Cougar Challenger

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros:

Build Quality, Design, Missile Launch Power On/Off Button, Can Accommodate Up To 7 Fans, Air Filters (Rear Fan Excluded), Adjustable/Removable Top Drive Cage, Top Radiator Space, Available Colors, PSU Lock
Decent cooling performance, Removeable/resizable central drive cage, External hotswap SATA bay
Great build quality, good price for the feature set, reasonable size, good airflow

Cons:

Price (Compared To Similarly Priced Towers)
Looks are an acquired taste, Side panels are frustrating to align, Inflated UK price tag

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Last revision on February 1, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Build Quality, Design, Missile Launch Power On/Off Button, Can Accommodate Up To 7 Fans, Air Filters (Rear Fan Excluded), Adjustable/Removable Top Drive Cage, Top Radiator Space, Available Colors, PSU Lock
Decent cooling performance, Removeable/resizable central drive cage, External hotswap SATA bay
Great build quality, good price for the feature set, reasonable size, good airflow

Reviewers Didn't Like

Price (Compared To Similarly Priced Towers)
Looks are an acquired taste, Side panels are frustrating to align, Inflated UK price tag
The styling could be a bit too aggressive for some tastes, LEDs are a bit over the top

Expert reviews and ratings

We've seen a couple of success stories in recent years, but traditionally, the chassis marketplace has been a difficult arena for newcomers to step into. With so many tried, trusted and well-rounded enclosures already available, it's tough for an...

By HEXUS.net on January 16, 2013

If you are looking for a case that will stand out in both styling and build quality, then you may want to add this case to your short list. Discuss in the...

By Pureoverclock on November 24, 2012

If you are looking for a gamer-styled case that offers good expansion options, the Cougar Challenger is worthy of consideration....

By Kitguru.net on October 11, 2012

Thanks to its front fascia design and the large number of features the Challenger Midi Tower is without doubt one of the most impressive and complete midi towers currently in the market in the sub USD100/110Euro category. So not only are you getting an...

By NikkTech on July 03, 2014

For a mid-sized case coming from a company that I am not that familiar with, I will say that I really enjoyed setting up a system in the Challenger. It features a unique design and plenty of versatility packed into to the case. The installation was very...

By LanOC Reviews on May 08, 2013

In this review we have a peek at the Cougar Challenger, a mid-tower chassis that is loaded with options, and hey .. it's priced quite competitive as well. It's different alright. The CHALLENGER mid-tower case is particularly targeting gamers demanding...

By DigitalReviews on April 05, 2013

How do I sum up this COUGAR case? The Challenger offers quite a lot of features for the less than $90 asking price. The integrated SATA dock, the 200mm intake fan, and the 3.5" / 2.5" drive trays are all great additions on an affordable case. The...

By Overclockers Club on November 08, 2012

Today I'm taking a look at the Cougar Challenger Mid-Tower PC Chassis, a rather uniquely designed mid budget gaming chassis that is set to stun and shock both at the same time. After recently reviewing the Cougar Evolution, a much toned down chassis with...

By eTeknix on November 04, 2012

Sometimes you find something you like. You might start out not expecting much. The case looks like it's done a face-plant, a hard face plant. It has unnecessary gewgaws around the front and top of the case, and it's not the quietest case I've ever...

By overclockers.com on October 31, 2012

It's fun to review the big enthusiast-class cases like the NZXT Phantom 820 and the Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX custom marvels like the BitFenix Prodigy and SilverStone SG09, but the fact is that cases like those aren't doing the grunt work on the...

By AnandTech on October 29, 2012

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