CM Storm Sniper: Black Edition Review
Features & Specifications
The Sniper Black supports several of the features we have come to know and trust from CM Storm. These include those from the original Sniper such as:
- StormGuard™ – groundbreaking security system for safeguarding your gaming peripherals.
- Next generation control panel for tuning your lights and fans.
- Convenient handle and foot stand for fast and efficient mobilization and relocation.
- 2 years limited warranty
In addition to these, the Sniper Black Edition Mesh Version has some upgraded features to make the best even better. These are as follows:
- All black high quality interior coating!
- Three huge 200mm blue LED fans included!
- Solid Bridge included for full 2.5" SSD/HDD support!
With such a strong feature set outlined, it is not hard to see why this case has generated such a buzz. To back up all of that, here are the specifications.
| Model Number | SGC-6000-KXN1-GP |
| Available Colour | Interior/Exterior: Black |
| Material | Steel, ABS Plastic, Mesh Bezel |
| Dimensions | (D)566.6 x (W)254.6 X (H)551 mm(D)22.3 x (W)10 x (H)21.7 inches |
| Net Weight | 12kg / 26.46lbs |
| M/B Type | Micro-ATX / ATX |
| 5.25” Drive Bay | 5 Exposed (without the use of exposed 3.5" Drive Bay) |
| 3.5" Drive Bay | 5 Hidden1 Exposed (converted from one 5.25" Drive Bay) |
| 2.5" Drive Bay | 1 Hidden (Converted from one 3.5" Drive Bay) |
| Cooling System | Front: 200x30mm Blue LED Fan x 1 (500 – 1000rpm, 17 – 23 dBA)Top: 200x30mm Blue LED Fan x 1 (500 – 1000rpm, 17 – 23 dBA)(can be swapped for two 120mm fans or 120x240mm Radiator) Side: 120x25mm Fan x 2 (optional) Rear: (can be swapped for 90mm fan or 80mm fan) Bottom: |
| Expansion Slots | Standard x 7, Special x 1 |
| I/O Panel | USB2.0 x 4; IEEE1394 x 1; eSATA x 1; Mic x 1; HD Audio+AC’97 x 1 |
| Power Supply | Standard ATX PS2 / EPS 12V (optional) |
| Included Accessories | StormGuard™ – groundbreaking security system for safeguarding your gaming peripherals.Solid Bridge – 1.8" or 2.5" to 3.5" mounting bracket for SSD or HDD. |
I will allow the specifications to speak for themselves as I move on to the case itself.
Another excellent case review from you, Leon.
Wow, thanks BFG. I do try.
Nice review, but for the money this one cost, you could get an awesome full tower case.
Cool review. I just bought this case last week and couldn’t be happier. The airflow is just.. amazing. The only thing I don’t get is why they made it black on the inside but don’t offer a windowed version in the US (you have to buy the window from them AFTER you buy the case..).
Thanks. I’m glad you like the review.
As for the windowed side panel, keep in mind that from the outset it was supposed to only be available in selected markets. Also, the mesh version is what you would call the ‘default’.
Not sure about their reasoning but that is how they decided to market it.