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Cooler Master SGC-6000-KXN1-GP Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case (Black)

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Cooler Master SGC-6000-KXN1-GP Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case (Black)

Description:
The Storm Sniper gaming grade PC chassis has been developed in cooperation with the world's leading professional gaming teams, including SK-Gaming, Team Fnatic and mousesports. Featuring CM Storm's radical new doctrine, Storm Tactics, which emphasizes Strength, Security and Control, the Sniper is designed to satisfy the lifestyles and unique needs of hardcore and casual gamers alike.

Coolermaster's Storm Sniper Black Edition (mesh version) carries on the success of the original Sniper by adding an all black interior and 2.5" HDD/SSD support to its already extensive feature list.

Details:
DetailValue
BindingPersonal Computers
BrandCooler Master
EAN4719512014202
FeatureConvenient handle and foot stand for fast and efficient mobilization and relocation.
FormatCD
Height21.69 inches
Length22.31 inches
Weight23.37 pounds
Width10.02 inches
LabelCoolermaster
List Price$149.99
ManufacturerCoolermaster
ModelSGC-6000-KXN1-GP
MPNSGC-6000-KKN1-GP
Package Quantity1
PlatformWindows
Product GroupCE
Product Type NameSYSTEM_CABINET
PublisherCoolermaster
SKU116714
StudioCoolermaster
TitleCooler Master SGC-6000-KXN1-GP Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case (Black)
UPC884102003752
Number Of Items1
 

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CM Storm Sniper Black Edition

review by hirolla888

The Storm Sniper is an excellent case for those looking for maximum air cooling. It comes with a 6 channel fan controller and a LED on/off switch, as well as 3 x 200mm fans and a 120mm exhaust fan. There are vents for a bottom mounted PSU (however no filter), and the case can support even the longest of graphics cards with room to spare. It has a great black powder coat finish that looks very nice, and Cooler Master has done a great job ensuring the plastic and metal components are the same colour.

This brings us to one of the short comings of the case, the amount of plastic. The front bezel, top vents and bottom vents are all plastic, which are some what difficult to work with when cleaning the case. Removal of the plastic components, in particular the top and bottom vents, is somewhat difficult and makes cleaning a nightmare.

Regular cleaning is also essential for this case due to its heavy mesh design and the number of fans.

The noise level of the overall case is relatively high when the fans are turned up. It's not so much the noise from the fans, but rather the chassis itself when the vibrations from the fans are passed on. With the fans on 10v the case starts to emit a low frequency humming noise, which is incredibly annoying. There may be some remedies for this such as adding rubber stoppers to the fan mounts, however I have not tried this and cannot comment on its effectiveness.

Finally, the cable management, although good, is hindered by the large number of front panel USB and SATA connections, and the vast amount of cables from the fan controller.

In conclusion, the case is an excellent air cooling case, however you must be willing to maintain it regularly for optimum performance as it does get dusty. Also the built in fan controller, although some what messy, will save you buying a separate unit.

ProsCons
Excellent airflow, fan controller, full black chassis, on/off led switch, dust filtersToo many front panel connections, relatively loud when fans ramped up, no PSU dust filter, hard to clean

Ratings
Overall3
 
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Mega mid tower

review by rdrdrdrd

I have had this case for nearly a year, and it has been my baby. It was cheap, looked good but not too ricey, and accommodated everything I wished to do with it. It is by no means a typical mid tower, it is quite a lot bigger than some full towers so be prepared! the airflow is excellent, although cleaning can be a hassle if you have a pet
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. overall it is an amazing bang for buck, especially for first timers, its easy to move due to built in handles, and its durable even though it does have liberal amounts of plastic.
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ProsCons
great airflow, massive amount of space, handles, good connectivity, good looks plastic, the mesh is held in by bent metal tabs

Ratings
Overall4
 
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Awesome Case!

review by saintc

This was the first component I purchased for my first custom PC. Very satisfied!

CONSTRUCTION
Although the construction materials contain the term 'plastic', it is a very solidly constructed and very durable case. It is a perfect blend of structurally solid steel and aesthetic plastic forming a very sweet looking mid-tower case. The top is created so you can easily move it around with steel handles hidden by the plastic cover. Nice large and adjustable footings allow for a very stable and secure bed.

COOLING
The Storm Sniper came stock with 1x 200mm top exhaust fan, 1x 200mm front intake fan, 1x. 200mm side intake fan, and 1x 120mm rear exhaust fan. Plenty of room for additional fans. I added 1x 120mm rear exhaust fan for a push/pull configuration for a Corsair H-70, and a 140mm intake fan on the bottom. All vents are filtered except the bottom intake for the PSU. With all these fans, the noise could be a bit loud, but I wear headsets most of the time, and its not an issue for me.

SURFACES and CLEANING
Durable plastic front and top panels cover a steel substructure. Steel side panels. All polish nicely. The case contains a great deal of filtered metal grid surfaces which allows for a great deal of airflow, but also is a royal pain to clean without proper equipment. Wiping with a cloth and canned air doesn't cut it. I highly recommend a more professional vacuum unit to keep this case up to par. Myself, I purchased a DATAVAC handheld vacuum/blower for about 70 dollars, which allows me to keep this case looking brand new at a cost of about 15 minutes per week with no canned air! Vacuuming out the dust filters switching a hose and blowing out what little dust that made it into the case. Adding additional intake fans keeps the air pressure inside the case slightly higher thus keeping more dust out.

CABLE MANAGEMENT and COMPONENTS
It is a wider than normal case which allows for awesome cable management. Both side panels are easily removed for easy front and rear access to components. All components fit easily into the case. However, my MSI Radeon HD 6950 Twin Frozr III, could not fit with the tool-less mount so left the mount open, popped a screw into it and its fine. Ram fans and a large CPU coolers are welcome in this case.

ACCESSORIES
Since the case has so much airflow, I replaced the filtered grid side panel with fan with a windowed panel available from Coolermaster for around 25 dollars.

APPEARANCE and USE
This is a sweet looking case, lots of lights and room for more. The top loading USB, fan controller, etc make this case ideal for sitting below your desktop surface.

ProsCons
Massive airflow, excellent cable management, solidly built, inexpensivedifficult to clean, could be loud if you are sensitive to sound.

Ratings
Overall4
 
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