Test System

Assembly

Installing the motherboard is done by traditional means, with spacers and screws. There is plenty of space for both a large CPU cooler and GPUs as Corsair mentions compatibility with 140 mm towers and 370 mm graphics cards.


Adding a traditional 3.5" drive is done with this plastic tray. It comes with metal pins for a tool-less assembly and also features holes for a 2.5" drive.


Once filled, simply slide the tray into one of the bays of your choice. While this will be more than enough for most, especially considering the target market of the SPEC-OMEGA, a small fraction may find only having two 3.5" bays problematic, especially as there are no 5.25" bays to re-purpose.


Adding an SSD is simply done by sliding the unit into one of three slots. There is no need for any tools or screws. The spring within these plastic trays not only helps with holding such a drive in place but also allows for its easy removal.


Installing the PSU is done by traditional means, but you should consider the fact that a PSU can be no longer than 200 mm. If the unit is longer, you will have to sacrifice the 3.5" hard-drive cage to make room.


With everything installed the Corsair Carbide SPEC-OMEGA looks fairly clean. Due to the solid black panel, most of the visible black leads are not particularly easy to make out. The lack of a shroud has the area with the power supply look a little disruptive without the side panel on, however. In the rear, all the cables are bunched up towards the front, which is just fine. Placing the side panel back onto the chassis was extremely easy as well.

Finished Looks

Once turned on, the chassis lights up with a red element across the front, further adding to the edgy, slightly bulky design. A white LED can be seen underneath the power button as soon as the system is up and running.


The Corsair Carbide SPEC-OMEGA looks really sleek from the front. Corsair has done an excellent job by placing that long red lighting element and adding an LED fan to the case. Viewed from the side, you are clearly able to see all the components, including the PSU and hard drives. This actually seems to go well with the elaborate exterior.