The Corsair Carbide Air 540 is the company's first cube chassis; it aims to offer the perfect base for a compact water-cooling system. Don't be fooled by the name as it can swallow up to two 280 mm radiators without issue.

The Air 540 is a uniquely designed dual-chamber PC chassis that takes an unusual approach to cooling and cabling. Just mind the wiring job ahead of you, and don't plan on installing many 3.5-inch hard drives.

Separate; side-by-side motherboard/PSU zones for streamlined cooling; 2.5-inch drive cage; Utilitarian-but-efficient design

No fans in the PSU chamber; No mesh under 3.5-inch drive sleds; Just two 3.5-inch bays

This design we are talking about is something we have only really seen in very large and expensive cases. But in the case of the Carbide Air 540, it is much smaller and having many of the same features you would see in a typical enthusiast case.

Honestly, it is very hard to NOT like a Corsair chassis these days. The Carbide Air 540 is something new and even a bit revolutionary as very little comes close. Even if you don't really like the looks, it is so unusual that it is bound to intrigue regardless.

I hate having my computer on the floor. It collects more dust, it always seems to sound louder than if it were on a shelf or raised on a stand and I'm sure many of you feel this way too. Why do most computers land on the floor instead of a shelf or on a podium on the side of your desk?

Price; USB 3.0 front panel; 3 High Airflow fans; Light Weight; Separate compartment for PSU; 5.25" bays; Compatible with video cards up to 320mm long; Removable front intake cover for easy maintenance; Large Motherboard cut out; Multiple cut outs with rubber grommets for cable management; Up to...

Short Front Panel cables; Fan Noise; Can be a tedious task to hook up cables; Is wider than most cases

The Carbide Series Air 540 is exactly the sort of chassis that Corsair should be producing. It's different, interesting, and ultimately makes you want to build a new rig. This is very much a case of Corsair demonstrating an ability to create products that are right in line with enthusiasts'...

Corsair's Carbide Air 540 is a style case that isn't seen much, and Corsair did a fine job of making sure it won't be the last.

Great case with lots of room to work in and very easy to make a clean build. No bays at the front of the case means the front fans are blowing straight onto your mobo and keeps everything cool.

Very easy cable management; great airflow

Only two 3.5" HDD bays

So spacious! cable management has never been so frikin easy. Love the airflow, love the harddrive hot swaps. Cant wait till all my LED fans to get here. Its impossible not to fall in love with this case.

Corsair had the awesome (but not new) idea of putting the PSU beghind the motherboard tray, obtaining lots of space for not to hot componentes such as SSDs and ODDs.