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Not fond of the front bay cover, but that is easily taken care of. I am fond of all the radiator room in the case. I couldn't possibly case less how it cools with air so even if it's like the old Cosmos I still like it. $350+ is a tad steep though.
Prices don't scale like that with computer parts. It will probably be $300-$350.
The case does look rather spectacular in those review videos, but I would've preferred a door over the exposed mesh and trick sliding panel. I also wish the hid the I/O connections and did away with the gills on the side. The case would then be absolutely perfect. That's not to say Cooler Master didn't do an outstanding job with this case. The sheer size and high level of detail that's gone into it is astounding.
For those bickering about the price, what else did you expect? CM is advertising this as their flagship case and a premium/luxury chassis. Got to pay to play!
The case does look rather spectacular in those review videos, but I would've preferred a door over the exposed mesh and trick sliding panel. I also wish the hid the I/O connections and did away with the gills on the side. The case would then be absolutely perfect. That's not to say Cooler Master didn't do an outstanding job with this case. The sheer size and high level of detail that's gone into it is astounding.
For those bickering about the price, what else did you expect? CM is advertising this as their flagship case and a premium/luxury chassis. Got to pay to play!
Also at the same price is the CaseLabs M8
I was going to buy an M8 but the final price is much higher. CaseLab cases are almost a bare chassis that require a number of basic accessories and fans to get it functional, when most manufactures include the items for free.
My final cost was around $450+shipping compared to the $225 I spent on my current case. A price drop on the Cosmos would make it more attractive, but no doubt the Caselab case is more flexible.
I don't mind the HAF X... that's if there's assurance that the customer receives a FUNCTIONAL product.Haf-X is a cheap gamer case. For the money you get a big open case with lots of features that a gamer or overclocker might like. Don't get me wrong, I like the case...but don't expect Lian Li quality from a Haf-X, that's not really what it was designed for.
My limited experience with the Cosmos line of cases paints a picture of much higher quality (and the associated higher price tag). I'm sure the Cosmos 2 will be of sufficient quality. But in all honesty, they could easily build a quality case for less then $350, and judging by the price of its #1 competitor, the Corsair 800D, I think they are at least $75 too high on the Cosmos 2.
overpriced
Only to those that can't afford it .
But seriously, it is expensive, but not outrageous (i.e., Temjin 11, Windy). This is Lian-Li territory, which given it's size and features, is suited. Only thing missing is all aluminum construction. And for that, there's the Temjin 11.
Interested to see if Corsair has a response planned. Maybe at CES (?).
i rather get a lian li or silvestone for that price
When will it be available?
Some time this month.
soon i hope, i may pick it up
Nice. I'm considering one also. This should be an interesting week for cases.
3dgameman Review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvOYQBZXxfY&feature=player_embedded
that is if i can sell my M8
Nice. I'm considering one also. This should be an interesting week for cases.
3dgameman Review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvOYQBZXxfY&feature=player_embedded
Very much an overview, I don't know how that guy is so popular still. He's a spec lister.
Very much an overview, I don't know how that guy is so popular still. He's a spec lister.
It's well known that Rodney is little more than a paid shill for products. He does a good job presenting the features, but if I just want a features presentation I'll watch one of Linus' unboxings. If you want good Youtube hardware reviewers look at TimeToLiveCustoms, HardwareCanucks, and LavcoPriceTech (in that order, LPT is funny but not always the most knowledgable and TTL gets pretty in depth). There are other good ones of course.
Really why? I have one of the most recent Lian Li cases right now and it's awesome, but requires quite a bit of modding to get it perfect.
Lian Li generally have bare internals on their full tower case, unless you pay $400+ for their X series and they suck for the most part.
Powdercoating alone can run you $100-200 depending upon were you go, additional hardware to black out the case and additional cost of cutting and installing a acrylic window if desired.
Lian Li's aren't as functional as CM but they are better built. CM Cosmos cases are different from the HAF/Storm series of cases.
Certain cases are made without the thought of making it affordable for everyone, and the Cosmos II is one of them.
CM is targeting the person that wants the most features for their money, along with style.
There's not many cases for $350, that has the style and flexibility of the Cosmos II.
Some time this month.
why? Because Lian li cases are better built then all CM cases and are feature rich and offer the best cooling air flow.
It only needs modding if you want a window(hardly anyone does anymore) or need to paint it(be honest, if you want a different colour internal or external, there is not a single case that offers the desired colour someone wants) and finally maybe if you are water cooling(then again u can buy top panels that can house a 360 rad.)
And its funny you never mention a word about Silvestone cases.
It's well known that Rodney is little more than a paid shill for products. He does a good job presenting the features, but if I just want a features presentation I'll watch one of Linus' unboxings. If you want good Youtube hardware reviewers look at TimeToLiveCustoms, HardwareCanucks, and LavcoPriceTech (in that order, LPT is funny but not always the most knowledgable and TTL gets pretty in depth). There are other good ones of course.
That's a 3 rad build and it took some modding to get the 480 in the roof.
Wow.
Do you know who built it and do they have a build log?