Corsair has really delivered a great product here and while there is essentially nothing new or innovative on offer, it ticks all the right boxes. The 100R Silent I looked at today is a great product and it offers incredibly competitive value for money.

Good build quality; Smart aesthetics inside and out; Built-in fan controller (Silent model only; Pre-installed sound dampening material (Silent model only; Large side panel window (Window model only; Two good quality fans pre-installed; Dust filters

Limited space for dual GPU setup (given the length of most mid to high-end cards

The Corsair Carbide 100R comes in two distinct flavours. The review sample we'll be looking at being the Silent edition of the case as opposed to the slightly cheaper version which comes with a side window but minus and front fans.

In the last 6 months we've been struggling to keep up with Corsair's onslaught of product releases. The multi-channel hardware giant has been relentless in their passion to supply enthusiasts with the latest computer tech.

+ Clean aesthetics; + Decent build quality; + Low-noise features; + Extra features with silent edition; + Great value for money

For 50 to 60 USD Corsair has a nice little offering with the 100R, certainly its not a grand product or anything, in fact it's quite a bit of metal and plastic with somewhat common looks. The 100R however does shin in its price range thanks to a very decent feature-set.

KitGuru says: An impressive price for a Corsair case with a capable feature set.

Understated design; Decent build quality; Sound-proofing; Solid thermal performance

Confined interior; Lack of cable routing options; Limited options to improve cooling

Corsair, or Corsair Microsystems as they were originally named when established back in 1994 started out as a developer of Level 2 Cache modules for OEMs. Intel eventually incorporated the Level 2 Cache into their processors which is when Corsair start to focus on DRAM modules.

- Great performance; - Stylish aesthetics; - Good cable management; - Comes equipped with a fan controller

- No dedicated SSD mounting; - EPS connector is not 100% compatible with normal ATX motherboards (though you can make it work

The Corsair Carbide Series 100R is offered in two different variants which has helped them take aim at two different target markets. The regular versions offers basic equipment and thereby comes in at a lower price point, the Silent Edition on the other hand while costing slightly more, is offered...

Silent measures are effective with whisper quiet fans; Still passable cooling reserves; Tool-free installation of 3.5" and 5.25" drives; I/O panel easily accessible with two USB 3.0 ports; Protected dust filter for the power supply

Cramped interior; Small housing width means reduced space for CPU cooler and cable management; Low material strength; Cable management can be restrictive; No HDD decoupling; no tool-free installation of expansion cards

Coming from the lower rung of Corsair's PC cabinet portfolio, the Carbide 100R Silent edition case is aimed at users looking to house their low to mid end ATX builds and save space in the process.

Simple look; Very silent; 3-Speed fan controller

No top fan mounts; Less space inside to work in; Tall air coolers will have trouble fitting in; A bit costly

Earlier this year Corsair announced what would be their most affordable computer case to date, the Carbide 100R. Selling for a price of just $50, without the need for rebates, should spark the interest of budget builders.

There are certainly lots of things the Carbide 100R Silent Edition does right. It takes much of what was good about the Spec-01 and the exterior is, as we're sure you'll agree, much improved. With dust filtering, dual USB 3 ports, fan control and a removable HDD cage, the 100R is well-featured.