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Here we take a look at the interior of the case, noting any features which should make the system installation process easier.
Firstly, though, I would point out that the motherboard standoffs are not pre-installed – I must say I find this a bit surprising considering this is a £140 case. Surely it could not be too hard for Cooler Master to have the standoffs installed before the case is shipped.
There are a good number of cable management grommets, though, which should to keep your system clean.
At the front of the case, two 120mm fans come pre-installed. The roof is left empty, though it can support 2x 120/140mm fans. At the rear, too, is an LED fan.
The MasterCase Pro 6 is interesting in that it still supports 2x 5.25″ drive bays – something many manufacturers have now moved on from. As the MasterCase Pro 6 uses the FreeForm modular system, though, these bays can be removed if you wish.
Underneath the 5.25″ bays we find 3x 3.5/2.5″ drive caddies – also fully removable. You can even re-position these bays if you want to move them down a bit – there is a lot of control over the bay positioning as it can slot into a row of holes that run parallel to the rubber grommets.
Sitting atop the PSU shroud are 2x dedicated SSD mounts, each held in place with a single thumbscrew.
Tucked underneath the shroud, we find another 2x 3.5/2.5″ drive caddies – also removable.
Moving behind the motherboard tray, it is worth noting that the front panel connectors come pre-routed. There are also some Velcro cable-ties to help with cable management.
Lastly, there is also a large removable PSU dust-filter that simply slides out.
What is up with Cooler Master at the moment? It’s like the design team picked up a catalogue from the early noughties. Steel, Acrylic windows that scratch when you look at them, 90 degree angles everywhere and I don’t know if you mention it in the video but in the second page the 4th picture is absolutely covered in fingerprints like you’ve just been working in a McDonalds. Mid way through the year I would not be surprised if they launch onto the market a revolutionary new range called the HAF for case builders who like to dust every other month.
It’s such a competitive marketplace now that £140 can get you some seriously nice cases from Corsair, Phanteks, NZXT and even the Bequiet Dark Base 900 if you shop around, I know what I’d rather have.
Personally I like the aesthetics but I agree – £140 can get you some cases with a real ‘wow’ factor, something I feel the MasterCase Pro 6 lacks. you’re 100% right about the steel being a fingerprint magnet though
Coolermaster had their time. the Mastercase line is all overpriced and under-featured and relies on DLC style accessories that take forever to release. top still limited to dual rads, bulky plastic exterior panels at $170 USD? this case is no different internally than the Pro 5, so what’s the point of it? it’s like the Corsair 570X being taller than the 460X, yet not mounting any additional radiator size really. at least that has a bunch of glass panels. is this just the Mastercase 5 with a more sealed up exterior? wow.