Quick Look: Cooler Master MasterFrame 600

[Darksaber]

The Cooler Master MasterFrame series is a groundbreaking concept. It brings interesting modularity and versatility. This approach reuses components, preserves the design's core functionality, and offers some interesting opportunities for customization.

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[Mack4285]

Looks like clever and clean design. I like the symmetry, and hope it stays that way. Sometimes the "last adjustments" before retail release are for the worse.

I wonder if the PSU shroud is also removable? For example, a passive PSU needs to be mounted with the ventilation area up which is blocked by the solid shroud. Personally, I don't mind removing the shroud altogether for better air flow. At least good to see that the shroud does not extend all the way to the front.

And can a 420 radiator fit at the top? I think it was hinted, but no dimensions given.

Some other things I like but that I rarely see: 120/140mm fans mounted without being obstructed by metal. Those rails match the fan holes rather well, so seems okayish.

Symmetrically mounted side panels (right, left) is important too.

I know they showed a potential ITX variant of this Frame series, will be interesting to see it as well.

 

[Chaitanya]

Will wait for final review, their last "modular" cases Master Case and Master Box went nowhere. Also that IO panel is sorely lack lusture.

 

[80-watt Hamster]

Should there be a variant 230mm wide or less that sells for USD150 or less, they'll have my attention. But the words "high end" being used does not fill me with much hope for either of those characteristics coming to pass.

 

[bonehead123]

Well, now they've done it......

Made yet ANUTHA rectangular boxen that is a little less BORING AF than it's predecessors, with some creative ways to arrange things internally, which is commendable for sure.... yee haw !

And I really like the all-magnetic panel mounting & choice of colors, so there's that...

But..

BUT......

How many arms, legs, kidneys, and 1st borne youngins is all this flexibility gonna cost us, hummm.... Oh do tell

 

[thestryker6]

Appreciate the first look and hope that there will be some good options available whenever these come to market.

The series starts at $200 so none of these are going to be cheap. I don't particularly mind the cost, but modular has never really seemed to go anywhere in the past no matter who has tried it. I don't really think that including everything is necessarily a great way to do it either (the Be Quiet 901 I have is an example of this), but perhaps if they flat pack these they can afford to have a lot of base SKUs with varied panel options.

From the product announcement a few weeks back:

The MasterFrame Series is available in two material options—Aluminum (MasterFrame 400, 600, 800) and Steel (MasterFrame 300, 500). With pricing starting at $199.99, each design brings together luxury, performance, and customization in a way that transforms a PC case into a true statement piece.