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CoolerMaster Cosmos 1000 Case Review :: Conclusion
Wow, what an amazing case this Cosmos is. That is as long as you are not an overclocker who needs more than average air flow. The case is absolutely quiet though and you do not hear it running even at full load. I was very impressed with the ergonomics and design of the case, it is in many ways outside the box mentality and unique among cases. One thing that really perplexes me is how some sites do a case review without ever actually building a system in it. How do you do that? Most of the actual review comes from working with the case and using it in a system build. If you do not build a system in the case the review is just a bunch of speculation on how it should be, not actually what it is. The Cosmos 1000 is a really easy case to work with as it has many ergonomic aspects to it that help alleviate stress during a system build. Being tool-less in its design means that 98% of the installation will not require any additional tools, but installation of the motherboard and its cooling apparatus still needs an old school screwdriver to get the job done. Essentially though the case is pretty tool-less and that's always a big plus. Push button operated drive bays and parts that easily pop on and off add even more appeal to the Cosmos 1000 during the installation process. This case is also a looker that will catch the eye of house guests or friends and will make them green with envy. Its not all wine and roses though, there are a few small things that like any product have a negative aspect. The air tunnel that that wonderful term Reverse Pressure Effect describes, really does not work the way they tout, and the insulated side panels actually keep more hot air inside the system than an aluminum or just plain steel side would. Those are not a big deal if you use the case as what it is designed for as the padded sided mute and absorb sound helping to make the Cosmos 1000 as silent as it is. This also adds a lot of weight to the case and believe me it is one heavy piece of equipment. This also means it is solid in its design and the case is quality made inside and out. Every person who saw this case in my lab wanted to make the side deal to take it off my hands and I just laughed as it isn't going anywhere. Its really that damn nice. Overall I was more than impressed though as when I am hammering on a keyboard all day to bring you these words of wisdom I hate to hear a bunch of screaming fans in the background. It's distracting and after hours and hours of it just gets tiresome. My gaming PC, which also is in a CoolerMaster CM Stacker 830 is Overclocked, water-cooled and has more fans than normal to keep it cool, but it is noisy. The Cosmos 1000 is great for the builder who wants straightforward simplicity, looks that kill and wants a PC that is seen not heard. When Cooler Master claims performance and silence they mean they have made a product that is quiet, but still keeps a stock system running smoothly. This is not an overclocking product, if you want that as your main agenda; check out the 800 series of cases they rock for overclocking. The Cosmos 1000 though is a clear winner in the Silent PC arena, and gets an Editors Choice Award for that and all its abundance of goodness. Pros
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