Cooler Master

Cooler Master Elite 301

Name: Cooler Master Elite 301 - Mini-Tower (Micro-ATX, ITX), 3 x 120mm ARGB Intake Fans (1200 RPM), Supports up to 280mm Radiator or 365mm GPU, Ventilated
Brand: Cooler Master
SKU: B0D422Q63N

Status: Cooler Master Elite 301 - Mini-Tower: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 10:23 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Cooler Master Elite 301: Three 120mm CF120 ARGB intake fans pre-installed at 1200 RPM, no extra fan purchase; main trade-off: 365mm GPU clearance only applies without front fans or a radiator installed.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Three 120mm CF120 ARGB intake fans pre-installed at 1200 RPM, no extra fan purchase
✓ Fits GPUs up to 365mm and CPU air coolers up to 163.5mm in a mini-tower
✓ Front panel takes a 280mm radiator; top 240mm, rear 120mm
✓ Magnetic front grill pops off for fast filter and fan access
✓ USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C plus Type-A and 3.5mm combo jack on top I/O

Cons

✗ 365mm GPU clearance only applies without front fans or a radiator installed
✗ 18.5mm of cable routing space is tight for thick 24-pin and PSU cables
✗ Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX only, so no full ATX motherboard support
✗ PSU limited to 160mm, ruling out longer high-wattage units

Manufacturer description

Cooler Master Elite 301: Effortless Efficiency - The Cooler Master Elite 301 combines value and attention to detail in a cost effective, space conscious mini-tower solution that's suitable for both micro-ATX and mini-ITX motherboard systems. The Elite 301 features a large magnetically-detachable intake grill with 3 x 120mm ARGB fans pre-installed to ensure smooth and efficient airflow to the system, while the top I/O panel includes 5Gbps USB Type-C connectivity. The tempered glass side panel, fully-coherent colour options and PSU shroud ensure a clean-looking system build that is as visually…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

COMPACT MINI-TOWER - The Elite 301 accommodates Mini-ITX & Micro-ATX motherboards, employs a triple-fan front intake with ARGB lighting, features a perforated shroud for passive-cooling PSU options, and comes with USB Type-C (5Gbps) connectivity
VERSATILE COOLING OPTIONS - The easy-to-remove magnetic front grill offers quick access to 3 x CF120 ARGB (1200 RPM) pre-installed intake fans; Front panel supports max. 1 x 280mm radiator, top panel 1 x 240mm, rear panel 1 x 120mm
LARGE COMPONENT SUPPORT - The interior can house a CPU air coolers up to height of 163.5mm, graphic cards (GPU/GFX) up to a length of 365mm (w/o front fans/radiator), and a 160mm power supply (PSU) with ventilated shroud; 18.5mm of cable routing space
EXTRA FEATURES - The tempered glass side panel lets users showcase builds, while ARGB fan lighting can be assigned via MB header; Other features include top/bottom/front dust filters and pre-installed splitter cables (SYS_FAN & 3-Pin ARGB)
USB TYPE-C CONNECTIVITY - The top I/O panel features USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (5Gbps) & Type-C (5Gbps) ports, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack

Full Specifications

Brand	Cooler Master
Connectivity	USB
Full listing title	Cooler Master Elite 301 - Mini-Tower (Micro-ATX, ITX), 3 x 120mm ARGB Intake Fans (1200 RPM), Supports up to 280mm Radiator or 365mm GPU, Ventilated PSU Shroud, USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C

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