Cooler Master Cosmos S

Rob Williams · 02-26-2008, 12:26 AM

In the world of computer cases, it seems that far too many do not stand out from the crowd. Cooler Master has decided to break tradition and create something special. With many features not seen before and full eATX compatibility, how well does the Cosmos S stand out?

You can read Bill's full review here and discuss it here.

Greg King · 02-26-2008, 12:42 AM

Great review Bill. Thats a solid looking chassis. I was surprised to see it best the 900 case considering that it is practically a giant ventilation hole. Good read.

Merlin · 02-26-2008, 07:04 AM

Great review......
I almost got the Comos case for this build.....but after seeing this article, I want the Cosmos S
( If I can find one )

Merlin

b1lk1 · 02-26-2008, 10:32 AM

It really is a very good case. If you have the room for it, you'll love it. I think what makes it beat the 900 is the wire management and the top ventilation. This case is probably going to "force" me to build a water loop just because I always wanted to build a full internal loop for a Quad and SLI.

Merlin · 02-26-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1lk1

It really is a very good case. If you have the room for it, you'll love it. I think what makes it beat the 900 is the wire management and the top ventilation. This case is probably going to "force" me to build a water loop just because I always wanted to build a full internal loop for a Quad and SLI.

Sounds great......

We will all, of course, need to see some photos

I looked last night for the Cosmos S...didn't see any at new egg.
I'll try tigerdirect tonight.

Merlin

03-04-2008, 09:26 PM

They showed up on newegg today.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Tpk=cosmos%2bs

Enjoy~! ... I know I will.

Merlin · 03-04-2008, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AiEnSen

They showed up on newegg today.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Tpk=cosmos%2bs

Enjoy~! ... I know I will.

Sweeeet..........

I went ahead and put this build into an older Thermaltake Armor case, which is fine, cooling is no problem.
I almost got the older Cosmos case from Micro Center, but they were out.
But I saw the review here at Teckgage

on the Cosmos S case and knew It was the one for this build.

I'll order one in a week ( payday ).

Thanks for the link

Merlin

slugbug · 03-05-2008, 01:05 AM

It really is a nice case

sbrehm72255 · 03-05-2008, 10:07 AM

Sweet chassis, one of the very few that even comes close to making me "think" about trying another case besides my UFO...............

THUMPer · 03-05-2008, 11:19 AM

That things hideous.

b1lk1 · 03-05-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by THUMPer

That things hideous.

It is far better looking in person if you ask me. The amount of internal room is also just hard to fathom until you see it up close and personal.

Rob Williams · 03-05-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THUMPer

That things hideous.

Sorry it doesn't look like a Nintendo!

werty316 · 03-05-2008, 08:08 PM

The Cosmos S is one sweet case which the Cosmos should have been in the first place and its good to see that CM listen to all of the feedback on the Cosmos and made an already great case even more better.

Kougar · 03-06-2008, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Williams

Sorry it doesn't look like a Nintendo!

I really like this case... but the price is a killer! For the exact price I can buy many of the MountainMod cases or order a custom build case from them... And they could have at least included a second drive cage for that price! Perhaps if they offer another massive MIR like they did for the original Cosmos that one time...

The triple 120mm radiator mount, the excellent cable management options (for the cable management impaired), and the side panel fan to balance in/out airflow with a triple radiator almost has me sold.

NicePants42 · 03-06-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kougar

Perhaps if they offer another massive MIR like they did for the original Cosmos that one time...

I'm willing to bet they will. CM does some crazy rebate deals. I got my Real Power Pro 1000W for $170.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kougar

The triple 120mm radiator mount, the excellent cable management options (for the cable management impaired), and the side panel fan to balance in/out airflow with a triple radiator almost has me sold.

100% agreed - I'm especially liking the amount of clearance in the top of the case - looks like a PA120.3 could fit up there!

Bill, can you get any measurements on the height between the top of the motherboard and the bottom of the top case fans (i.e., max allowable radiator thickness)? Width won't be a problem either, right? PA120.3 dimensions are 430.2x126x64mm for reference.

02-26-2008, 12:26 AM	#1
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	Cooler Master Cosmos S In the world of computer cases, it seems that far too many do not stand out from the crowd. Cooler Master has decided to break tradition and create something special. With many features not seen before and full eATX compatibility, how well does the Cosmos S stand out? You can read Bill's full review here and discuss it here. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

02-26-2008, 12:42 AM	#2
Greg King Tech Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,976	Great review Bill. Thats a solid looking chassis. I was surprised to see it best the 900 case considering that it is practically a giant ventilation hole. Good read. Last edited by Greg King; 02-26-2008 at 12:46 AM.

02-26-2008, 07:04 AM	#3
Merlin The Tech Wizard Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodstock,Ga Posts: 1,847	Great review...... I almost got the Comos case for this build.....but after seeing this article, I want the Cosmos S ( If I can find one ) Merlin __________________ WinVista 64 bit , Intel i7 920 watercooled loop #1red 1/2" tubing, MSI Platinum mobo, GTX280 GPU watercooled loop #2 blue 3/8" tubing... Silverstone Strider 1000 watt, HAF Coolermaster case...150 gig Raptor..2 ea. 1 TB WD Green Synology NAS 207 Network Server with 2 Hitachi Terabite drives

02-26-2008, 10:32 AM	#4
b1lk1 Staff Writer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 635	It really is a very good case. If you have the room for it, you'll love it. I think what makes it beat the 900 is the wire management and the top ventilation. This case is probably going to "force" me to build a water loop just because I always wanted to build a full internal loop for a Quad and SLI. __________________ Gigabyte GA45 UD3P/E7200 Mushkin HP2-6400 2X1GB Sapphire HD 4830 512MB X 2 w/Dell 2407WFP-HC OCZ ModXstream 600W PSU Creative X-FI Fagtality w/Sony 5.1 and Technics 300W Amp and 3 way towers Seagate 7200.11 1TB w/Vista Premium Ultimate 64

03-04-2008, 09:26 PM	#6
AiEnSen Guest Poster Posts: n/a	COSMOS S They showed up on newegg today. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Tpk=cosmos%2bs Enjoy~! ... I know I will.

03-05-2008, 01:05 AM	#8
slugbug Coastermaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 219	It really is a nice case __________________ Going broke saving money.

03-05-2008, 10:07 AM	#9
sbrehm72255 Tech Monkey Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back Woods of MO Posts: 787	Sweet chassis, one of the very few that even comes close to making me "think" about trying another case besides my UFO............... __________________ Mountain Mods U2 UFO Chassis / Gigabyte EP45T Extreme / Intel Q6600 / Kingston DDR3 1375 2 x 1 gig + Patriot DDR3 1600 2 x 1 gig / Sapphire HD4870 Toxic / Seagate 7200.10 250 / Lite-On SATA DVD RW / OCZ Game XStream 700w / Soyo 24" LCD / Ubuntu 7.10. Cooling: CPU Loop: Thermochill PA120.3 Radiator / Swiftech MCP655 Pump / Swiftech APOGEE GTZ / "T" Line GPU Loop: Swiftech MCR120 / Swiftech MCP350 Pump / Swiftech MCW60 / Swiftech Micro Rez.

03-05-2008, 11:19 AM	#10
THUMPer Coastermaker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indianpolis! Posts: 203	That things hideous. __________________ E8400 @ 3.6 2GB Kingston DDR3 ATI 4870 Asus P5Q3 Deluxe

03-05-2008, 08:08 PM	#13
werty316 Partition Master Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 408	The Cosmos S is one sweet case which the Cosmos should have been in the first place and its good to see that CM listen to all of the feedback on the Cosmos and made an already great case even more better. __________________ Chuck Norris doesn't go hunting.... CHUCK NORRIS GOES KILLING

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