If you want a massive, intimidating PC case that makes a bold statement, few cases will scream one better than Cooler Master's $479 Cosmos C700M. It's the PC-chassis equivalent of entering the room with a brass band at your back, a WWF fighter at each side, and a Roman candle in each hand. It's gigantic, with an edgy design, and when you power it up, vivid RGB LEDs steal the floor from anything in its sight lines. It also has a modular aspect that I'll touch on near the end of this review. This stunning-looking case has a lot to offer, but as audacious as it is, some shortcomings around build quality and installation ease give us pause. Like a fancy but ornery supercar, with high style comes some questionable compromises. But oh man, does it look like a . This Case Is in Your Face Given the Cooler Master Cosmos pedigree, if you're seriously considering this chassis, you know what you're getting yourself into: a hulk among hulks. Like its predecessors, Cooler Master's Cosmos C700...
The Hummer of PC cases, Cooler Master's flagship Cosmos C700M is a titanic, RGB-bedecked beast that looks stunning built out. Downright unusual video-card and motherboard-mounting options also set it apart, but be prepared for some design quirks.
Titanic curb appeal; Stunning, mood-lit exterior; Curved glass side; Plenty of airflow and air filters; Extremely roomy; Supports vertical (and unique 90-degree-vertical) mounting of video card, and includes the riser hardware
Expensive; Weighs 50 pounds empty; Too much plastic for the money; Back trim falls off easily; Glass panel dips when opened; Surprisingly old-school drive mounting