Last Thoughts

Having released the CM Storm Sentry three and a half years ago, Cooler Master has had plenty of time to update its design, and when it comes to aesthetics, we retrieve the visitor has greatly improved the original product. The Scout 2'due south smooth lines and detailed moldings make for a more modern looking case. Looks aside, Cooler Master'south revamped enclosure also offers USB 3.0 ports and a slightly ameliorate internal design.

Beyond that, however, there's not much to talk about. In fact, we're troubled by the features that take been removed, such as eSATA and a forepart-mounted 120mm fan, particularly when the newcomer currently costs $10 more than its predecessor. For $90, in that location's no denying that the Sentinel two is a relatively affordable loftier-quality mid-tower chassis, but we're not certain if it'south solid enough to take on the competition.

For the same price, you could also purchase the Antec Nine Hundred 2 V3, Corsair Carbide Serial 300R, Lian Li PC-A05FNB or Gigabyte GZ-G2 Plus, just to proper noun a few. Despite our dislike of the Nine Hundred Two V3's ghastly appearance, it's rather well equipped compared to the Scout two, featuring 3 times as many 120mm fans plus a massive 200mm fan, and it's a similar story with the Gigabyte GZ-G2 Plus.

The Carbide Series 300R also does improve on the cooling forepart, including a 120mm and 140mm fan, though it is junior when comparing storage support, featuring just four iii.v" drive bays. For $10 more, there are many other worthy candidates, such every bit the Corsair Carbide Serial 400R, NZXT Phantom 410, Cooler Master HAF 922, BitFenix Ghost, Enermax Fulmo Advanced, Silverstone Precision PS06 and Lian Li PC-7B Plus II.

We won't get as far as maxim the Spotter 2 isn't relevant, regardless of how saturated today's market place is. However, information technology seems like the only way to justify buying one is because yous actually similar its appearance and you're willing to spend more than the $90 sticker price to outfit the enclosure with fans. Barring that, it's tough to recommend the Scout 2 as it simply doesn't offer as much equally similarly priced cases.

Pros: More bonny than the original Scout, slightly improved internals, USB three.0 connectivity.

Cons: Loss of eSATA from the original design, weak stock cooling set for a $ninety enthusiast example.