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June 2013
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The editors liked
Easy to build in
Nice looking
Comfortable handle
Good price
Strong carrying handle
USB 3.0 internal connection
Cable routing holes in motherboard tray
CPU backplate installation cutout in motherboard tray
Fan LED on/off
Power supply filter easily cleaned
Many fan options
Great Versatility
Good air flow with the option of 9 x 120mm fans
Good Portability
Compact/portable design
Comfortable carry handle
Great compatibility
Outstanding build quality
"Double take" on the price tag
Heavy duty carrying handle
Room for up to 7 hard drives
Support for long video cards
Side panel window
Easy installation
Very good construction
Extremely comfortable
Sturdy
And steel-reinforced handle
Extruded sides for additional space
LED on/off switch
Space for up to seven other fans
Anti-Theft system for gaming peripherals
3.5" to 2x2.5" HDD bay adapter included
Three fans included
Anti-theft system for gaming peripherals
3.5" to 2 x 2.5" H
Form Follows Function
As always!
Dual
399mm video card support
Highly configurable air cooling
Water cooling capability
Sideloading HDD bays
Great cable management features
Dual 2.5" drive adapter works well
Construction quality
Sturdy handle and framework
PSU filter can be cleaned without disturbing case
More attractive than the original Scout
Slightly improved internals
USB 3.0 connectivity.
The editors didn't like
No front fan included
Back fan is fairly loud
Only 1 included fan
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Only one fan provided
Might need an 8pin CPU extension cable
Internal spacing might pose a few minor problems with some watercooling units
Limited cooling out of the box
More traditional drive support
Subdued styling
Only a single 120mm fan included
Steep price for the feature set
Only one fan included
No dust filter on some intake fan locations
Compact dimensions do not allow for very large CPU coolers to be installed
No external 3.5" bay
ODD locking mechanism does not hold very well
No dust filter on some intake-fan locations
No fan controller included
Compact dimensions--some CPU coolers may be too high
ODD-locking mechanism does not hold very well
No filter supplied for bottom fan location
Access to bottom fan filter requires tipping the case
Only one fan supplied as standard
Reset button is identical size and shape as lighting control
Loss of eSATA from the original design
Weak stock cooling set up for a $90 enthusiast case.
Great Versatility, Good air flow with the option of 9 x 120mm fans, Good Portability
Only one fan provided, might need an 8pin CPU extension cable, internal spacing might pose a few minor problems with some watercooling units
If you are looking for portability without having to sacrifice space, the Cooler Master CM Storm Scout II will fit the bill, as it includes the ability to fit a full size ATX motherboard and Full size graphics card without modifications. Discuss in t...
Abstract: For gamers on the go, there are a whole separate set of wants and needs compared to gamers who setup their rig and leave it on the floor. When it comes to cases, they need to be lightweight, easy to transport and able to keep your bits and pieces safe, al...
Compact/portable design, Comfortable carry handle, Great compatibility, Outstanding build quality, "Double take" on the price tag
Limited cooling out of the box, More traditional drive support, Subdued styling
To test the fit and finish I used a Gigabyte G1.Sniper 3 motherboard. This is an E-ATX motherboard measuring in at 30.5cm x 26.4cm (12 x 10.3 inches). As you can see the installation will work but at the expense of covering a large portion of the Cable sl...
Abstract: Video Review: The Cooler Master CM Scout II Case is affordable, lightweight, stylish and has great build quality. Many fans can be installed for unbelievable cooling, plenty of drive bays, tool-less design, cable management and so much more. It's har...
Very good construction, Extremely comfortable, sturdy, and steel-reinforced handle, Extruded sides for additional space, LED on/off switch, Space for up to seven other fans, Anti-Theft system for gaming peripherals, 3.5" to 2x2.5" HDD bay adapter included
Steep price for the feature set, Only one fan included, No dust filter on some intake fan locations, Compact dimensions do not allow for very large CPU coolers to be installed, No external 3.5" bay, ODD locking mechanism does not hold very well
The CM Storm Scout 2 doesn't really offer a lot of functional features for such a price tag. It is, interestingly enough, 10 Euros more expensive in Europe and 10 USD cheaper in the US than the original Scout 1, something that makes little sense to me....
Published: 2012-09-24, Author: Tony , review by: proclockers.com
Visually I had my doubts about the CM Storm Scout 2 when I saw images of it from some of the events from earlier this year. It looked as if it was having an identity crisis. That changed after getting the case in hand I was surprised by the not too subtle...
Abstract: Cooler Master has introduced the Scout 2 which is available in standard and a so-called “Advanced” configurations, both of which aim to improve upon the original in nearly every way possible....
Published: 2013-03-08, Author: Michael , review by: Bcchardware.com
Unique Design, Good Air-flow, Native USB 3.0 Ports, See Through Window, Security System
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I'll break down the conclusion in a few areas so that you can better understand how it breaks down and fits into your next build.Quality: The CMStorm Scout 2 Advanced Mid-Tower is constructed from high quality steel and plastic. The plastic parts of the c...
Cost! A steal at $99, Carrying handle for easy transport, Great quality build; sturdy and ready to go....
Only one fan – not a big deal overall...
Overall, I was pretty happy with the CM Storm Scout 2. The temperatures were a bit warm from the lack of more than a single fan, but I don’t want to nitpick the case for this. The price is a steal for its build quality. While most cases at $100 or les...
Published: 2013-03-13, Author: Dion , review by: cravingtech.com
Cooler Master has spent good effort to update and improve its original product design. CM Storm Scout 2′s well painted case and fine moldings make a considerable option for PC enthusiasts. CM Storm Scout 2 offers USB 3.0 ports feature on the top hidden s...
