Cooler Master Cosmos II Case Review

Conclusions

The Cooler Master Cosmos II is the ultimate full-tower case for building the most expensive gaming machine you can dream of, with three or four video cards and a big motherboard. Its construction quality is flawless. The main problem with this case is its price. For the budget-oriented users, we think there are less expensive cases that will do the job. But if money isn’t an issue for you, you will be very pleased with the Cosmos II. Just don’t forget to rent a crane and hire four strong guys to be able to move your computer after it is built.

Strong Points

• Top-notch construction quality
• Thick side panels to reduce noise
• Latching mechanism and sturdy hinges for the side panels
• Air filter for the power supply, front, top, and side fans
• Four three-speed fan controllers
• On/off switch for the fan LEDs
• Supports radiators from liquid cooling solutions up to 340 mm long
• Vented slot covers
• Ten expansion slots
• Expansion cards are fastened with thumbscrews
• Support for 13 3.5” devices or 11 2.5” devices
• Tool-less installation mechanisms for 5.25” and 3.5” devices
• Anti-vibration mechanisms for 3.5” devices
• A huge hole in the motherboard tray for accessing the backplate of the CPU cooler
• Holes for routing cables behind the motherboard tray
• Clips for fastening cables using cable ties

Weak Points

• Very expensive
• Should have an adapter for installing 2.5” devices in the external 3.5” docks
• Doesn’t support HPTX motherboards