In an effort not to spoil the seamless front profile, the I/O ports are located along the top-right edge and include a backlit power button, three lighting controls (colour, transition speed and mode), as well as audio jacks and a pair of USB 3.0 ports. Note that the hub supports up to six fans, meaning three more can be integrated into any chosen effect.
The three fans are by default installed as front intakes, while the three-button controller is fixed to the rear of the motherboard tray and routed to the chassis' top I/O panel for on-the-fly adjustments to colour or effect, but not fan speed. Fetching just over £50 at retail, the kit includes a trio of 120mm RGB fans, a six-port hub and a three-button controller. Making the most of the exterior transparency, Corsair includes a SP120 RGB Fan Kit as standard. The hexagonal pattern will likely divide end users, and we're of the opinion it unnecessarily detracts from the cleanliness and simplicity of the glass. Each panel is attached via four rubber-tipped thumb screws that help give the glass a floating effect, and the only potential snag in terms of looks is the design of the removable mesh filters resting behind the top and front panels. Corsair's build quality appears robust throughout, with the tinted glass panels offering good thickness and a sense of sophistication that Perspex simply can't match. It's in the aesthetics department that the 570X scores big.
There are obvious limitations of such a lavish exterior - the gaps between the glass panels mean less protection for your gear, there's no sound dampening, dust could be an issue and cable clutter will always be visible - though such concerns are likely to be overlooked by anyone who falls in love with the design. Dimensions of 480mm x 234mm x 512mm make it a mid-tower proposition, yet the transparent elements allow the case to appear smaller than it actually is - it's certainly less imposing than a traditional, all-black box.īut is the 570X a classic case of form over function? Well, it's a sort-of middle ground.
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Such features have become sought after in the self-build space, and Corsair is so confident in its implementation that it describes the Crystal Series 570X as "possibly the most beautiful case Corsair has ever made."īold claims, yet we can see how one might reach that conclusion as it is a terrific-looking bit of kit, with large tempered glass panels lining the front, sides and top. Launched today with the introduction of the 570X (pictured, $179) and 460X ($139), the Crystal Series champions popular trends such as tempered glass panelling and RGB illumination.
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