Corsair is wise to add a more affordable chassis to the Graphite family for the large mainstream market, and the Corsair Graphite 230T is a really sexy choice. It offers everything a user of this price segment may want: 3 fans right out of the box, cool color choices and looks, liquid-cooling support, and plenty of space for large graphics cards and power supplies. But those buying the case should also be aware of the Graphite 230T only offering mediocre cable-routing and hiding possibilities and its biggest issue: The plastic hard-drive cage, or, more specifically, its locking mechanism. While the length to which Corsair has gone to design something that should work is commendable, the weakest link is the soft plastic used. These locks are not as sturdy as they should be, which is important when it comes to how your hard drives holding your precious data are held in place. While that aspect cost the Graphite 230T the Editors Choice award, the fact that you are still able to secure a drive even if the lock fails means that you won't be left hanging if it breaks.

The Corsair Graphite 230T ultimately is a really sexy chassis and great choice for those looking into a case for their next mainstream build.