CM Storm Scout 2

Darksaber · Sep 21, 2012

Cooler Master presents the new generation of the Scout line of CM Storm cases, simply called the Scout 2. It comes with a long list of new features and brand new looks. We cautiously scout ahead to see what hides behind the exterior.

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NHKS · Sep 25, 2012

case review on day of release.. nice.. thanks!

at first glance this case seemed a sure win for 100$.. the gunmetal color seems good in the pics.. features are good in general but digging further it could have had more to it - more fans , bottom/side filter, more space.. just doesnt stand out as a clear winner for the price.. but those who like it will buy it nonetheless..
i am slightly disppointed though..

Frick · Sep 25, 2012

Gimme a solid side and I will like it.

Slacker · Sep 25, 2012

Nice review, thanks!

As for the case, if you take out all of the plastic and just the metal itself, it looks like my 690 II. I think they are just trying to make more money by making an old design a "new" case. I prefer the old scout as it had a dark tinted side panel and more fans with led for the same price.

PLAfiller · Sep 25, 2012

As I case I find it pretty decent, but advertised as a LAN I have second thoughts. With so many Micro-ATX, mini-ITX, mini-ITX Low-profile and laptop options I just don't think that a standard 7-slot case can be called a LAN case. Other than that I find it much more attractive than the first version of the Scout-series.

dickobrazzz · Sep 26, 2012

it`s haf x..(

Phobia9651 · Sep 26, 2012

Frick said:
Gimme a solid side and I will like it.

Exactly my thoughts, that side panel is a major turn off for me.
I really love the front though, reminds me a slight bit of the Graphite 600T.

Radical_Edward · Sep 27, 2012

Looks good, other than the lack of filter for the bottom case fan and I don't much care for the covered front I/O ports.

Otherwise it seems a fitting upgrade from the current CM Scout. I built a rig for a friend in one recently and he really likes it.

System Name	Meshlicious Monster
Processor	Intel Core i5-10600T
Motherboard	MSI Z490I Unify
Cooling	NZXT Kraken Z53 with 2x Noctua Redux 1300 RPM PWM fans
Memory	ADATA 16 GB 3200 Mhz DDR4
Video Card(s)	MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio
Storage	TeamGroup 1TB NVMe SSD
Display(s)	Asus ProArt 27" 1440P, 75Hz
Case	ssupd Meshlicious with mesh side panels
Power Supply	Fractal Design Ion 660 W Platinum ATX
Mouse	Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro Wireless
Keyboard	Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Keyboard
Software	Windows 10 Home

System Name	Black MC in Tokyo
Processor	Ryzen 5 5600
Motherboard	Asrock B450M-HDV
Cooling	Be Quiet! Pure Rock 2
Memory	2 x 16GB Kingston Fury 3400mhz
Video Card(s)	XFX 6950XT Speedster MERC 319
Storage	Kingston A400 240GB \| WD Black SN750 2TB \|WD Blue 1TB x 2 \| Toshiba P300 2TB \| Seagate Expansion 8TB
Display(s)	Samsung U32J590U 4K + BenQ GL2450HT 1080p
Case	Fractal Design Define R4
Audio Device(s)	Line6 UX1 + some headphones, Nektar SE61 keyboard
Power Supply	Corsair RM850x v3
Mouse	Logitech G602
Keyboard	Cherry MX Board 1.0 TKL Brown
VR HMD	Acer Mixed Reality Headset
Software	Windows 10 Pro
Benchmark Scores	Rimworld 4K ready!

Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 7950x3D
Motherboard	Gigabyte X670e Master
Cooling	Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
Memory	G-Skill Trident Z Neo @6000mhz CL30
Video Card(s)	Asus Tuf 4090 OC
Storage	Boot: 2tb Samsung 990 Pro, Files: 512gb Samsung 960 Pro
Display(s)	LG 38GN950-B
Case	Corsair 5000D Airflow
Audio Device(s)	Burson Swing, Burson Bang, Kef Q100
Power Supply	Seasonic Prime Platinum 1000w
Mouse	Razer Deathadder V2 Pro
Keyboard	Logitech G915
Software	Win 11 Pro 64-bit

System Name	Sandfiller
Processor	I5-10400
Motherboard	MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS
Cooling	Noctua NH-L9i (92x25mm fan)
Memory	32GB Corsair LPX 2400 Mhz DDR4 CL14
Video Card(s)	MSI RX 5700 XT GAMING X
Storage	Intel 670P 512GB
Display(s)	2560x1080 LG 29" + 22" LG
Case	SS RV02
Audio Device(s)	Creative Sound Blaster Z
Power Supply	Fractal Design IntegraM 650W
Mouse	Logitech Triathlon
Keyboard	REDRAGON MITRA
Software	Windows 11 Home x 64

Processor	Intel Core i5 3570k
Motherboard	MSI Z77 MPower
Cooling	Thermalright Archon
Memory	Crucial Ballistix Elite 2x4GB 1600MHz (8-8-8-24)
Video Card(s)	MSI Geforce GTX 1060 6GB Gaming X
Storage	Plextor M5 Pro 512GB; WD Caviar Green 2TB
Display(s)	2x HP ZR24w
Case	Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Special Edition Tempered Glass
Audio Device(s)	Creative Sound Blaster Z
Power Supply	Seasonic Focus GX-650
Mouse	Logitech G403 HERO
Keyboard	SteelSeries 7G
Software	Windows 10 Pro 64-bit EN

CM Storm Scout 2

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System Name	GLaDOS
Processor	AMD FX-9590 X8 4.7GHz
Motherboard	ASUS Sabertooth 990FX
Cooling	Corsair H80i v2
Memory	Corsair Vengeance 24GB (2x8GB, 2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Video Card(s)	ASUS ROG-STRIX-RX580-O8G-GAMINGOC
Storage	WD Blue 3D NAND 1TB Internal PC SSD
Display(s)	2 Acer S231HL 23" LED backlit LCD's on a Dual LCD stand
Case	Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow
Audio Device(s)	Onboard - Corsair Void Pro Wireless
Power Supply	Corsair 850HXi 850W
Mouse	Corsair Sabre RGB
Keyboard	Corsair K70 LUX RGB
Software	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit