Good looks, easy to work with, and improved thermal performace.

if you take an old Airflow 400D chassis, and add in the cost of the 3 x LL120 RGB fans, 6 x LS100 lighting strips, and a Commander Core XL, you soon realise the 5000T is actually not bad value for money - and it certainly looks better than it's 4000D predecessor. I paired this with an extra LL120 RGB fan for the rear, and a H150i Elite LCD AIO. All in black, this is a good looking and high performace chassis that is easy to work with.

Corsair iCUE 5000T RGB Review

Memory-module mogul Corsair has not produced a “true” high-end PC case ever since it dipped its toe in the market a dozen years ago with the Obsidian Series 800D. That drought ends with its decidedly high-end $399.99 iCUE 5000T RGB. But Corsair isn’t relying on tradition in the design of its new case: Instead of old-fashioned black anodized machined aluminum plate, fully controllable RGB lighting is the star, highlighting modern finishes on formed steel panels. Even the plastic top panel has a painted steel skin. If you're all about massive RGB effects paired with massive air or liquid cooling, "queue" on up. The Design: Fans and Rads Above All The primary design features in this big, bold case include a drop-down front panel that covers three 120mm RGB-lit intake fans, as well as a similarly sized side-panel vent capable of holding a 360mm radiator. The front panel is alternately capable of holding a pair of 140mm fans, while the mount under the side panel isn’t. (More on that in...

Corsair’s iCUE 5000T RGB includes enough advanced cooling, connectivity, and stylistic features that many high-end builders will be willing to overlook its inclusion of one flimsy side panel.

Holds up to three triple-fan (360mm) radiators; Cable cover acts as side duct for motherboard component cooling; Includes extra component for cleaner installation of thick front-panel cooler; Has four Type-A USB 3 ports in addition to Gen2 Type-C; Included RGB/fan controller supports full Corsair iCue software control

Pricey; Limited power supply space with lower drive cage in stock position; Alternate drive cage placements impinge on side and/or front radiator space; Right side panel feels a little flimsy, given case’s heft