Cooler Master Mastercase H100 Review 8

Cooler Master Mastercase H100 Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • The Cooler Master Mastercase H100 has an MSRP of US$70 excluding taxes.
  • Perfect-looking Mastercase H-Series as a Mini-ITX form factor
  • Extra-fine metal mesh a good dust filter
  • 200 mm intake fan
  • RGB controller included
  • Built-in handle works well
  • Straightforward assembly process
  • Can hold a full-size ATX PSU
  • Can hold up to four storage drives
  • Plenty of zip ties included
  • Air-cooling with low-profile CPU coolers possible
  • Most mid-range GPUs and compact high-end variants will fit
  • Restrictive choices for air cooling and GPUs - other Mini-ITX cases do better.
  • Clearly made with liquid cooling in mind
  • Upgrading essentially requires a complete disassembly
  • Not a lot of cable routing/hiding possibilities
  • Internal in-line RGB controller hard to access
The Cooler Master Mastercase H100 is a perfect small Mini-ITX version of the usually bulky H-series. It not only looks the part, but also offers that same 200 mm fan in the front of the chassis. In addition to this, the built-in handle really means you can grab and take the system anywhere you wish with ease.

With the build quality equaling that of its larger brethren, the RGB fan with the included controller was expected as well. That said, it would have been nice to have the ability to control the lighting externally, or even the opportunity to go aRGB right out of the box. However, both of those elements would mean that the H100 would offer something the other H-series cases do not.

The interior is quite simple, which translates into an easy and straightforward assembly process if you ensure you do so in the right order. Cooler Master has done well to enable users to install up to four storage drives without compromising any other components within the case, which is something many Mini-ITX cases of this size don't offer. Once the system is assembled, it becomes apparent how important a strategic assembly process is as all the vital areas of the motherboard and its components are inaccessible. That is also why Cooler Master opted not to put a window on the Mastercase H100—there is simply no need for one.

In terms of price, with an MSRP of US$70, it is quite OK, but we are clearly starting to pay for the tarifs the US has put into place. That said, considering the build quality, 200 mm fan, and RGB component, especially as the fan can be considered an element not usually found in most enclosures that are as compact, the price is alright—the H100 is a pretty cool, compact enclosure.

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