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Corsair Carbide Clear 600C Inverse ATX Full Tower Case (CC-9011079-WW)

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Corsair Carbide Clear 600C Inverse ATX Full Tower Case (CC-9011079-WW)

Description:
Quiet. Cool. Gorgeous. A massive panoramic window panel gives you a wide view of your high-powered components. The entire door panel opens with one effortless touch, for complete access to all your hardware. The 600C allows you to create a beautifully minimal modern PC layout, in full view through the giant transparent side panel. Conceal your cables with cleverly-positioned tie downs and routing grommets. Neatly house the PSU and drive bays behind removable covers. 600C's inverse ATX case design brings cool air directly to the components by eliminating obstruction from extra, unused drive bays. Natural air flow keeps fan noise to a minimum. Need big-time cooling for the latest and most powerful components? 600C includes a variety of factory mounting positions, making it simple to step up to liquid CPU and GPU coolers.

Details:
DetailValue
BindingPersonal Computers
BrandCorsair
EAN0843591068482
FeatureInverse ATX Layout: With this new layout, airflow is directed at the hottest devices in your system; the GPU and CPU, and not wasted on drive cages.
Full side panel window: A gorgeous, panoramic full side panel window shows off your components, and the tool-free latch and hinge lets you get in and out of the case easily.
Steel Exterior: Get rid of those plastic cases - the 600C has full steel front and top panels for extra durability and good looks.
Three included AF140L fans: Great airflow doesn't have to be noisy. The AF140L fans can push good amounts of air across your hottest devices with less distracting fan hum, and the three-speed fan controller lets you decide exactly how fast they run.
PSU and 5.25" Bay Cover: Clean up the inside of your case by tucking all those cables and less-attractive drives behind a clean, refined PSU and 5.25" bay cover. Or remove them for assembly - it's up to you.
Water-cooling Ready: Fit up to a 280mm radiator up front and up to a 360mm radiator on the bottom - along with the 140mm rear fan mount, that means your next build can be both cool and beautiful.
Easy to Clean: Easy-access dust filters on the front and bottom mean you'll never spend more than a minute getting dust out of your system.
Easy to Build: Tool-free drive installation, side panel access, and tons of cable routing options and tie downs means you can spend less time building your PC and more time using it.
LabelCorsair - IMPORT FOB HKG
ManufacturerCorsair - IMPORT FOB HKG
ModelCC-9011079-WW
MPNCC-9011079-WW
PublisherCorsair - IMPORT FOB HKG
StudioCorsair - IMPORT FOB HKG
TitleCorsair Carbide Clear 600C Inverse ATX Full Tower Case (CC-9011079-WW)
UPC843591068482
CatalogNumberList - CatalogNumberListElement90631030
LN68702
Item Height21.1 inches
Item Length17.9 inches
Item Width10.2 inches
Package Height13.5 inches
Package Length23.4 inches
Package Weight25.5 pounds
Package Width21 inches
PackageQuantity1
PartNumberCC-9011079-WW
ProductGroupPersonal Computer
ProductTypeNameCOMPUTER_COMPONENT
UPCList - UPCListElement843591068482
Item Weight22.04 pounds
 

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Corsair Carbide Series 600C

review by sargentsmite

INTRODUCTION
Corsair has infused their newest case, the Carbide Series Clear 600C, with innovation and thoughtful touches that are readily apparent from all angles. The inverse ATX Full-Tower case is not a new form factor, but Corsair has managed once again to use their industry-leading experience to implement a number of clever functional tweaks that deliver a case worthy of serious consideration for a case in the $150 range. Read on as we dive deeper into the details of this surprisingly innovative case that not only is aesthetically pleasing, but, much more importantly, provides real world performance gains.
Technical specifications
Dimensions (L x W x H): 454 x 260 x 535mm
Maximum GPU Length: 395mm
Maximum CPU Cooler Height: 200mm
Maximum PSU Length: 220mm
Expansion Slots: 8
5.25" Drive bays: 2
3.5" Hard Drive Bays: 2
2.5" Drive Bays: 3
Fans included: (x3) AF140L noise optimized 140mm fans
Cooling Layout:
Front: (x2) 140/120mm (2 x 140mm included)
Bottom: (x2) 140mm, (x3) 120mm
Rear: (x1) 140mm (included)
Radiator Compatibility:
360mm: Bottom
280mm: Front or Bottom
240mm: Front or Bottom
140mm: Front, Bottom, or Rear
120mm: Front, Bottom, or Rear
Dust filters for front and bottom intakes
Front I/O Panel includes: (x2) USB 3.0 port, (x2) USB 2.0 port, three speed fan controller, Headphone and Microphone jacks, Power on and Reset buttons


PACKAGING
The Corsair Carbide 600C arrived on my doorstep recently in a sturdy cardboard container decorated on one side with images of the case, large, "Carbide Series" logos, and details on its features. The opposite side displayed some additional images of the case, along with a list of the case's specs.

Two thick, hard-foam spacers stabilized the case to protect it during shipping. A nicely-made black cloth cover was placed over the case to prevent scratches and to mitigate any dust buildup.

Once I removed the case, I found a few bags of screws and zip ties, along with a manual including some additional product information. The user guide is available in multiple languages, and describes the removal and operation of several of the chassis' features in a very clear and succinct manner, making it easy for even novice operators to make the most of their new case.



EXTERIOR
Design & Features
Taking a look at the full-tower chassis, we immediately notice that this new design is focused on clean modern looks with the solid quality we know and expect from Corsair. The internal steel construction of the chassis becomes obvious as the case is rotated and inspected, showing no flex. Your fingertips soak up the coolness, passing over the fingerprint resistant finish, they validate the entire exterior of the case is 100% metal. This key design element alone is a major selling point. I would classify this overall build quality of the case as well above average



The front of the Carbide 600C is a clean and appealing design with a magnetically hinged dual 5.25? bay door. The hinges are designed to allow a larger than normal opening so you can access the full area of both 5.25? bays. This opens and shuts with a satisfying magnetic bump that again shows the build quality and thoughtfulness of the design


Corsair has listened to feedback from it?s user base and this case features a much wider ventilation grill. Not only does this improve the airflow rate for high speed fans but also limits the surface area for dust to accumulate. Behind the front panel you can see the hints of the dual 140mm front mounted low noise fans.


Finally at the bottom right side of the front panel there is a simple yet classic Corsair sail logo. This is awesome and a direct sign that Corsair does indeed listen to the feedback from the PC community.
The sides of the Carbide 600C are all metal with the panel side mounted to a set of easy mount / easy remove hinges. This panel features an almost panoramic clear side panel that is protected by plastic wrap for shipping. This panel has a sturdy access handle that allows for a smooth open and shut of the entire panel. It has a clasp that ?clicks? shut and secure, so you won?t worry about it opening upon transfer of the chassis from one location to the next.
The top of the case features a clean metal finish and an I/O panel featuring power, reset, dual USB 3.0, Dual USB 2.0, Headphone and Microphone Jacks, and a 3-way toggle for fan speed settings.


The rear of the case features a 140mm vent with fan, eight expansion slots, and a power supply bracket/mount location.


The underside of the case features four feet with large rubber pads on the bottom so the case will not easily slide around during use. Also there is a very large dust filter with magnetic clasps that while easy to remove still holds a strong bond to the case so it won?t easily come loose when moving the chassis. Under this dust filter there are the large vents to officially mount up to a 360mm radiator.


INTERIOR
Design & Features
Looking inside the Carbide 600C the side panel is easily removed by opening and lifting up gently on the panel hinges. We can now see the neatly bundled case wiring secured with a wire tie. These wires are given generous length and will make life much easier later in the build. The second zone shroud covers the drives and power supply and features a nicely placed Corsair sails logo. You can see the rubber grommits included in for wiring management and also the three included 140mm fans.


Quick removal of the rear side panel thumbscrews allows us to remove the rear side panel and inspect the reverse side of the chassis. There are many innovative features included for mounting drives, wire management, and support for an overwhelmingly clean and modern build.
Included on the rear of the mainboard plate we find the standard Corsair extra-large cutout for accessing the rear of the CPU mount. Above this you can also see there are three cleverly designed SSD or 2.5? drive mount trays.


Look up a bit further and there are two 3.5? HDD trays that include anti-vibration pads and easy access finger-pull flanges.
Across to the rear front you can find the fan controller headers and the SATA power connection to power this fan controller. This is good as it will prevent having to use a Molex connector to power the fan controller.
Finally we remove the front panel of the chassis and clearly see both the front intake dust filter and the included pair of Corsair 140mm fans. This front intake supports up to a 280mm radiator.

BUILD LOG
Test System
With this case I wanted to see how it could handle some of the real heat monsters seen in the real world today. One setup in particular that has generated some serious heat has been the highly clocked Sandy Bridge-E systems. Along with the heat output from an Extreme Edition CPU, I will be running two graphics card solutions. This way we can see configurations for both the room heating Dual-GPU Radeon295x2 for team red, as well as the ever popular Titan-X SLI dual card setup for team green. System specs are listed below. To showcase the chassis? ability to use multiple radiator configurations, we have opted to use liquid/hybrid coolers for both the CPU and GPU solutions. These types of configurations are becoming more popular with gamers and enthusiasts wanting both quiet and high performance systems.

Test System
Processor Intel i7 3960X @ 4.8 Ghz (AIO Liquid Cooled)
Motherboard Intel DX79SI
GPU Config A XFX Radeon 295x2 (Hybrid Cooled)
GPU Config B 2x Nvidia GTX Titan-X : SLI (Hybrid Cooled)
Memory 64GB Kingston Hyper-X Beast 2133Mhz DDR3
SSD 2x Crucial M500 (RAID 0)
HDD Seagate Barracuda 3TB 7200 RPM
PSU EVGA 1300 G2 (1300 Watt - 80 Plus Gold Rated)


Assembly
The reversed layout has allowed the upper power supply and drive zone cover to basically hide all of the motherboard connectors that can normally be an eyesore.
The higher quality grommits are ample and do a good job of hiding the larger power wires for ATX and PCIe connections.


The backside of the system is spacious and has allowed for some very tidy wire management.


Configuration A has the Radeon 295x2 and it?s 120mm hybrid cooler exhausting out the rear 140mm vent and the Corsair H100i pulling fresh air into the case across its fins mounted to the front chassis intake vent. We also are using the included two 140mm Corsair AF140L fans to draw cool air into the case and across the ram and VRM heatsink on the motherboard.


Configuration B has the Pair of NVidia GTX Titan-X cards installed and both of their radiators mounted to the front chassis intake vent. These are using a pair of 120mm to 140mm fan shroud adapters allowing for a pair of Noctula 140mm fans to draw air into the case. This configuration has the H100i mounted to the bottom vent on the case and again pulling cool air into the case. We used the included 140mm Corsair A140L to exhaust the heat generated inside the system out the rear 140mm vent of the chassis. (Thanks for the help PP Mguire)


We were able to run all the fans on medium (including the fan controller driven fans) and a benchmark loop for over an hour without any system components reaching a max reading above 60c. The GPUs hit 49 and the CPU spiked to a max of 60c.


With all system fans set to maximum, the system was noticeably louder but not so loud that is was distracting. With the fans on max and under a full benchmark loop, we saw a peak temperature of 56c. The internal volume and airflow of the Carbide 600C allows for impressive heat dissipation. I have no actual way of graphing the internal temperatures of the chassis while gaming, but I can show the max temperatures hit with an impressive overclock on both the CPU & GPUs during a gaming session.
Build Completion
I will let the pictures of the build speak for themselves. I feel that this is one of the cleanest builds internally and sleekest builds externally that I have built to date. The Carbide 600C is an all-around wonderful case and has been a delight to work with. Anyone serious about building a system using a full-tower design would be selling themselves short without seriously considering the Corsair Carbide 600C as a viable option for their system.




This review comes after using the Carbide 600C for several weeks and a couple of weeks after the launch of the product for sale. I look forwards to seeing the future offerings from Corsair, and also to seeing how this case fares on the market. It will be interesting to see if any other companies adopt some of the innovative designs Corsair has brought to the table with this latest offering.

FINAL ANALYSIS
Value

In the $150 range of cases and the inclusion of built-in fan controller, three solid-built and well performing 140mm fans, and the stunning 100% metal finish are the main reasons I give this case a 5 out of 5 on value.
Pros
- Stunning appearance!
- Very sturdy build quality
- Easy access side panel with acrylic window
- 100% Metal finish (fingerprint-resistant)
- Included 3 speed fan controller
- 3 included Corsair 140mm fans (model A1425L 12S-2 12VDC .30A)
- Clever SSD mounting solution (3 hidden trays)
- Multi-zone design allows for hidden, quiet, and better cooled components
- Internal connections are well built and include ample length
- Cool & quiet operation for multi-GPU configurations
- Multiple magnetic dust filters
- Easy to build, clean, maintain
Cons
- Lower cutouts for wire management could have grommits to match the rest of the case. (these are able to be seen from the outside of the case)
- The sample we reviewed lost a front panel tab during the initial assembly.
Roland?s Review Results ? 9 out of 10
Highly Recommended!


ProsCons
Stunning appearance! - Very solid build quality - Easy access side panel with acrylic window -100% Metal finishLower cutouts for wire management could have grommits to match the rest of the case. (these are able to be seen from the outside of the case) -

Ratings
Overall4
 
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