Corsair has been a well-known and highly-regarded case manufacturer for several years now. The company has a wide selection of ATX, mATX and Mini ITX cases, but it had never dabbled in the niche Inverted-ATX market, until now.
Corsair announced that it has launched two new cases, the Carbide 600Q and 600C, that make use of an Inverted-ATX internal layout that the company said puts the main heat generating components, the CPU and GPU(s), directly in the airflow path of the intake and exhaust fans. Corsair said this orientation aids in creating a high-airflow, low-noise environment that ensures your system components maintain a low temperature.
Both Carbide 600 cases include three AF140L 140 mm air flow fans, two as front intakes and one as a rear exhaust. All three fans are connected to an external 3-speed fan controller, allowing users to select how fast the fans spin.
The floor of the Inverted-ATX cases can accommodate three more 120 mm fans. Corsair said that the front can support a 280 mm radiator, and the bottom can fit a 360 mm radiator. The documentation suggests both can be installed at the same time, but the images seem to suggest that only one at a time can be used.
Both the 600Q and 600C feature the same interior layout. The power supply mount is located at the top above the motherboard tray. It is covered by a steel enclosure to hide the cables, keeping with the overall sleek look.
The two tool-free 3.5-inch hard drive cages are also found below the wall, keeping them out of sight. There are an additional three 2.5-inch tool-free drive enclosures on the back side of the motherboard tray. The cases also have two 5.25-inch external drive bays hidden behind a hinge, so even if you have a drive installed the front bezel will still keep its stylish face.
Corsair is offering two Carbide 600 cases for one fundamental reason. Some people prioritize silence whereas others enjoy looking at their hardware. The Carbide 600Q (Quiet) omits the windowed side panel and in exchange fits the inside of the case with sound damping materials. Corsair said it lined the inside of the side panels, as well as the top and front panels of the case. The Carbide 600C (Clear) doesn’t include any of the sound damping lining. Instead, it has a large, full side panel window with a hinge and latch, which gives an unimpeded view of the components inside.
Corsair said the Carbide 600C and 600Q cases will be available this month through its world-wide network of resellers. Both cases carry the same $149.99 MSRP.
