CONCLUSION

   With the Panzer Max COUGAR aims to cover every single user out there who’d like a rugged tower made like it was taken right out of the military and we think they’ve succeeded in doing so. Certainly if you’re a fan of the classic desert, sea and/or jungle camo you will be disappointed since this case features none of those but its dark color, tinted side window and the carbon fiber dressed corners look great and do remind me of Call of Duty Black Ops. By adding quick-release mechanisms for the fascia and the left, right and top panels COUGAR has made it extremely easy for people to gain access to the interior and clean components. Now I can’t say that the “keyboard mount area” impressed any of us here since it’s basically the space between the top of the case and the handles but it may come handy to some people (if they own a regular sized keyboard). With enough space for up to 4 radiators, 4 graphics cards up to 390mm in length and 170mm tall CPU coolers the Panzer Max is not also ideal for overclockers and enthusiasts alike but also for modders who may want to test their skills on a large PC case. Strangely enough however although most marketing pictures by COUGAR include LED fans the Panzer Max comes with 3 regular 120mm models so do keep that in mind just in case you heard otherwise.

   The time has finally come for us to check and see just how much COUGAR asks for the brand new Panzer Max full tower. Well with a current price tag set at USD159.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and 124.80Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) we feel that COUGAR doesn’t ask for much although they could had done slightly better (price will probably drop once availability gets higher however). Overall the Panzer Max is a very sturdy full tower with plenty of interior space and a good number of features but because of its somewhat “special” military design it’s obviously aimed towards a specific segment of the market. Still we did like it a lot and that’s more than enough for us to give it our Golden Award.

PROS

- Very Good Build Quality
- Rugged/Military Design
- Room For Up To 8 Fans or Four 240/280/360mm Radiators
- 3 Pre-Installed Fans
- 8 Fan and/or 4 Radiator Mounts
- Removable 5.25” Optical Drive Cage
- Air Filters
- Top I/O With 4 USB Ports & 3-Speed Fan Controller
- Room For Up To 4 390mm Long Graphics Cards & 170mm Tall CPU Coolers
- Quick Release Panel Mechanisms
- Headphone Hook

CONS

- Availability
- Noise Levels (Almost 45dBA At Full Speed)
- Bulky Design (For Some)