These are features you’d expect at a fraction of the £350 asking fee, but let’s cut to the chase you need to be an RGB aficionado for this case to make sense. There’s ample room for cabling to go over or below the motherboard tray, and the elegantly branded panel in front of the two rubber-grommeted holes does a fine job of masking cables and hiding the side 120 mounts.Īll tidy enough, and there’s clearly scope for an ultra-high-end build, with tool-free hinged side panels that swing open effortlessly and more than enough cable clearance around back. In terms of filtration the removable mesh frontage is joined by a full-length magnetic insert up top, another magnetic filter on the side-panel vent, plus a small pull-out filter beneath the PSU. 120mm Front Intakes Top Mounts – 3×120 / 2×140 Making ATX Appear SmallĮvery contribution makes a difference and we thank you for your support. We’re divided on the cutout in the two-part shroud, too on a white chassis it practically necessitates a matching PSU. Once again, the size of the case doesn’t necessarily translate to ease of use the power supply doesn’t slot in from behind, and squeezing it through the side is very difficult without having to remove the drive cage first. Storage is catered for via a trio of 2.5in sleds fixed to the rear of the motherboard tray, as well as a dual-bay 3.5in cage along the PSU compartment. ![]() Plenty to go by, though do be aware you’ll need a motherboard with three available headers to power all the USB two USB 3.0 and a single USB 3.1 Type-C. Neatly arranged along the top-front edge, these now include four USB 3.0, one USB 3.1 Type-C, a combination audio jack, and customary power and reset buttons. Said panel is secured through a series of magnets, making it easy to remove for cleaning purposes, and Corsair has taken the time to bolster the selection of I/O ports. On the plus side, said fans are capable of a 2,200RPM top speed, so pulling-in air from behind that mesh front panel shouldn’t be a problem. Indeed, the supplied trio of LL120 RGB front intakes looks positively tiny in relation to the case as a whole, and it’s a shame cabling isn’t better looked after on the production line whoever put our sample together opted against using the dedicated cable holes. Vented Rear Side Panel Top I/O Ports iCue 5000T RGB Interior ![]() ![]() On a case of these proportions we’d expect wider support for 140s throughout. 10 mounting points ought to be deemed ample for any enclosure, yet given the sheer size of the 5000T RGB we’re disappointed to find that provisions haven’t been made for larger fans. ![]() Motherboard support up to E-ATX (305mm x 277mm) is consistent across the range, the 7+2 expansion slot arrangement remains in place, and fan mounts are unchanged, too.įor those keeping count that means three 120s or two 140s in the front, three 120s or two 140s in the roof, three 120s alongside the motherboard tray, and a 120 at the rear. Horses for courses, but the exterior isn’t doing it for us and the plastic front surround in particular isn’t the nicest shade of grey.Īppearance aside, the 5000 Series does share plenty in common when it comes to hardware potential. It’s amazing what a few angular accents and contours can do to transform the look of a case, yet while aesthetics is always a case of personal preference, we happen to prefer the clean lines of the sleeker 5000D. This ‘mid-tower’ beastie measures 530mm (L) x 251mm (W) x 560mm (H) and represents an unexpected increase in size the 5000D upon which it is based is 10mm less deep, 6mm narrower and a whole 40mm shorter.īoth size and pricing have ballooned, so what does Corsair’s 5000T RGB do to set itself apart from the regular, £155 5000D? New Exterior, Familiar InnardsĪt first glance the 5000T, available in a choice of black or white, barely resembles its earlier sibling. At this price point you’d expect a lot for your money, and the iCue 5000T RGB delivers, at least in terms of stature.
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