Cooler Master Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP Black Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Reviews(688)

4.6
TOP FAVORABLE REVIEW
Great and long lasting

First of all, I love this case and had it for about 2 years.

-fairly small compare to most DIY cases (yet still enough room for expansion)
-the side panel had a thing that sticks out to give your CPU heat sink a direct flow from outside of case
-fan built into side of case
-cool blue LEDs
-fun to press large power button
-nice no-screw locking for drive bays

These are cons but never were a big problem for me.

-not much airflow from front, panel has some vents but not many in front
-my CPU didnt line up with the side panel's CPU thing that sticks out
-reset button used to fall out sometimes (for some reason it stopped falling out though)
-would not be able to fit large CPU heat sink
-sometimes the power button gets stuck if you put the front panel on wrong (just learn to do it right)

Overall, I loved this case (sold it to my friend) and I would definitively recommend this case.

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TOP CRITICAL REVIEW
Good Case For This Price Point

Case construction good but not robust. Airflow from the two included 120mm fans is excellent and even with the optional third 120mm fan in the front of the case I added to cool my 3 hard drives overall case noise is average at most. Case room is good and mounting the mobo was facilitated by the lack of a cross beam below the PSU area but not as nice as a removable motherboard tray.

Tool free design seems to work well enough although I found it to be a little awkward and more delicate then I would like. Think I would prefer traditional screws. USB ports should be at the top and not the bottom of the case, and a eSATA port in addition to or instead of firewire.

A handsome case albeit a rather plain one, but the blue lighting is a subtle touch. I'd rate at 3.5 eggs and at this price point would probably buy again for a "normal" or "average" system. Although I think I would have paid the few extra dollars for the seemingly newer COOLER MASTER RC-690 (Item#:N82E16811119137) if it was available at the time of my original purchase and could start my new build over. Shipping and customer service from newegg was excellent as usual.

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Warranty

Limited Warranty period(parts): 1 year

Limited Warranty period(labor): 1 year

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Features & Details

  • Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower
  • 2 x USB2.0 ; 2 x Audio ; 1 x IEEE1394 Front Ports
  • Side Air duct
  • 5 External 5.25" Drive Bays
  • 4 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays

Specifications

Model
BrandCooler Master
SeriesCenturion 534
ModelRC-534-KKN2-GP
Details
TypeATX Mid Tower
ColorBlack
Case MaterialAluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis
With Power SupplyNo
Power Supply MountedTop
Motherboard CompatibilityATX , m-ATX
Side Panelwithout Side Window
Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays5
External 3.5" Drive Bays1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays4
Expansion Slots7
Front Panel Ports
Front Ports2 x USB2.0 ; 2 x Audio ; 1 x IEEE1394
Cooling System
80mm FansNo
120mm Fans1 x 120mm rear fan 1 x 120mm side fan
Side Air ductYes
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions18.90" x 7.95" x 17.13"
Weight22 lbs.
Additional Info
FeaturesSuperior Airflow: Special mesh design provides the superior airflow and maximum cooling performance. Tool-free Design: Easy assembly for quick maintain and upgrade.
Additional Information
First Listed on NeweggMay 01, 2006
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