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Cooler Master Cosmos 2

The Cooler Master Cosmos 2 resides at the very top of the chassis and is partially hidden with yet another sliding door. With the panel pulled back we can see a headphone and microphone jack, an eSATA port, two USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports. Further back is the advanced control panel which includes a full docket of fan controls, power button, reset button, power and HDD LEDs as well as a button that allows you to control fan LEDs independent of fan speed.

Based on 34 reviews

Excellent:

27
Good:

6
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros

Supports MicroATX, ATX, EATX, XLATX, SSI CEB, SSI EEB motherboards.
10 Expansion Slots.
Supports 360 / 240 mm water cooling radiators.
Supports numerous fans depending on hardware selection.
Full featured Fan Controller.
Supports USB 3.0.
Excellent cable.
Huge interior.
Great build quality.
Loads of cooling options and hard drive trays.
Heavy duty carrying handles.
Can hold up to 112 HDDs/SSDs.
Pair of lockable XDock 3.5" Hot Swap bays.

Cons

Heavy chassis.
Lot's of front panel wiring to mess with.
Lower drive cages make for tight PSU cable routing.
Fitment of larger top mounted radiators could cause component installation issues.
So very many fan control wires.
Unnecessary beeping.
Price.
Toolless lock cannot be used on half length 5.25 inch devices (requires screws for mounting)
Price puts it out of range for many people.
Heavy 22 kg.
Some aspects not deserving of the price tag too much plastic here and there.
No HPTX compatibility.

By TechSpot on June 18, 2012

If you're looking for a full tower system that's capable of holding a ridiculous amount of hardware, look no further than Cooler Master's Cosmos II.

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By Real World Labs on September 14, 2012

Today we are taking our first look at Cooler Master’s new flagship to the well accepted Cosmos line of cases, the Cosmos II. This won’t be a full review. That will have to come later. This case will leave you with an impression from the...

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By CNET Australia on August 13, 2012

The Cosmos II is big and beautiful. You'll need to put aside AU$369 and a lot of floor space — but, if you can afford both, you'll never regret...

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By APC Magazine on July 03, 2012

Letâ€™s make one thing clear -- the Cosmos II is aimed at a very specific market and is not at all suitable for the average gamer. At 22kg unladen, itâ€™s incredibly heavy and will not fit on or under most desks. For those...

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By JonnyGuru on June 16, 2012

The Cosmos II is an amazing case with an abundance of feature and style. The ability to insert both a 360mm and 240mm radiator internally is a major plus, add to this that it includes 2 lockable hot swap bays and an abundance of hard drive...

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By OverClock Intelligence Agency on May 28, 2012

So at the end of the day, was Cooler Master's offering able to live up to the tremendous hype surrounding this Ultra Tower? Absolutely.Starting with the exterior, the subtle side panel vents really fit this case. The bottom case feet and top handles...

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By Maximum PC on May 27, 2012

IT'S BEEN five years since the debut of Cooler Master’s wildly popular Cosmos chassis, and its successor is finally here. The Cosmos lineage is strong with this one—from the hinged side panels, to the top carrying handles, to the...

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By APH Networks on May 11, 2012

"T'was two weeks before ChristmasWhen all through the houseNot a creature was stirringNot even a mouse,The tree was decoratedBy the front foyer with careIn the hopes that Cooler MasterSoon would mail the case there,When out on the lawnThere arose a...

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By Hi Tech Legion on April 17, 2012

Just as Mercedes-Benz is indelibly linked to luxury in the automotive world, Cooler Master aims the Cosmos case line for users with a more discerning palette and sizable budget. Much like the Cosmos S before it, the Cooler Master Cosmos II draws...

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By Tom's Hardware UK on March 14, 2012

Big radiators need lots of space that most enclosures simply weren't designed to offer. We're using Swiftech’s latest triple-fan cooler to test the fitment and performance in four cases supposedly set up to accommodate high-end water cooling...

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