Cooler Master Cosmos S

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I have a couple of these Cooler Master Cosmos cases now and I originally got the first one because of the handles on it. It looked like it would make it easy to pack around and we had build that needed to be “mobile.” The final system ended up weighing in at about 60 pounds, and believe it or not, the you could use the Cosmos handles to pack it around without any sign of them failing. PCPer has the full review.

Cooler Master recently added the Cosmos S (Sport) to their complete lineup of full-tower enclosures. Building on the popularity of the Cosmos 1000, the new S version features numerous styling changes on all sides and comes with black anodized side panels and an aluminum chassis. The case cooling system has also been redesigned with more fans, more options, and more support for water-cooling.
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That's an awesome looking case. If I ever get the chance to upgrade my case in the future, I'm definitely going to take a look at that one.
 
There's a pretty sleek looking case. I like how there's still so much room to work even with a pair of large video cards in it. Not sure about the top IO panels though. I prefer them at the bottom front so my Logitech MX Revolution USB receiver is closest to my mousepad.
 
I like the design for the triple radiator mount at the top.
 
Awesome case. Triple radiator mount at the top is a definitely plus.
 
Very nice case. Wish it had easy hard drive slipping bays like the Lian Li does.
 
tesfaye said:
(snip) lacks a reset button (wtf?).
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I read that too in the review but I don't think it's that much of a big deal. You can change your Windows power management to make your computer reset when pushing the power button, and shut down when holding it down for 4 seconds. No biggie, really.
 
Great cases. I wish these were around three years ago when I got my Lian LI V1100. I still like my Lian Li but if I was buying now I would get a Cosmos due to its slightly larger internal layout and superior airflow, all while still being very very quiet (super important to me).
 
While I understand why they changed the hard drive cage design, I like the original Cosmos trays. Other than that, the case looks bad ass.
 
If this thing had the side hard drive mounting like the CM690, then I would certainly justify buying it. So far, my CM690 is golden because of that feature alone.
 
Glad that the hard drive install was a one time affair for me, and not done on a regular basis, since it is a pain to change out. The optical drives are so easy in comparison..

Next time I will get a Modular power supply as well. Far too many cables for my set up with the Cooler Master 1250 watter and had to stuff the extra cables into one of the free drive bays.

I can hear the CPU fan, but on my Lian it was much louder. Cannot hear the side panel 200 mm fan and I'm about 2 feet from it.

1. 200 mm side fan
2. 120 mm Exhaust rear fan
3. Two 120 mm front intake fans
4. 120 mm exhaust fan on top
5. 120 mm intake fan bottom front side
6 Fans total

Temps are about what they were with the Lian, so not conserned.

Overall the case is nice to look at and work in
 
Azhar said:
You can change your Windows power management to make your computer reset when pushing the power button, and shut down when holding it down for 4 seconds. No biggie, really.
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No it's a biggie. Dude(t), FOUR SECONDS!!!! :D
 
Before recommending the Cooler Master Cosmos S to any of my customers, various issues need to be remedied such as the tight drive enclosure insertion and side panel falling off when released.

Until these issues are remedied I'll still continue to recommend either the Antec Nine Hundred or the Cooler Master Stacker Evolution for high-medium to high-end builds.
 
Interesting, no one is saying anything about a major problem with the "S' case, and that is that you only have a little better than 5.5" between the motherboards socket and the housing for the 200 mm fan in the side panel.

Which means that most large tower coolers will not be compatible with this case, not one reviewer has mentioned this.
 
PowerHungry said:
Interesting, no one is saying anything about a major problem with the "S' case, and that is that you only have a little better than 5.5" between the motherboards socket and the housing for the 200 mm fan in the side panel.

Which means that most large tower coolers will not be compatible with this case, not one reviewer has mentioned this.
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The fan is removable and when removed lets you use any cooler you want.
 
PowerHungry said:
But, doesn't that negate one of the cases main features?
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QFT, this is the main issue with most implementations of large side fans in that they often eat into the internal case clearance.

Can't remember which one it is but there was one case that widened the whole case by the thickness of the 30mm fan to counter this issue.
 
PowerHungry said:
Interesting, no one is saying anything about a major problem with the "S' case, and that is that you only have a little better than 5.5" between the motherboards socket and the housing for the 200 mm fan in the side panel.

Which means that most large tower coolers will not be compatible with this case, not one reviewer has mentioned this.
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Thats my biggest issue with the case. While my CPU cooler isn't that big, my GPU cooler is far from small. The small clearance would cause problems for me because I wouldn't be able to fit the side-panel on.
 
tesfaye said:
No it's a biggie. Dude(t), FOUR SECONDS!!!! :D
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You misunderstood. In your Windows power management you can make it so just tapping the power button will reset your computer. The 4 seconds is to shut it off completely (which you should never do in the first place anyways).
 
Very nice looking case. Only thing I dont like is how bulky the 24pin ATX adapter is for the touch-sensitive power button.
 
They did remove the acoustic dampening material. Im not sure if the one on the egg is the S version, because its not showing side panels, and Id like to get the one with side panels on it.
 
If you like steel then there is the Cosmos 1000 and you better get a back brace and hernie belt, because the steel case will bust you balls picking it up :D
 
For a CPU cooler question, at least the Zalman 9700 fits very well
 
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