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Review: Coolermaster Black Widow

by Bob Crabtree on 22 January 2003, 00:00

Tags: Cooler Master

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The Cooler Master Black Widow is the same design as the Cooler Master ATC-201B, apart from a variation in colour. A few weeks ago i reviewed the ATC-201B-SXT (black sides) which is very similar to the Black Widow. After looking over the case there are a few differences which become clear. The main difference is the Black Widow has an anodised black front with black drive bays.

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After Cooler Master released the ATC-201B-SXT there was people who commented on why they didn't make a full black case, instead of having a two tone, silver/black. So it seems Cooler Master took this idea and developed the Black Widow.

The Black Widow has a shiny black metallic paint on the top and side panels. The quality of the paint is amazing giving a mirror type finish. The paint is the same type as Mercedes use. A total of 5 layers of paint. 1 base colour, 2 pearl, 2 clear coats.
There is also a window panel installed to enable you to see your components inside. Window panels are great with the use of LED fans and/or Cold Cathode/Neon lighting.

Since the Black Widow is designed around the ATC-201B it has the usual features. ATCS (Active Thermal Cooling System), USB flap on the front, and good airflow cooling.