Cooler Master Cosmos SE Review

1. Introduction2. Cooler Master Cosmos SE (Exterior)3. Cooler Master Cosmos SE (Interior)4. Testing Methodology5. Thermal Dynamics6. Acoustics Performance7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

Overall, we are very impressed with the Cooler Master Cosmos SE chassis. Building on a strong foundation, the Cosmos SE's build quality is excellent. The case feels sturdy, well-constructed and the strong handles certainly make moving it around easier.

In terms of cooling performance the Cosmos SE has proven itself worthy of standing beside its bigger siblings.

With support for a 360 mm radiator in the front and a 280 mm radiator in the top we are certain the enthusiast crowd will be able to produce some impressive system builds.

As a premium case, we cannot help but feel slightly disappointed by the lack of metal drive caddies. The plastic caddies, while sufficient, detract from the overall premium experience. We hope Cooler Master will start including these in their high-end offerings with future revisions.

Our only other complaint is the windowed side panel. Suffering much like every acrylic window, it collects dust quickly and will require regular maintenance.

At the end of the day there is not much left to be said about the Cosmos SE that has not already been said about its bigger siblings. The Cosmos range of cases has rightly earned a great reputation among the enthusiast audience and the SE reviewed today just solidifies the standing.

Retailing for £144 inc vat., the Cooler Master Cosmos SE is a fantastic value for money chassis. Those who are not a fan of windowed side panels can order a standard version for £139,99 inc vat.

Pros:

• Excellent build quality.
• Excellent cooling performance.
• Great design.
• A ridiculous amount of storage options.

Cons:

• Side panel collects dusts quickly.
• Lack of metal caddies detracts slightly from the premium experience.

KitGuru says: An excellent case and a perfect fit for those who feel the Cosmos II is too big.

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