Cooler Master CM Storm Sniper PC Case
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Certainly a chassis aimed at the gaming masses, the CM Storm Sniper hits the scene loaded with features that every gamer will appreciate. Large fans pushing a decent amount of air, plenty of ventilation, cool lighting, built in handles, security features and a sturdy built chassis with enough room for a truly serious system.
Drawbacks? Of course their may be a few draw backs, or at least one might think so at first. What about all those wires from the control center you say, lord help there were a ton of them. Yeah, your right there were, but there were a ton of extra already pre-installed that you would probably install anyway. Well, some of us would anywayd. Those who wouldn’t can always do away with what wiring is not needed. Although they did not cause me a problem this time, (usually they do) I am not a fan of the plastic PCI slot locks. Yes, they worked fine in the CM Sniper, in fact the best I have seen like this so I can’t call them a con this time, but still I am not a fan. The only truly annoying issue I had with the CM Storm Sniper was that the Force 200 fans were not yet available. I say annoying because I know they will be soon, however, at the time of this review they are not and the Sniper has been selling like hot cakes for some time now. Personally, I think they should be readily available if they are to be an option and more especially for replacement parts. Overall, I have to say my experience with the with the CM Storm Sniper has been a great one. I love the case, being a modder I can’t wait to do some sort of modding to it and see what comes out of it. Will CM Storm take the gaming world by storm, or will they just be a cool breeze? Well, from what I have seen this chassis has what it takes to take on the gaming world … by Storm or whatever source! The CM Storm Sniper … flat out Rocks!!
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Large and Roomy Sturdy Built 200mm Blue LED fans Fan and LED controller Heavily ventilated Bottom mounted PSU Cable Management holes CPU Cooler access hole Built in carrying handles Security feature (Storm Guard) Tool-less installation Fan / Liquid cooling versatility Liquid Cooling line holes pre-cut and drilled Ability to swap feet Cleanable dust filters
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Top 200mm fan had to be replaced 200mm Blue LED fans not available yet |