Where Is Cooler Master?

[InTechsicated]

I am a pretty big fan of Cooler Master Enclosures and Cooler Master usually has a presence in the case market equal to that of Corsair or NZXT. Lately however CM hasn't really had anything new to bring to market. The last gaming/enthusiast quality case they came out with in my opinion was back in late 2013. The new Silencio isn't really innovative or new in any way. Has anyone heard or seen anything worth noting from them in a while. (Their case mod contest doesn't count).

[Prastupok]

I am a pretty big fan of Cooler Master Enclosures and Cooler Master usually has a presence in the case market equal to that of Corsair or NZXT. Lately however CM hasn't really had anything new to bring to market. The last gaming/enthusiast quality case they came out with in my opinion was back in late 2013. The new Silencio isn't really innovative or new in any way. Has anyone heard or seen anything worth noting from them in a while. (Their case mod contest doesn't count).

 

For all of my flagship rigs, I use the Cosmos II... if that helps. IMO, to them? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[DarrenP]

For all of my flagship rigs, I use the Cosmos II... if that helps. IMO, to them? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

The Cosmos II is indeed a nice case, But there are flaws. I think they're leaving more or less their HAF Stacker as a flagship. 

[Swndlr]

imo theyve been dieing out lately, other companies are just more consistent and innovative. so in other words, to me coolermaster is kinda outdated (in the sense that they havent made anything new and impressive) but the cases that they have now are good if you get them for a good price, but their competition is really strong.

 

if you ask me, the stormtrooper is a really nice case

[InTechsicated]

imo theyve been dieing out lately, other companies are just more consistent and innovative. so in other words, to me coolermaster is kinda outdated (in the sense that they havent made anything new and impressive) but the cases that they have now are good if you get them for a good price, but their competition is really strong.

 

if you ask me, the stormtrooper is a really nice case

 

I actually have the Storm Scout 2 adv, I was kind of hoping for another refresh to this line.

[Prastupok]

The Cosmos II is indeed a nice case, But there are flaws. I think they're leaving more or less their HAF Stacker as a flagship. 

 

Find me any case that doesn't have some flaw, and I'll retract my statement. 

[InTechsicated]

Well they make fairly good budge cases, and I'm sure they have a whole factory dedicated to making Hyper 212 Evos.

 

They also make a lot of PSUs. Not the brand to go for if you're looking for enthusiast quality components.

 

Their CM Storm line is actually excellent for enthusiasts, I am currently using the Storm Scout 2 and it is pretty damn good. I suppose that is why I am a bit frustrated with them. They have proven they aren't incompetent and I was really hoping that offerings from Phanteks and Corsair would inspire some more competition. A saturated market means more options for us.

[ELSknutson]

you know what case needs a refresh the Corsair Air 540 

 

they need to change the 3.5" hdd trays in the bottom and turn the Cd/drive so you can use a fan controller the proper way. Or allow the case to be laid on its side like you can do with the Air240.

 

But your right Cooler Master hasten really shown off anything as of yet in the case department. I guess they are throwing all of there R&D money into Coolers,PSU and Peripherals 

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Cooler Master is indeed not as popular as NZXT and Corsair lately. They do have ever still make solid products that unfortunately not many people care about.

 

Their Nepton 240M and Nepton 280L are at very least as good as the H100i and Kraken X61 respectively.

Their PSU's, particularly the fully modular V series is nice too.

Let's not forget the very popular 212 EVO they make. Their other air cooler are nice too.

[RazrLeaf]

I feel like Cooler Master has been behind the times of late. They used to be on the cutting edge, with revolutionary designs and innovations. I loved the design of the TPC 612 and 812 coolers, but they were discontinued last year. They've had a nice resurgence into the PSU space, but if you ask me, they have way too big of a product portfolio at the moment and need to slim down. NZXT and Corsair are big, but neither of them are as massive as Cooler Master's.

 

If they could all adopt Fractal's method of making obvious which case is their latest and greatest (R5 vs. R4, etc.), that's be great for the market as a whole. Even Dell's monitor naming scheme makes more sense. SXXYY means S series,  XX inch class, and a release year of 20YY.

[Swndlr]

I actually have the Storm Scout 2 adv, I was kind of hoping for another refresh to this line.

 

if i didnt keep my pattern of corsair cases, i would get that one

if the new one were to actually come out, id consider it strongly, i hope they make a mATX model too