Cooler Master Storm Scout 2

Overview

The Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 on its side reveals four fairly standard case feet along with a pair of 120mm fan grills. The Scout 2's internal design is fairly basic, but it's well laid out. Expansion support includes three exposed 5.25" bays, seven hidden 3.5" bays, two 2.5" bays (converted from one 3.5" drive bay), seven standard expansion slots and an eighth vertically-aligned slot for I/O brackets.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

7
Average:

3
Bad:

1

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Last revision on October 7, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Attractive design
Improved internals
USB 3.0

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lacks eSATA
Weak stock cooling set up
Relatively Expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on January 04, 2013 80

We won't go as far as saying the Scout 2 isn't relevant, regardless of how saturated today's market place is. However, it seems like the only way to justify buying one is because you really like its appearance and you're willing to spend more than the $90 sticker price to outfit the enclosure with fans.

By techPowerUp! on July 18, 2013 89

I would like to thank Cooler Master for providing the CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced review sample. Cooler Master is a gaming-case manufacturer many computer enthusiasts know about. They started their CM Storm brand aimed purely at the gaming enthusiast some...

By Play3r on July 10, 2013 76

Based on the specifications and looking at the interior, this case has ample water cooling options available. There is space for a 240mm in the roof, a 240mm in the front (proviso on removing the HDD bays) and space for a 120mm radiator in the rear. ...

By Maximum PC on May 13, 2013 60

If you thought that the only innovation in modern chassis design was the (long-awaited) switch from USB 2.0 ports to USB 3.0 ports at all price levels, you haven't seen anything yet. The cases in our roundup this time around really run the gamut of...

By Overclock3D on May 07, 2013 83

When reviewing, one of the first things we look at, or rather get a feel for is the quality of a product. There are certain manufacturers who stand that little bit taller than the others in this field and Cooler Master is one of them. From the top...

By BCCHardware on March 08, 2013 92

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...

By ThinkComputers on December 31, 2012 80

Looking at the CM Storm Scout 2 nothing really jumps out to me, but with that said I do like this case. It would be a case I would recommend to anyone looking for a case in this price range especially a gamer who would be taking their machine to LAN...

By TechRadar on November 18, 2012 70

The first CM Storm Scout was a dependable, surprisingly roomy case that didn't take up much space and was still easy on the eye - all for under £100. CM Storm has obviously seen room for improvement though - hello Scout 2. Like its forefather, it offers...

By Kitguru.net on November 01, 2012 80

CM Storm have been updating some of their products this year and today is the turn of the CM Storm Scout model, which was first launched several years ago.On paper, the CM Storm Scout II looks to be a vast improvement on its predecessor, as it...

By Bit-tech.net on October 17, 2012 70

Passing judgement on a case like the Scout 2 is always difficult, as despite its sub-par cooling, it has numerous points that work in its favour. The build quality is excellent with very few exceptions, which makes the Scout 2 a wonderful case to work...

By Benchmark Reviews on October 01, 2012 92

if you really want to know how I feel. This is a gaming case that declares its lineage with its strong functional shape, instead of a bunch of tacky bolt-ons. It's got bulges in all the right places, instead of all over the place. The quality of the...

By Pureoverclock on September 25, 2012 90

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...

By hardwareasylum.com on September 25, 2012 100

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...

By InsideHW on July 05, 2013

The title of this review definitely sounds like a sequel to a cheap Hollywood comedy, but Cooler Master was serious in their intention to improve their Scout model, so you're seeing CM Storm Scout 2 (hereafter “Scout 2”). For all those who didn't have a...

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