I thank CM Storm Cooler Master to provide Enforcer review sample.
Cooler Master is the dominant event of the game, the manufacturer is known by many computer enthusiasts. Vision recent mid-tower gaming, the storm hits the Enforcer platform game is the sweet spot at a competitive price under $ 100. Cooler Master, who is no stranger to the beginning of the market is based on the CM Storm, and condensed down to if you need to make a cool game cheap. Let us find out more, if the Enforcer, CM Storm has hit the weak point or less.
Cooler Master is the dominant event of the game, the manufacturer is known by many computer enthusiasts. Vision recent mid-tower gaming, the storm hits the Enforcer platform game is the sweet spot at a competitive price under $ 100. Cooler Master, who is no stranger to the beginning of the market is based on the CM Storm, and condensed down to if you need to make a cool game cheap. Let us find out more, if the Enforcer, CM Storm has hit the weak point or less.
Specifications;
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Drive Bays | 4x 5.25 inch bays; 6x 3.5 inch HDD trays, 2x 2.5 inch bays for SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX, ATX |
| Expansion Slots | 7 + 1 |
| Case Fans | Front: 1x 200 mm red LED fan; Rear: 1x 120 mm fan |
| Dimensions | (W) 229 x (H) 484.5 x (D) 523.5 mm(W) 9.0 x (H) 19.0 x (D) 20.6 inch |
| Weight | 8.9 KG / 19.5 lb |
| Switches | Power / Reset |
| Front Connectivity | USB 3.0 x 2(internal) / USB 2.0 x 2 / Mic x1 / Audio x1 |
Packaging:
Our review sample came with a printed image of the Enforcer at the front and a soldier casualties in the background. The package definitely brings an interesting factor for attention on a shelf in the store. The exterior still has a great pictorial showing the main features and specifications on the other side.
Securely enclosed in a large case of two foam pillow is a safe transport. Foam that surrounds the case, while a large plastic sheet to minimize direct contact with small scratches or unwanted marks.
Contents:
Located inside the Enforcer is a cardboard box with accessories and user manual. The accessory pack includes screws, fasteners and mounting hard drive. There SSD support included in the case of higher than 2.5 "bay is required to be removed. Also included is a PCI bracket funky looking. This support may seem strange, but it serves an interesting place. Right mouse cable or trip keyboard through the holes and a locking mechanism quite simple but ingenious accessories to keep your insurance cable.
A Closer Look - Outside:
Fresh Enforcer box looks good. Large side window is well protected from outside, and it seems a sort of armored look. Initially, I am impressed with the appearance of this platform.
Line in front of the case has a nice robust appearance armor. Definitely not a minimalist approach to straight lines or color depth, not in this case was designed for players in mind. Without cover compartment, swings open for access when the back is pretty standard.
A large window on the side panel includes Enforcer. A large window is a great show all the internal mechanisms. Rear side of the case is fully metallic and flat. It would be nice to add a small hole in the side panel back to allow for easier cable routing, this can be avoided, however, simply by expanding the width of the house a bit ', but in this case does not allow a lot of deep into the motherboard tray.
Once again we see the front of the area of two distinct. The bottom is perforated so that air access to the large 200 mm fan. Superior is dedicated to house the optical drive or floppy. Back to the front to guard the bay in front of the door that swings open in one direction. The door is big enough and a little bigger. Behind the door there are four possible 5.25 "Bay homes, with a special 3.5".
Turn the case around to focus on the back, we design to less energy. Place food in the bottom of the box can finish building stable and have a low center of gravity is very useful incase of an accidental blow. The center has the PCI brackets, all of which are perforated with square holes. Interestingly, an additional PCI bracket is placed vertically, is exceptional to include wireless support PCI lock. It can also be used for a slot fan controller or other USB device. The top shows the 120 mm exhaust fan near the port of IO. The top three also includes holes for water cooling loops or outside the cables.
The other ends of the case has some interesting features to note. The fund is designed with four rubber feet and ventilation of the feeding zone, while the top has plenty of space for a single 200 mm fan and two 120mm fans. At the top of the facade of the standard range of switches and connectivity. A switch is visible in the center, but requires the reset button on the door is open. Two USB 2.0 ports on the front and two USB 3.0 ports. Finally audio microphone and headphones are provided. After the construction and use of the Cooler Master Enforcer found myself in the implementation of elements of small flat spot towards the front. It is ideal for USB drives, CD, headphones or other small devices to keep an eye on.
A Closer Look - Inside:
Open the panel doors reveal all black interior with lots of cuts and grommet for wiring. There is a large hole in the motherboard tray to allow easy access to CPU backplates without removing a card fitted. There is a small amount of depth to the son to hide in the back, but not much.
A lot of options for installing the hard drive, the Enforcer allows up to six 3.5 "drives and two 2.5" drives. Interestingly, the hammer on the other can be removed, and up to 90 degrees. By eliminating this bay is the largest free space to install the video drivers, or simply increasing the flow of air into the case.
With storage space for four 5.25 "devices optical Enforcer is well suited for managing multiple devices. Lock up devices is a tool-less, and uses a locking mechanism to easily turn based.
A closer look inside the back bottom is clearly dedicated to a power supply. When the power would be sitting, you will find small holes to help airflow and a removable air filter on the bottom. Just above the food of the bay is seven slices PCI. A vertical supports are available and special media can be used to lock your keyboard and mouse cables by routing them through. Above is included a 120 mm fan to help pull the outside air.
Looking at the top of the inside of the house is a large space for fans or not a water coolant. Cooler Master does not include a surprisingly large 200 mm fan in silence at the top, but left all the holes for mounting multiple configurations.
Finally, the front is out of these two reasons, first, it was easy to remove (not so easy for other cases) and also show the large suction fan 200 mm. This large fan draws all cases, fresh air directly on the hard drive bays. The large fan is equipped with red LEDs to enhance the storm Enforcer appearance.
The picture here is that the supplied cables to the front. The standard derivations of business power, reset and HDD are left alive and will connect the switches before for motherboards. Also included is a USB 3.0 header must be connected directly to a motherboard, a USB 2.0 and audio. It's nice to be able to connect USB 3.0 header directly to the motherboard with this connection.
Assembly:
ince build with food, he sits in place of the guide rails. Unfortunately, over the 2.5 "hard drive bay would not with this power, it was removed. Screw up power supply for an Enforcer can be mounted in two ways.
Installing the optical drive, open the door and simply pull the tabs on the outside to remove the cover. To push the drive up the bolt is pushed forward and keeps the reader in place.
As a small 2.5 "Bay can not be used, both stations are placed in another slot. Mounting bracket on the condition that the SSD does not require screws, but the size of a 3.5" drive can be installed with the crack guides along the sides. Because only two hard drives are installed in the top compartment of the hard drive can be removed to improve airflow.
The installation of the motherboard and connect the cables preliminary starting to show the need for wiring holes and cable management. Then the power cables are connected and valuable space is rapidly disappearing. Finally, the video card is installed and connected to food. With the upper chamber to drive is removed, the available graphics card can be installed.
Finished Looks:
Step back storm Enforcer certainly makes printing in bold. Visually, the case is quite attractive. The large side panel is slippery and moves with the rest of the case. The shape of the window and the side panels also help to reduce the size of the front door and help blend the front to the back pretty well.
When lit, the front fan LED is bright but not very strong, a nice touch to add style to the entire finished product. The large side window is hard not to look at the inner light of light, certainly the biggest attraction. The back cover is fairly standard with clean sharp edges. With plenty of room to pack a blow to the inside of the exterior is very attractive.
Value & Conclusion:
- CM Storm Enforcer is about $ 80.
- Removable hard drive bay
- USB 3.0 connectivity
- Support for graphics cards longer
- PCI bracket to lock threads
- Two fans included
- Large bowl for wiring
- Removable dust filter
- Just two fans included
- 2.5 "Bay location
- Gateway bulky
Cooler Master has succeeded in advancing the Storm series, with their newest addition, The Enforcer. Based on a chassis design Midi-Tower with players in mind, The Enforcer is the series of old storm event, making a polished product. With not much to nit pick on the Enforcer will cope fairly unscathed. It is an intense action game, has all the makings of a great cause, but does not seem right to me breathe. I know that Cooler Master is very careful not to exaggerate with the Storm series, and I respect that. This is not because I did not have difficulty in seeing this event competing in the wrong sub-$ 100 price, but with stiff competition to saturate the market for price-conscious players really should Cooler Master stand out in a crowd.
Employee benefits outweigh the disadvantages of this division, but it's not a bomb in the market, and it is ok. What we have here is an extension of a concept developed that creates an idea for a play activity does not need to be four feet high and more expensive than the components inside. This case is a shining example of intelligent design needs pin, set base point in a tower at noon, without compromising the vision to be available to almost everyone.
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