CM Storm's "Scout" Case (Computex Show Display)

[MonsterMawd]

Guys, NatePCMAN is my affiliate. He handles the systems installs for these high end customer projects. I asked him to post the hardware here.

Thanks MM, I have never seen you use such a high DBA fan before and since I have a higher tolerance for computer noise than 90%+ of people I just ordered some for some testing.

The case is looking great and I am excited to see the paint job.

They are Quiet. I think you'll be pleased with them Blood.


The Digital camo paint job is finished!

 

[Helloworld_98]

I don't think a 600w PSU can power a complete dual 4890 build, as that's over 300w already then add 125w of the cpu, 60w from the motherboard, 20w from the dimms, 10w from the HDD, DVD drive is another 15w.

 

[natepcman]

^ @ natePCman, please start another thread for another topic. Looking good MM, keep up the good work!

Sorry I wasn't more clear, I am putting the system in this for Bill.

I don't think a 600w PSU can power a complete dual 4890 build, as that's over 300w already then add 125w of the cpu, 60w from the motherboard, 20w from the dimms, 10w from the HDD, DVD drive is another 15w.

I was a little concerned about this too, but CoolerMaster assured us that the PSU was enough for this build. And after testing all the parts, the system is fully stable.

 

[The_Blood_Raven]

The 600w is a bit cheap from CM, but I suppose they don't need headroom and the 600w should be plenty. Honestly though, a custom PC build like this is about the best advertisement amongst enthusiasts, so why go so cheap on the PSU CM? Oh well.

 

[AKM880]

NatePCMAN I'm very sorry should've asked first :lol: looking good MM, will that 600W be enough for that build?

 

[natepcman]

NatePCMAN I'm very sorry should've asked first :lol: looking good MM, will that 600W be enough for that build?

No worries 😉

I tested the hardware with a battery of programs and it is all 100% stable. Now, we don't really have time for any real OCing, so I am unsure if it would hold that back at all. But, I am pretty sure we could squeeze some out of it.

 

[Shadow703793]

The 600w is a bit cheap from CM, but I suppose they don't need headroom and the 600w should be plenty. Honestly though, a custom PC build like this is about the best advertisement amongst enthusiasts, so why go so cheap on the PSU CM? Oh well.

True that. You'd expect them to ship a 1kW PSU lol.

 

[MonsterMawd]

I'm sure we'll be hearing about the 600W PSU over the next several years after the video we're making is posted on Youtube.

Cool Black anodized machined aluminum case feet and I'm gonna use them! 😀

 

[MonsterMawd]

It's important that people at the Computex show can identify the CM STORM logo right away. I've installed 2x 4" red cold cathodes inside the bezel to illuminate the "eye of the storm" logo.

 

[The_Blood_Raven]

It looks great MM, the design works extremely well with the case. I believe your going to have yet another happy customer.

 

[MonsterMawd]

Thanks Blood_Raven!

Heres the 5.25 Optical drive cover.

 

[skreenname]

That's a great way to conceal the Disc Drive.
Now I wanna do that with the spare mesh from my Dad's Armor case.
I wonder if he'll let me.

 

[AKM880]

Wow, MM this case looks amazing I wish I could get one that looked exactly like that one :lol: Also smart idea on those red cathodes for illuminating the logo. Its looks really awesome 😉

 

[AKM880]

Just noticed, is there only one drive bay for DVD/CD/Bluray drives?

 

[MonsterMawd]

Thank you for the comments and feedback guys!

@AKM, the bezel has been customized.


Right side panel

screws missing, cause it's not finished, the stainless socket screws will be replaced with black ones

 

[Helloworld_98]

awesome work, but the red doesn't contrast very well with the grey-silver or the lighter colours in the digital camo.

 

[Shadow703793]

Well done! Nice idea with the drive bays.

 

[AKM880]

IMO the red goes great with the camo and the grey/silver. If only they sold cases this nice.

 

[Helloworld_98]

^ yeah but if they sold them they'd be $250+.

 

[Shadow703793]

@OP: If you were to make a case smiler to this for me how much would it cost?

 

[B-Unit]

ZOMG!! I want that paint job!

 

[AKM880]

Haha I wish I could get a awesome paint job like that on my Dell :lol:

 

[MonsterMawd]

$600 for the paint job alone

Photos before packing case for Computex Show next week in Tapei!

 

[wip99gt]

That is a beautiful case. I really appreciate your attention to detail. I like the paint job it would have been a real pain to do. You have me thinking of painting my case now.

 

[AKM880]

I could probably try and paint my case, but I'm really afraid I'll ruin it. I don't want it to look worse than before,lol. Really nice paint job but $600?!?