Cooler Master has been designing gaming cases for many years, and each new line of cases seems to be well received due to their innovative designs, high quality builds, and interesting features. One of their newest cases, the Storm Enforcer, looks to continue this tradition by bringing features that are commonly found on more expensive cases to a more budget friendly price. These features include support for the largest video cards, considerations for tidy cable management, USB 3.0, multiple cooling options, and a CPU support bracket hole.
The promotional image above provides a quick look at the Cooler Master Storm Enforcer mid-tower case. Before we take a closer look at the sample provided for review, let's cover some basics on the case provided on the
official product page on the Cooler Master website...
Continuing on with its tradition of revolutionary design and cutting edge technology, CM Storm upstages the competition with its new Enforcer chassis. The new chassis contains a wealth of features coveted by most gaming enthusiasts, including USB 3.0, SSD drive support and a removable/rotatable HDD cage to support easy installation of the highest end video cards.
Features:
» Front I / O Panel with USB 3.0 (internal)
» Tool - free for 5.25" device
» Dust Filters on bottom and front intakes
» Cable management for better cable routing
» Reinforced front door protects your vital devices
» Supports rear internal 120mm water cooling radiator
» Removable & Rotatable HDD cage for convenient installation
» Support high-end graphics cards including AMD Radeon HD 6990 and NVIDIA GTX 590
» Storm Guard - security system for safeguarding your gaming peripherals
Specifications:
» Model: SGC-1000-KWN1
» Available color: All Black
» Dimension: (W) 229 x (H) 484.5 x (D) 523.5 mm [(W) 9.0” x (H) 19.0” x (D) 20.6”]
» Weight: 8.9 KG / 19.5 lb (Net)
» M/B Type: Micro-ATX, ATX
» Material: Steel body, ABS plastic, Mesh bezel
» 5.25" Drive Bay: 4 Exposed (one could be converted to 3.5” bay)
» 3.5" Drive Bay: 1 Exposed (converted to 5.25” bay) / 6 Hidden
» 2.5" Drive Bay: 4 Hidden (two converted from 3.5” bay)
» I/O Panel USB3.0 x 2 (internal), USB2.0 x 2, Mic x 1, Audio x 1
» Cooling System:
» Front: 200mm Red LED fan x 1, 1000 RPM, 19 dBA
» Rear: 120mm black fan x 1, 1200 RPM, 17 dBA
» Top: 200 mm black fan x 1 (optional ; can be swapped for two 120mm fans)
» Expansion Slots: 7 + 1
» Maximum compatible CPU cooler height: 175mm
» VGA card length: 270mm (with HDD cage); 390mm (without HDD cage)
» Power Supply: Standard ATX PS2 / EPS 12V (Optional)
» Warranty: 2 years
