Cooler Master Scout – Should I Buy ?

Recently I’ve been dragging my clunky old machine around a little too often and i’m finding it quite straining on the back. It’s been in the back of my head for a while now that a new case might be in order. Not to say my Lian-Li is anything but exceptional but I could do with a lifting aid (Handle, Personal Troll,) and perhaps a little more internal space for better cooling. I don’t think my tiny mid-atx was ever meant to handle a solid quad and a 4890.

So after realising my finances were stretched (As they always are) I came to the conclusion I would not be getting anything over the $200 AUS mark (About $180 USD now days). This is a severe limiting factor. Before I could wail too much I had to accept I wouldn’t be getting an all aluminium case. When looking for a decent case that won’t cost an arm and a leg there are a few brands that stand out.

Cooler Master, is one of my preferred brands to point customers towards. Offering a good range of well built steel chassis design’s and maintaining a decent pricing structure. With that in mind I had a little browse around the site and came across this little gem.

The Cooler Master Scout is a Mid Tower Steel Chassis ATX Case. As is often the case it comes in any colour scheme you want as long as you want Black with Red lighting.  The scout isn’t exactly your smallest Mid ATX chassis at 22 cm (219mm) in width and 49 cm (489mm) in height it’s possibly just a bit larger than average added it’s steel construction and you have a reasonable weighty product at 8.7 kg /19.23 lb. Still considering the 5 stealth 3.5” drive bays and the 5 stealth 5.25” bay’s it’s a small price to pay.

Features

• Fierce exterior design inspired by military weapons.
• Reinforced carrying handles for fast and efficient mobilization.
• Menacing all black interior and window side panel for striking visuals.
• Stealth panel for tuning your lights.
• StormGuardTM – ground-breaking security system for safeguarding your gaming peripherals.

Introduction

CM Storm deploys Scout, the True LAN Gaming Chassis. Mobility, security and 20 years of advanced technology converge in one rugged portable mid-tower chassis. Every Scout is engineered with Storm Tactics: a dedicated focus on Strength, Security and Control. The Scout blends into the darkness with a menacing all black interior showcasing your internal hardware.

An automotive tinted side window with dual fan exhaust brings efficient cooling with subtle transparency. A single button triggers stealth mode deactivating cooling fan LEDs. This covert outlook is complimented by innovative internal designs allowing swapping CPU coolers without motherboard removal. Inside, intelligent cable management maximizes space while supporting internal 2.5″ and 1.8″ SSD bays. On top, a rugged, steel reinforced handle allows the Scout to be easily wielded in a single hand

Of course I can’t give a proper opinion until i get a unit. Anyone with any ideas on what to work into this case. I’ve been considering a water cooling system forever I simply can’t get over the concept of water, in the system.

** As a side note, the Cooler Master Scout retails for $179 AU however my local store (Have A Browse) is doing them for $155. None in stock but can be shipped overnight so. Always nice to know there is some ok pricing locally.

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