[JKuhn]

Long live the Stryker!

 

[z3ta]

Im looking to purchase a used storm trooper case for $70 CAD. Does this seem like a good buy or should I look for a new case?

 

[JKuhn]

Welcome to OCN.


That depends what you want out of it. If you want a custom water loop, then be warned that it will likely take a lot of modifying, as the Trooper/Stryker doesn't accomodate watercooling that well. These cases do show their age in that regard.


That said, it's still a very well built case, and will last you a very long time as long as you take reasonable care of it. I still use my Stryker, and I still love it.


As for the price, I can't really comment on that. You'll have to see what alternatives cost, and whether or not it's worth the price for you.

 

[J7SC]

As JKuhn stated, the CM Stryker and related models are not ideal for internal w-cooling, though they do have multiple pre-drilled tube pass-throughs at the back. Still, I managed to get a 360 rad + 3x 120mm fans 'in the front', but for all that to work, I had to give up one HDD cage.

I also have a NZXT Phantom (link > here) / pic below) which has more room up top for w-cooling and is 'cheap' these days, though for my latest retro-build, I just couldn't get past the CM Stryker...love that handle, among many other things !

 

[2tired]

anyone know if I can install two 140 mm fans in the front? Do I need special screws?

thanks

 

[JKuhn]

The drive cages are made to hold 120mm fans, so you'll have to modify.

 

[addyaustin]

Is there any way I can buy a modded tempered glass side panel for my CM storm trooper?

 

[TonyV43]

I'm looking for a 200mm fan replacement on my Old Trooper, not sure with the new models of Coolermaster 200mm fan variants. Can you give some suggestions/ recommendations, Cheers

 

[ShawnTRD]

Any 200mm fan should work.

 

[shilka]

I'm looking for a 200mm fan replacement on my Old Trooper, not sure with the new models of Coolermaster 200mm fan variants. Can you give some suggestions/ recommendations, Cheers View attachment 2465499

Noctua has a 200mm fan if you dont mind the Noctua colors

NF-A20 PWM

The NF-A20 is a highly optimised, premium quality quiet 200mm fan. Featuring an AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) standard frame as well as sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A20 brings the renowned quiet cooling performance of Noctua’s...

noctua.at

 

[TonyV43]

Already checked that Noctua 200mm, it does not fit or not compatible on the Trooper case 😔

 

[shilka]

Already checked that Noctua 200mm, it does not fit or not compatible on the Trooper case 😔

Then you got the old Bitfenix Spectre Pro

 

[TonyV43]

Thanks Sir, appreciate your response, cheers😊

 

[Dobromir Petrov]

Hello fellow CM Stryker owners,

Can anyone confirm that the following GPU will be able to fit in:

XFX Speedster MERC319 Radeon RX 6800 XT

The official data everywhere for Stryker is 322mm GPU length max but I don't think they consider the removable front fans/HDD cages.


Thanks!

 

[ShawnTRD]

Anyone have a 3080 or 3090? Got a 3080 TI coming. I need a support bracket idea.

 

[Fanta_FTW]

Hello fellow CM Stryker owners,

Can anyone confirm that the following GPU will be able to fit in:

XFX Speedster MERC319 Radeon RX 6800 XT

The official data everywhere for Stryker is 322mm GPU length max but I don't think they consider the removable front fans/HDD cages.


Thanks!

I had a AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT OC Formula 16GB inside mine and was able insert the card without removing the HDD cages. Its tight but possible. I did have to remove this bar to allow the cad to fit. I would go ahead and remove it if your committed on this card. Based on the length of that card, you may have to rearrange the HDD cage to allow more room.

 

[cjc75]

Hey guys got a question about my Trooper case!

First off, had this case since it first came out and absolutely love it! Its still a fabulous case with amazing airflow and easy to clean!

Now, I have a Corsair Hyrdro cooler, with a dual fan radiator which I have mounted on the top of the Case, with a pair of Gentle Typhoons mounted on top of it, so the fans are pulling cool air straight in through the top of the case, from my A/C vent thats on the ceiling directly above.... blowing the air through the radiator and being exhausted out the rear fan port.

Now.. there is a removable dust filter thats on the very bottom of the case, and it looks like that is supposed to slid into a set of slots on the top of the case, and act as a dust filter for the fans mounted there. Problem is, the damn thing won't slide under the case handle! So first off, am I right in presuming that dust filter is intended to be used on the top, and secondly... has anyone else encountered this issue with it not sliding under the handle?

Lastly, is there an easy solution to getting it installed properly on the top of the case?

 

[JKuhn]

My Stryker has a filter for the top, a filter for the bottom-front intake, and a filter for the PSU. The top one can be a bit of a pain to slide in, but nothing terrible. Just make sure it goes into the first two tabs, then it'll go the rest of the way in.

 

[cjc75]

Yea it just doesn't fit, yet it seems as though its supposed too...
But, I have to physically remove the Handle, in order for it to fit...
Oh well, I found a solution anyway, a couple of these will fit just fine!
Silverstone FF123B 120mm Ultra Fine Fan Filter

 

[Uros]

Hi. I wanted to ask about CM Stryker and its support for a 360mm radiator in the front. Do I need something special so i can use a radiator there? The AIO in question is the Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360mm one