Monday, May 7th 2018
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Corsair Intros Carbide SPEC-05 Mid-tower Case
Corsair expanded its Carbide SPEC line of entry-level cases with the new SPEC-05. This ATX mid-tower case is characterized by a clever design gimmick - the left side panel looks like it's tempered glass because it covers almost the entire area of the panel, but is actually clear acrylic. The front features a somewhat curvy design with a gash that runs through the middle, revealing the front intake vent with its illuminated 120 mm intake fan. Internally, the case resembles the likes of the Carbide 100R, with a roomy single compartment layout.
Drive bays include three 3.5-inch/2.5-inch bays, and two 2.5-inch mounts. The case has room for graphics cards up to 37 cm in length, CPU coolers up to 15 cm in height, and PSUs up to 18 cm in length. Ventilation includes either 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm front intakes, 2x 140/120 mm top exhausts, and a 120 mm rear exhaust. The case measures 199 mm x 483 mm x 433 mm (WxDxH). Front panel connectivity includes two type-A USB 3.0 ports, and HDA jacks. Available now, and backed by a 2-year warranty, the Corsair Carbide SPEC-05 is priced at USD $49.99.
Drive bays include three 3.5-inch/2.5-inch bays, and two 2.5-inch mounts. The case has room for graphics cards up to 37 cm in length, CPU coolers up to 15 cm in height, and PSUs up to 18 cm in length. Ventilation includes either 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm front intakes, 2x 140/120 mm top exhausts, and a 120 mm rear exhaust. The case measures 199 mm x 483 mm x 433 mm (WxDxH). Front panel connectivity includes two type-A USB 3.0 ports, and HDA jacks. Available now, and backed by a 2-year warranty, the Corsair Carbide SPEC-05 is priced at USD $49.99.
17 Comments on Corsair Intros Carbide SPEC-05 Mid-tower Case
Thumb screws would be easier.
Same old tired, recycled interior design, with a fancy side and front fascia slapped on.
- TEMPERED GLASS OFC (but sometimes not really)
- Choked front intake
You know it boys, its a 2018 case.
then this case is at the 50 buck spot so thumbscrews are expected
latched and hinged and full tower too boot...
www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Graphite-Series%E2%84%A2-760T-Full-Tower-Windowed-Case/p/CC-9011073-WW
www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Graphite-Series%E2%84%A2-730T-Full-Tower-Case/p/CC-9011046-WW
or at the same price mid tower and thumb screws same style panel ? that 50 buck case above is looking a bit better
www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/570x-rgb-config/p/CC-9011110-WW
thing with acrylic is only use warm soap water to clean it . that's important to its life
heres a list of some pro's and cons
www.fgdglass.com/glass-vs-acrylic-better-use/
that meets your spec... Antec Sonata Proto.
It has another useful feature you didn't mention.
The PSU is on top where it doesn't collect dust and
choke up. Oh, and it uses 120mm fans and only in front
and out back.
it is getting to be a pretty slim market for "practical
and effective" these days.
choke up.''
''it is getting to be a pretty slim market for "practical
and effective" these days''
you got that right . its now all about hyped gimmicked unnecessary impractical cheap china plastic junk . [lol] .. like said ''with today efficient hardware '' all that is needed with the 4 /8 - 120mm fans and open tops when the old day stuff was power hungry and fried eggs funny how a vid card today at 175w is still running 80c on air with all these fancy coolers on them in these cases just like when we did not have any of this at all ...
I still use my old antec sx 630II just give it a quality automotive paint job to freshen up the out side from time to time . hard to let go of something that works and built like a tank / practical
in like about 15 years I yet to replace this one just grab 30 -50 buck cases for the hand me downs and I do prefer top mounted only psu's
tom be honest the only thing that's now catching up to this case are these 15+ inch long vid cards of today and even with some of these newer cases you see that standard reference length are fine
www.nanoxiausa.com/collections/deep-silence-cases
www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=680&area=en
www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/silencio-550/
www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/silencio650pure/
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139058
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139056
www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Mid_Tower_/Suppressor/C_00002676/Suppressor_F51_No_Window/design.htm
like the guy above said '' Same old tired, recycled interior design, with a fancy side and front fascia slapped on. '' and a guy on the last case review said ''' the state of todays cases is pretty sad ''
don't forget the 20 way user LED disco lighting thtas the number 1 selling point of these things today over support, function , service , and all that matters to 90 % of the folks today [OH< WOW !! got to have it never looking at anything else unless hyped FPS are involved ]
so I guess that why I keep using this old girl . nothing but these silly looking disco tech lite up cheap china plastic unpractical junk . like the psu at the bottom ? that also make it harder if something goes wrong to quickly reach the switch of the psu and like this door / side panel you aint getting it open fast to stop something or what ever . this one you'd be lucky to find the allen wrench in any reasonable time before you even got to try to open it up...lol...
I guess this antec sx 630 is with me till the day I die