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Today we have Corsair’s latest computer case on hand for review, the rather unconventional Carbide Series 600C. The massive acrylic window paired with an inverted-ATX layout makes the Carbide 600C perfect for showing off high-end hardware… A company that has been off the radar this year when it comes to new and exciting case releases has been Corsair. Last year we saw numerous new case products from Corsair, such as the Obsidian Series 450D and Carbide Series Air 540. This year however we have had to settle with a $50 budget case, the Carbide Series 100R, and even then it has been 10 months since the 100R was announced. Breaking the Corsair case drought is the new Carbide Series 600C and this is no run of the mill budget offering. The 600C sees a return to sleek, elegant and minimalist looks, with a radical inverted-ATX layout.  Normally we rely on Silverstone for out of the box designs that see the motherboard orientated in an unorthodox way. That said, Corsair’s inverted-ATX layout isn’t as extreme as Silverstone’s stacked 90-degree design and in many ways this has allowed them to create a more practical computer case. Silverstone’s stacked design is all about cooling performance, as it allows for a huge amount of air to be move across the systems key components. Corsair’s inverted design on the other hand is all about aesthetics. Corsair's primary goal with the Carbide 600C was to create a beautiful modern looking PC that allows users to show off all their hardware inside through a giant transparent side panel. The inverted-ATX layout helps to orientate things, such as the graphics card(s), so they are facing upwards, showing off their best angle. The design also does a good job of concealing cables with cleverly-positioned tie downs and routing grommets. The PSU and drive bays are concealed behind removable covers, so you have a choice of showing off your pretty PSU or keeping a low profile. |
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RemotePro |
Posted on: 02/18/2016 03:14 AM
Are you going to review the 400C? Looks like a better value case to me. |