Page 2 - Physical Look - Outside
The Cooler Master MasterFrame 600 looks like any other airflow-focused case with a Cooler Master twist. For example, we have a standard front mesh panel, but framed by a matrix of hexagons, which is an outline of Cooler Master's logo. A company logo is present on the front with a subtle marking to show the Cooler Master name in the middle. The overall shape of the MasterFrame 600 is standard, as it does look like a typical rectangular prism with some curved corners. However, you can also see the external skeleton of the case as the frame is revealed on all edges and corners. Instead of being hidden from view, the side, front, and top panels are mounted within the frame. In some ways, I would say it looks like a fridge, but the many perforations would not make for a good refrigerator, haha. The MasterFrame 600 we received has a black finish, but Cooler Master also offers the MasterFrame 600 in silver. Most of the panels are made primarily of aluminum with some steel elements to ensure the panels can attach to magnets. I like this design, as it highlights the "frame" aspect without being overtly too out of the ordinary.
As mentioned above, the materials on the Cooler Master MasterFrame 600 include aluminum, steel, and tempered glass. There are some plastic mesh elements behind each of the hexagonal grids. The panels feel solid and do not easily flex or torque. These premium materials contribute to its 12kg weight, which is honestly not that heavy. I think part of this is due to the greater use of aluminum. As for dimensions, the Cooler Master MasterFrame 600 has 544mm height, 531mm depth, and 261mm width. These measurements are typical of a full tower enclosure.
The top shows off the user-facing I/O on the Cooler Master MasterFrame 600. These inputs and outputs are placed at the front in a row across the top panel. From left to right, we start with a power button and a pinhole opening for LED status lights. It glows blue on power on, and flashes red for drive activity. Next, we have two USB 3.1 Type-A ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, and a single combination 3.5mm audio jack for TRRS audio connections. Finally, we have a small reset button to reset the PC. Behind the row of I/O is a separate panel with ventilation holes. This ensures air can flow through the top region. As this area is modular, you can swap the front and top panels around to put the front facing inputs and outputs at the front of the case. All these panels are held in with magnets to the frame of the enclosure. This is part of what makes up Cooler Master's FreeForm 2.0 design concept.
Looking at the other side, there is a solid steel panel with a column of ventilation near the front. This ensures air can flow in and out of the case when you mount fans or radiators along the side. Once again, this area is lined with plastic mesh to prevent dust from flowing through large holes. At the back, there is a large slot at the top for the motherboard I/O with a ventilation area to mount a single 120mm exhaust fan or radiator. It is strange that they do not have support for a larger 140mm fan. Underneath, there are eight expansion slots, which are all perforated for more airflow. They are held to the rest of the case with standard screws. Finally, at the bottom, there is a bracket with an opening for an ATX-sized power supply.
Underneath the Cooler Master MasterFrame 600, there are a few things to note here. In the middle is a large, perforated panel with many smaller holes. Cooler Master has also added some filtration in the form of a plastic mesh sheet, which is attached with screws to the bottom. Unfortunately, this makes the bottom filter much harder to clean, since it cannot be easily removed without flipping over the case. The same can be said for all the mesh filters on this case, which is a downgrade from every computer chassis we have seen in the past few years. Even if the panel can be easily removed, I want the filter itself to be removable for quicker access and cleaning ease. In the corners, there are four rubber feet to lift the MasterFrame 600 off the surface it is sitting upon. As you can see, the frame protrudes out further than the bottom face, so while the feet only raise the rest of the case by 14mm, there is a gap of 20mm between the surface and the inner mesh flat area. Regardless, I would recommend putting your case on a solid surface to ensure there is sufficient air supply.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Outside
3. Physical Look - Inside
4. Installation and Conclusion
