Cooler Master Centurion 5: Simplicity Meets Functionality

Final Thought

The benchmarks show that Cooler Master's Centurion 5 can compete with the other cases on the charts. The thermal readings for the CPU remained at a stable and cool range between 36 and 46 degrees, which shows that the Centurion is clearly well designed. We believe that the mesh front bezel had a lot to do with the thermal results, since it allowed air to move in and out freely, passively cooling components.

The Centurion 5 also performed well in the noise benchmarks at 44dBA. Though noise levels could have been further reduced by using Cooler Master's higher quality fans, this is the quietest case compared to the rest of the products on the chart.

Even though the internal design was almost a replica of NZXT's Guardian, we felt that the external look put the Centurion 5 on top. Cooler Master could definitely target a wider customer base with the Centurion 5 with its sleek look and external design. We believe that this tops the Guardian in that area as most of you probably will also.

The Centurion 5 has a price tag of about $105, which is a great deal considering that they include a 350W power supply in the package. The Guardian is priced at $70 and does not include a power supply. We would definitely recommend Cooler Master's Centurion 5 to those seeking a great looking case with features that you can't find in other products.