CM Storm Enforcer Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅13-04-11
Interior

Removing the side panels is very easy. Thumbscrews hold the side panel with the window in place whilst standard screws hold the plain side. Side panels slide off to reveal a memorable interior. Those familiar with the HAF 912 Plus will notice key similarities with the layout and options available inside Enforcer. Behind the motherboard tray there is a rather large CPU cooler backplate cut-out. Cable management cut-outs are essential nowadays and its good to see the Enforcer continues this trait. Lets move in for a closer look.


A roomy, feature-laiden interior



Large CPU cooler backplate cut-out and cable management options


Starting at the bottom, we have an area designated for the PSU. This has a filter and I am pleased to see anti-vibration rubber to reduce noise and metal on metal scratching.


The PSU seating area with anti-vibration and filter


Moving up, there are 7 expansion slot covers each with ventilation for better airflow inside Enforcer. I'm surprised to see no thumbscrews here though, with just the standard screw - you will need to get the screwdriver out.


7 expansion slot covers inside Enforcer


We have a pre-installed 120mm fan for the rear exhaust, this fan has the 3-pin to molex adapter already fitted. So its really up to you whether you want to plug directly into the PSU or motherboard header. At the top as already mentioned, there is no pre-installed fan but space to installed 1 x 140mm or 2 x 120mm fans.


120mm rear exhaust fan pre-installed but no top fan cooling


Over on the other side there are optical drive bay tool-less mechanisms for each drive. The tool-less mechanism here is frequently used in most of Cooler Master's current lineup of cases and is proven to be very good.


Tool-less mechanisms for optical drives


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