Two 2.5” SSD trays are located on the rear of the structural tray located right of the motherboard.Īt $60, we like the case for its competitive positioning and slight feature changes over the S340. As the case is still receiving feedback prior to launch, we've asked SilverStone to add an additional cut to the PSU shroud for PCI-e cable passthrough, and to consider removing one 3.5” bay (or moving them) to allow for better non-modular PSU cable clutter. The RL-05 case bevels its shroud with clean, angular cutting, and has a small incision for front panel cable pass-through. Unlike the plastic found in Corsair's shroud, the RL-05 uses a steel PSU shroud for a more sturdy feel. SilverStone's supporting those non-US markets with its remnant inclusion of ye olde five-and-a-quarter. SilverStone informed us that the US market is close to a 50/50 split on ODD mount demands and that some other markets, like Europe, have a higher need for 5.25” support. The case, unlike the 400C and NZXT S340, clings to life of optical drives with its single 5.25” mount. SilverStone's new RL-05-B is another mid-tower enclosure sporting the trendy PSU shroud. SilverStone RL-05-B – Quality on a Budget ($60)Ĭase will be available here for $60 when live. Read more about the Corsair suite here, including coverage of the Spec-Alpha and how cases are made. We like the case for its friendly size and simplicity, but from experience and hands-on, know the 400C to have a structural rigidity about it that presents a notion of 'quality.' An overall discreet appearance is benefited thermally by large, open fins on the left and right of the front panel, allowing intake through the sides and bottom without breaking the clean aesthetic. The enclosure includes a single 140mm intake and 120mm exhaust fan pairing, but can fit one additional front fan and can fit 2x120mm top fans. Corsair's “direct airflow technology” (read: the air goes in a straight line to the back of the case – no technology involved) sends cool air straight through the GPU and CPU channels.
The 400C and 400Q (quiet version, without window and instead with foam) can support 360mm front radiators, 240mm top radiators, and 120mm rear radiators, maximally. Similar to the old HAF X, the 400C has a shroud extension that can be removed and added by the user to cover the HDD cages. 3.5” drive cages have also been moved to the bottom. The 400C makes significant changes from the 600C, primarily in that it rotates its motherboard back to a standard position (from inverted orientation) the smaller 400C case also eliminates that optical drive bay and shifts the PSU to the bottom, including its PSU shroud. Corsair 400C – Compact and Cool ($100)Ĭase will be available here for $100 once live.Īt the very top-end of this price range rests Corsair's new Carbide 400C case, a follow-on to the 600C and 600Q enclosures we recently reviewed. We've seen heavy $50 tilts in the past (and even lower), but the trend for the year's sub-$100 products seems to be mirroring NZXT's S340 in features and pricing. Best Budget Cases of CES 2016 ($50-$100)įor budget and entry-level PC builds, the enclosure market is heavily tilted toward the ~$70 range for this CES.
For the curious, the image used was from CaseMod Invitational entries at Thermaltake's suite. The above video shows our highlights for the best cases of 2016, though a few extras are tagged-on in the below article.
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