Cooler Master MasterBox 600 ATX Black Mid-Tower Case, Back-Connected Motherboard
Bottom line: The Cooler Master MasterBox 600 ATX Black Mid-Tower Case is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cases & modding category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Masterbox 600. With ample room for a 420mm radiator and a 410mm GPU, alongside back-connector motherboard support, it sets a new benchmark for modern ATX cases. ATX Mid Tower. Motherboard Compatibility.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Cooler Master MasterBox 600 ATX Black Mid-Tower Case using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cases & modding category. Cooler Master's retro cases & modding lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cases & modding of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| material | Steel |
|---|---|
| gpu_length_mm | 410 |
| radiator_support_mm | 420 |
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