The latest high end ATX case from Coolermaster will set you back ~$170 / ~€190, whether this investment is worth it depends on your taste. The visual aspect of the Cosmos is without a doubt unique in the market, it remains sleek but incorporates some flashy design choices, the handle bars do stand out.

Internal design and features are excellent with working tool-less HD/Optical Drive bays, functional VGA air duct and enough room to fit the highest end hardware. Cooling wise the case doesn’t disappoint with four 120mm fans pre-installed, the only area which needs attention is the HDD bay, without active cooling things will heat up there.

Presentation is top-notch, like most everything from Cooler Master.  The retail packaging is more than informative enough to educate buyers before they make the purchase, which is always helpful in making happy customers.

Some will like the Cosmos 1000's silver/titanium finish, and others will want a version in black.  Since the front has enough black accent to make your exposed devices blend-in, the exterior color will not be an issue.  The added styling and multiple ventilation grills only help improve the unique and technical appearance.

All in all, the Cosmos is a solidly built and attractive case which performs well enough in heat testing and runs near silently. This alone puts it high in the upper echelons of PC cases, but it’s price point is a little awkward and shaving just a little off the cost would instantly make it a much more attractive case. Pound signs aside though, the Cosmos is a worthy addition to the Cooler Master range and a good buy for anyone who can spare the dough.

Conclusion

The Cosmos could quite possibly be the finest example of computer enclosure engineering and execution to date.  It is without a doubt one of the best cases I've ever reviewed. It's too early to give you a firm price on it, but it's looking like it will price out around $200. If that holds true, it's a bargain. I'll admit, I do like the look of some of the very large, very expensive all aluminum cases, but I love how quiet the Cosmos is. And if you can get this kind of quality at 100, 150 or 200 dollars cheaper, give up nothing in performance and gain a huge advantage in noise reduction, why wouldn't you?

The two tone scheme and rails give it a funky look that will no doubt turn some people off, it lacks the universal appeal of some of the classic best sellers. It's got those love it or hate it looks, but it will appeal to many and if Cooler Master does eventually release an all black version, it will appeal to many more.

If you want to buy yourself a little peace and quiet and give up nothing in the way of performance, look no further.

Conclusion, Pros and Cons

We’d like to thank CoolerMaster for providing the Cosmos for our review today. Overall, using the Cosmos was a great experience, but there were a few items that need to be addressed.

One of the main things we had difficulties with was its size and weight. After installing our hardware into the system, the Cosmos was almost too heavy to lift. A PC case this heavy should have come on rollers or something. Using steel and aluminum together could have reduced the Cosmos’ overall weight by quite a bit. The size of the Cosmos is also a concern because it barely fit underneath our desk, but if users need a server case, this one should definitely be on the top of their list. .....

Slutsats

Cooler Master Cosmos är ett chassi utan kompromisser. Detaljerna har förfinats till perfektion och detaljarbetet är monumentalt väl utfört. Den borstade aluminiumytan ger ett mycket exklusivt intryck och materialvalet möjliggör en stabil konstruktion som inte går av för hackor. De verktygsfria sidoplåtarna är väl fästa och isolerade, både när det gäller vibrationsdämpning och ljudisolering i form av skumplast. Dessutom står hela lådan väldigt stabilt trots att den egentligen vilar på två aluminiumrör.

Insidan av chassiet är mycket välorganiserad. Nätaggregatet drar luft från utsidan av lådan och är således helt isolerat från den varma luften inuti chassiet. Hårddiskar monteras i mycket smidiga kassetter som gör det enkelt att både montera hårddiskar och att plocka ur dem. Större enheter såsom dvd-brännare monteras med hjälp av verktygsfria fästen som är otroligt enkla att använda. Tillverkaren har till och med gått så långt i sökandet efter användarvänlighet att de inkluderar en mall som visar var distanserna till olika moderkortsstandarder ska sitta. En otroligt väl utförd design med andra ord.

Conclusion

Ces quelques jours avec le Cooler Master Cosmos nous ont permis d’apprécier ses grandes qualités. Ses lignes sont superbes, sa finition est exemplaire, sa taille le rend à la fois parfaitement adapté aux configurations les plus exigeantes et très facile à monter. Cette facilité est renforcée par les systèmes d’ouverture des panneaux latéraux, de fixation des lecteurs optiques, ou encore l’omniprésence de vis à main. De plus sa conception est poussée, et il présente un très bon potentiel pour qui se donne la peine de chercher la meilleure configuration possible pour son refroidissement....

Conclusion:

We are very impressed with the Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 case. There are a few minor annoyances, but the top-notch build quality, smooth soundproofing, hassle free tool-less design outweigh any of those. Moreover, it is a very nice addition to the room as well. It's a sure head turner when friends are over. And of course, it lives up to its slogan Performance Meets Silence. Cooler Master has done another great job on their new performance chassis. If this Cosmos is to start a new line to succeed the Stacker, then it will not only replace the Stacker but improve upon it as well. The case is also very stylish and easy to handle for being such a large ATX/EATX case and there is quite a bit of room for expansion. On the opposite side of the microscope, two of the areas to improve upon include the right side panel not having much room for cable management and the hard drive cooling is rather limited.

Conclusion

After looking at the Cooler Master Cosmos and building a system with it I am just as impressed as I was at Computex. The case is solid; I could stand on it without breaking anything except for maybe the plastic on top. There is not a millimeter of play or movement from the case when wiggled and most importantly nothing seems to rattle when it is shaken.

The handles on the top make it feel less heavy than it actually is. With a shipping weight of 18 kg, almost 40 pounds this is important. The metal rails on the bottom also make the Cosmos very easy to slide on carpet unlike many of the cases that I have owned....

Pros:

Fantastic build quality
Ample room for your components
Designed to keep your gear cool

Cons:

Large dimensions may make the COSMOS hard to fit in some rooms
Heavy weight design makes for a heavy system when fully equipped

Verdict:

The Cooler Master COSMOS is by far the nicest looking case I have seen in a long time. The sound deadening materials inside actually work, there is a noticeable drop in noise levels in my office after changing to the COSMOS. Cooler Master simply went all out on the COSMOS so if you are looking for a attractive case that is both quite and cool, look no further.

Now lets talk about the good things such as the insolated side-panels which are as easy to get on and off as any case I have ever reviewed.  Bravo Cooler Master for getting it right!  Another round of applause is due Cooler Master for the remarkable cooling system they have designed and implemented it this new breed of enclosure.