Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 6 Case Review

When you look at the Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 6 it may not seem like there are many modding options but sometimes the simple designs are the best.  Some of the easy mods include stickers and wraps to change the look or add some different details.  Personally I like to tag the cases I modify with a hardware asylum vinyl graphic while other modders might want something different like the Mighty Car Mods chopped fingers.

Painting is also a common modification and personally I prefer accent colors so that the basic color of the chassis is retained while other aspects of the case are color matched.  For instance the metal grill on the front bezel is easily removed allowing you the option to either paint the plastic frame or the metal grill.  Either one will give you a unique look of two colors blending which is difficult to replicate.

A great painting option would be to accent color the space exposed when the cover panels are raised.  The visible area is quite small so you’ll have to be careful to ensure enough color is exposed without any excessive overspray. 

Along the same lines you could have some great fun with LEDs and pressure switches.  For instance attaching an LED light strip to the underside of the cover panel and then setting them to come on only when the panels are raised or the front cover is pulled away to access the 5.25” drive bay.  It might take some work but, you could easily attach a button switch to the magnetic poppers and use those to activate the lights or even change the color.

Of course, you can do any number of Cooler Master supported mods such as a tempered glass side panel or even converting the MasterCase Pro 6 to have the top mounted carrying handles found on the MasterCase 5.  You’ll have to drill and tap a few holes but that is super easy to do. 

Bottom line: sky is the limit for what you can do with the MasterCase Pro 6.  Some may prefer to simply leave the case "as is" while others might prefer mixing and matching MasterCase parts to create the next generation of MasterCase Pro 6.375 with extra watercooling. 

When I was first introduced to the MasterCase Pro 6 at CES I will admit I wasn’t all that impressed.  The popup panels seemed like a gimmick and I have never been drawn to flat panel case designs and tend to avoid them for my personal builds.  What I didn't realize is that the MasterCase Pro 6 is a little different and designed for the PC enthusiasts that isn't into the whole “gaming” thing.  From a design standpoint the case is very subtle and sleek and while the design looks closed off they did figure out how to make the case breathe.

Case cooling is handled by three included fans that breathe though four large vents located on each corner of the case.  These vents are hidden from view and yet are directly accessible and appear to flow quite well.  For systems that are using more than three fans or might have high-pressure fans installed you have the option to pop the cover panels.  This allows the case to breathe better while still limiting excessive noise and retaining the overall design.

These panels are held in place with large spring mounted magnets allowing them to move and be quickly removed when needed.  I found the process of "popping" the panels to be rather effortless which also includes knocking the panels clean off when attempting to move the case around.  This is really the biggest issue I have with the MasterCase Pro 6 which later becomes a minor annoyance once a system has been installed.

Traditional Case Design
Silent Style with Good Cooling
Popup Panels
Clean Lines
Excellent Construction
Lots of Support for Watercooling
Ample Room for Cable Routing
FreeForm Modular Design
LED Accent Colors on Fan and LED strip

Magnet mounted covers are easy to knock off
Difficult to move around