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When shopping for an enthusiast gaming rig case we tend to think it is of the high priced point.  Today Cooler Master proves that wrong with a budget value combo case and power supply with the USP 100.

The USP 100 (RC-P100) is a mid-tower case that is created for an enthusiast that is on a budget yet wants all the features for best performance.  The video review from PCWizKid shows you step by step every detail.  However the most obvious and striking feature is its front, which has a stylish red front to compliment the rest of the black exterior.  The other aspect that makes the USP 100 an starting point for your next gaming rig is that it comes with a eXtreme Power Plus 550 Watt Power Supply pre-installed saving you time and $$$.  Oh and by the way if the meaning of USP is itching you, it stands for Universal System P.

The USP 100 case also will fit the latest graphics cards such as the ATI Radeon's and NVidia GTX's because there is room for a 10.5" inch card but I would not go bigger than 11" or 270mm unless the video card you have has the power connectors on the top.  This is currently an issue with almost all mid tower cases today, they are not made to take the larger HD5970 for example.  So keeping that in mind if your not going to be spending big $$$ on the top of the line HD5970 then you will be fine with the interior space it has to offer.

Video Review

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eXtreme Power Plus 550W

Conclusion

The Cooler Master USP 100 is priced perfectly if your in the market for either upgrading your new PC or building a new enthusiast rig with lots of cooling options.   The flexibility for different fan sizes, the fact that a decent mainstream PSU is included and Cooler Master has added the tool-less features adds more value which PCWizKid loves.  An enthusiast will also appreciate the cable management options which are plentiful as well as the CPU Cooler replacement hole and the red cool styling of the exterior front.  The USP 100 is a well rounded choice for the terrific suggested MSRP of $99 USD. As pointed out in the video review however I would have liked to see the rear exhaust fan included as well since it is a must for ensuring proper airflow and hot air to be expelled properly.  Nevertheless you can get a fan separately and add that in easily.  Another thing to point out is the sleeves on the Power supply cables are not on all the cables.  If that is not an issue for you then no worries.  PCWizKid understands that this is a value packaged combo and thus for the price you cannot expect premium details or high wattage on the included PSU.  Still PCWizKid gives this a Recommended award for its value and mainstream features which are hard to beat if your looking to build a solid gaming rig for that price!

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