Corsair 2500D Airflow

[Darksaber]

The Corsair 2500D is the brand's most compact dual-chamber chassis, sporting the same solid exterior shell that we have seen on the larger 6500 variants. While shrunk down to fit mATX boards, the 2500D Airflow also manages to retain much of the DNA from its larger brethren to make for a simple but functional build experience.

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[RaceT3ch]

Pretty damn heavy just for its size
Not a fan on how wide it is.

 

[_roman_]

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Can hold all the latest, biggest hardware

I disagree.

Not every mainbaord fits. Or maybe the first page is wrong.
I do not see support for the common 420mm Radiators (which is up to discussion because of different sizes)

That case can not even utilize the common 6x or 8X SATA connectors of mainboards. And additional peripherals which are using 2.5" slots.
I think my case has support for up to 13x 3.5" or 2.5" SDD / HDD drives.

 

[bonehead123]

Seems like a slightly revamped Air 540....which was one of their last really nice widebody cases from back in the day, BEFORE they started going downhill

 

[ymdhis]

I really wish this configuration was more common, with the power supply on the back. It allows for very small compact cases. Now just reduce the case length too.

 

[hsew]

For that price, the vertical mounting kit should be included.

 

[Caring1]

Looks like a normal case with a bit stuck on the side to make it wider.

 

[AusWolf]

What's with all these expensive Corsair designer cases with abysmal airflow? I bought a Crystal 280X once, expecting such an expensive case to do at least half decently with high-end hardware (which it didn't). With this one actually called "Airflow", I expected much better temperatures. Even my 50-quid Kolink Citadel Mesh runs miles around these.

 

[SN2716057]

What's with all these expensive Corsair designer cases with abysmal airflow? I bought a Crystal 280X once, expecting such an expensive case to do at least half decently with high-end hardware (which it didn't). With this one actually called "Airflow", I expected much better temperatures. Even my 50-quid Kolink Citadel Mesh runs miles around these.

No added fans as they test the case as it comes out the box. Knowing Corsair, if they added fans (the cheapest) they bump the cost by 50 eddies.
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TPU should really add fans just to see the difference.

 

[AusWolf]

No added fans as they test the case as it comes out the box. Knowing Corsair, if they added fans (the cheapest) they bump the cost by 50 eddies.
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TPU should really add fans just to see the difference.

Ah, that explains it! Unfortunately, my very similar 280X performs quite poorly even with fans added, but it has a glass front (never again, I swear). I'm curious how this case would do with fans added.

 

[Onasi]

@AusWolf
It’s Corsair. They’ve lost the plot for pretty much anything apart from their PSUs. We are talking the same company who sells a pricey pump/res combo that only runs with their proprietary controller… that is an additional purchase for 60 bucks.
I mean, this case is more expensive than an O11 Air Mini, has worse hardware compatibility for MoBos and comes without fans. So… why would you?

 

[jak_2456]

I think the case looks pretty good, but my real question is how much space you actually save on your desk compared to something larger like the Montech AIR 903 or some other run-of-the-mill mid-tower. Most people lack area on their desk, not height. I am interested in mATX and SFF cases that actually save you space like the Fractal Mood and the Corsair 2000D.

 

[AusWolf]

I think the case looks pretty good, but my real question is how much space you actually save on your desk compared to something larger like the Montech AIR 903 or some other run-of-the-mill mid-tower. Most people lack area on their desk, not height. I am interested in mATX and SFF cases that actually save you space like the Fractal Mood and the Corsair 2000D.

In order to considerably save space in a meaningful way, one has to go proper SFF, or low profile, which restricts your cooling. If you want a normal tower cooler or AIO, this Corsair is your best bet in size.

 

[jak_2456]

In order to considerably save space in a meaningful way, one has to go proper SFF, or low profile, which restricts your cooling. If you want a normal tower cooler or AIO, this Corsair is your best bet in size.

There's also the Sama IM01 and the Cooler Master NR200 which I believe strike the balance of cooling capability and space-saving.

 

[AusWolf]

There's also the Sama IM01 and the Cooler Master NR200 which I believe strike the balance of cooling capability and space-saving.

Yeah, ITX is the proper way of saving space, although it can be hard to work with. M-ATX is a good middle ground between compactness and serviceability. I absolutely love my Kolink Citadel Mesh.

 

[Super XP]

I like Corsair cases and will always turn to them for the best gaming cases.

 

[jpvalverde85]

I hate this trend of having the ports on the upper side, i want it on the effing front of the case! As a matter of fact it could be cool if they design a removable port cluster in a way that enables moving it to another place.

 

[jak_2456]

I hate this trend of having the ports on the upper side, i want it on the effing front of the case! As a matter of fact it could be cool if they design a removable port cluster in a way that enables moving it to another place.

Lian Li has that with their LANCOOL 216.

 

[jpvalverde85]

Lian Li has that with their LANCOOL 216.

Almost there, but angled wont work for me either, front facing would. I have used Lancool before and was happy with them, but they were huge and heavy, im into matx since a lot of years, still using build after build a silverstone temjin tj08-b, not the evo, the old one with the psu at the top, but hardly have found anything new that tempts me into replacing it.

 

[hdsonch]

Lian Li Air Mini, but more expensive.