CM Storm Sniper Black Edition Case Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson (Mishima) on: 10/06/2009 02:20 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Introduction
Product on Review: CM Storm Sniper Black Mesh
Manufacturer: CM Storm
MSRP: £124

Cooler Master is a brand certain to be recognized amongst computer hardware enthusiasts. Renowned for their excellent cases, coolers and PSU’s in recent times they have a created a new sub division called CM Storm that is dedicated in arming the gaming community with gaming specific equipment. Going on previous CM products, there are high expectations from the CM Storm brand.

Taken from the CM Storm website. This is what they have to say about themselves:

Owning the PC trenches for almost two decades, Cooler Master’s veterans present their scars from battles past as claims of triumph over the competition. United with a new generation of eSports athletes and engineers, now marching under the flag of CM Storm, the time has come to reveal truly ground-breaking, military grade hardware for the gaming revolution.

Through long-standing research programs, CM Storm is co-developed with the world’s most prolific enthusiasts and eSports prodigies. Thanks to intensive testing and continuous feedback, the CM Storm division has been able to encompass and improve upon gamers’ needs and their tough to handle scenarios.

By working directly with the gaming community we have injected our Storm Tactics into each and every product we make. Storm Tactics, with a heavily dedicated focus on Strength, Security and Control, will keep your most vital gear fortified and well tuned at all times.

2008 marks a new era for Cooler Master, as its fierce Storm Gear stands ready at bay to mobilize and back up your gaming skills.

CM Storm – Arming the Gaming Revolution

CM Storm have the following to say about the CM Storm Sniper Black:

The world’s first true gaming chassis just got better. Developed in cooperation with the very best eSports professionals, the CM Storm Sniper offers an unprecedented focus on the unique needs of gamers, and comes packed with innovative solutions for the gamer lifestyle. Now, the Sniper returns fully loaded with Storm Tactics™ to provide more strength, security and control than ever before.

Launched in late 2008, the original CM Storm Sniper chassis quickly received worldwide acclaim from the global technology and gaming press. While the Sniper has been enjoying rave reviews and bringing in over 60 awards from the media, the CM Storm Labs have been working full steam on improving the Sniper even further.

The new and improved Sniper Black Edition includes all the features and functionality of the original Sniper, and raises the bar by including an all-black interior coating, full 2.5” SSD support and three huge 200mm fans! Coupled with the features that gamers have learned to love, such as reinforced carrying handles, fan and light controls, and the patented StormGuard™ security solution, the Sniper Black Edition is better than ever.

Here at Vortez Hardware we haven’t reviewed the original CM Storm Sniper so this review will be purely on first impressions and going on the above, there are certainly a pleasant collection of features within and without. So without any further delay we will begin out inspection of this much anticipated gaming case.