CM Storm Enforcer Review 14

CM Storm Enforcer Review

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Assembly


Starting the build with the power supply, it firmly sits in place by the guiding rails. Sadly the smaller 2.5" hard drive bay would not fit with this power supply so it was removed. Screwing the power supply in place the Enforcer allows for a power supply to be mounted two ways.


Installing the optical drive starts by opening the door and simply pulling the tabs on the outside to remove the cover. Sliding the drive into place the lock is pushed forward and keeps the drive well in place.


Because the small 2.5" bay could not be used, both drives will be placed in another bay. Mounting the SSD in the provided bracket does require screws, but the full size 3.5" drive can be installed by with snapping in the guide rails along the sides. Because only two hard drives are being installed the top hard drive bay could be removed to improve air flow.


Installing the mainboard and connecting the preliminary cables starts to show the need for wiring holes and cable management. Next the power supply cables are connected and precious space is quickly vanishing. Lastly the video card is installed and connected to the power supply. With the top hard drive bay removed, the longest of available graphics cards can be installed.

Finished Looks


Stepping back the Storm Enforcer certainly makes bold impressions. Visually the case is quite appealing. The large side panel is sleek and moves with the rest of the case. The shape of the window and side panel also help reduce the bulkiness of the front door and help blend the front to the back quite well.


When powered on, the front LED fan is bright but not overpowering, a nice touch to add style to the overall finished product. The large side window is hard not to look at, with the internal lights glowing, definitely the main attraction. The back end of the case is fairly standard with clean sharp edges. With plenty of room to pack a punch on the inside the outside is very attractive.
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