I love how Corsair left the top fan mounts open instead of obstructing them with unneeded mesh. And how they even left room for their own H100's hoses to drop down... Brilliant. I'm considering "downgrading" to this and re-purposing the 600T.
I wonder if Corsair will ever bring out a "300R" mini tower (like the Fractal Define Mini, Arc Mini, Silverstone TJ08E, FT03, Lian Li V354, V600F) for people like me who prefers enthusiast builds without the bulk of mid/full tower cases.
I'd love to see what Corsair can bring to the mATX table.
I love Corsair case design, especially this one, space efficient and not too heavy.
I'd like to use this same layout, remove some of the drive bays, make this case shorter into an mATX case. And workaround the fan positioning so side fan installation still allows for larger HSF.
I forgot to mention, this is coming from someone who owns the Fractal Design Define Mini. I just love mATX case with bottom mounted PSU, and I'm thinking about building another system.
Dustin Sklavos, the case reviewer. ("Dustin Home" is a Scand etailer, for those who don't know)
Of Corsair's lineup, this is the sexiest case. Sadly no, it won't ever find a place in my home. Not until Corsair abandon plastic and steel, and make enthusiast cases.
I would like Corsair to come up with something sized between those mATX-only cases and their current larger gaming cases. The Antec NSK-4482 is smaller and can take a full ATX board but has ample room to work in a mATX configuration.
After about 9 years with a Cheiftec Dragon I upgraded to this case. The only problems I've found with it is that the 200mm fan rattles when I first start the system; it stops after awhile though (I haven't timed it but it's at least a minute or two). The only other thing is that I wish there was another few millimeters behind the hard drives. The side panel is pressing right against the cable's connectors. A speaker and a power LED would've been ok too, but I don't really miss them.
I third it. I spent way too much on a Kandalf case from Thermaltake back in the day and to be honest, I prefer my smaller Ultra case I got free with a purchase from TigerDirect. The big case is fancy, but I don't do water cooling, and it ends up just taking up more room and being harder to work on due to having to move it with limited space. What we need to see more of is a focus on useability when it comes to putting parts in and taking them out.
No more craning to get your fingers around a jumper, or working to get cables out of the way, or to get one plugged in, etc. Building a PC needs to become a bit easier.
I think that it starts with chip makers (CPU sockets and cooler designs), moves to motherboard makers (who have always had to consider the case and access in design), and ends with case makers.
Seems to me we could use some sort of new design, perhaps a new style of motherboard. I like the idea of one that has PCB in the shape of a blanket draped over a wire to form a lean/to or tent. I haven't had geometry in awhile and its a pretty useless subject in most career fields.
Like this, /\ A fan at the bottom could draw in cool air along the bottom edge of a case and push it upwards over several components. The heat would rise some off each component and since they are on a slope, the heat would not all blow onto the next component. Just imagine a slew of newly designed cases that would come along with it. Conical ones could be quite interesting.
I would love it if a motherboard manufacturer branched off and decided to try perfecting some arching/joining PCB. I wonder if anything like that has been done? What about two-sided PCB with the cooler running parts on the bottom and reinforced mounting brackets?
A good case does not mean that it must have more holes. Fracle design labeled 139$ has much better quality, which provides you sound sponge isolation and dust filters on all holes as well as 3 pieces of silent cute fans.
The sun glistened on his 6-core abs. As he approached, the motherboard could feel the heat radiating from him as his fan breathed warmly on her neck. Her heart began to overclock...
I went from an antec 300 to a corsair 600t. I loved my 300. It was the best case I ever owned until I got the 600t. But honestly, u don't know what u r missing until you build a pc in a corsair case.
no one's going to convince you... once you have worked with corsair cases, then you will know. i came from an antec900, and my 600t is beyond 2.5x better. atrocious is an understatement for the antec series, in terms of cable management and management for everything else for that matter. in the corsair cases, cables are virtually gone from sight, you are only left with the cleanest build you will ever witness.
Does anyone put performance over a case over aesthetics? I'd never buy a case just because it performed well. For me, aesthetics are 90% of what I look for in a case.
Corsair's website states that this case has "Six 120mm/140mm fan mounts" and "Four 120mm fan mounts". You only list 4 140mm mounts, where are the other 2?
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compudaze - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
I love how Corsair left the top fan mounts open instead of obstructing them with unneeded mesh. And how they even left room for their own H100's hoses to drop down... Brilliant. I'm considering "downgrading" to this and re-purposing the 600T.Knifeshade - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
I wonder if Corsair will ever bring out a "300R" mini tower (like the Fractal Define Mini, Arc Mini, Silverstone TJ08E, FT03, Lian Li V354, V600F) for people like me who prefers enthusiast builds without the bulk of mid/full tower cases.I'd love to see what Corsair can bring to the mATX table.
Malih - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
I second that,I love Corsair case design, especially this one, space efficient and not too heavy.
I'd like to use this same layout, remove some of the drive bays, make this case shorter into an mATX case. And workaround the fan positioning so side fan installation still allows for larger HSF.
Malih - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
I forgot to mention, this is coming from someone who owns the Fractal Design Define Mini.I just love mATX case with bottom mounted PSU, and I'm thinking about building another system.
And also thanks Dustin for the review as always.
C300fans - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
Dustin home?Earthmonger - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
Dustin Sklavos, the case reviewer. ("Dustin Home" is a Scand etailer, for those who don't know)Of Corsair's lineup, this is the sexiest case. Sadly no, it won't ever find a place in my home. Not until Corsair abandon plastic and steel, and make enthusiast cases.
Love the contrast of color in this case.
BernardP - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
I would like Corsair to come up with something sized between those mATX-only cases and their current larger gaming cases. The Antec NSK-4482 is smaller and can take a full ATX board but has ample room to work in a mATX configuration.prime2515103 - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
After about 9 years with a Cheiftec Dragon I upgraded to this case. The only problems I've found with it is that the 200mm fan rattles when I first start the system; it stops after awhile though (I haven't timed it but it's at least a minute or two). The only other thing is that I wish there was another few millimeters behind the hard drives. The side panel is pressing right against the cable's connectors. A speaker and a power LED would've been ok too, but I don't really miss them.C300fans - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
I will never spend 139$ for a vacuum cleaner.slick121 - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
I second this comment.JonnyDough - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
I third it. I spent way too much on a Kandalf case from Thermaltake back in the day and to be honest, I prefer my smaller Ultra case I got free with a purchase from TigerDirect. The big case is fancy, but I don't do water cooling, and it ends up just taking up more room and being harder to work on due to having to move it with limited space. What we need to see more of is a focus on useability when it comes to putting parts in and taking them out.No more craning to get your fingers around a jumper, or working to get cables out of the way, or to get one plugged in, etc. Building a PC needs to become a bit easier.
I think that it starts with chip makers (CPU sockets and cooler designs), moves to motherboard makers (who have always had to consider the case and access in design), and ends with case makers.
Seems to me we could use some sort of new design, perhaps a new style of motherboard. I like the idea of one that has PCB in the shape of a blanket draped over a wire to form a lean/to or tent. I haven't had geometry in awhile and its a pretty useless subject in most career fields.
Like this, /\ A fan at the bottom could draw in cool air along the bottom edge of a case and push it upwards over several components. The heat would rise some off each component and since they are on a slope, the heat would not all blow onto the next component. Just imagine a slew of newly designed cases that would come along with it. Conical ones could be quite interesting.
I would love it if a motherboard manufacturer branched off and decided to try perfecting some arching/joining PCB. I wonder if anything like that has been done? What about two-sided PCB with the cooler running parts on the bottom and reinforced mounting brackets?
Dustin Sklavos - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
$139 for a case, on the other hand, is totally worth it. ;)C300fans - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
A good case does not mean that it must have more holes. Fracle design labeled 139$ has much better quality, which provides you sound sponge isolation and dust filters on all holes as well as 3 pieces of silent cute fans.jamyryals - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
If they are going to do a white case, I would prefer the grills to be white as well.Lazlo Panaflex - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
FWIW, I personally haven't had any problems with Corsair rebates...but they do take their sweet time sending out the rebate card.
ckryan - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
Your detailed description of hot case-on-case action was appreciated. Have you considered trying your hand at bodice-ripping romance novels?justaviking - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
The sun glistened on his 6-core abs. As he approached, the motherboard could feel the heat radiating from him as his fan breathed warmly on her neck. Her heart began to overclock...No, I don't think so.
SquattingDog - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
Damn we need a like button here - this is awesome @ justaviking - made my morning :)Jeffk464 - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
It would take a lot of convincing for someone to prove to me that its 2.5 times better than my antec 300. Oh, and its white.compudaze - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
I went from an antec 300 to a corsair 600t. I loved my 300. It was the best case I ever owned until I got the 600t. But honestly, u don't know what u r missing until you build a pc in a corsair case.CloudFire - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - link
no one's going to convince you... once you have worked with corsair cases, then you will know. i came from an antec900, and my 600t is beyond 2.5x better. atrocious is an understatement for the antec series, in terms of cable management and management for everything else for that matter. in the corsair cases, cables are virtually gone from sight, you are only left with the cleanest build you will ever witness.Wardrop - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - link
Does anyone put performance over a case over aesthetics? I'd never buy a case just because it performed well. For me, aesthetics are 90% of what I look for in a case.surt - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - link
I certainly do. Function #1, Noise #2, Heat #3, Aesthetics ... not even #4.justben314 - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - link
Any thoughts on if an 11 inch card would fit equally as well as the ZOTAC at 10.5 inches? How close to 11.5 inches is getting too close?danjw - Friday, October 28, 2011 - link
Corsair's website states that this case has "Six 120mm/140mm fan mounts" and "Four 120mm fan mounts". You only list 4 140mm mounts, where are the other 2?justben314 - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - link
The top 2 mounts support 120mm or 140mm. I believe that is the omission.