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Bindibadgi · 12th Jan 2009, 00:12

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...niper-review/1

Boom! Headshot! Cooler Master starts 2009 with a bang thanks to the release of it's latest new enthusiast chassis, the Sniper. Designed in conjunction with pro-gaming teams and part of the new "CM:Storm" brand, we find out if the Sniper is on target or more spray 'n' pray.

Otis1337 · 12th Jan 2009, 01:45

fugly

Omnituens · 12th Jan 2009, 01:59

not a fan of that side panel, rest looks fine.

Goty · 12th Jan 2009, 03:43

I think the HAF 932 was the better looking case, but they're both as ugly as sin.

The boy 4rm oz · 12th Jan 2009, 05:47

I am getting of hardcore pre-modded cases. This (just like the HAF) have potential, you just need to be game enough to try it lol.

sad pand · 12th Jan 2009, 06:21

Meal Mesh does not make it "industrial" or "weapon like" it makes it look retarded.

culley · 12th Jan 2009, 06:31

If you see look at the price for either UK or US there has been a mistake, you've accidently shown [eurl] at the end.

Now you either have written it wrong or that is a custom prefix for url's as i most forum or blogging software has it set at [url] but hey whatever.

This case is one ugly duckling.

Jasio · 12th Jan 2009, 06:59

I definitely prefer the HAF 932. This is an ugly case, the HAF is pretty decent imo.

shaffaaf27 · 12th Jan 2009, 07:39

if you turn around the top 240mm fan to an intake, ala ft-01 how are the temps then?

Mankz · 12th Jan 2009, 08:07

Not as ugly as the prototype, but no thanks.

[USRF]Obiwan · 12th Jan 2009, 09:33

After viewing so many cases here I don't think I will find a better case then my current old lady the pc70. I was on the lookout for a 'smaller' case then the pc70. I liked the cosmos but is just as big as the pc70 and it got a door, I hate doors see. I liked the HAF it was also huge. Then i see this case. I guess, counting the bays it is also a huge case.

My conclusion is, that I would have to design my own case, because after two years of looking for a good normal priced case it has brought me nowhere...

pistol_pete · 12th Jan 2009, 10:02

It makes an Antec Nine Hundred look sophisticated.

DougEdey · 12th Jan 2009, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otis1337

fugly

why can't we go back to clean, well designed cases with good airflow.

Redbeaver · 12th Jan 2009, 16:17

i wish that big knob can control the volume.....

Alfist-GTV6 · 12th Jan 2009, 16:28

Sorry, but this is truly one ugly case imho.
This Sniper will never find a place at my home, that's for sure.

Gareth Halfacree · 12th Jan 2009, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by culley

If you see look at the price for either UK or US there has been a mistake, you've accidently shown [eurl] at the end.

Now you either have written it wrong or that is a custom prefix for url's as i most forum or blogging software has it set at [url] but hey whatever..

[eurl] is a custom tag which only works on the main site, not the forums. It's the same functionality as [url] but opens in a new window (or tab), and is used for external URLs.

Ending Credits · 12th Jan 2009, 16:36

I would have thought normal HTML encoding wouldn't be too difficult.

Bindibadgi · 12th Jan 2009, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougEdey

why can't we go back to clean, well designed cases with good airflow.

Because you touch yourself at night.

Yes that's right, they know.

DougEdey · 12th Jan 2009, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

Because you touch yourself at night.

Yes that's right, they know.

you touch me too!

E.E.L. Ambiense · 12th Jan 2009, 17:04

I actually like the general look of it, and if I were in need of case with this look I'd consider it, but personally for me....steel = fail.

12th Jan 2009, 00:12	#1
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12th Jan 2009, 01:45	#2
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12th Jan 2009, 01:59	#3
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12th Jan 2009, 06:31	#7
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12th Jan 2009, 06:59	#8
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12th Jan 2009, 03:43	#4
Goty Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dacula, GA USA Posts: 302	I think the HAF 932 was the better looking case, but they're both as ugly as sin.

12th Jan 2009, 06:21	#6
sad pand What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4	Meal Mesh does not make it "industrial" or "weapon like" it makes it look retarded.

12th Jan 2009, 07:39	#9
shaffaaf27 The budget builder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, England Posts: 64	if you turn around the top 240mm fan to an intake, ala ft-01 how are the temps then?

12th Jan 2009, 09:33	#11
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12th Jan 2009, 16:28	#15
Alfist-GTV6 What's a Dremel? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oude Pekela. The Netherlands Posts: 10	Sorry, but this is truly one ugly case imho. This Sniper will never find a place at my home, that's for sure.

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12th Jan 2009, 17:04	#20
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