COOLER MASTER Centurion 531

[Spuffin]

I think I have finally found a case for my new computer and am seeking any thoughts/experiences you all may have.

Case with window
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119091

Same case sans window
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119090

I was looking for a nice simple look that was still stylish. It doesn't have a door, which is a plus (to me) and I also really like the fact that it has USB/audio/Firewire ports on top since my computer will sit on the floor and that would be mighty convenient. I do realize that the case sans window does NOT have a power supply and will need one added, but I've heard that cooler master's power supplies are pretty reliable as is for the one provided with the windowed case. I do not plan on running SLI and may overclock a bit, so rather than going overboard with the power supply I figured I would just pick up the cooler master 400W ps if I went sans window.

Couple of questions:

1) Does anyone have any experience with this case they would like to share?
2) Are there any reasons I should avoid this case or look at a different one? (Again I like no door, i like simple yet stylish design, ports on top++)
3) Opinions on windowed versus non-windowed version are also encouraged. (After all is said and done the windowed version costs $5 LESS than sans window from where I intend on buying)

 

[Corporate Thug]

1. no personal experiance
2. it seems like the current most popular case is the P180 although it has a door. if you like simple elegance i would look in the CM praetorian
3. i like no window personally

 

[MadScientist]

I had this case on my new case list. In all the reviews I have read on this case the biggest negative was that the sideways configuration of the hard drive cage constricts air flow from the front fan.

 

[Bull Dog]

Buy the case without the power supply, you really ought to have something more powerful that a 400w PSU.