Cooler Master COSMOS 2 Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅10-02-12
Conclusion
It’s been a long time coming but does the new COSMOS 2 (as its official name suggests) deliver an ultra-tower to the enthusiast?

Let me tell you, I was a big fan of the previous COSMOS series and I’ve been eagerly awaiting the COSMOS 2 release. Cooler Master certainly got their marketing gloves on with this launch, teasing the community with pictures on their Facebook pages and creating landing pages with countdown timers.

COSMOS 2 is a colossal case, of that there is no doubt. If you are looking for an extra-large computer chassis with every feature you could ever want then Cooler Master have ticked the box. COSMOS 2 can accommodate big flagship CPU coolers, the biggest graphics cards on the market, XL-ATX motherboards and even cater for water-cooling enthusiasts in a variety of spots.

Unlike almost every case currently on the market that feature removable side panels with thumbscrews COSMOS 2 moves away from this common approach and instead offers an elegant method via thick, aluminium swinging doors. The countless features inside re-assure you that this is indeed a premium product, every avenue has been thought of – including numerous HDD cages for expanding storage options, all tool-less too.



The size, features and materials do unfortunately mean that COSMOS 2 weighs an incredible amount for a computer chassis. Without any components inside, COSMOS 2 weighs 25KG. This does mean that moving the case around does have its limitations.

Priced at £340 inc. VAT COSMOS 2 is indeed a costly investment but we are constantly reminded that this case is the ultimate offering. Those who are on the hunt for something that will literally accommodate anything plus adding style and charisma to the workspace then the COSMOS 2 has it all.

Pros
+ Aesthetically very pleasing
+ Fantastic quality inside and out
+ Very spacious even with XL-ATX
+ Thick swinging side doors
+ Multitude of controls at the front
+ Cable management is easy to uphold

Cons
- Plastic used around edges
- Very heavy – 25KG without components
- A costly investment





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