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Cooler Master Launches MasterCase 5 & Pro 5 with FreeForm Technology

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Cooler Master is excited to announce the availability of the MasterCase 5 and MasterCase Pro 5, the world's first mid-sized modular towers with exterior expandability, made possible with accessories purchased separately. Debuting at Computex 2015, the MasterCase ushers in a new era of products with FreeForm Modular System that offers unparalleled control over form and function.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Raymen Wu, Global Marketing Director said, "The MasterCase represents the first of a new wave of products with our unique FreeForm technology that enables endless build possibilities. Launched in tandem with the new slogan 'Make It Yours.', we kicked off a new drive to harness the maker spirit in our products and community. FreeForm will be applied across all of our products in the near future ensuring you have the freedom to fully express yourself."



Harness the Maker Spirit
Cooler Master invited eight Makers to Computex 2015. They came from varied walks of life: artist, engineer, designer, pro gamer, modder, and VR developer, yet they shared one thing in common: the spirit of making.

The MasterCase 5 enabled each Maker to create a computer system that was uniquely theirs without compromising their build requirements. From aggressive looking gaming rigs to classy workstations, and even a robotic bartending machine that could prepare drinks, the MasterCase 5 was the platform used to share their passion with the world. Meet the makers by visiting: Meet the Makers.

Upgrade Your PC Inside Out with the MasterCase 5's FreeForm Modular System
The MasterCase 5 breaks new ground in the way PCs are designed, made, bought and used. Fundamental to this reimagination is the FreeForm technology. Cooler Master wants users to have absolute control over how their case looks and functions. FreeForm provides options to not only adjust the case exterior, but also offers interior layout flexibility in a mid-sized case. It is Cooler Master's interpretation of the "Form Follows Function" principle.

In the MasterCase 5, FreeForm allows a single case to support a host of different configurations, enabling users to upgrade rather than replace their case and system. Through a unique Clip-and-Click panel, FreeForm lets users adjust vertically or remove the drive cages entirely. This flexibility allows building multiple system configurations like home servers, water-cooled workstations, or gaming rigs with dual-slot extra-long graphics cards using one single case.

Two models will be made available at launch: the base MasterCase 5 and the upgraded MasterCase Pro 5. The base MasterCase 5 comes with dual top handles and a standard door while the MasterCase Pro 5 comes with a side window panel, elevated mesh top cover, and additional interior expandability options. Users wishing to upgrade from the MasterCase 5 to the Pro 5 version can do so through an ecosystem of accessories.

All these accessories, including external panels and kits will be available for purchase from authorized retailers and also online at the Cooler Master online stores in Europe, North America and Asia. More modular accessories are to be announced at a later time.

Pricing & Availability: The MasterCase 5 and MasterCase Pro 5 is expected to be available for pre-order at global retailer from 18th August 2015.

Expected price in Europe:
  • MasterCase 5: 124.90€ inc.VAT
  • MasterCase Pro 5: 159.90€ inc.VAT


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lots of plastic parts to mod and paint.
 
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The lack of cable access to the back from the bottom compartment is a deal breaker.

Actually, you can pass a large amount of cables, i've reviewed this case and i had no problem ;)

I agree with those who say that this is a standard case, but it's not a normal one because you can upgrade it according to your needs and your preferences in therm of design..
 
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I'd like to see pics with an ATX board in it.
 
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Looks average, why did they have the window come down past that PSU cover? Cables are only down there and I don't want to see that nest.

In the second pic it looks like someone went a bit crazy with a drill on the last PCI slot cover.
 

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This case looks interesting, but what are the dimensions?

235x512x548mm

Looks average, why did they have the window come down past that PSU cover? Cables are only down there and I don't want to see that nest.

In the second pic it looks like someone went a bit crazy with a drill on the last PCI slot cover.

The Plexiglas panel comes with a piece of black plastic that can be removed if you want to see the lower part too, if not you can just leave it attached to the panel.
The last PCI cover is made to pass the cable trought, is not deformed.

Sorry for my bad english.
 
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during the computex there were photos of front panels with sd card reader and usb type c port. I would like to see this panel and might purchase the Pro 5 for one of the builds that I am planning to do.
 

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There will be usb 3.1, usb c, fan controller and other things too.. Maybe we have to wait the mastercase maker next year
 

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In the second pic it looks like someone went a bit crazy with a drill on the last PCI slot cover.

They've had those for ages on several cases, especially in CM Storm range. It's for LAN parties, so you can "lock" your mouse and keyboard cables to your case.
 
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They've had those for ages on several cases, especially in CM Storm range. It's for LAN parties, so you can "lock" your mouse and keyboard cables to your case.

Oh I see, thanks.
 

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here you are my assembly on this case
 
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