Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 6 Review

Performance Analysis

Even in its default state with the top and front panels closed, thermal performance is healthy. The CPU delta T of 54°C is mid-table but perfectly acceptable given the mostly sealed panels, and the GPU delta T of 47°C is very good as well and just 1°C off the best result. This isn't especially surprising, as the MasterCase cases have thus far shown themselves to be good in this arena.

Opening the panels and removing the three-bay drive cage puts the case in its most ventilated state, and here there is a positive impact on both components. The CPU benefits the most, with the opened roof giving heat a natural place to escape out of, and we now see a delta T of 51°C, which is better than most. The GPU only improves by 1°C, but this puts the case among those that have delivered the best result here, so we can hardly complain.


Using 140mm fans allows Cooler Master to restrict their speed (and thus noise) while still delivering healthy levels or airflow. Noise output from the case was pretty inoffensive, and when sealed it certainly does a decent job of containing noise from any hardware you have inside too. It's not a true low-noise case, but with a few sensible choices regarding the hardware you use and limiting case fan speeds with your motherboard, you could easily build a very quiet system with this case.

Conclusion

The MasterCase Pro 6 offers many of the same features as the MasterCase Maker 5 (internally they appear to be identical), but is actually less expensive. The main differences come down to the external panelling, with this one have a sleeker, more refined look and the Maker 5 being a bit more aggressive with sharp angles. We really like what Cooler Master has done with the front and roof panels here; the popping mechanism works very well and is a great way to easily introduce a bit more airflow and ventilation if you feel your system needs it without spoiling the looks.


This is an expensive case, certainly, but not unreasonably so; it's undeniably feature rich and well made. That said, for £135, we don't think it unreasonable to expect aluminium on the outside instead of plastic and a bit more in terms of custom loop water-cooling support. The Phanteks Enthoo Luxe, for example, has this and more for the same money. Remember, however, that the Pro 6 is a much newer product and thus suffers by being introduced when the pound is weak against the dollar. We don't think the Pro 6 is the best case around for this money, but it's certainly a solid entry and one of those cases where if you love the design and have the cash, you'll be hard-pressed to find many things to dislike.