Coolermaster Centurion 532 Case Review :: Features

• Dimension 1495x W235x H460
• Material Aluminum bezel, SECC chassis
• M/B Type: ATX:12, Micro-ATX
• 5.25" Drive Bays 5 (Exposed)
• 3.5" Drive Bay 2(Exposed), 4 (Hidden)
• Cooling System One 120x120x25mm front 1200RPM fan 22dBA (Intake) (LED); One 120x120x25mm rear fan 1200RPM 22dBA (Exhaust (Option))
• Power SUpply Standard ATX PS2, 380W support LGA 775 (Option)
• UPC Code 836837008137
• Gross Weight 22lbs

Package Content

• 1 Coolermaster Centurion case
• 3 Drive Rails
• Standoffs
• Screws

The Coolermaster case is made out of an aluminum/steel hybrid metal. This keeps costs low as compared to a full aluminum case design. With a weight of 22 pounds, the 532 case has a solid weight, not as heavy as a full steel case but not as light as an all-aluminum case. The case I'm reviewing is an all black design with handles on the front of the case.

Drive expansion is always important in a case design. The Centurion 532 case has 5 5.25" Drive bays for CD-ROMs and other optical drives, two external 3.5" drive bay for the floppy drive, a Zip drive or a card reader, and 4 internal 3.5" drive bays for hard drives. This makes for a total of 10 drive bays, more than sufficient for any user today.

The case came with the usual assortment of screws, standoffs and other accessories. This particular model did not come with a Power Supply Unit (PSU), but there are models that come with LGA 775 certified 380W PSUs. A 380W PSU is below the recommended requirements for a SLI system, and I would suggest a good 450W PSU if you're a gamer at the minimum. The 532 comes standard with 3 drive rails to mount hard drives on the case.

The rear of the case has 7 slots for expansion devices. One nice thing about the Centurion case is the lack of a need for screws on the back panel. There is a latch that you squeeze down until the plastic loop is out. Insert the expansion card and put the clip back into place. If you don't like the clips you can use the standard screws, as there are holes for this express purpose in the normal position.

One of the nice things about the Centurion 532 case is the inclusion of a top panel, which is seen as well on Coolermaster's bigger cases the Wavemaster. On the top panel is 2 USB 2.0 ports,a IEEE-1394 Firewire port, headphone and microphone jacks and the Power and Reset buttons. Also in this location is the hard disk LED and Power LED. Putting the Power and Reset buttons on the top of the case is a good position.

There isn't a front door on the case as many modern cases have. Instead, Cooler master has put drive covers. The Centurion 532 comes with drive bay doors that open with a push of a button. The 532 has drive bays without the push button doors, but is tool less. Making the case totally tool less with the drive bays forced Coolermaster to get rid of the drive door.

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