CM Storm Enforcer Chassis Review

Cooler Master get mentioned frequently here at eTeknix, whether it be for the latest product news and press releases or us getting our hands on the newest product(s) from them. They always seem to impress us no matter what they release and today will hopefully be no different.

Coolermaster have over time developed sub brands and one of the most sucessful is a sub gaming brand called CM Storm, which is developed for the gaming people umong us. They offer a new line for huge market of people including people like me. I am into gaming and having a chassis that matches my tastes is something i’m very keen to look into.

Today we are looking at the CM Storm Enforce chassis which falls under the mid-size tower range and offers up some striking looks and functionality that we’ve come to love from Cooler Master. So let’s put this on the table to find out what they have to offer.

Specifications

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[TD]Model Number
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[TD]SGC-1000-KWN1
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[TD]Available Color
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[TD]Black
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[TD]Material
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[TD]Steel body, ABS plastic, Mesh bezel
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[TD]Dimensions
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[TD](W) 229 x (H) 484.5 x (D) 523.5 mm
(W) 9.0 x (H) 19.0 x (D) 20.6 inch
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[TD]Net Weight
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[TD]8.9 KG / 19.5 lb
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[TD]M/B Type
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[TD]Micro-ATX, ATX
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[TD]5.25" Drive Bay
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[TD]4 Exposed (one could be converted to 3.5” bay)
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[TD]3.5" Drive Bay
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[TD]1 Exposed (converted to 5.25” bay) / 6 Hidden
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[TD]2.5” Drive Bay
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[TD]4 Hidden (two converted from 3.5” bay)
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[TD]Cooling System
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[TD]Front: 200mm Red LED fan x 1, 1000 RPM, 19 dBA
Rear: 120mm black fan x 1, 1200 RPM, 17 dBA
Top: 200 mm black fan x 1 (optional ; can be swapped for two 120mm fans)
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[TD]Expansion Slots
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[TD]7 + 1
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[TD]I/O Panel
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[TD]USB3.0 x 2 (internal), USB2.0 x 2, Mic x 1, Audio x 1
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[TD]Power Supply
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[TD]Standard ATX PS2 / EPS 12V (Optional)
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[TD]Maximum Compatibility
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[TD]CPU cooler height: 175mm
VGA card length: 270mm (with HDD cage)
390mm (without HDD cage)
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