31.8.2017

As per usual my review will be split into Quick and Detailed...Quick ReviewPros- Good brand- Fair price- Lightweight- Looks good- Really quiet- Enough HDD / SSD space for most people (4 bays)- 2 Optical bays- 2 Cooling fans included and are controllable (low / medium / high) via a small switch on rear- Plenty of included screws and cable ties- Thumb screw case opening- Tool-less HDD mountingCONS- Rear of hard drive cage has very little clearance for power and sata cables- USB 3 ports on front not compatible with older motherboards no option for USB 2 connectivity- Not a massive amount of room in generalDetailed ReviewNeeded a new case as the old Cooler Master case I was using was turning intoa rattling mess that was driving me mad with vibration noise and being a fan of Corsair memory products I thought I would give this case a try given it was marketed as being silent.First impressions of the case were that it looked pretty good I had ordered the non windowed version as I am not very good at cable management and didn't want to look in at a rat's nest of cables. Came with a multi language instruction book which wasn't bad but could have included a few tips on cable management and several bags of mixed sized screws for things such as mounting SSD drives to the hard drive caddy trays, additional cooling fan screws, motherboard screws etc so plenty left for spare.The case has motherboard risers already installed and I only had to move one to get my board installed. PSU (power supply) slid in well and a lot easier / better than my previous case although new to me is having the PSU at the bottom of the case which actually makes a lot of sense. There is a air vent with dust filter built into the bottom of the case under where the power supply is to vent hot air from the PSU out of the case which is a nice touch.The case comes with two Corsair branded fans one at the rear and another at the front. The case comes with a power connector for the fans which then branch of into several 3 pin extensions for additional fans if you want more. The fans are controllable via a switch on the rear of the case for low, medium and high which again I thought was another nice touch.Case has a hard drive caddy system which seems to be standard on cases these days and there was room for 4 drives either standard HDDs or SSDs. Storage drives are attached to plastic trays which slide in and out of the caddy and normal HDDs are tool-less and the tray snaps on to the screw hole mounting points but SSDs are attached via 4 included small screws. The drive caddy was one place I wasn't overly keen on as all connectors on the drives are at the back of the caddy and for someone like me that has full sized (not flat) power supply cables it was a very snug fit between the connectors / cables on the hard drives and the side of the case and it involved some considerable folding and tucking of cables but eventually got it all to fit.As I have already said I am not much good at cable management but eventually managed to hide the bulk of the spare power supply cables in the 2 slot optical drive bays as I don't have optical drives (DVD / Blu Ray) and the rest in the forth HDD slot (only used three of the bays for drives).My system is getting on a bit in age but it does have USB 3.0 support and ports but on the actual motherboard itself there is only connectors for USB 2.0 and the connector that came with the case for the two USB ports on the front is for something that was not on my motherboard which is a shame as there was no option to just run the ports at the lower speed but I imagine for most people buying this case will be for a new machine build so you will probably be ok with a brand new motherboard.There is sound proofing material on the inside top of the case and also on both sides. This case really is ultra quiet even with the fan control set to high it really is very impressive.Apart from the couple of niggles mentioned above I am very impressed with the case and especially at this price point and I think it's excellent value for money. If you are looking for some crazy gaming case with RGB lights and all that carry on then I don't think this is for you but for anyone else that is in the market for a full sized ATX case that does a great job at being quiet and looks pretty good without being in your face then look no further.Very happy with the purchase and would recommend

22.2.2017

I bought this case for my first pc build, the components were fairly low end but still powerful enough to play most games at 1080p with the detail at low to medium and get reasonable framerates. I had an i5 4440 and a gtx 750ti chucking out most the the heat in the case but these were fairly low power components so I thought it acceptable to leave the case with the 1 exaust fan for now. While building the pc I came across a couple of issues, firstly there is limited cable management space at the back, I am sure it would be ample for an experienced builder but my inexperience left the right side panel bulging slightly,secondly I wanted to move the fan that is provided to the front of the case to act as an intake so it would be positive pressure but couldn't for the life of me work out how to mount it as the screws wouldn't fit (again, this could be down to stupidity).This year I decided to upgrade my hardware in a big way as I wanted to get an htc vive. It started with an i5 6600k, I know this is slightly over the top for gaming but I do quite a lot of video editing so I thought the extra cost worth it for overclocking (did however fail to by an unlocked motherboard, another example of my stupidity) and as I wanted to overclock I decided the stock intel heatsink wouldn't sufice so I got a coolermaster hyper t3 which fits in the case "hooray". I then got a msi gaming gtx 1070 and at that point decided I needed more cooling and as the case said it supported a 140mm fan bought a noctua nfa 14. I initialy tried to mount it inside the frame at the front but it quickly became apparent that it wouldn't fit as the optical drive rack is blocking two of the mounting holes. I then decided to mount it between the front shroud and the frame (just something to note, before removing the front shroud remove any optical drives that are installed, I didn't initally and manged to damage my optical drive) the front shroud isn't mounted in the most sophisticated manner either, six plastic squeezy pins that require quite alot of force to get the front off, hence the damaged optical drive. The fan fit here, if only just and I reassembled my pc and turned it on, no problem, all working, great.It was a week later when I was playing a particularly demanding game, crysis 3 I think that I noticed heat radiating off my case, I turned off the game opened my side panel and sure enough I could have cooked christmas dinner in there. Wondering why, I put my hand in to feel for airflow and there was very little coming from my intake fan so I opened up the whole pc and took off the front shroud to try and work out why. My lack of airflow was because there was too little space between the frame and the shroud so it couldn't get enough air. So I decided to move the fan but there were no other 140mm mounting points so this was where I had to get creative, I removed the hard-drive rack and joy of joys there was room to mount a 140mm fan inside the case so I line the fan up and put the long srews provided through the fan and discover they don't reach the screw holes on the frame as it is pressed out. Then I remember the rubber mounting things that came with the noctua fan and try to use them, unfortunately these hole are to small for both the rubber mounting thing and the srews that came with the fan. I then decide to screw the screws in from the front which might be enough to hold the fan in-place, it wasn't so in the end I resorted to using some string to hold it steady, I am happy to report that this is working well. During the fan mounting I had forgotten about my hard-drive and ssd which no longer had a rack to sit in, and there are no other ways to mount the rack so they now sit on the bottom of the case in there sleds which works for now but I have a new case on the way.In summary then this case is fine, it served me well as an entry level case and did everything it said on the tin. The problems I've had with it are probably quite unique and completly avoidable on my part but some of the flaws with this case could easily have been fixed with some thought from corsair, slightly more cable management space, and not using proprietary mount holes for fans.

6.1.2014

I was impressed with the size of this case when comparing it to my old one, and although this is Corsair's cheapest case, it is still very high quality. I was disappointed that the top two fan bays in the case do not have any black cover to shield the internals of the computer from any outside leaks; any liquid spilt onto the case will fall right into the case and potentially cause major damage (as well as potentially causing a fire and endangering lives); I guess that I'll just have to be careful.I'm a software developer specializing in consumer security and several factors linked to my old case were causing a huge temperature rise when I was testing my software code (I'm currently working on a DoS protection SSM (server side modification)for the game, Crysis Wars; some temperatures were even reaching 105c! With the Corsair Carbide 300R, my temperatures under load for the CPU and GPU reach a maximum of 48c and 65c respectively which is pretty impressive since my CPU (AMD FX4100) is known to have temperature issues.One major gripe that I have with this case is the support for accessories in the CD/DVD drive bay. I have a single-bay fan controller, but the plastic front to the case was too small, so I was forced to cut away some of the plastic here in order to support the fan controller, it looks crude but thankfully I cannot see this with the fan controller in place.The fans that come with the case have the Corsair badge and logo on them, but they are not any known standard Corsair fans. Instead, do yourself a favour and buy some extra fans for this case if you do not want your case to do an impression of a jet engine. A few years ago I had a cheap-ish Xigmatek case, and the fan the came with this case is silent when compared to the fans that came with this case.I have two HDDs and two SSDs in the case; one of the HDDs are SATA III and the other is an older IDE drive which I use as a backup for all software which I program; all four drives were easy to fit, with the possible exception of one of the SSDs (Crucial M4 128GB) of which the supplied screws did not fit properly. As is the case with many other mid-high range cases, the drive connections face AWAY from the clips; this enables better management of cabling since you don't ever see the drive cables, and it also enhances airflow.When at full load, this case is still cool, with the most heat coming out of the fan on my graphics card and PSU, but this was to be expected and the same can be said for any PC you happen to build or purchase. Another (minor) issue which I have with this case is that the metal mesh around the fan-bays is too fragile; when the fans were screwed in, the metal bent slightly around each screw hole. Another related issue is that if anything is put down onto the mesh that the top two fans are secured to, the metal may put enough pressure onto the fans to force them to stop, which can cause serious damage to the fans and to the components if you are using these fan-bays for watercooling (like I am).Conclusion:Although the Corsair Carbide 300R has some issues, it still is a good medium-high range case, and it should last at least a few years. The side window is a nice feature, but doesn't show that much since I have the PC to the right of my desk (I don't see the left side of it).If you want a case that is going to last you a long time, get this one; however if you are searching for extra features, go elsewhere.

9.10.2019

I've not had wide practical experience with desktop PC cases but when I did my first build I did a lot of research beforehand, reading lots of reviews and making notes about any particular faults. The problem is that even after all that I was none the wiser. They're all much of a muchness as some people used to say.All the well known brands: Corsair, Fractal, BitFenix, Coolermaster, Thermalake, Antec etc and a host of others have mid-tower cases in the £50 - £70 'budget' price range and it is almost impossible to separate them except on what is probably, for most buyers, relatively minor details.The fact is you're not going to find any significant positives or negatives whichever make you choose in this price range.For instance any criticism in reviews leveled at the Corsair Carbide 200R in relation to cooling is really trivial. I know because have been using one for almost four years now. Just because it does not have a front mesh and draws the air in from narrow, filtered side intakes does not have any real world practical relevance.If you're really you're worried about temperatures this case has far more fan intake/exhaust mounts than you'll need to keep it satisfactorily cool. The bottom intake for a 140mm fan more than resolves any theoretical failings of the front mounted intake fan's effectiveness. You can fit an optional second fan at the front too.The build quality is good enough throughout and the space available is better than many in this category. That is the main reason I've bought another one. The Coolermaster case I use for the PC I'd earmarked for upgrading simply can not accommodate the new GPU I wanted to use without significant compromises and extensive cable rerouting/extensions. The Corsair Carbide 200R will take the same GPU and space to spare all without any cable routing compromises.So after the positives what are this case's negatives. Again: trivial but still there is one that niggles me and that is the decision to use a relatively lightweight, plastic SSD/HDD mounting rack. The tool-less fixing mechanism works but it does not hold the HDD quite as securely as I've found is necessary.I eventually used the conventional screw mounts instead. The problem I had was that using two HDDs along with a SSD is that the two, different, HDDs (a 1TB Seagate and a, slightly noisier 160GB WD) when spun up together create a cyclical resonance. With the lightweight rack that slight vibration is transferred to the casing amplifying it. The annoyance is mostly because it is not constant and as the rest of the system is so quiet you notice it more.With a single HDD on it own, maybe even two matched HDDs or an all SSD build this would not be any sort of issue but as it is for me I can not ignore it. With the rebuild in the new case I'm going to use vibration 'prevention' washers on the two HDDs and if that doesn't fix the problem I might well dump the second HDD and replace it with a SSD when I can afford it.So to conclude: the Corsair Carbide 200R is as good a mid-tower case as you'll find at this price in terms of design and build quality. Apart from that specific plastic HDD mounting rack vibration issue described there are no significant negatives that need highlighting..Whilst there are plenty of others you could buy which may match or even exceed its specs at this price it must still be a strong contender for your money.

24.6.2019

This review is for the 275Q case, since Amazon bundle the different models together in one page.I was upgrading my PC mid-tower case, as part of a slowly-implemented system upgrade of a workstation that occasionally plays games. The previous case was an ancient Asus Vento, and it's fair to say that computer cases have moved on hugely in the years since I bought that one.Pros:- Lots of space for cable management. This was the main thing I noticed going from an old PC mid-tower. In particular, there was lots of space behind the motherboard to run cables, and lots of access points with rubber shields to feed cables through.- Sleek minimalist design. If you are want a PC case without RGB lighting everywhere,then this is a great case for that. There is a subtle white light that shines on the bottom of the front panel, that's all.- Good 2.5" drive support. There are dedicated places on the back of the motherboard panel to screw 4 2.5" drives vertically. Most people will use these for SSD drives, but mechanical drives are ok with being placed vertically instead of horizontally.- Lots of space at the base of the case to store unused cables if you have a non-modular power supply.- Lots of eyelets for cable ties to hook through, for the cable management.- Two included Corsair 12cm case fans (one at top-rear, one at mid-front) which are PWM and can run very quiet.- No sharp edges- Noise-damping on the two side panels- Dust filter on the front and bottom (access to the front dust filter requires the front panel to be removed)- Magnetic cover for the top ventilation, if you want to add a top radiator or fan- Option to vertically-mount one graphics card- At the time of purchase, it was £75, which is a good price for such a feature-rich caseCons:- Front panel audio buzzed when plugging headphones into it. This is due to electrical interference. I could probably fix it by experimenting with different cable management layouts, but I never use front panel audio.- The case comes with a PWM repeater installed, so you can connect up to 6 PWM case fans to only 1 motherboard header. On my Asus Z87-A motherboard, this seemed to lose the PWM ability of the fans, and they ran at 100% with no option to control them. Disconnecting the case fans from the PWM repeater and connecting them directly to the motherboard worked perfectly instead.- The screws for the side panels are not removable, and I found them tricky to line-up. Removable larger screws would have been better (but then maybe these would clash with the minimalist design)- It would have been nice to have another removable 3.5" hard drive bay so that we can have more than 2 3.5" drives.Some general points about the case:- 455 mm high, 211 mm wide, 460 mm deep- Supports 2 3.5" drives- Supports 4 2.5" drives- No support for 5.25" drives- Supports Graphics Cards up to 370 mm long- Supports CPU Coolers up to 170 mm high- Supports Power Supplies up to 180 mm long- Supports up to 3 12cm fans at the front (or 2 14cm fans) - one pre-installed- Supports up to 2 12cm fans at the top (or 1 14cm fan)- Supports 1 12cm fan at the rear (pre-installed)- PWM Repeater installed which connects up to 6 PWM fans (needs 1 SATA cable for power)For the money, this is an excellent case for anyone wanting a minimalist design mid-tower with noise-damping , and I highly recommend it.

2.5.2014

I bought this as an "over-pressure" experiment for my workshop PC, which had managed to fill itself with dust "felt" in a reasonably short period of time. The case is very nicely presented from the box, and has a good quality feel, despite the mid-range price point. There is plenty of ventilation and space for (IIRC) three more 120mm fans in addition to the two already installed. One is in the roof and the other in the front inside the removable front cover. As I was going for over-pressure, I was a little disappointed by the lack of dust-proof mesh covering the punch-out holes for the fans, but it's not impossible to remedy with some aftermarket magnetic meshes, which I've done.Each fan is supported away from the case by black rubbery grommits that shred quite easily if you remove and reinstall any screws, or add more fans. There are some spares in the screw-bag, but a full-fan setup would need more fo shizzle. Where does one get them from???The four 2.5" bays are just slide-in click-fit slots in a plastic housing that doesn't feel particularly sexy, but does the job. The four 3.5" slots have a rocker-locker pin that pings out of the cradle if you're not careful. Take note of how they're positioned from the next one down if this happens to you.It's quite negative so far, but I still like the case. I was recycling some gen3 Intel and ASUS gear with a new Corsair 650w modular PSU due to some power issues I'd been having with my 450w PSU in the old case, and was pleased to see how case design has come along. All the cables could be threaded through behind the mobo to hide them away, and in back were a bunch of stamped-in tie-downs for the innevitable zip-ties you'll need to keep it under control. The cut-outs are designed with an ATX board in mind, but worked ok with my MiniATX board, showing just a little more cable than it otherwise would. I'll make sure to get an ATX board when I start feeling my PC is slow, but that's not happening right now, so I'll save my money.There are two more 120mm fan mounts provided in the case's left door (the one you'll open to get at the contents), with some grommits there in case you need them. You'd have to do some fancy footwork to undo the fan power cables to avoid damaging the pins each time you pull the door off, so I plan on leaving them as output vents. The rearmost top fan point is baulked by my water cooling radiator, which is blasting out of the rear 120mm fan mount, but you can probably shoe-horn another in if you're using fans if you feel the need. I've put another mesh panel over the vent though, as I'm not keen on it filling with dust and rubbish due to gravity.Sure, it could be better - what couldn't? For the price though, you get a well engineered and good looking case with understated design cues on the front, which suits me, as no matter how powerful or otherwise, I don't want some kind of garish temple of light under my desk. Who looks at their own PC after the first week other than to find the on switch or eject a DVD anyway? Speaking of which, you might want to mount your optical drive in the lower bay, to avoid switching your PC off instead of ejecting a disk. Yes... yes I did :(

8.5.2020

I've built several PCs for myself, and choosing a case is always fraught with difficulty, especially when buying on the basis of other people's reviews and pictures. Maybe if you are lucky you can find a YouTube video of someone building into the case you fancy, but more often than not the purchase is something of a gamble.I chose this case because the price (£45) was very reasonable for what was on offer. I have no interest in the visuals of the case, so a bland looking black box is fine by me. There is a transparent side panel, but again that's of little consequence to my build. If you are looking for a case that will show off all your LEDs then look elsewhere.This case appealed to me largely because it retained the front DVD/CD-R drive slots (2 of them).The case is made from the standard soft steel, or alloy, so care is needed not to force screws or bend things, but it's perfectly sturdy enough for a straightforward build. The panels are all quite resonant, so any vibrations you create by the use of fans and drives is amplified, but the equipment in my build was already quiet to begin with, so that wasn't a problem for me.The case did present one or two issues that are worth mentioning.One of the motherboard risers was off center by around half a millimetre, meaning that screw had to be entered at an angle and wouldn't go all the way in. This was not a deal breaker, because all other screws were perfect.Also, I'm not really bothered by cable management (I don't do any, beyond keeping the cables out of the fans!) but I couldn't find an easy way to remove the front panel, which you'd want to do if you were going to tuck the front panel cables in there.All those cables were nicely labelled and very straightforward to attach.The plastic mounts for the internal drives were very flimsy, but wonderfully easy to attach. Drives are much smaller these days and don't weight as much. You probably won't be kicking your PC around any time soon, so the mounts are perfectly serviceable.I found it a little bit tricky to get the motherboard I/O plate in place, and it only really sat correctly once the motherboard was attached, but a little pressure caused the plate to pop into place.When the machine is off the power switch is all but invisible - at least it is where I site it (beneath my desk in quite a dark spot) and the switch is set quite flush with the surface, making it difficult to feel where it is by touch. The first few times I went to switch the PC on, I was fumbling around pressing everywhere but the one place I should! But eventually of course you get used to that, and it wouldn't be a problem for everyone.These wee annoyances are the kind of things I've noticed on all my builds, but then I always use a cheap and cheerful case. This is certainly that, but I also feel confident that it will do the job adequately for the lifetime of this PC.

10.2.2017

As far as mATX cases go the 88R is a great choice..The chassis is of steel construction although the front panel is made from plastic but does have a brushed aluminium appearance. There are 5x 120mm fan locations but only 1 fan is included. Unless you are a gamer then the included 120mm exhaust fan should be sufficient for your cooling needs (the fan they include is very quiet). There is an accessory box included inside the case, in it you'll find 4 nylon zip ties for cable management, all the screws you will need for installing several drives and the motherboard besides some 3.25 inch drive rails for any mechanical drives you may wish to install.There is also a user manual included in the box.At the front of the case you get 1x USB 2.0 and 1x USB 3.0 port besides the standard headphone and microphone jack. Also on the front there is the power and reset buttons with a HDD activity light in between. There is 1x 5.25 inch drive bay on the front for those that require a dvd/bluray drive.The 88R can take full sized ATX power supplies and also up to 2x graphics cards at a maximum length of 380mm. There are lots of cable management cutouts and tie points besides the back panel having extra space to cater for all your cables, despite this using a non modular power supply was a tight fit. There are 2x 3.5 inch internal hard drive bays located at the bottom in a purpose made tool free cage and 2x 2.5 inch mounting spots directly on the panel underneath the front I/O which is a brilliant location. The case can support a liquid cooler with a radiator up to a maximum of 240mm in the front or 120mm in the rear. If you intend on using a CPU air cooler then make sure it's no taller than 150mm.VERDICT: As far as mATX cases go i really enjoyed using this one, for the money it is constructed using quality parts, includes a big window so you can show off your internal components to your friends, the front case umbilical cables are all black, as is the included exhaust fan so blend in well and i like the fact they include a decent filter on the power supply intake at the bottom which is easy to slide in/out for easy cleaning. I also like that all the motherboard standoffs have been preinstalled which saves time.I only have two negative points, firstly, i would have liked to see a dust filter in the top of the case, if you are going to be placing this case in an open enviroment and not in a recess then i recommend you add two additional exhaust fans in the roof to keep dust to a minimum. Secondly, Corsair only use 1x USB 3.0 port on the front of the case, in this day and age both USB ports on the front should be USB 3. That said these are both minor points for what is a great looking case which happens to be packed with lots of features. If you want a smaller PC and don't want to spend a fortune on a case, the 88R is for you! RECOMMENDED

9.4.2018

I came from an especially frustrating case, so maybe this case isn't as good as I think it is and I'm just overreacting. But every time I open up my computer to work on it I seriously find it amazing.It's light for its size. I'm quite short and weak (leave me alone! I haven't hit the gym yet) but this one's much easier for me to carry or move than the previous case I used, as well as the other computers in the house I've built to a mid tower size. I really appreciate that it has feet, too, just because I can slip my fingers fully underneath the case for a better grip when I'm lifting it off the ground.There's a huge amount of space in it. I have small hands,so I don't have as much problems reaching into a computer as other people might, but I do appreciate that I don't have to play as much Tetris when I insert or remove components. Less crowding inside the case provides a slightly better airflow.You can remove both sides of the case as needed. That doesn't sound so important but when I compare it to my first computer, it's definitely less hassle to work with. The outer screws can be removed by hand, so you could do things like remove dust from the insides or inspect it without having to find a screwdriver.The hard drive trays feel a bit sturdier. In my last case, one of the tray insert broke inside one of the drive's internal threads. I was only able to retrieve it by getting my dad to cut through the tray. Now I test these trays whenever I change the hard drives (I just try to pop a drive out of its tray and then put it back) and they haven't broken yet. Four 3.5" bays feels so freeing after my last case only had two.I installed a DVD drive last month. The mechanism for locking the drive into the 5.25" bay was confusing, but you can ignore it and use good old-fashioned screws, so I did that instead. It isn't initially clear how to pop out the cover, but it is replaceable, which could give this case resaleability or other freedom wrt changing the components.I don't particularly care about the window or use LEDs, but it looks cool I guess. The looks are nice apart from that. I think it looks quite professional. My few complaints are that I wish there were more USB ports, and that they (and the headphone jacks) were situated on the top side, like in my old case. Bare in mind that I keep my computer on the floor so it's more convenient for them to be on top for me - if you keep yours on your desk, it's more practical for them to be in front. I *am* glad that the power button is on the front, and prefer it there. In my last case, sometimes my cats sitting on my computer would step on the button and turn it off!I bought this as a replacement for a case I was very frustrated with and I don't regret it one bit. I'm very happy with this purchase.

15.5.2019

The Corsair Carbide 275r series is a dream case and a must get for a first time builder. Corsair itself is a trustworthy, reliable brand with good customer service.Not sure if this happens with every corsair 275R case, but it came with its wires already managed, ziptied and organised, fans included, which made building in it a pleasurable and less time consuming experience.It features good quality material with a matte finish which makes it aesthetically pleasing to the eye and fitting for both a minimalist and gaming set up.The tempered glass panel is very easy to come off, however this was a complaint by many reviewers. Don’t let this put you off.

6.3.2014

This case is exceptiobal value for money.It has many good points that even many expensive cases lack.Firstly its very easy to neatly wire, as tere are internal plates that you can weave the cables through.Its comparatively very large, capable of holding the biggest of parts. This could potentially cause problems if you have limited space in which to put it, but if you can facilitate it I would recommend it.It is pretty future proof, since you can easily upgrade to better (and bigger) parts in the future. Equally, large cases take longer to heat up, if you cram all your parts into a small case the temperature will get much higher, a lot quicker.On that note the case also comes with two fans,

26.10.2013

In relation to the Carbide 200R, I want to say as few things as possible to avoid boring the people who might benefit from this reveiw. This was my first time build for a family member and I wanted to do it as cheap as possible, I know this case isn't exactly cheap but its a value product, its like the difference between buying a knock off tablet or a Nexus, you get quality for an ideal price range.The 200R, considerations:* The case itself is beautiful (in my opinion and the amazon photos do it justice);* Its not a flimsy case like some tech websites describe it to be, its not Armour plated either but its comparable to the stock case you get in a 300$ to 600$ computer;* The case is completely black,

12.4.2020

TL;DR: Excellent case for airflow, air filtering and cable management. Good front IO with 2 USB A 3.1 Gen1 ports. Has certain features usually only available on higher spec models.Excellent budget PC Case choice.There are air filters on the front panel fan mount, and under the power supply. The thermals in this case are excellent. The top and back grills allow for excellent airflow. In benchmark tests I never really exceeded 80 Degrees C using just a CPU mounted air cooler and the 2 default preinstalled fans.One excellent point, is this product comes with a pack of screws and cable ties. This makes it very easy to cable manage. The area for cable management behind the motherboard is more than adequate,

6.4.2018

Corsair are doing well here with a lot of potential to offer with an entry level case, used a pair of these for office/cad builds.The sides come off in seconds and give you full open access to get stuck in. Cable routing options are impressive for this price. Just make sure your PSU has long enough cables. You can usually get an extra inch or three by inverting your power supply in the closed off area at the bottom that it sits in.The supplied fans are what I expect at this price point, they blow air and make some noise, the front one lights up red. Nothing too special here especially when a box set of high end fans from the same company costs more than this case.

22.1.2016

I purchased this case for my first PC build. I chose it because it has a nice clean look, supports USB 3.0 and has a nice viewing panel. I have found that this case was really easy to install components into. A nice feature of this case is that it includes a dust filter on the power supply intake (For PSU's that are mounted with fan side down). This ensures that your power supply receives clean air to prolong its life. The structure of the case is very sturdy yet lightweight. The side panels are held on with thumbscrews for easy maintenance and installation. On the inside there is a drive bay which allows you to install up to 4 (3.5") drives and 4 (2.5") drives, which should be more than enough for most PC setups,

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