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Product ReviewsCOOLER MASTER Storm Enforcer SGC-1000-KWN1 Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window
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 Rating: Review Date: 02/22/15  |
Cons: Poor quality switches
Pros: Looks good |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/14/14 |
Cons: Lack of rubber grommets on cable management cutouts. Lack of fan filters. Lack of 240mm radiator support for water cooling.
Pros: Sturdy construction. Nice viewiing window. Gaudy over-the-top front panel (if you're into that kind of thing). Modular HDD bay. Lots of case fan options (though see CLC water cooling con). Plenty of airflow. Lots of interior space and cable management space behind the motherboard side panel. Tool-less drive cages. USB 3.0 ports on front panel. Comment:
I personally love the over-top-look of this case. I wanted something that itself would stand out and then also showcase the hardware inside. Looking at it with all the LED fans on makes it look and feel like a high-end gaming rig.Aesthetics aside, this case was a pleasure to work with. It fits all kinds of components, even the longest of video cards thanks to the modular HDD bay. Cable management was easy with plenty of cutouts and space behind the motherboard panel for routing excess. Package comes with more than enough of the accessories and small hardware bits you'll need, so you will end up with a baggy of extra goodies. The airflow in this case is great too. So good that dust can be a problem (see next paragraph). I would use this case again for an upgraded build in the future.My only cons with this case, are lack of finishing touches. For example, the only fan filter on the case is found on the bottom for the PSU fan. Its a small simple filter and it works; however, its just a mesh sheet and its easy enough to take out to clean but a pain to put back into place unless you tilt the case over to see what you're doing. There are no front filters so the front panel needs to be removed just be cleaned out properly. Smaller issue but not a deal-breaker is the lack of rubber grommets for the cable cutouts. The cutouts are smooth but the finished look of rubber grommets would be nice. Be aware that this case does not support 240mm radiators (at least without DIY modding). |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/05/13 |
Cons: Wish it could support bigger liquid cooling.
Pros: Looks good. Comment:
Bought this case to start an AMD build with Liquid cooling, and so far i have no complaints a perfect case to start build, and love the design |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/06/13 |
Cons: None yet
Pros: Great look, quality build Comment:
Bought this for my new build; last one was an Antec 900 which I loved but this one may just win me over. Sleek without being cheesy, it's been a pleasure to work with. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/15/13 |
Cons: - Some would go for the HAF 912, because its basically the same..
Pros: -Great looking!-Nice value-Has enough space for bigger graphic cards. Comment:
Very good case, keeping things cool, i'd totally recommend to anyone looking for an afforable, stylish case. :) |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/23/12 |
Cons: none
Pros: -lots of space-good possibility for cable management-good ventilation -aesthetic Comment:
upgraded my PC with this case and a few other parts. Case looks very nice, it's solid and you can stick so many fans in there it's a bit an overkill... stock fans are decent, there is lots of space for cable management which is very good as well. there is a little compartment for SSD i believe, it's cool they thought about that. pretty much has everything a modern case needs. usb 3 in front is very handy. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/08/12 |
Cons: Dust filters are ... not goodWould have been nice if the top fan had been included
Pros: Looks greatStock fans are quietDust filters are includedGreat space management options Comment:
I am very pleased with this case, which I bought to replace my aging Antec P180. While the case itself isn't large (it's an average size mid-tower), it FEELS much larger since the interior space is well laid out. Plenty of removable drive bays make it very easy for even a noob such as myself to handle cable management. The included fans are quiet and move a fair amount of air - cooling is very good once you add in some top mounted fans to expel warm air.While I was pleased that this case included dust filters as any filter is better than no filter and many of the coolermaster cases don't have filter's of any sort, their quality is terrible. The filters themselves are little more than a loose piece of mesh, and they are attached by folded back pieces of metal which are bound to snap off after two or three cleanings. They are also a bit of a pain to access - requiring you to take apart the front panel if you want to clean them. Nevertheless, I wouldn't call this a dealbreaker by any mean. Thumbs up! |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/30/12 |
Cons: No rubber grommets. Might be worth making your own.
Pros: Clear side panel. Good front cooler. Can fit h100 up top. Good cable management. Comment:
Upgraded my computer, and got rid of my old Coolermaster Stacker 830 full ATX case. This thing is much smaller, which is great. Can fit a Corsair H100 up top. Odd fit. Can fit completely straight, but there was no way for me to center it in the top grill. Just use long screws. Either way, not noticeable that it's not centered, and it does a great job at cooling the CPU. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/11/12 |
Cons: None.
Pros: Price. Build quality. Cooling. Comment:
Great case for the price. Cooling is vey good with the huge front fan. USB3 is with motherboard header. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/05/11 |
Cons: none so far
Pros: great looking case, great price and good quality Comment:
great looking case, great price and good quality. definitely recommend |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/22/11 |
Cons: Heavier than my old case.. lol. The power button is a little easy to hit.
Pros: Pretty solid, nothing felt cheap to me. All black which is nice, very nice size. Red fan is nice and not too bright. Air flow is excellent even without top fan. Comment:
Went from a CM elite 330 to this, what an upgrade! I originally wanted the HAF 912 advanced, but this one looked better on the front (the same inside). New build with asrock extreme3, core i5 2500k, 2x4gb g.skill sniper. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/28/11 |
Cons: Screws could have been higher quality. I ended up using different ones. (though I liked that they came in black)
Pros: Great case, lots of features, good price. Comment:
One of the few cases currently available that I liked. Plenty of features at a decent price point. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/01/11 |
Cons: Can be a little tight with larger components. Storage solutions can be limited when optional HDD case is removed unless you use 5.25" drive bay converters to add more drives. No side GPU fan unless you get the windowless side panel.
Pros: Great brand name. Great Look. Coated inside. Two fans including a monster 200mm fan. Access to rear of motherboard for heatsink mounting bracket installations/removal. Quiet. Dust filters for PSU and front air intakes. Can support long video cards. USB 3.0 front panel support. Comment:
I'm am extremely pleased with this case. I upgraded from a CM 690 and it was worth it. It is a sturdy case with a look I find appealing and tough. The case runs very cool, quiet and has the option of a top 200mm or two 120mm fans if you need extra airflow. Fits everything I needed to including a large CPU heat sink and 10" video card. Cable management is easy and there is plenty of room between the motherboard tray and rear panel for thicker cables. Removable HDD cage was a great option for me since I only have one SSD and a 3.5 conventional drive. Removing the cage improved airflow to my video cards further lowering their temperatures. This made up for the lack of a side panel fan. Again, a great case!! |
I Bought this case two years and a few months ago, it worked great for a year and a half up until occasionally the power switch would require a few extra presses to turn on (like 1-5 presses) which isn't really a big deal. Now a few months after the warranty has expired the power switch is almost useless, 80% of the time it sticks down for a few seconds before it pops back up and it takes 15-30 presses to turn on, not impressed.