[HC] Cooler Master Storm Sniper Case Review - Overclock.net

gre0481 · 02-15-09

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Founded over ten years ago, Cooler Master has become a major player in the “thermal solutions” arena. Although probably best known for their computer cases, Cooler Master also produces fans, heatsinks and power supplies. We’ve seen quite a few Cooler Master cases pass through the labs over the last few months, including the ATSC 840 and HAF 932 that have gained quite a bit of popularity in the enthusiast community. Since we were so impressed with the aforementioned models, we didn’t hesitate to take a look at their latest enthusiast offering—the Cooler Master Storm Sniper.

The “Storm Series” is a completely new line of cases from Cooler Master that tailors specifically to hardware enthusiasts and gamers. Although the Sniper is the only case in the Storm series to date, we expect to see other cases emerge throughout the year. In case you were wondering, Cooler Master describes the Storm series with the statement: “..guarantees unbeatable, secure reliability that is completely tuned to gamers’ needs. With a total dedication to Strength, Security and Control, Storm Tactics will keep your most vital gear fortified and well tuned at all times.” Although that is an absolutely off the wall statement, we can’t argue about the rich feature set that the Storm Sniper brings to the table.

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This looks like a pretty good little case. It's got quite a bit of flash; if you're into that kind of thing.

Diabolical999 · 02-15-09

It's fugly, imo.

edit: It'd look a little better if the interior were black, though.

tehpwnerofn00bs · 02-15-09

Those scrawny little legs make it look ridiculous.

OpTicaL · 02-15-09

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Originally Posted by Diabolical999

It's fugly, imo.

edit: It'd look a little better if the interior were black, though.

Your probably right on the fugly part, but from the looks of it, it is a very functional case. I like how the power button resembles the push start in my car. I also like how their USB, Firewire and eSATA ports are all evenly spaced compared to other manufacturers.

The interior has good cable management but the one thing that will annoy most people is the mesh side panels. My Lian Li PC-777 had mesh side panels and that was what lead me to buy a new case for my current build, noise. Exposed side panels does not hide noise at all. I must rather have tinted side panels.

Mr. Mojo · 02-15-09

It looks like a 900 ripoff to me.

Also, I thought the S in Cosmos S stood for Storm.

fraudbrand · 02-15-09

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Originally Posted by Mr. Mojo

It looks like a 900 ripoff to me.

Also, I thought the S in Cosmos S stood for Storm.

1. How in the hell ?
2. I think it stands for Speed or Sport or some other silly marketing catchphrase.

Swiftes · 02-15-09

It originally thought someone was playing prankster and stretching coolermaster's photos, but this case really is that wide!

But it is ugly, more than likely noisy, and full of gimmicks, i'll take my 902 tyvm.

Slinkey123 · 02-15-09

yeah its a nasty case.

If you actually buy this case the insides are all black. This must have been an early review version or something.

OmegaNemesis28 · 02-15-09

it looks like a portable airconditioner unit.
or a portable heater thing.

P£P§! · 02-15-09

its like a cosmos interior and the 830 body shape some what but they tried to increase the air flow with a huge top fan like the haf

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