Corsair might be onto Something Here... 

What a great looking air purifier

Whew, beautiful case; even better cinematography on the vlog style sections. You guys are amazing. This reminds me of my NR200 set to "vertical mode", where all the outputs are up top.

For me the dust filtration while sustaining airflow is the key task of the case. Without the dust filtration I can equally put the hardware into a fully open frame or whatever box and have the same result. Or Mount the Hardware to the wall full open.

How do they even justify 140 for this without fans and without having to include a riser?

Always love your detailed ITX case reviews. I definitely like this style of tall standing ITX cases, but this one is a no go for me - It does look cheap for the price! I like the push-open hinged top panel of the Phanteks Evolv Shift cases with easy access to the I/O Ports - I rather have the MB on top. I just hope Phanteks or other brands release something better, while improving on the GPU cooling and support.

thanks, really good review, i needed this, im going with the SSUPD

I love the main idea of this case, but the execution seems like a conjunction of many afterthoughts. 1. Why no cable ties when the case is huge inside? 2. Why make the psu cable routed outside if there’s a load of space inside? 3. Why make a mesh top but the wall underneath not perforated? 4. Why make the back look like a bottom, have punched holes where feet could go, but not allow a horizontal mount? (Just a guess) 5. Why charge such a high price, but then have the outside be completely plastic in comparison to every other “D Airflow” series case ?

Oof. The case size is intriguing because it can (should) fit more components, but I'll wait for the updated version if Corsair decides to stick with SFX.

Asus AP201 is a dust magnet. Dust filters are essential and I'm glad that more companies are including them. No one wants to have to open up and clean their PC with compressed air or a air compressor every weekend.

Unless I’m mistaken Origin sells a prebuilt using this case and JayzTwoCents did a review on it about 7-8 months ago and in that video with a 4080 founders and 13900k his temps were 80 and 75 C on cpu/gpu which for those components are pretty good in a sff build. Not sure why your temps were so off with lower spec components. I’d still consider this as a pontential case for a build if I were going sff

That GPU spacing seems like a massive oversight!

I guess I got lucky getting hold of my C4-SFX. quite happy with it, but would like some filtering on it. May have a shot at it this afternoon.

They should have used a thicker panel for the GPU side. If they had gone with, say, 1.5mm steel, they could have used a significantly more open configuration of the holes without compromising structural integrity. Not a terrible case, but I definitely think that they made some poor choices about where they cut costs.

I did a build with this system using a PA 120 SE w/ noctua fans tuned to max 1250rpm and Asus Tuf 3090. I have 3 arctic p12s at 800rpm at the front. Its decently silent tuned this way. AMA. He is right though about the GPU airflow being odd. I pulled the filter and it did cool off a lot. In my case i'm using an asus Tuf 3090 in silent mode setting and it is much quieter with the filter at the back pulled off. My temps running simple heaven benchmark is around 70c with gpu fans coasting around 1250rpm. Otherwise, it would eventually ramp up to 2k rpm at a higher temp. An odd thing about this case is that the way the gpu heat comes off of the gpu, it likes to come out in all directions. I can feel cool intake via the back and heat pops out the sides and top. The top interior though is a solid piece of metal so the heat spreads out through the top of the case. Even though there is a mesh top panel it doesn't really help the heat escape. They need to redesign it with holes and maybe a mount so that you could put some giant fan up top to help exhaust out the top as an option. Especially it seems length isn't a super big deal vs thickness for gpus. I eventually will put in a 4090FE so i'm guessing i can reverse the top 1 or 2 front fans and hope it blows out the hot air out front and let the bottom fan push in something to the cpu area. PROS: looks/style, front panel, footprint, no riser needed vs something like meshilicious, h1, hyte CONS: feels cheap weird design choices at the top of the case

Just watched the whole thing, classic itx case from a big manufacturer, bad space optimization and too restrictive airflow :| great review as usual, thanks :)

I just built a system with this case, and the new icue link system. With some patience, you can route and fit 25 mm fans on the front, but it depends on the ITX Motherboards I/O plate for some clearance. MSI z790i EDGE WiFi GTX 4090 FE SF1000L iCUE LINK H150i RGB AIO Liquid CPU Cooler with 3 additional fans. I would highly suggest building or purchasing a custom length ATX 24 pin. Depending on the PSU 100 mm SFXL or 150 mm for SFX to allow easier wire management. So far temps have been decent, and the pc is quiet under medium load.

that 2000 is super nice. next one am going to build!

I'm using a Silverstone Alta G1M and this looks similar to that and I really like this kind of form factor that takes up less space on the desk but looking at the io location and quality, i think i'd rather stay with the Alta case for now. Hope more case companies makes these kinds of casings though.

if you've looked at this case i would love to see you consider the mATX Silverstone Alta G1M. same concept as the corsair but with intake from bottom and the ability to take 4 slot GPU without the gpu heat issue you encountered.

just wondering if it is possible to install 2 fans from the outside on the case, on side of the GPU to improve the temperatures, might not be suitable for everyone but if it does help significantly with temperature it might be viable.

We need more tall slim cases.

Would love to see the temps for the cpu and gpu when using that air cooler you had mounted!

The ONLY systems I've ever owned with components that failed (at any point - in or out of warranty) were Corsair Ones. The 1080 in my first gen failed after only a few years. More recently, an a200 experienced pump failure and the warranty replacement took over six weeks to process... oh, and was shipped with Win11 instead of the Win10 that I originally ordered and still prefer. This case initially looks interesting, but the PSU cable "management" on the back and the video I/O are far from optimal. Meanwhile, the lack of a top exhaust fan - you know, 'cuz heat tends to RISE - is just perplexing on a case this size (and at this price). IMHO, Corsair might want to take a look at what they're doing in this space (pre-builts, cases) and make some adjustments to improve quality and function.

Cool case!

I wonder why Corsair didn't just put the motherboard at the top and the PSU at the bottom. There was an initial version with that layout.

Did you test temps with the front set to exhaust and the side rad as intake? In the video the front looks set to intake, which probably isn't helping GPU temps.

Producers need to fix one big flaw of vertical cases - media panel needs to be mountable both on top, or on bottom, else you are stuck on table or on the floor. Give me options dammit!

That peel though!

Cooler Master Haf XB EVO is still my Favorite case ever made. :)

I dont understand this GPU temps. I have the dustfilter on (have removed the once in front and on the AIO side) and have a stable GPU temp of around 70 celsius. My GPU is a Asus RTX 4070 dual card. intake fans in front are set to 30% becouse of noise and I have a coolermaster ML360 illusion that is set to exhaust. I am over all very satisfied with the case. But there are some things I think they should have made better. I wish they had made it easier to place non slim fans in front the case since its so big allready, a few more millimeters would not had anything to say (Im not really a fan of corsairs fan system and think they are very noisy compared to other fans and I also don't like the software) . I have a motherboard with a m.2 ssd on the back with a heatsink, this won't fit atleast it does not for my Asus ROG X570i so i had to modify the case and cut away a bit. I also wish, like it was said in the video that they would include a extra ssd bracket since it is space for it. The ssupd meshlicious also have the IO pointing down but atleast on the corsair its space for the cables that goes from the GPU. Overall I am more happy with this case then the meshlicious and my overall temps are atleast better on this one. CPU is a AM4 Ryzen 5 5600X.

Is corsair ever going to update their Ones?

Awesome review! Could you fit a 4090 strix in this?

I wonder if we will ever see itx cases like the those Silverstone flat htpc cases. I wish they'd sell the Corsair 1's but maybe in a decade they will show up on eBay

@HardwareCanucks Will it fit a 4090 (Specifically MSI VENTUS 3X) or is that being to optimistic with the available GPU space? I assume to remove the dust filter so it can breathe a little more 😅

Isn't it possible, as you can install the side panels up side down, that the idea is so that the case can be flipped up side down? By moving the legs to the top and installing the side panels up side down?? Would make sense for me to have the IOs on the top, and hanging the GPU is a good thing I would say

can't we make a small cut out for cables and mount fans outside, on the Gpu side?

If you used your noctua cooler, would you be able to mount fans on the side as well or is there not enough room there

I believe the CPU cooler restriction is with an AiO for pump height.

Any good mini itx case for 4080 and 4090 aftermarket that is usually available?

How do you compare Corsair 2000D airflow vs jonsbo D31 Mesh, which one have better cooling? N which one you prefer to buy?

I see a number of new cases have USB-C port but do not specify if this port can support USB 3.2 gen 2x2 or USB4. Are all USB-C ports created equal with full support for whatever?

Why in hell build this without supporting the biggest Founder's edition? Makes no sense.

Looks like Corsair put their c team to work on this case. Magnets on side panels and open frame design on the GPU side seems like a no brainer, and other manufacturers have been doing it for quite some time now.

Rocking a SAMA IM01 with micro atx motherboard, full size psu, 2.5 slots gpu and a 155mm tower cooler. For $60. Can't beat that

Its like a upside dow silverstone fortres3 ixt version but with mesh. Love it like i Love ft3

I'm really liking the mesh panel designs. Tired of the fish tank unicorn vomit pc cases and my next machine will likely have no rgb or very limited rgb and either a solid panel or a mesh one like this or that asus prime ap201. I wish thermaltake would release a mesh version of their tower series that would be super cool.

That peel was hilarious! 🤣

A margin Corsair asks for their products nowadays is just crazy

should also say how you configure your fan set up

Look at the nr200P mesh (case and filters) compared to this case and you will see the difference. All mesh is not created equal. GN has pointed this out many times.

witch one can i buy to fit 3080 4 slot GPU ? wanna have one ITX build but GPU 4 slots and tryed to buy NZXT H1 V2 and GPU want fit

Make a watercool build with the case

Thanks!

I haven’t seen a video in about 2 years, but I am the only one that things they’re watching Mr. Sir from Holes doing a case review?

You'd think they'd have at least 1 itx enthusiast working at corsair. 25L is massive for itx only board. Just go meshroom or meshlicious. There's so many superior options.

Really great video

can it accommodate a 3.5 slot, 325mm GPU like the 7900 XTX Nitro+ ?

I feel as though Corsair wanted to use a different layout with a riser cable like nzxt which is very reminiscent of but didn’t want to pinch the cable like nzxt & cause a fire hazard, just speculation but possibility who knows

they're giving you an enlarged version of the Series X box, i like it

I feel like the original version of this case was a little better ....it had fan at the top and all the i/o was at the top as well. The velcro straps were for all the cables.

Just makes me wish Corsair did a larger version capable of fitting Micro Atx boards. Which would be similar to Silverstone Alta G1M. I don't like being forced into both mini itx boards plus also SFX power supplies. That's just a double whammy for system builders. I do like the vertical aspect. And I feel a lot of people out have desk space to spare in height but not so much in depth. Personally I dont mind not having heaps of GPU options. But this is better than Silverstone's in that regard. I don't see Corsair or Silverstone stealing many people away from the AP201. Which is incredibly versatile. I know it started with NR200 and there are the Jonsbo ones etc too. I'll watch on to see where this small and tall design goes..

Sorry, could someone tell me if applying thermal pads over the notebook heat pipe can be better or worse?

Think it is possible to migrate a corsair one into this case?

Nothing will ever top how insanely awesome the Corsair One was. And while this case is massive for an ITX, it is still very cool of a set up and smaller than an ATX case.

I like your leaf shirt!

Only fits up to 3-slot GPU, I'm using a 3.7-slot RTX 4080, sadly this case is not for me... Using SSUPD Meshroom S but I prefer the non-riser case like this

I still prefer the cooler master NR200p. The old one without the vertical gpu. Can fit most really high-end parts. Good performance and amd great price

Wish you would have compared it to the old 250D. I always wanted one of those but by the time I was ready to do a fresh build they had stopped making them and buying a used one online was not worth it. Wish we could go back to cube cases that was a fad I liked!

How are the USB slots and how many are there?

Anyone know of a case similar to this thats taller than it is long? I dont want to take up a huge amaount of desk space to make an itx build.

I watched over a dozen reviews of this case, this review is the only one that reports high GPU temps. I'm curious why. They all had the aio in exhaust with the three front fans as intake.

GREAT VIDEO DIMITRI ^_^!!

No hate to corsair but I have the DLH21 case by darkflash in my living room as an x-box "look alike" for couch gaming. It rivals this case for less money (granted it is smaller) and looks better IMO if you can find it available in the color you want.

Pulsar eS arm sleeve review soon Dimitry? :D

2:08 put your left side panel in place at the bottom 😬

This seems like more of an MATX case rather than an ITX. They need to make a 1000 D case where you can fit up to a 280 mil. In it, but figure out a different place to set up the ITX motherboards only. That's easier to access than on the bottom

Can the front of the case use 140mm fans?

Guess I’m sticking with my Revolt 3!

OMFG The way you are moving the camera that way gave me motion sickness, which has never happen before! Good on you for making this happen to me. I had to stop watching the video and come back to on my 3rd attempt to finish this video.

10L-15L is the sweet spot for zero compromise. 24L is just too big.

I had really high hopes for this, but the fact, that it doesn't support 4 slot gpus is unbelievable, considering its size. Like how does this have the same gpu support as a meshlicious?

You didn't mention siverstone who've been making mini itx cases fir years , woth the raven 01 , 03 and tje sugo line of cases all smaller than corsairs effort

Holy cable mamagement!

I'm gonna wait to go sff until there is an sff case around the size of the o11d evo

Anyone know any case with a form factor like this that fits the massive 4090s?

Which 4090 cards dose it fit? (Beside 4090 FE)

I like the size, but not the price. The O11 air mini supports ATX boards and PSUs, and comes in at a lower price. The 5000d airflow is cheaper and supports bigger gpus. I was interested in moving to this case... Was

It's really sad that case manufacturers are giving us genuine, interesting innovations just as the graphics card manufacturers and motherboard manufacturers are doing their level best to destroy the entire hobby of PC building.

what if u water cool the gpu in this case?

5:39 when I saw this, I immediately thought the thermals will be shite, an obstructed top flow is never a good thing.

The white case on the white table just basically screams light mode

2:07 | I hope the one on the side of the housing is unintentional...

IS the founder edition supported?

Would love a Dan case if they were actually available lol

Did any notice something painfully wrong with the case at 2:10 (Check the Front - Right - Bottom of the case)

2:08 "Boring" is good. Totally disagree about adding different textures and extra crap to the design. There are plenty of those types in the market already . I want simple and plain.

should i get nzxt h1 v2 or this???? hmmmm pls help

love this layout, unfortunate regarding performance

Fuma 2 is 154.2 mm will it clear?

I don't like that power cable on the back. Corsair need to reroute it inside and have the psu cable come out the bottom. They need redesigning that case.