Cooler Master Storm Enforcer Case Review

The CM Storm line is defined by the attractive black finish with subtle red accents and the Enforcer is no exception.  This case is made primarily from steel and weighs in at about 19.5 lbs.

Front styling is dominated by the louvered door hiding four external bays.  The door has a solid feel and closes firmly in place with two magnets.  Under the door is the primary air intake with 4 very large vents complete with a large mesh grill.   I am half tempted to take a Dremel and open up the implied vents on the door to complete the look and resemble something from an 80's street racer.

The back of the case features three pre-drilled holes to support an externally mounted radiator.  A traditional rear 120mm exhaust fan comes with the case and is ideally positioned to support an aftermarket all in one liquid cooling kit.  In addition to the 7 expansion slots the Enforcer provides another vertical slot that can be used for a breakout box or with the included Storm Guard panel.  

The top of the Enforcer is dominated by the oversize fan mounts and can support a single 200mm fan or a set of 120mm fans.  Cooler Master sells a matching 200mm Force fan but we like the idea of mounting a nice double radiator on top or inside using these mountings.  A typical double radiator would even allow for a good inch of venting on both sides after it had been installed.

The front panel supports 4 USB devices (2 x 2.0 and 2 x USB 3.0 if supported) and a standard set of audio I/O ports.  Beyond the front panel connectors is a recessed space between makes a nice spot to set your mp3 player or external storage device when in use.  You'll find the large power button is easy to locate by touch and the reset button is safely hidden away behind door number 1.