Cooler Master; SGC-2000-KKN1-GP; Case
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Cooler Master Storm Scout Gaming Mid Tower Computer Case with Carrying Handles (SGC-2000-KKN1-GP)
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CM Storm Scout – Sleek, Great Airflow, and Practical,
This case is hot off the new Cooler Master Storm line. I ordered it in anticipation of putting together a new $2k gaming rig. It has several features that make it worth the price:
-3 built in fans (front intake, top, and rear)
-Factory lighting on each fan (standard is red, blue is optional)
-Front panel ports: 4 USB 2.0, 1 eSata, 1 headphone & mic, kill switch for fan lights (stealth mode)
-Handle (sturdy for transporting a loaded rig)
-Mounts for two additional fans on the left panel for increased airflow
-Excellent cable management out of the box (tucked out of the way giving you room to work)
-Easy install screwless rails for your HDDs
-Extremely easy install of optical drives (also screwless)
-Screwless install of expansion cards
-PSU mounts on the bottom, giving you space for a large/custom chipset fan
Those are just the features I can think of right now. It also came with a handy little graphic to assist with mounting your mobo according to the correct form factor.
My only issue is that once I installed two GeForce GTX 285 cards (this card is double wide requiring two slots on the back panel), there is very little room left to access ports on the bottom of the mobo. That has nothing to do with the case design – but it is something you’ll run into if you’re installing twin double-wide graphics cards. They fit well but with little room to spare.
I don’t particularly like the square front panel power button as it tends to get stuck on a corner rather than smoothly sliding up and down like a round power button – but this has not caused any problems – you just have to press it so it comes back up.
All in all, it’s a great case and very well thought out. As a gamer, having the headphone & mic ports on the front panel is awesome. I can plug in my gaming headset with ease without having to mess with my HD audio 5.1 channel setup connected to the mobo.
I highly recommend this case so far – I’ve only had it for about a month, but as I said, it just came out. If I run into any problems specific to the case, I’ll update my review. I doubt I’ll need to though – this is a great fortress for my newest rig.
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|This case is GREAT!,
Ok, I commented on some of the low scored reviews of this case, only to find out that the reviewers were either first time builders, or never opened the instruction manual.
#1
Front panel comes off for easy installation of the CD/DVD/BD Drive. Again, it may be a little tough to push in, which is a poor design choice, BUT it went in for me. So don’t complain about ‘taking out the motherboard’. SMH.
#2
Clips that hold the video card, sound card etc, are NOT to be removed. They swing back when pressed on, so the card can be inserted easily.
Ok now for my real review.
This case is AMAZING. I actually considered this as an upgrade from my previous CM Stacker 830, which was also IMO the mother of all cases. This one met it in every aspect, and beat it in a few… The lack of a removable HDD cage is a HUGE plus to me, and removing and adding drives is SOOOOO easy!!! The interior is painted all black, there is a top rear 140mm exhaust fan, 2 120mm RED LED fans[front and back] with the ability of turning the lights off with the button in the front, and ESATA port in the front, a removable front panel which can be washed/dunked in soap water, clear side panel, AMAZING cable routing system, and the space in the back of the motherboard tray allows for easy installation of aftermarket heatsinks!!
Now the cons:
The LED on/off button is cool, but it’s integration is a bit questionable… I will soon replace the RED LED fans and the function of the button for something cooler…
The Red LED fans have MOLEX power connectors..which SUCK.
the DVD Drive was hard to get in… but a little push did the trick.
Safeguard seems gimmicky, but someone may need it… somewhere.
and the worst one yet…
I have blue LED fans, and the case came with red ones. MY LIFE IS RUINED D=
Tips:
The largest heatsink that can be used is 165mm in height, and you won’t be able to use the top 120mm side fan slot anymore. There is no fan there to begin with. My xigmatek dark knight fit perfectly, but I can’t put a fan on the top of the side panel anymore. No biggy.
The largest video card that can fit is 270mm long. My HD 4850 fit fine with an inch or so to spare.
Have a lot of ties ready.
Corsair HX750 PSU fit fine, no extensions needed.
and the best tip I can give anyone:
READ THE MANUAL.
I hoped this helped =].
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|Pretty good case,
Nice case, a bit on the small side, which is useful if space is at a premium.
Looks pretty sharp, and the carrying handle is really useful, even if you are not going to be attending a lot of lan parties.
It also lots of connectivity options on the front panel.
The inside of the case is a bit cramped, so if you have big hands, be prepared for some irritation. because of a large bundle of case wires, putting the CD ROM can be a pain. Also note that the rear case fan also lights up, and is not easy to replace. I wanted to use a Be-cool fan that shows the temperature, but the wiring is pretty well integrated into the case… a bit of a bummer.
The transparent side panel extends forward so you will be able to see your drives if you use the built in HD trays, but note that the sculpted bulges you see on the side of the case arent very deep, so you cant utilize it too much to route power. Also, the rear expansion slots use the plastic clips that you may have seen on previous CM cases. They do an OK job but you may want to put a thumb screw there also.
Overall an OK case.
FYI, I also have the Cooler Master HAF 922 mid tower, I think the 922 is the better choice…. a lot easier to work with, easy to replace fans, easy to route and hide cables.
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