Cooler Master Centurion 5: Simplicity Meets Functionality

Expansion

Since the internal design and layout of the Centurion 5 is almost exactly the same as that of NZXT's Guardian, there is just as much room for expansion. The Centurion has, in total, five 5-1/4" drive bays, all with the tool-less mechanisms to secure each drive.

In addition, there are a total of five 3-1/2" drive bays, one of which is exposed. The top two 3-1/2" bays use mechanisms designed for floppy drives, but with only the top-most bay exposed; the second bay seems useless. The Guardian, however, had two exposed 3-1/2" drive bays. It would have made much more sense to have four bays reserved for HDD applications and the single first bay for a floppy drive.

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At the back, there are a total of 7 expansion slots, which are standardized on all typical ATX cases nowadays. Each slot has its own tool-less device to secure the expansion cards installed in the case.

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