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| Date Reviewed: 07/06/2006 |
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Strengths: Vewry easy to work in, even with a Thermal Lake Big Typhoon CPU cooler in it. wire mesh front for air flow plus 2 120mm fans, screwless design. Usb, power switch,sound hook up,firewire are on top.
Weaknesses: only comes with one 120mm fan, the locks that lock down you graphics card and pci cards take some getting use too, was new to me.
Summary: I used to buy only Antec cases, but went with this case, saw it at Comp USA, and realized this case had good air flow! CoolMaster cases have won me over, with this case, I love it. Got it online. Would highly reccomend it to others. The major flaw with most cases is no Air FLOW! Its nice to have cases with windows or that look like Voltron, but they have no airflow! Im not into liquid cooling yet, so if you want air flow this is the case to get!
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| Date Reviewed: 12/05/2007 |
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Strengths: Includes a 120mm in the front and rear for improved air flow.
It's sexy and aluminum!!!
Buttons and front USB placed well.
Good airflow for CPU.
Weaknesses: Can be a little cramped if you like all your cables nice and tidy.
Summary: Didn't really want a case this big but the buttons and front USB are in a good spot and it seems pretty solid as a whole. Airflow seems very good with a sideflow to cool off the CPU. Installing my motherboard was rather easy. No sharp edges like some other cases I've encountered. It did get a little cramped once I got everything in and placed where I want each item. While running, the case is very quiet even though it is a very well ventilated case. There is a air filter in the front of the case that prevents dust from coming in and I think that helps with reducing noise. Overall, I think it is a good case for value you see them being sold.
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| Date Reviewed: 11/22/2007 |
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Strengths: Cool Running, Cool Looking, Good Layout
Weaknesses: Two Useless Bars, No Rear Fan
Summary: This is a great case for the price it is going for. It is easy to work in, and keeps all my hardware cool. The good: It is lightweight despite being steel since it makes good use of aluminum mesh. The hard drive bays are turned so they do not get in the way for long video cards. The fan grills are all 120mm. All edges are smoothed out to prevent cuts. Easy to access button and ports on top of the case for people who put their box on the ground. The nitpick: Only one fan is supplied, so you need to buy at least one more. Those two aluminum bars on the sides are not sturdy and completely useless. It has one less 3.5" drive bay compared to the CM 690 case.
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| Date Reviewed: 10/19/2007 |
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Strengths: Heavy duty case with lots of plenty of cooling options and tool less design just like other Antec cases I own.
Weaknesses: Dust gets stuck in the open vent holes in the front because my room is dusty so vacuuming is a must every so often and a little heavy compare to other cases weighting around twenty pounds.
Summary: Overall the design of this case is aesthetically pleasing with those two silver metal bars in the front. My room lit up to the color of my LED fan in the front and back at night. This is definitely not a case you would lug around for LAN parties.
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| Date Reviewed: 09/17/2007 |
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Strengths: I love this case. It has front firewire and usb on the top of the case. This is great because when I sit the tower on the floor, I don't have to bend over to put in my flash drive. I look for this option whenever I am doing a build for myself. The tool l
Weaknesses: Would be nice to have 120mm exhaust fan included -Top header's cables were routed kind of poorly, but that's pretty much standard fare for any case -Maybe some filters on the side vents could be added.
Summary: All in all, Coolermaster's Centurion line of cases are the best for the money that I've ever seen. I really don't see how there could be a better case for thirty bucks (after rebate). You might think that the front looks like it will be something cheap with those two columns, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it's built solid as a rock and looks quite handsome.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/30/2007 |
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Strengths: quiet, side air duct, top buttons, tooless installation, spacious room inside. stylish design
Weaknesses: it will be better if their is no screw on cases at all.
Summary: Overall, it is a great case for the money, you got a great stylish case with low cost. tooless installation of cards, harddrive, etc. is a great advantages, make everything so easy to install
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| Date Reviewed: 08/24/2007 |
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Strengths: The reinforcing bars up front make it easy to pick up and move. Sturdy construction and great looking design with plenty of room for expansion.
Weaknesses: The filler panels push in too easy. Only one 3.5" external bay (need a filler piece for my internal media reader.)
Summary: This case works and looks great! I never expected how useful the reinforcing bars can be. The filler panels do push in even with the slightest pressure. I actually think the USB ports on top are a wonder for my back. No more reaching down and searching blindly for the USB slot. A word of caution though: If you plan to put the unit in a shelf with a low clearance, you may not be able to take advantage of the top USB ports.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/16/2007 |
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Strengths: This case is sturdy and has great air circulation. Price is great.
Weaknesses: Not enough cooling, but leaves room for improvement.
The front of the case is filled with pores. Although this is good for airflow, it might be a hassle to clean the dust later.
Summary: The metal bars are purely for looks and can not be removed.
This case usually only comes with 1 120mm LED fan in the front. You'll have to install an 120mm fan in the rear yourself. I also highly suggest removing the side air duct, it takes up a lot room and the duct is very unnecessary. I suggest installing a 80mm fan to replace the duct.
Great case overall, I suggest it for budget builders and new builders.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/14/2007 |
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Strengths: TOP USB & POWER BUTTONS IS GREAT
Weaknesses: a LITTLE BULKY
Summary: This is a very nice computer case , it has mesh ventilation on the front and on the side so should be great for keeping everything cool, the Best feature of this case is the Power buttons along with usb and firewire are located on the very top of the case which in of it self is worth the price alone
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| Date Reviewed: 08/08/2007 |
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Strengths: Case is a solid build with great airflow. It has an easy bay removal to switch and upgrade without hassle. Like it says "tool free installation".
Weaknesses: None.
Summary: I have this case running on a home computer and it's great. I am picking another one up to build my third computer for my sibling. Not really a big gamer, so this case is perfect!
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| Date Reviewed: 08/01/2007 |
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Strengths: High Quality,Easy to work with, Tool less
Front 120mm fan extremely quite--i can't even hear it
Side Duct
Weaknesses: Needs an exhaust fan in the back... could have better cable management.
Summary: Wish the bottom side vent could fit a 120mm fan. That and a hook for cables would make this case perfect.
I also took the big (air restricting) front emblem off. That made the case look even better.
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| Date Reviewed: 05/02/2007 |
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Strengths: Toolless design, two 120mm fan holes ... includes one 120mm fan. Quiet and light weight. Control panel on top is handy.
Weaknesses: Only comes with one 120mm fan. Black shows dust :\
Summary: This case has a CPU fan duct, which I had to remove to install the Zalman CPU heatsink and fan. I like the bars when carrying the case. I really like the toolless design. It comes with slide mounts for your hard drives and little clips for your PCI, PCI-E cards. I used a thumb screw for extra support for my 8800GTS video card though. This is the best case I've had and I've been building my PC's for 11 years.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/25/2006 |
- keiyen
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Strengths: 120mm fan, easy to use, looks decent, good case for the price
Weaknesses: two metal poles are unnecessary
Summary: I had no problems installing my setup into this case. There's a place on the back for a second 120mm which is great. The side panel has a vent and a snorkel to bring air directly to your CPU. An 80mm fan can be placed in front of the snorkel if needed. This has probably been one of the better cases I've used at this price range.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/20/2006 |
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Strengths: Nice layout, Buttons on top, Screwless design
Weaknesses: One 3.5" External Bay
Summary: I really like this case. Cooler Master really though of everything and made this case almost 100% screwless (except for the motherboard). I thought that was pretty awesome. I like the power buttons on the top of the tower rather that the bottom because they are easier to reach. The only problem I had was the one 3.5" external bay. I bought an internal card reader which required a 3.5" slot and used it. Left no room for any floppy drive, zip drives, or anything else like that. Not a real big deal for me, but maybe for someone needing it, this could be a problem. Excellent case for a reasonable amount of money. Highly recommended.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/30/2006 |
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Strengths: Lots of room. 120mm fan in front. Another fan can be installed in back. Full foam filter in front. Sturdy steel box without sharp edges.
Weaknesses: Hard drive bay may block airflow from front fan. Large logo on front. Buttons and usb ports on top may catch too much dirt.
Summary: Overall I like the looks of this case. It looks better than the standard Centurion case. This would be an easy first build. I added a Panaflo fan to the back so the one fan was not as much of a negative. I am concerned about the durability of the columns and the ports on the top.
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