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If you want a simple, inexpensive Budget build case with lots of room for expansion, this is your case.Pros:Lots of spaceGood cable managementInexpensive but still feels sturdyLightweightQuick swap baysLots of room for expansionLots of fan mounting slotsRubber grommets for all fan mounting holesHyper 212 Evo FitsLarge Video cards fitSimple, Pleasant design(personal preference)Cons:Its a LONG way from Power supply on bottom to MOBO on top (negligible)My Build:Corsair Carbide Series 200R Compact ATX Case CC-9011023-WWCorsair CX Series 500 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS BronzeIntel Core 2 Duo E8600 3.33GHz Desktop ProcessorArticSilver 5 Thermal PasteCooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM FanGigabyte G41MT-S2PT LGA 775 G41 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard DDR3 1333Crucial 8GB kit (4GBx2) DDR3-1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) Non-ECC UDIMMMSI AMD Radeon R9 270X 2GB GDDR5 2DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort PCI-Express Video CardSamsung 850 EVO 120GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E120B/AM)Win 8.1 64bit OEMNoctua SSO2 Bearing, Retail Cooling NF-F12 iPPC 2000 IP67 PWMSilverstone Technology All Black Sleeved 1-3 PWM Fan Splitter Cable (CPF02)Anker® Uspeed PCI-E to USB 3.0 2 Port Express Card, with 1 USB 3.0Generic LG DVDR/RW Sata3Several SATA3/6 cables.USB Linsys Wifi NGeneric USB Keyboard and MouseI have amazon prime so shipping is always fantastic, and packaging is normally great.I found this case through PCPartpicker.comWhere you can make sure your build is mostly compatible. Its not perfect, but it will keep you on the right path.Thanks for reading, and have a great day. Good luck with your Build!
Parker Holley
This case is sturdy and imposing. It's large and in charge. The aesthetics roughly stop there, but that's fine, as I don't care about having a flashy/gaudy case. What I really love about it is its internal structure and airflow.- There is a sort of "layer" next to the motherboard that wires from drives can be fed through for cable management.- There is an abundance of space, fit for very large GPUs or fans.- There are numerous slots for drives (3 front panel, 4(?) for storage drives). The storage drive slots have (delicate) snap-in clips that you can use to very easily latch in a drive, though you can also screw them in if you're paranoid.- There are two removable panels on either side. You'll primarily only need one off, but for things like initial cable management you'll want to remove both.- The removable panels are INTERCHANGEABLE! This was huge for me because the panel with air flow holes was up against the wall, but I was able to just move it to the other side. It's still not perfectly ideal because there's not much space between the motherboard and the case on that side, but it's a huge improvement.- Most of my air flow comes out of the top of the case, so it's safe to assume the same will be true for you unless you install additional fans on the sides (which there are plenty of spaces to do so).Overall this is a great case. It has been absolutely worth the money and my PC has not overheated once since I bought it.
Michael Ambrosia
First off, Corsair did a fantastic job with the exterior this case! Very minimalistic, clean design; especially when you aren't dealing with an optical drive. The front panel is made of a fairly thick plastic that has a brushed black, almost aluminum look and feel to it. Steel side panels painted flat black allow for a simple, clean look; following suit with the inside of the case.This case is a blast to build in, and honestly went above my expectations for a nearly 50.00$ case! Fantastic cable management abilities for the price you pay, as well as tool-less drive bays, and a secure spot to mount your SSD's. Each fan bay is equipped with rubber grommets that help reduce fan vibration in operation. The HDD cage can also be removed to house much larger GPU's, which definitely helps people rebuilding on tighter budgets, reusing some olders, larger cards they have. (dual GTX 680's fit in the case without modification!)You also have front mesh dust filters to protect your front mounted 120mm fan from pulling in the worst of the elements. Front mounted audio as well as 2 USB 3.0 slots, and dual top mounts for 120/140MM fans/radiator support really do pay tribute to the idea that Corsair was trying to get across with this case. A cheap, yet robust case for enthusiasts/modifiers to pick up and not feel guilty about after looking at the bank statement.I'd buy 10 more if I needed to; and plan to buy a few more when friends/customers are looking towards some budget oriented builds.Good stuff, Corsair! On top of your fantastic peripherals, and other hardware; you guys know how to design a case!