Cooler Master Storm Stryker PC Chassis Review

Since 1992, Cooler Master has produced many high quality chassis, and the CM Storm Stryker can be added to that list! The focal point of the CM Storm series was that of the gamer enthusiast, and all of the design aspects of the Stryker reflect that focus.

In short, this is a massive, fully-featured gaming chassis that can satisfy the gamer in all of us. The Stryker is full of cooling options and intricate functionalities that makes its customization endless, all while being wrapped  up into a beautiful design.

CASE FEATURES

The large interior of the Stryker allows for the support of Micro ATX, ATX and XL-ATX motherboard’s, with room remaining for your four-way SLI or Crossfire X multi-GPU set-up. The chassis has room for a CPU cooler height of 18.5 cm and GPU card length of up to 32.2 cm.

The cooling abilities of the Stryker are exceptional with fan support from all sides. The front, side and bottom can each support two 120 mm fans, the rear fan fits one at 140 mm, and the top holds one 200 mm fan. Going one step further, there are also three rear-tubing holes for your water-cooling hardware.

CASE WALK AROUND

From first glance, the Stryker is gorgeous! It is a huge, full tower steel case body with a clear side panel.

The top of the chassis features an interesting design, contrasting a black mesh design with the white steel framing, and incorporating the ingenious, large rubber handle. The handle makes the unit feel lighter than the 30.2 lb. weigh in.

The Stryker has a front panel which features two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, as well as HD audio in and out. The Stryker is also equipped with a fan speed controller.The Stryker includes a X-Dock drive bay for an easy insert of a 2.5” drive, to further add to the Stryker’s expandability.