VPN: CAC-T05-UWCOOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
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 Rating: Review Date: 11/20/08 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:fan grills are too restrictive. I cut them out.
Pros:Cheap in price. Very sturdy. Tool less drive bays and pci slots. Great airflow. |
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Rating: Review Date: 07/14/08 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:None for the price. This is not really intended for gamers.
Pros:Price, build quality. Comment:
This case is a bargain. The build quality is better than some cases costing much more. It's easy to work in and the drive holders are simple and effective; much better than in Antec and NZXT cases I've used.It's well built and I like the understated looks without any LED's or wierd stuff. The included fan is nice and quiet. I wouldn't use this for gaming because the cooling is not the best, but for work/school/surfing this is a greaat case at a reasonable price. |
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Rating: Review Date: 04/01/08 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:Tool less installation is nice, but I would recommend screwing in your video cards anyways if you will be hooking/unhooking the monitor often (tends to get pushed in and you need to open it up to fix it). The tool less installation bits are a little awkward if you have different size parts that need installing in those areas (like a hard drive that is thinner, or a fan controller that isn't as long as a disk drive), but you can always opt out of the tool less and use screws (easy to remove the latches).Also, be careful when removing the front cover, when I opened mine to install some drives I accidentally broke on of the plastic stubs that hold it on (at least there are 5 more that hold it on very well).
Pros:Very good case for first time builders. Very sturdy and cheep, which is nice! Pretty roomy to boot.I found the stock 120mm and 80mm fans to be exceptionally quiet, but I had read that some people were getting really loud ones so I bought a new 'quieter' 80mm fan when I bought it and installed it with out even testing the fan that came with it. Just today I was fiddling with some parts and decided to see just how loud the stock fan was. Turns out it's quieter than the 'quiet' one I bought to replace it.Option to not use tool less installation.FILTERS! I have my computer in an environment that is pretty dusty, so filters are a must. I have had it for 4 months and I haven't had to clean the inside yet. The filters have a bit of a dust build about every week or two, but they are so close to the mesh you can just wipe your hand along the front to clean them. :D Comment:
Very good case for beginners, highly recommend it to anyone looking for a case at the |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/05/08 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:Came with the most useless manual ever conceived by man. Tool-less HDD bay and back slots don't secure items snug enough/need screws. Awkward method of inserting/removing devices into the top drive bays. Odd assortment of screws (some MOBO standoffs were different size and needed to be manually filed)
Pros:Tool-less bays. Very roomy and easy to work with. Looks very classic aesthetics wise. Great airflow with some decent fans. Comment:
A pretty damned-good case, but certainly not as amazing as some of my friends made it sound like. For the first-time builder, like myself, it could be difficult to set up due to the completely-useless manual and strange assortment of screws. I'd probably go with something of a higher grade next time. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/13/08 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:heavy and the little screws get lost easily
Pros:roomy, coolgreat way to hide the cables Comment:
in essence, fantastic dollar value! this case is very roomy, has lots of variables that make it worth your money, the case has 3 fans? a large drive bay all things that make a case A++ in my book |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/24/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:The PSU support piece at the back of the case will interfere with fan grills on PSU's that are not recessed - e.g. the gamexstream 700W.
Pros:For the price, you can't go wrong. The case is well crafted, has good placement of case fans, and has mesh covers in the front that filter the incoming air for you. Drive cages are roomy. Comment:
Purchased this a while a go and have not had any complaints about it. The case has enough room, although it isn't an extended atx form factor so you might have problems fitting the larger next-gen video cards. Besides that, there is plenty of room and the case is quiet to boot with the stock fans. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/01/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:None
Pros:Great case with ample room and good basic design on a relatively small footprint. Comment:
I have 2 of these one in blue and one in silver, both look great and have great cooling.Best basic case I have come accross. |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/27/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:Dust shows easily
Pros:Great lookSturdyquietroomy Comment:
Overall i can't really find many weakness'si was pleased for this price i paid for itGreat little caseDoesn't have a cheap feel to it and looks great on the deskIt has a nice bit of room for cable managment also |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/20/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:More fan bays, possibly on the side would be nice
Pros:Strong design, quality finish, very professional look, excellent cooling and airflow, tool-free design is handy and makes upgrading quick and efficient, included fans are a plus, will work perfectly with the big 8800 video cards, easy to clean Comment:
Overall a must-buy for anyone who wants their home PC, multimedia center, powerful gaming machine to look stylish and professional. The price just cannot be beat and I have been very happy with this case so far. I personally prefer the blue bezel finish. |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/06/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:A little big and heavy
Pros:Lot of space, heavy duty Comment:
Wonderful case. It is tool less so it is easy to open up and just add something in. A lot of space to work with inside, but that is also a downside. It is kind of heavy and a bit large. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/13/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:Front blue LEDs are bright.
Pros:Nearly 100% tool-less design, nice open mesh front bezel. Includes fairly quiet 80mm front and 120mm rear fans. Feels very sturdy with no sharp edges. Comment:
I absolutely love this case. It has wonderful airflow and the tool free installation is a godsend. You will need a philips screwdriver to remove the drive bay covers. There are also blue and red trim variants of this case but NCIX doesn't carry them. GRRR. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/09/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:It's heavy, but who cares? It's not a laptop anyways...
Pros:Tool-less !!!!Roomy insideSolid, well-craftedVery good airflowGood price Comment:
If you want a well priced and well crafted case, this one will be near the top of your priority list. I have had the CAC-T05 for a few months now, and could not be happier. Very easy to work inside, lots of room for anything you want to put in, and quality in both design and finishing. The biggest advantage to me was the tool-less design; and when this guys say tool-less, they mean it. No screwdrivers required, just your fingers, and everything gets in place rock solid. Wonderful case. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/04/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:kinda bland
Pros:Very cheap, sleek design, well-built...looks really cool Comment:
While there are many better cases out there, I don't think I'll ever need a cool case built with titanium composites and with a transparent side-panel...with this, you'll get your money's worth, and a little extra; this case can last a lifetime, and is very mobile.At the end of the day, though, it's just a case in which you put your components in. It's nothing to write home about, but I like it :DP.S: There's no such thing as a titanium-composite computer case! |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/17/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:None.
Pros:Screwless bays.nice design.Good for users wanting to add there own PSU. Comment:
I purchased this case for a custumer and was very impressed.The hard drives and ROM bays do not require screws and slide in and out with ease.Good for users wanting to add there own PSU.The case is more sturdy than many of the generic cases I deal with.Lots of room to work and no sharp edges.A great case and pleasure to work with.5 stars. |
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Rating: Review Date: 08/31/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:None
Pros:Strong, Sturdy, Nice looking Comment:
This is a great case. It's fairly heavy, but that's because it's build well and out of good materials. The included fans are okay. They provide an okay airflow. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/26/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:None so far.
Pros:Many 5.25bay. Spacious. Very solid aluminum. Very very easy installation. Comment:
This computer case probably meets most of the people's expectations. The only catch is that there is only one 3.5inch bay but that's not too bad. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/13/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:-may be a little cramped
Pros:-Quiet-Easy installation-Looks nice for a plain case-Cheap Comment:
I bought this case for my cousin. He was on a budget and needed something quiet. This case looks great and took very little time to install everything in it. One of the great things about this case is the low price of it. Overall, this is a fantastic case and is recommended to those who are on a budget. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/05/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:CD-rom drives aren't held very securely by clasps.
Pros:USB/headphone front jacks useful. Dust-free. Large, lots of room. Comment:
DO NOT LET CENTURION LIGHT LOGO FALL INSIDE CASE. NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REINSERT.Aside from that...Nice case and looks good. Mesh keeps out dust. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/04/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:Instructions
Pros:Good LookingGood CoolingWell thought outGood build quality Comment:
Great case, best I have ever had. NCIX has the best price for it, seems more expensive everywhere else. I really dig the mesh front, an innovative idea that seems to work well. Paint is a nice finish. Lots of extras in the case. The tooless bit works ok, not that big a deal. I still threw a screw into my video card, and I found locking the HD in place to be somewhat hard to do (getting the plastic pin in the HD screw hole was a pain)... you actually do need a screw driver if you plan to install any drives, as you have to remove the mesh part. Only beef was A) the "instruction" book andthe labels on the cables for all the front stuff (LEDs, power, reset, etc...). The instruction book had like four parts and all four of them read about the same (I laughed the first time I read them): 1) Open case 2)Install part 3)Finish. Not very detailed to say the least. Not a big deal, as not hard to figure out. The cables took a bit of guess work. Not sure who decided that a triangle symbol is very meaningful. A simple + and - for the plugs would have been nice. Anyway you can still figure it out. |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/29/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:Dust easily collects in the mesh
Pros:Pretty cheapstays cool, looks cool Comment:
Had it for a few months now and i've only found 1 problem. Overall it's a good case for it's price and has more than enough for what I need. I like the look of it and I get pretty good temps. The dust is easily cleaned by a paper towel and a bit of water, and that's only done once every 2 weeks or so. |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/19/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:none
Pros:Excellent finish. i would consider this a light case in the past cases that i have owned. the 120 mm fan cools quite well. also the 80 mm fan up front is nice. Comment:
ther eis room to add a 120mm fan in the front in the case underneith the dvd writer. also able to add a 80mm on to the side panel for direct cpu cooling. |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/15/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:a bit cramped with large mobo/gpu
Pros:simple, fast, prety quiet Comment:
Got this case as part of a pc built for a friend with a tight budget. He loves it. So far no problems, the install went smooth, I had it all done nicely in under 30minutes with cables wrapped and all. Just what you want out of a simple, quiet case. |
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Rating: Review Date: 04/29/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:None...
Pros:Easy to work with, cheap, silent... a must IMO. Comment:
I bought this and I am surpirsed. I've bought a Tsunami dream from Thermaltake and I regret my old choice when I see this. Everything is better made and it's costing 2 time less. My next case will be a Cooler Master again. This review was modfied by poster @ 04-29-07 08:21 PM |
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Rating: Review Date: 04/11/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:5 1/4' drive installation, tooless accessories a little flimsy.
Pros:Appearance, almost tooless, working space, cooling, price Comment:
For the price you can't go wrong. When you compare this case to others within this price range, they are left in the dust. This case looks stylish and will add a little flare to your design. There is adequate space to work with inside this case. The cooling is also excellent; this case includes a 120mm fan along with an 80mm one. I was able to get a price match on this case and free shipping which also made it an exceptional sale. The only downfall I found with this case is the fact that you have to completely remove the front bezel to install a drive in the 5 1/4" slots. Forunately how often do you change you cd/dvd drives. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/27/07 |
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
Cons:nothing
Pros:doesent look badpretty good layout Comment:
this is a cheaqp case i installed components for my bros build and eveyrthing wwent well no complaints speacialyy for the price |
Light, sturdy, spacious. What more can you ask. The pci slots are tools less and can also accommodate a screw if you want your gfx card to be more secure. Vary large inside. Will fit a Thermalright Ultra 120X. 2 GFX cards no problem. The fan grills are a bit restrictive as with most cases, so i cut them out. Very cools case. 2 years and still very good. Used for 3 different builds now.