The Cooler Master Elite 343 conforms to the Micro-ATX form factor and so can accommodate motherboards with form factors Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX.
It is made of Steel and its dimensions (LxWxH) are 183mm x 356mm x 445mm.
![]() | Release Date | 17 Mar 2011 | ![]() | Maximum CPU Cooler Size | 148mm | ||
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![]() | Form Factor | Micro-ATX | ![]() | Front Fans | 1 | ||
![]() | Motherboard Form Factors |
| ![]() | Front Fans Size | 120mm | ||
![]() | Material | Steel | ![]() | Front Fans Speed | 1200 RPM | ||
![]() | Color | Black | ![]() | Side Fans | 1 | ||
![]() | Expansion Slots | 4 | ![]() | Side Fans Size | 80mm | ||
![]() | 5.25″ Drive Bays | 2 | ![]() | Rear Fans | 1 | ||
![]() | 3.5″ Drive Bays | 0 | ![]() | Rear Fans Size | 80mm | ||
![]() | 2.5" Drive Bays | 0 | ![]() | IO Display Panel | yes | ||
![]() | Tool-less Rails | no | ![]() | Front USB 2.0 Slots | 2 | ||
![]() | Length | 183mm | ![]() | Front USB 3.0 Slots | 0 | ||
![]() | Width | 356mm | ![]() | eSATA | yes | ||
![]() | Height | 445mm | ![]() | Audio IO | yes | ||
![]() | Maximum Graphics Card Length | 250mm |
The Cooler Master Elite 343 has a the Micro-ATX form factor. Micro-ATX is a smaller version of the ATX standard which is designed to make your case and the system therein lightweight and portable. Using the Micro-ATX standard, the case can house motherboards and power supplies with form factors Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. The dimensions of the case itself (LxWxH) are 183mm x 356mm x 445mm.
The Cooler Master Elite 343 has four expansion slots, so there is some room for extra components, which may be a deciding factor when planning on the longevity and build type of a PC system. The case has two 5.25" drive bays, which There are no 5.25" drive bays, and no recorded 3.5" drive bays. This may be a data discrepancy, but otherwise we would highly recommend you look elsewhere for a case.
Made primarily of Steel, the Cooler Master Elite 343 is built to be strong and well-ventilated. Steel cases are generally fairly cheap and sturdy, but also tend to be quite heavy. Whatever your case's material, it is important to keep a consistent airflow so that heat doesn't build up inside. It is therefore advised that you make use of the available built-in case fans and fan installation sections.
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