look that will feel right at home in any enthusiasts setup. The capacitive sensitive power button gives the case a unique feature while the connectors located on the top ensure file transfers to external devices will never be a problem.

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atomicmpc.com.au


This is great choice of case for any computer enthusiast, whether they be upgrade-aholics or overclocking fiends. And it looks great too; not that we're shallow or anything..



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hardwarezone.com


We say almost flawless because, the chassis still has some minor, minor things that can be easily overlooked, such the lack of some of the premium goodies included in the Cosmos 1000 or the jarring appearance of the cover for the front I/O ports, which is really a very subjective issue.


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hardwarezone.com.au


We say almost flawless because, the chassis still has some minor, minor things that can be easily overlooked, such the lack of some of the premium goodies included in the Cosmos 1000 or the jarring appearance of the cover for the front I/O ports, which is really a very subjective issue.


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3dgameman.com


"The Cooler Master Cosmos S Case is mostly aluminum except for a few plastic parts. Despite this it’s still fairly heavy but this is due to its large size. It comes in a gunmetal gray color with black brushed aluminum side panels. This color combo looks very sharp and should match most home/office setups. This case has great styling and build quality, excellent air circulation, lots of room to work, plenty of drive bays, and much more. This is one of the top cases on the market. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end."

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PC Perspective


Cooler Master certainly out did themselves when they redesigned the Cosmos full-tower enclosure.  The new black and gunmetal gray color scheme with sleek curves and futuristic styling borrows queues from both race cars and starships.  The overall size and look is retained from the original Cosmos 1000 but numerous styling changes have been implemented on all sides and the Cosmos S is noticably lighter thanks to a new aluminum chassis. 

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Realworldbenchmarks


The Cosmos S gave us plenty of room to build a system that can survive today’s hottest processors and video cards thanks to perforation everywhere and the 200mm fan did a really good job of delivering air where we need it. If water cooling is your forte then the Cosmos S gives you the room to make it happen, I can’t wait to see what the modders come up with for the 3x 120mm fan area along the top of the case, be it external or internal.

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madshrimps.be


The Cosmos S, the Sport version of the original Cosmos delivers on its promise; it has a flashier exterior design, fancy new features and competes at the top end of component cooling performance. It is indeed true to the “Sport” tag Coolermaster gave it.

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cpu3d.com


If you're after a new full tower chassis, that's designed for both enthusiasts and gamers ... then look no further. The Coolermaster Cosmos S is what you're looking for. It offers excellent build quality, great looks and a very impressive feature list.

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thinkcomputers.org


This case is one of the best cases I've reviewed. It's virtually tool-less, leaving only the motherboard and hard drives needing tools. I would have liked to see Cooler Master include additional thumbscrews for both purposes.

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I4U NEWS


Cooler Master took precautions to be sure that the Cooler Master Cosmos S gets into an owners hands in pristine condition. They pack the case well in a strong box with foam. Cooler Master also went the extra mile and put the case includes a brown cloth bag with a drawstring to keep dust and scratches from marring the surface during shipment.
All of the internal edges of the case are rolled and no burs were around in my case to cut fingers during the build. The chassis is very roomy inside; so much space is available that you could possibly have issues with some PSU cables not being long enough. My TurboCool PSU was perfect on cable length, but it has longer cables than many PSUs on the market.


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bjorn3d.com


Thus it's great that companies like Cooler Master spend their precious resources designing products that flash with technological innovations and fresh layouts....



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techpowerup.com


The fans, especially the 200 mm one, are very quiet when connected to the mainboard. The large side fan is the perfect step up from the 140 mm one in the original Cosmos. The push to secure and release any installed 5.25" devices is the best screwless implementation I have ever seen and really works incredibly well. Cooler Master has taken the award winning design of the Cosmos made it lighter, pimped it up so it will look even better under your desk - and called it Cosmos S.

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hothardware.com


The Cooler Master COSMOS S excels in a number of key areas.  First off, there is simply so much room within this chassis that installing virtually any hardware combo will not be an issue.  The open accommodations also make it easy to work within the case, which is another plus.  The layout of the I/O ports is also very good, the cooling fans are quiet and perform well, and mounting drives is quick and easy too.  The only areas that could use some improvement are related to the push-button optical drive locking mechanisms, which could be tighter and the power button, which is overly sensitive.

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extremeoverclocking.com


As I said before, Cooler Master never leaves anything at "good enough", with each new case they are constantly refining and improving to make the best product available to the consumer. I am extremely impressed with the Cosmos S case and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone in the market for a full sized chassis.

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hi-techreviews.com


The Cooler Master Cosmos S has a number of improvement over the original version of this enclosure and I am glad to see Cooler Master has gone to 100% aluminum construction which make the case far more manageable and easier to move from place to place.

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overclockersclub.com


Cooler Master has done it again with the Cosmos S case, they have brought a great looking case, with a simplistic design with excellent build quality, to the market that is also able to keep the temperatures down. Cooler Master took a look at the Cosmos 1000 case and improved on it and added the features to make the case better and released it as the Cosmos S case, which worked very well.

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it-review.net


Cosmos S looks mean and neat, especially when you install a whole system inside and turn everything on. The fun starts there, with red lights coming from everywhere - from HDD module to something we haven't really seen before - you actually have background light on the front panel of the case, as well. It just looks like a light show and just amazing in the dark.

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HWM


"...targeted right at the niche market of hardcore PC gamers and it's easy to see the reason why with its features and good looks."
"...a really good chassis..."


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fnatic.com


"This really is an amazing case and is definitely Cooler Master’s most complete case to date."
"You'll love the lights, the styling, the ease of installation, the complete lack of noise and the high performance from the constant cooling that the fans provide."


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Fudzilla


"Cosmos S is one of the latest and greatest cases we've ever used..."
"it's more play than we ever had a chance to test."


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Dinoxpc


To consider seriously for assemble a high end PC with all the features of top level.

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tech-reviews


"...Cooler Master has done it again designing a very unique case. The Cosmos S is a case which looks awesome, is very spacious and is constructed from aluminium - - a lighter metal which dissipates heat much quicker than steel. This makes the Cosmos S a very good cooler alone...."

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Dinoxpc


"... This has obviously a cost, which in the case of the Cosmos S is not the bottom: the rest you are talking about a product that is at the top of the range, and that goes far beyond mere" offer everything you need ";..."


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Real World Labs


Cooler master has done a terrific job in putting together the Cosmos S RC-1100. Every angle I looked at, every item I took apart to place the hardware in, was all well thought out. They have really raised the bar with the modder in mind with this case.

Inside the Cosmos S there are a lot of touches that most companies try to touch on but don’t do as well as Cooler Master has put together here. With the Wire management holes pre-cut into the tray, the ability to add a radiator internally (if water cooling), and a clean aluminum look inside. These all add up to less work for the end user once he gets this creative piece of hardware to their house.



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CPUsers


This is a very qualitative and Lightweight design, ideal for water-cooled with many places for refrigerators.
Also very good for use with air cooling, but only if it is not concerned about the noise the user.
To love immediately, makes the super towers like kandalf I have to look young in the true sense of lexeos.Prokeitai for the only box that I have not found yet elatoma.

 



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hardwarezone.com


While the original Cosmos 1000 was pretty impressive, the Cosmos Storm took it up a notch with improved features while keeping the same gorgeous looks.

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tweaktown.com


Cooler Master has really surprised the market by releasing the new Black Label while we are in the middle of an economic downturn. The economy may explain why such a small number will be sold here in the US, a mere 10%. The limited numbers will surely make the Black Label a collector's item among those of us who collect rare parts. Still, others who do not consider themselves collectors will surely want to get in the action as well.

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Release Date
Cosmos S Product Sheet
2009.06.26
Cosmos S Manual
2009.06.26

FAQ

Item Question
1.   How to reset the computer if it freezes up or stops responding?
2.   Can Cosmos S (RC-1100) fit the second 4-in-3 Device Module?
3.   The Power LED connector is a two holes connector cable which has been supplied with the cabinet. My Asus Striker Extreme motherboard has a three hole (first pin, second empty, third pin) receptacle to take this. So I cannot connect.
4.   Is it possible to purchase an extra 5.25 to 3.5 drive converter for the Cosmos 1000 case?
5.   The height of my cooler is 160 mm's but I can't be sure if the inner width of Cosmos 1000 is enough for it.
6.   Cosmos 1000 has a defective 120mm case fan that only starts when helped along. What do I need to do to get a new fan?
7.   I'm interested in putting a fan controller in one of the bays and i do now know how much clearance there is (sorry i do not know which fan controller I will be purchasing).
8.   I have a question about the Cosmos 1000, should the power supply fan be facing down or should the fan be facing up?
9.   How do I install extra HDD fan and fan bracket in COSMOS?
10.   Why the power button of COSMOS S doesn't work?
11.   Is Cosmos S RC1100 compatible to some new Intel Xeon Quad Core processors like the LGA 771 Hapertown Quad Core. These processors require special stand-off on the case to support their heat sinks.My motherboard is a Tyan S5396A2NRF for dual LGA 771 Xeon pr
12.   How to set the COSMOS S fan airflow intake or exhaust?
13.   Can a Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU Cooler fit into the Cosmos S case? Would it hit the side fan?
14.   I have the CoolerMaster Cosmos S case; my Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme cooler won't fit unless I remove the side panel with the fan.
15.   Can CoolerMaster Hyper 212 (RR-CCH-LB12-GP) CPU Cooler fit into my COSMOS S(RC-1100)?
16.   The Cosmos S is stated to support E-ATX motherboard (Server Boards) but it only supports the board not the CPU cooler. The mounting holes for Intel’s server boards are not drilled onto the motherboard tray. I had to manually drill holes in it to fix the
17.   Cosmos S cannot support a lot of your own CoolerMaster CPU cooler. I have tried it with both Hyper 212 and Hyper TX 2. Both the CPU cooler come into contact with the side panel fan.
18.   I purchased a CM case a while back and am having trouble with the front panel IO module.
19.   Cosmos S cannot support a lot of your own CoolerMaster CPU cooler. I have tried it with both Hyper 212 and Hyper TX 2. Both the CPU cooler come into contact with the side panel fan.
20.   The Cosmos S is stated to support E-ATX motherboard (Server Boards) but it only supports the board not the CPU cooler. The mounting holes for Intel’s server boards are not drilled onto the motherboard tray. I had to manually drill holes in it to fix the
21.   Can CoolerMaster Hyper 212 (RR-CCH-LB12-GP) CPU Cooler fit into my COSMOS S(RC-1100)?
22.   I have the CoolerMaster Cosmos S case; my Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme cooler won't fit unless I remove the side panel with the fan.
23.   Can a Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU Cooler fit into the Cosmos S case? Would it hit the side fan?
24.   How to set the COSMOS S fan airflow intake or exhaust?
25.   Is Cosmos S (RC1100) compatible to some new Intel Xeon Quad Core processors like the LGA 771 Hapertown Quad Core. These processors require special stand-off on the case to support their heat sinks.My motherboard is a Tyan S5396A2NRF for dual LGA 771 Xeon pr
26.   Can the CM Stacker 832 SE (RC-832) or the CM Stacker nVidia Edition (NV-830) support the same large side fan included with the Cosmos S (RC-1100)?
27.   Can Cosmos S (RC-1100) fit the second 4-in-3 Device Module?
28.   How to reset the computer if it freezes up or stops responding?
29.   Can the COSMOS S side panel replace with my COSMOS 1000 side panel?
30.   How do I install extra HDD fan and fan bracket in COSMOS?
31.   Should the power supply fan be facing down or should the fan be facing up?
32.   COSMOS has a defective 120mm case fan that only starts when helped along. What do I need to do to get a new fan?
33.   The height of my cooler is 160 mm's but I can't be sure if the inner width of COSMOS case is enough for it.
34.   The height of my cooler is 160 mm's but I can't be sure if the inner width of Cosmos series cases are enough for it.
35.   Is it possible to purchase an extra 5.25 to 3.5 drive converter for the Cosmos series case?
36.   Can micro ATX motherboard into COSMOS Series chassis?
37.   I'm planning on putting in a Tyan Tempest i5100X (S5375) server board in the COSMOS 1000 and was wondering if it would fit? The dimension of the board is 10.5" x 12".
38.   Will the 4-in-3 module fit in the Cosmos 1000?
39.   How I can enhance the cooling performance of HDD module?
40.   Can CoolerMaster Hyper 212 (RR-CCH-LB12-GP) CPU Cooler fit into my COSMOS S(RC-1100)?
41.   What is the best you recommend using for an Intel E8400 Wolfdale on an MSI P6N Diamond motherboard in a Cosmos case?

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