COUGAR Blazer Essence ATX Mid Tower Cabinet (Black)

The Cougar Blazer Essence (Model: CGR-5LMHO) is an ATX mid tower PC cabinet built around an open metal frame and dual 4mm tempered glass panels on both sides, giving your components full visibility from multiple angles. The structural metal frame is not purely cosmetic — it forms the skeleton of the chassis, replacing conventional steel side panels with exposed, angular geometry that also aids passive airflow through the open design. Inside, the case accommodates Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, and full ATX motherboards. Seven expansion slots offer flexibility for multi-GPU or high-end single-GPU configurations, with a maximum graphics card clearance of 310 mm (12.2 in). Horizontal graphics card slots are noted to be compatible with RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 class cards. CPU tower coolers up to 170 mm tall (with extended tempered glass columns) are supported, providing room for most high-performance air coolers. Cooling options are well considered for a case of this size. Up to four 120mm fans can be installed — two on the top and two on the right side panel position. Radiator support extends to 240mm on both the top and the right side, allowing for compact custom or closed-loop liquid cooling setups. The open-frame construction further supplements thermal performance by reducing airflow restriction. Storage is handled by two 3.5-inch drive bays and three 2.5-inch drive bays, covering most typical spinning-disk and SSD configurations. The front I/O panel includes two USB 3.0 ports, a microphone input, a headphone/audio output, and a reset button. Power supply compatibility is Standard ATX PS2 format, with a maximum PSU length of 160 mm for Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX builds, or 140 mm when using a full ATX motherboard — a notable constraint to verify during PSU selection. The case ships in black and includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty; note that broken glass panels are explicitly excluded from warranty coverage. Verified Specifications — Cougar Blazer Essence (CGR-5LMHO): Form Factor: Mid Tower | Motherboard Support: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX | Dimensions (W×H×D): 236 × 472 × 528 mm (9.3 × 18.6 × 20.8 in) | Tempered Glass: Both sides, 4mm thick | Expansion Slots: 7 | 3.5″ Bays: 2 | 2.5″ Bays: 3 | Fan Support: Top 120mm ×2, Right Side 120mm ×2 (4 max) | Radiator Support: Top 240/120mm, Right Side 240/120mm | Max GPU Length: 310 mm | Max CPU Cooler Height: 170 mm | I/O: USB 3.0 ×2, Mic ×1, Audio ×1, Reset Button | PSU: Standard ATX PS2 (max 160mm for mATX/ITX, 140mm for ATX) | Warranty: 1 Year (broken glass excluded)