Conclusion:
The
Cooler Master Centurion 534 was a little less than what I expected. The tool-less design is great, no need to search for a screwdriver when adding or removing a component to your system. The only problem I had was removing the front panel to access the 5.25" drive bays. It feels like the knobs will break over time with removing the front frequently. I also do not like the front I/O panel located at the bottom of the case, as it is so much easier accessing those connections when they are closer to you.
You can get this case (without a power supply) shipped for about $65-$70 according to
PriceGrabber. But, through the end of April many of the retailers listed are participating in a mail-in-rebate through Cooler Master that will knock an additional $15 off the final price (see stores like mWave and Newegg for details. So, if you don't mind rebates, you can get the Cooler Master Centurion 534 for about $50. Very attractively priced.
I would recommend the
Cooler Master Centurion 534 to anyone looking for a well built case that does not need to remove the front panel often and can bear with the location of the front connections.
Final Rating (4 out of 5 stars):
Pros:
» Silver front looks great
» Great tool-less design
» Two 120mm fans (one included)
Cons:
» Front cover not easily removed
» USB, Firewire, audio connections on front are too low
Special thanks to
Cooler Master for providing the Centurion 534 Case to Bigbruin.com for review!
