A Closer Look - Outside

The chassis itself looks quite nice, with a plastic but chrome looking part dividing the front into two visual sections. The paint job of the chassis can be considered on par with other enclosures in this price class. There are no blemishes or imperfections in the job.


The front is constructed of plastic and metal mesh. This is a clear downgrade from the Centurion series, which included plenty of aluminum material in front frame. You can clearly see through the front drive bays all the way to the back of the chassis. Cooler Master has lined these covers with dust filters, so there is one less issue to worry about here as it seems. The rear looks just like the one on the CM Storm Scout we reviewed in the past. This means that we can expect to see the exact same interior layout as with the Scout.


One side of the chassis has two openings for fans up to 120 mm. These do not have any dust filters on them, which in turn does mean that you will have to clean out the interior of the case on a regular basis. The other side is completely solid and has no air vents or locations for cooling units.


Taking a closer look at the front of the chassis, the bottom mesh area allows for cool air to be pulled in with the help of the blue LED 120 mm fan. A large Cooler Master logo has been placed here as well. The middle is the visual divider of the case. It is made of plastic but has a mirror, chrome like finish. It also holds the power & reset button, as well as the usual connectivity in form of two USB 2.0 ports, the pair of audio plugs and an eSATA port. The additional feature is a small button to turn the front fan LED on or off. Above that you have the five external drive bays, which are made of metal mesh as well.


The power supply bay can be found on the very bottom of the rear. There are seven mainboard expansion slots and an opening for a 120 mm fan. This unit is not included, as is the case with the CM Storm Scout. Cooler Master has also done away with any water cooling holes for the chassis. While this is an interesting and cheap additional feature for gaming enclosures, most users for which the Gladiatior 600 is intended, will not need them.


The rear ceiling fan recreates the air flow of the power supply. This 140 mm unit is included and blows air out the top of the case. There are no LEDs on this one, so no glow for you there.