OCC has examined several cases from different manufacturers lately and this time around we're having a look at a full-tower chassis. Check out our review of the CM Storm Trooper - http://www.overclock..._storm_trooper/
CM Storm Trooper Full-Tower Chassis Reviewed
Started by Nemo, Oct 30 2011 06:26 PM
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Posted 30 October 2011 - 06:26 PM
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Posted 30 October 2011 - 06:29 PM
Hurray for another BluePanda review! 
That case looks freakin' nice.
That case looks freakin' nice.
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Posted 30 October 2011 - 06:41 PM
I wanted this case ever since I saw it was announced. 
Looks great!
Looks great!
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Posted 30 October 2011 - 06:56 PM
That is a damn nice looking case and a really good review, good job Panda.
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Posted 30 October 2011 - 07:05 PM
Nice case! Great review too. 
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Posted 30 October 2011 - 09:03 PM
I really like the look of this one too.
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Posted 31 October 2011 - 06:39 AM
Thanks guys. This one was a fun one to review.
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Posted 31 October 2011 - 06:41 AM
It is a nice looking case. My squabble with it is the name.. Storm Trooper.. Should be White and Black.. with an E-11 Blaster.. lmao..
Other than that.. Great Review!
Other than that.. Great Review!
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Posted 31 October 2011 - 06:53 AM
Yeah. It's odd because the brand name is "CM Storm" and the case is the "Trooper" but all I read is CM Stormtrooper.It is a nice looking case. My squabble with it is the name.. Storm Trooper.. Should be White and Black.. with an E-11 Blaster.. lmao..
Other than that.. Great Review!
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Posted 31 October 2011 - 07:05 AM
Yeah. It's odd because the brand name is "CM Storm" and the case is the "Trooper" but all I read is CM Stormtrooper.
lol! I did the exact same thing! I actually did not even realize what you just said until after I read what you said haha!
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Posted 31 October 2011 - 07:21 AM
Doesn't look like a storm trooper to me. 
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