Cooler Master Announces New High-Performance PC Case - the MasterBox 600

TheLostSwede · Apr 25, 2024

Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components, gaming peripherals, and tech lifestyle solutions, has today launched the MasterBox 600 - the latest offering in their renowned ATX case lineup. The MasterBox 600, is packed with features designed to provide great performance and is still easy to build. Features like a back-connected motherboard support to versatile cooling options and a removable HDD cage, ensure the MasterBox 600 is designed to provide the ultimate case for just about any type of build.

Key features and benefits of the MasterBox 600 include:

Back-connected motherboard support: The back-connected motherboard frees up space in the front of the case, for easier cable management.
Versatile cooling options: Support for up to seven 120 mm fans and either a top-mounted 360 mm radiator or a front-mounted 420 mm radiator allows for hyper-effective CPU cooling.
Fine mesh front panel: Designed for unrestricted airflow and stellar thermal performance.
Removable HDD cage: Supports up to two 3.5" HDDs and six 2.5" SSDs, with a totally removable HDD cage for enhanced access.
Optimized airflow: Three 140 mm SickleFlow fans and a CF 120 fan provide exceptional cooling power and eye-catching looks.
Room for upgrades: With support for a 410 mm GPU, a 170 mm CPU cooler, and multiple fans and radiators, the MasterBox 600 will ensure you stay ahead of the game.

The MasterBox 600 is the start of next-generation PC building, making personally designed PCs achievable to all users. Bring your dream PC to life with the MasterBox 600.

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MachineLearning · Apr 26, 2024

Breakout expanion slot covers and a 3-pin fan in 2024.
Not the end of the world, but surprising.

bonehead123 · Apr 26, 2024

MachineLearning said:
Breakout expanion slot covers and a 3-pin fan in 2024.
Not the end of the world, but surprising.

These fails alone would make it an auto no-buy for me, but others may not care....

Also, if this case is supposedly meant for use with back-connected mobos, then why the giant cabling grommets ? Seems like they are just tryin to save a few $$ by not making separate versions....

Sorry, but other than that back-connected support, I really don't see anything new here, so I will leave it for others to bask in more of the same-ole-same-same boring AF boxen glory

watzupken · Apr 26, 2024

While this claims to be new, they actually look no different from previous Masterbox series. :oops:

A Computer Guy · Apr 26, 2024

bonehead123 said:
These fails alone would make it an auto no-buy for me, but others may not care....

Also, if this case is supposedly meant for use with back-connected mobos, then why the giant cabling grommets ? Seems like they are just tryin to save a few $$ by not making separate versions....

Sorry, but other than that back-connected support, I really don't see anything new here, so I will leave it for others to bask in more of the same-ole-same-same boring AF boxen glory

Cooler master seems just weird sometimes. They will have a case with a really good concept then also fall short somewhere else in the case design.

MasterBox 600 front and top mesh looks pretty nice to me. I prefer top mounted or side chamber PSU (for water cooling builds) and for air cooled cards with rear exhaust it sucks to have the additional metal between the slot covers making blockages.

The smaller cases that have sandwich style designs really shows that compartmentalization of the CPU and GPU heat really helps. It sucks normal case designs still haven't figured out how to compartmentalize the GPU and provide direct exit channels for the heat. For example below side exhaust GPU's. Full glass side panel prevents this kind of optimization of course.

xmanrigger · Apr 26, 2024

High Performance? Just wow. Is that the best marketing they can come up with? How is this turd any different than any other turd that looks exactly like it?

maxfly · Apr 26, 2024

watzupken said:
While this claims to be new, they actually look no different from previous Masterbox series.

Exactly what I thought when I looked at it.

Minus Infinity · Apr 26, 2024

xmanrigger said:
High Performance? Just wow. Is that the best marketing they can come up with? How is this turd any different than any other turd that looks exactly like it?

This turd has been highly polished to a lustrous sheen.

bonehead123 · Apr 26, 2024

Minus Infinity said:
This turd has been highly polished to a lustrous sheen.

Well, in all fairness, if I have to chose between a dull turd and a polished, sheeny one, I'd take the sheeny one every time, hehehe

Having said that, since I am NOT into, nor have any need for, turds of any variety, I'll just pass on this one !

ARF · Apr 26, 2024

MachineLearning said:
Breakout expanion slot covers

I don't really see a problem here. What do you want? A cover with screws?

MachineLearning said:
and a 3-pin fan

How many pins do you prefer?

MachineLearning said:
in 2024.

MachineLearning said:
Not the end of the world, but surprising.

Gmr_Chick · Apr 26, 2024

ARF said:
I don't really see a problem here. What do you want? A cover with screws?

It's a problem because 1. thumbscrews are stupid cheap and 2. it's fucking 2024, when even budget cases have reusable slot covers.

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Cooler Master Announces New High-Performance PC Case - the MasterBox 600

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