Cooler Master CMP 320 Mini-Tower mATX Case Review
Peter Donnell / 2 years ago
Final Thoughts
The Cooler Master CMP 320 Mini-Tower PC Case is available now from Amazon for a very reasonable £64.73. Hardly a bargain, but it’s not overpriced either. You can get cheaper cases from a few import brands I’ve never heard of that are broadly similar, but overall, Cooler Master is a pretty well-trusted and respected brand name, the overall quality here is very good, and you do get those lovely ARGB 120mm fans in the front too, so you’re getting what you pay for really. The price is on par with similarly well-equipped and sized cases from the likes of Aerocool, Kolink, and Fractal Design.
Overview
The Cooler Master CMP 320 is a nice little case, it’s not perfect, but I think the price reflects its limitations pretty well. Actually, the only real issues I can think of are that there’s no exhaust fan and I don’t like those snap-off expansion slot covers, but other than that, I have a lot of praise for this little case.
Is it the best micro-ATX case ever? Not really, it’s certainly not winning an award for original design or innovation, but then again, it simply doesn’t need to. It is just designed to be compact, clean and relatively nice to look at without becoming a huge eyesore. The RGB fans in the front do give it some added flair, but the way the fans are set behind the mesh makes them more of an accent rather than turn this into a little disco booth; many of the cheaper cases tend to look quite gaudy I think.
The build quality is pretty reasonable, everything fit where it was supposed to, the side panels are easy to deal with, and while you can tell the steel is thinner in places than on their more expensive models, it’s not like it felt it was cut from tin foil like those £20 ATX cases you see at the market. It’s surprisingly sturdy really, as you would expect from a well-known brand such as Cooler Master.
Should I Buy One?
If you’re looking for a compact, and very simple mini-tower, you can not go far wrong with this one. It’s really easy to work with and would certainly appeal to first-time builders too. Just keep in mind, it’s built to be more compact, so don’t expect modern flagship hardware to fit, but for more modest gaming systems or a little computer for your home office, it’s absolutely spot on.
