A Closer Look - Inside

To get inside the case, we simply remove the four thumbscrews. As with all tempered glass cases I have used, these screws are actually in three parts; there's the metal screw, a rubber washer, and a rubber grommet. This ensures that the glass panels don't touch the bare metal of the screw, which reduces chances of breaking them. It also ensures that there are no vibrations which cause noise.


The interior layout is very standard. There isn't that much that stands out, other than the three pre-installed RGB LED 120 mm fans. These fans can be controlled at the top of the case and from behind the motherboard tray.


You can also see a PSU cover, which hides unsightly cables and makes the case look far cleaner once everything is assembled.


From inside the case, you can see that the top of the case can hold a 240 mm or 280 mm radiator. We will go into this a little later on, but you can again see that the mounting holes are elongated to allow for movement.


Removing the front panel is very similar to removing the side panel; just take care of a few screws and you're in; notice that these are far longer screws. Once you have taken the glass off, you will be greeted with yet another dust filter. in fact, there is only the rear fan space that doesn't have a dust filter, and as it is usually used as an exhaust, it doesn't really need one.


Removing the dust filter as well as the glass gives you a good view of the three SP120mm fans; they are made out of a frosted clear plastic which allows them to glow far better than the solid black or grey models Corsair has been using in other cases.


Behind the motherboard tray are the three 2.5" slots for SSDs and the tool-less 3.5" bays. When taking the case out of the box for the first time, you will find the case screws here, so make sure to check this spot for screws before worrying about whether they were forgotten. There is very little space behind the motherboard tray, especially with the SSD cages, but it is certainly workable.


The Corsair Crystal Series 460X RGB arrives with three 120 mm RGB LEDs included, as mentioned, but you can add another three for a total of six fans. Behind the motherboard tray are two small boxes that power and control the fans, but I am not sure why there are lighting controls here since you also have the far more readily accessible lighting controls at the top.


Here, we see the usual front header cables; there is nothing out of the ordinary to these.