CM Storm Trooper Case Review
Conclusions
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We usually don’t like to recommend cases above USD 150 simply because we think this is the maximum price users must pay for a case with all the features possible. The CM Storm Trooper, however, has so many outstanding features that we think that it brings a good value for the enthusiast looking for a full-tower case to build the ultimate high-end gaming system. For the average user, however, there are more affordable options on the market.
Strong Points
- Sturdy carrying handle
- Meshed bay covers with air filters
- Air filter for all fans (except the rear fan)
- Vented slot covers
- A huge hole in the motherboard tray for accessing the backplate of the CPU cooler
- Holes and clips for routing cables behind the motherboard tray
- Hard drive cages can be rotated
- External docking bay for 2.5” drives
- Support for eight 3.5” hard drives and 13 2.5” devices
- Support for eight or nine fans
- Fan speed controller
- Nine expansion slots
- Support for XL-ATX motherboards
- Toolbox
- Outstanding construction quality
Weak Points
- Thumbscrew of cable holder is located on the outside of the case
- Side air filters could use a finer mesh
- Price