Cooler Master 101 - Upgrade question

SDK^ · 27 Dec 2007 at 12:02

Hi,

I have a Cooler Master 101 case which is around 5 years old.
I'm planning on buying a new mobo, CPU, HD etc and was wondering if the new style boards will fit in the old case?

I know I'll need to buy a new PSU to support SATA etc

Thanks

paradigm · 27 Dec 2007 at 12:11

Should be fine, I'm still running a 201.

I refuse to change case as they don't make them like they used to!

DeadMan · 27 Dec 2007 at 18:30

I have a 101, everything will fit fine

I was thinking of modding it but couldent bring myself to cut it up.

Hades · 28 Dec 2007 at 00:01

Some of the very large CPU heatsinks may not fit though.

Skree · 28 Dec 2007 at 13:43

Good to see there's still a few people running old cases - I still run a CM201 myself. Best advice i can give you is to check check and check again heatsink dimensions. some of the latest, largest heatsinks won't fit. not sure on the dimensions of your 101, but AFAIK the enzotech ultra heatsink fits in my 201. might be a wise idea to check the dimensions of your graphics card and psu as well - some are a bit larger than they used to be.

just check your dimensions. motherboard fit = shouldn't be an issue.

sid · 28 Dec 2007 at 23:19

I have a 101 and large Heatsinks like the Thermalright ultra extreme 120 and tuniq tower will not fit.

I went for the zalman 9700 in the end and that fits fine.

Be warned though.

sid

Robert · 29 Dec 2007 at 10:00

What about the Silverstone TJ10?