Corsair 380T Mini ITX PC Case Review: Hornet Edition (Bzzzz)

[@kingofallmen1]

What a cool case. Watched this again in 2021. Built a low end AMD.

[@kingofallmen1]

I'm going to get this case in this color for my next personal build for myself. I didn't even know this thing existed before I watched your overview. Thanks

[@JoanneTechLover]

Awesome! I hope you have fun building :)

[@cryptagion]

The past year or so has been really great when it comes to innovative cases. Especially for these smaller form factors such as mini ITX, which is awesome. Sure, a full tower can be great and give you a lot of options, but a feature rich small case like this lets you pack a powerful punch when space is at a premium.

[@JoanneTechLover]

True, tech is always coming out with the latest and greatest :D. Hard to keep up sometimes haha.

[@Sm1thWessonAndMe]

I sure do miss your product reviews Joanne! ❤ I love how much passion and effort you put into them!

[@razorsharpx0]

I really like the way you talk. Somehow it gave me that tingly sensation of how ASMR videos usually do, which sadly no longer does. Subscribing :D

[@JoanneTechLover]

razorsharpx0 Thank you! Appreciate the sub!

[@PCHCP011]

I'd happen to love this case. Thanks J for bring us the review

[@JoanneTechLover]

I like it too! No problem, just doing what I love :D

[@Briguy1027]

This is a really nice case! I like the LED switch -- that actually allows you to turn on a light because you need it, not because you're trying to bling your system. This case makes me want to put together another system. So much thought goes into it, and you can clean every filter with ease. Finally, you look really cute with your pigtails, and your sense of humor really adds to the review!

[@JoanneTechLover]

I like it too :D Yeah, I want to build in it in the future too! Small cases are always a challenge to build in haha, even for my teeny hands! I like to change up my hairstyle weekly on JTL :D

[@codyroberts1555]

Such a cute little ITX case! And absolutely love the matching outfit! Excellent review!

[@charlesballiet7074]

what an awesome case I wish they still made them in 2018

[@rich1051414]

Joanne, the 1 and 0 on switches are bit flags. 0 = Off 1 = On .

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Cool Case, and you dressed up to match your yellow case ! That's pure love right there. I SO WISH Corsair would make it ALL Monochrome yellow / white / etc inside the case also, to match the outside color. All the big-black-box cases are harder to see insider and harder to work in, if you drop black screws in a black case!

[@BritishConcept]

Wow, nice case. Makes a change from the standard black rectangle design. I would really like one of these.

[@JoanneTechLover]

Snow I agree! I like innovative designs, not from the norm :D

[@dmthemechanic]

Thank you for the review on the case, much appreciates it! Enjoyed your attention to details on the case itself.

[@boredstudent]

When I built my PC, I considered that case but I ended up going with the NZXT H510

[@Gfirex]

Im going to get the Black one! Thanks Joanne!

[@36bounce]

With all the criss cross plastic support behind the mesh sides it make me feel that dust will collect there and not be easily cleaned. Although for a mini-itx build this is a pretty cool case Joanne, your days at Newegg were well used and you do a wonderful job of presenting and reviewing.

[@JoanneTechLover]

Hmmm interesting. I still like it though, and it'd be fun to build in! Indeed, thank you for the compliment :D

[@MsK1llers]

I am sold, this thing looks amazing, going to do a custom liquid cooling system in this in the future.

[@JoanneTechLover]

SantaTheSleigher Glad you like it! How fun :D

[@chrisbellevue]

Great video Jo! Great overview, great hair, matching color coordinating with the clothes too! SWAG ;P

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you! I do my best :D

[@Sonu666]

Your dress & hair match the case perfectly..its such a perfect combination ;))

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thanks! I try to match sometimes :D

[@auradrifter7779]

that is a great looking case, my next build is going to be mini itx, and this is in my wish list for sure

[@JoanneTechLover]

I think so! Hope you get this case for your next build :D

[@root8able]

very nice looking case! I like the yellow color

[@root8able]

bumblebee case lol

[@JoanneTechLover]

Me too! I think it's a little different in the sea of black cases :D

[@root8able]

Joanne Tech Lover yup! btw you look like Xiaoyu from Tekken with the 2 ponytails hehe

[@theopana]

finally? you didn't wait too long. Sexy case , you don't see a yellow Corsair case every day!

[@JoanneTechLover]

theo pana The waiting part is generally not up to me ;p Maybe one day, I'll get more new products! And yeah, lovin' this case :D

[@flybywire5866]

Really informative review. I just bought that case. Great video.

[@gingerwizardd]

have you bought this in yellow version?

[@flybywire5866]

In white. The pc was for my daughter who choose white. I would have choosen yellow :-)

[@JerryNeutron]

Look at you releasing videos at the same time as all the big KZbinrs. You've officially "made it!"

[@JoanneTechLover]

Lol, thanks! I'm still trying to "make it" and I will continue working hard :)

[@RxSwolldier]

nice review Joanne!, awaiting the 780t case review muahaha ;)

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you! Maybe I'll get a sample!

[@voodem9220]

great video Joanne!

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you!

[@billfromelma]

Great review , gives people options. Oh , and eventhough you didn't point it out, I noticed your top color matched the case, heh nice touch.

[@JoanneTechLover]

billfromelma Thank you! I try to match my products sometimes :)

[@feefeee]

it looks so good! Sadly I can't build Matx or itx builds since I need many pci and sata ports

[@fabioyugo]

nice case !!! Bumblebee mods on the way , that side case will become doors for sure :D , made to mod !!! By the way , awesome week , a gigant Enthoo Primo and a tiny Corsair , very fun ! and even every channel do a review on that , yours is the most fun and entertainment , covering all the details , Great Job!

[@JoanneTechLover]

***** I think so! A week of cases; how fun is that haha! Thanks for the support; I appreciate it :D

[@tomcordes2965]

hello Joanne good review and you rock

[@Bruno_Amaro]

Cool Joanne, like to see you reviewing new cases from Corsair. :)

[@JoanneTechLover]

I like it too haha!

[@tubeampsrule1]

I love how far you've come along! You look adorable here, BTW. Keep up the good work!

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you! Hard work and passion :D More videos to upload weekly on JTL!

[@w00tDr]

Joanne, on power switches, the labels are not the letter "O" for off and "I" for on. Rather, the labels are the numbers "0" for off and "1" for on. Digital notation (base 2) uses "0" to indicate "off" or logical "no", and "1" to indicate "on" or logical "yes".

[@JoanneTechLover]

I understand haha; I just remember it better that way ;p Thanks for sharing!

[@TechPlayground]

Love the uploads keep up the great work! :) got to love tech chicks!

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

[@turbochargedfilms]

I'd kill for a purple and a green 380T.

[@JoanneTechLover]

***** Ok, hopefully Corsair sees your comment :D

[@tehcal1312]

Love those colors

[@JoanneTechLover]

Happy colors!

[@ambydupuis]

Yellow is a welcome addition, but I would really love a nice lime green :D

[@JoanneTechLover]

Ooo lime green sounds yummy!

[@NguyenVan-ym4qz]

Thank you very much for the review Joanne. I'm wondering if my evga z97 FTW will fix in this case. Considering desizing my case. Any recommendation is appreciate :)

[@deltasecho12]

I'd like to see blue and red versions as well.

[@JoanneTechLover]

Let's see what Corsair will do!

[@1salacious]

Thanks! Nuther good review!

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thanks for watching!

[@themblan]

I built my second PC in this. Thank you, Joanne.

[@gingerwizardd]

in yellow? if so, where did you buy this..

[@Le_Sourpuss]

The case looks great. There's no denying that!

[@JoanneTechLover]

Glad you like it!

[@Le_Sourpuss]

Joanne Tech Lover Thank you! :)

[@CaptainShiny5000]

Good review - even touched on some things others missed to mention in their review (also missed a few things, others mentioned like the cable routing options). Anyway this channel leaves a good impression and I like that you don't overly "sex it up" like some other female tech channels do. I'm really getting tired of that - I want to see more women in hardware and games but I'm getting annoyed if it's just "sex sells". I find watching true enthusiasm much more appealing, anyway. That said, the plea for donations and the storenvy link kind of dampen my positive impression.

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you! I missed the mod-ready part of this case *hangs head in shame* ;p I don't really focus on what I'm wearing; I just put on the same outfit in different colors lol. It saves me the trouble of mixing and matching! As to the donation/storenvy links at the end, I'm just trying to make it doing what I love. If people don't donate, it's not a big deal. The donations however help me survive and allow me to afford more products for future reviews!

[@CaptainShiny5000]

Joanne Tech Lover No shame necessary - it's still a good review and everyone always misses something. And I do appreciate your overall style. As for the donation/storenvy links - I just have some worries about that - just watched the latest Co-optional podcast on twitch (not on youtube, yet) and they discussed the topic and I believe there is some responsibility in how to deal with donations or ones fanbase in general so that gullible or very naive people don't get exploited unintentionally.

[@RogerTech]

Hans Power gay detected???... what kind of man are you? jajaa shame for you, now you are jude fashion?

[@CaptainShiny5000]

Rogelio Luna A little bit homophobic, aren't we? But no, I'm not, I just don't like it if women just count on their sexappeal alone or if they're being objectified excessively - It's somewhat an exploitation of basic instincts and that rubs me the wrong way. I find women who can do more than just presenting themselfs much more appealing, anyway. Don't get me wrong, Joanne is really attractive but from a tech channel I just expect more than watching an undoubtedly pretty lady (I'm not implying that Joanne does badly so no offense meant).

[@RogerTech]

Hans Power welcome to the marketing industry... this is the real world men..

[@portentouslad5051]

That thumbnail! I laughed out laud when I saw it. I do like this case.

[@JoanneTechLover]

Glad you liked the thumbnail! Me too :D

[@portentouslad5051]

are those wings edited or do you actually have a pair? I mean you'd make a good "fairy" but a bumblebee not so much B)

[@eduardocortez6803]

thats one great itx build case thanks for sharing

[@VSG_28]

Hey Joanne, nice video. Just a small thing- the back 120mm fan mount doesn't have enough space for a radiator (the end tanks extend from the fan mount area).

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you! Thanks for sharing with everyone about the rear 120mm radiator clearance!

[@VSG_28]

Joanne Tech Lover Least I can do, looking forward to more stuff here now.

[@deathsoap]

Nice review of the case Joanne. I might pick this up in white unless. I see a better mini itx case better price point kinda steep for a case with plastic. Dam and you look very cute too btw!

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked this case :D Thanks for the compliment!

[@root8able]

this case looks ideal for LAN parties.. it has a handle so you can carry it around easily.

[@JoanneTechLover]

Agreed! I love cases with handles; just easier to hoist up on a table too!

[@imakeumadLOL]

Joanne and case reviews go together like peas and carrots!

[@JoanneTechLover]

This is true :3

[@juanduque7983]

why cant other KZbinrs do reviews like this, where she gives both metric AND American measurements. very informative

[@Jaystickzs]

Keep up the good work im looking forward to your next video..

[@JoanneTechLover]

Will do! Thank you for watching :D

[@maxfactor4209]

i have hard time trying to find the case in video

[@deadbc77]

Great review Joanne.More of a full tower guy myself.Nevertheless very beneficial for mobility.

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you! I missed the part of the mod-readiness of this case *sorry* XD I prefer mid towers, but I don't mind mini towers!

[@ball-wp9qu]

Hey Jo one draw back to this case if you don't have windows on a USB stick it does not have a spot for a optical drive and i do understand that it is a small form factor still would like to see one it is hard to run USB drivers without one first unless you no a better way.

[@JoanneTechLover]

This is true, an ODD mount would have been nice for an optical drive or port expansions etc!

[@ball-wp9qu]

Thanks your a nice lady keep up the Great Work !!!!!!!

[@doggfather123]

hey you got a nice setup there

[@karaeakr]

Joanne! can u do a vid on keycaps :( im confused abp pbt stuff and what shd i get

[@natevirtual]

0:18 cute!

[@lennyhogan7105]

Do you know if the Corsair 780T has been released? If so could you do a review on it in the future?

[@JoanneTechLover]

Not sure about the 780T, sorry! If I get a sample, I'll probably review it :)

[@therealslickfreak]

...♥ your quality vids...keep it up!...

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you! Will do :D

[@sinister0083]

this case looks sick........was considering the 250d but now idk, I might just have to order this instead!!!!!

[@JoanneTechLover]

Indeed! If you order this, hope you have fun building!

[@RC-go2kl]

Reminds me of a travel cooler. I can not un-see it now.

[@TeslaRoger]

Are they going to sell the yellow version? If so, do you know when they will release it? I can only find the white/black versions. Also, it's probably worth mentioning that it comes with a 5 year warranty.

[@JoanneTechLover]

I'm pretty sure they are selling the yellow version. I am not sure when it will release! Thanks for sharing the 5 yr warranty bit :D

[@BelCraftDesigns]

I'm very close to buying this case.... But I have questions. Does it have room for a disk reader and a card reader?

[@10ee]

No slots for that stuff. You'd have to modify it for that.

[@itsdeonlol]

Awesome! Joanne is a yellow buzzzing bee! Bzzzzzz! LOL This case is great! :)

[@JoanneTechLover]

***** Thank you! I like it too :D

[@Nzuser1]

I think we need a return of the pigtails for the new videos... anyone else agree?

[@JoanneTechLover]

Lol, maybe when Summer rolls around!

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

130 Million Anime fans agree. :-)

[@tonyb.7158]

Jo. It's huge!

[@hababacon]

I don't think this would work for my components. Looks good, it kinda looks like Bumblebee in mid transformation.

[@JoanneTechLover]

Build with new components in this case ;p I like it :D

[@hababacon]

Joanne Tech Lover I wouldn't mind but I need to conserve money. Next build I'm upgrading my MB, CPU, and Memory only. My 850 watt Bronze PSU, H110 water cooler, Blu Ray drives, and AMD 290 Video card will stay. I'm currently looking at X99 motherboards from Gigabyte, but I'm about 70 percent sure I will wait until Intel's Tock architect for X99 CPUs. If I'm not mistaken, Intel's Broadwell-E comes out next summer with 8 cores being the minimal according to rumored CPU charts.

[@wisdomking7717]

How can you look at the case when she is there??

[@JoanneTechLover]

Wisdom King I'm only in the intro and outro lol.

[@thethiz8297]

เป็น เคสคอมพิวเตอร์ที่..น่าใช้มาก จะเล่นทั้งคืนเลยเชียว

[@slipknot2k4]

I would buy one just for the start button if there's any full ATX support.

[@JoanneTechLover]

***** Lol really? It is pretty fancy!

[@weelgunny]

Still like my Zalman case you reviewed.

[@ENTAiE007]

Joanne! Where do I get this case in yellow? I am finding white and black everywhere, but I can't find this color!

[@JoanneTechLover]

Perhaps it is not released yet! I could not find it either XD

[@aussieexpat]

When does the yellow come out!! The black and the white have been out for weeks, but I want the YELLOW!!! Could you contact corsair for me Puhleeesssee

[@JoanneTechLover]

I have no idea lol. Is it not out yet? Have you tried both Newegg and Amazon?

[@aussieexpat]

Yeah been searching every single day! I laughing and I'm crying...

[@setoain20]

They have to make it in GUNMETAL just like the NZXT Phantom 410 it would be great gunmetal and black! such a nice combo, not to flashy but would look mean

[@JoanneTechLover]

Good suggestion! We shall see what they do :)

[@setoain20]

Joanne Tech Lover I'm a product designer perhaps They should hire me ;)

[@Dazen101]

Can you install a radiator in the front of the case?

[@fabricatormusic2563]

Corsair's site says no. Just the side. www.corsair.com/en-us/graphite-series-380t-portable-mini-itx-case "Radiator Mount Locations Side: 240mm"

[@bobinthescrubs]

Wait what ever happened to her working for Newegg??

[@JoanneTechLover]

I left Newegg April 2014 :)

[@bobinthescrubs]

Yea I actually looked at your channel after posting that comment and found that out; I felt really stupid after xD.

[@thewarlock192]

That's a really nice looking case, BUT!!...can I install big air coolers like the noctua nh-d14? :)

[@JoanneTechLover]

Well, the CPU Cooler height clearance is 150mm or 5.9" :)

[@joshuarosales1261]

Joanne you are just too cute! :D

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you!

[@RepoDraghon]

Ah, the infamous pigtails episode just showed up in my suggested list again...

[@153SCORN]

I would like them to remake this case with better build quality and some modifications. Great design idea, just needs to be be more rugged

[@bclmax]

great review, i am old school so i prefer the atx's. i like the colour and would like to see a blue/black version. i wonder if its hard to do a build with these small cases. i have enough problems with my large hands and a atx build. have a good holiday joanne..bzzzzzzzz bzzzzzzzzz

[@JoanneTechLover]

bclmax Thank you! I like ATX as well, but it's fun to build a mini version every now and then :D Thanks for your color suggestion: Blue/Black! Sometimes, the cable management part can be a pain XD. Have a good holiday!

[@luckyxiong]

Just curious, would this case fit a triple slot GPU?

[@decentpuppet]

can it fit any psu? i've seen linus video where he said corsair rm850 psu cant fit into the case..

[@kramalciso7129]

what do you think the best budget parts with this case im a noob in pc teach me pls

[@JoanneTechLover]

Try PCPartPicker :) It's very helpful for me!

[@jeffstar6643]

love to see RED or BLUE

[@jeffstar6643]

even GREEN

[@JoanneTechLover]

Ooo all good colors! Maybe a forest green :D

[@MooTaters]

Would like to see orange, though I'll probably never buy it because I'll probably always go full atx.

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thanks for the color suggestion! And who knows, you may build one one day for a friend or to take to a LAN party :D

[@MooTaters]

Yeah, someday I might do ITX for a HTPC(/steam box) and maybe use it for LAN's when I need to. I've always been a pinch of a full tower snob, since they have so much room to work in. My 600T was the exception since it's huge for a midtower and my super old Thermaltake armor only beat it in height...and it looks so good.

[@Daehawk]

That shirt..wow on you. Also like that your eye makeup isn't way out to the sides.

[@JoanneTechLover]

Thank you, but it's just a tank top ;p And, I just like to be me :)

[@Daehawk]

Joanne Tech Lover Never follow fads :) Love your channel and Pauls. Need to give Kyle's a go now. BTW do you plan of making a cosplay video or post pics of your WoW outfits?

[@JoanneTechLover]

***** Thank you! I have the wizard prints on Storenvy right now! www.storenvy.com/stores/169290-joanne-s-prints

[@Daehawk]

Joanne Tech Lover Thank you!..Merry Christmas to you guys.

[@edfal1306]

Wow; if I didn't have a bitfenix I would totally get this case. And I would get that yellow version to match my Lanboy :p

[@JoanneTechLover]

Ed Fal Ohhh nice! Well, you could always buy it for your next build ;p

[@PHOEBE_LOVELY]

so can I put Micro ATX mobo in this case?

[@daddio320]

Never saw you in yellow..........buzz...buzz..... Kool case by the way!

[@JoanneTechLover]

Yeah, me neither! haha Cool case for sure :D

[@tomcordes2965]

keep up the good work

[@Kermit306TCI]

Nice channel, so i subscribed! I love your style of reviewing hardware. Good humor and voice and a very attractive girl. :$ This case is awesome! I love the Corsair Graphite series cases I hope to see a lot more video's from you. Thumbs up Joanne. You go girl! Xx

[@FikriMaulana205]

Is this case can sli the gtx 970 ??

[@gloworms3592]

You can only fit mini itx mobos and mini itx's xan only have in card

[@AscendAB]

I'd like to see this case made in Blue :D I liked this video because it it just awesome. Note: I have three cases that i like: The Corsair 250D, Corsair Air 240 and this one. Witch one should i get?

[@JoanneTechLover]

I'm glad you liked this video :) I need to see those cases in person to say!

[@AscendAB]

Joanne Tech Lover Thanks for replying! but i'll wait for my answer from you :D

[@10ee]

I prefer this to the Air 240 as the Air 240 has some severe height limitations for video cards, so an Asus Strix or EVGA Classified is too tall and won't fit. Not a problem with the 380t. The Air 240 is best for disk storage and water cooling while the 250D is probably the most flexible in-between of these two cases.

[@AscendAB]

10ee Thanks.

[@10ee]

Daryl Flordelis Just as a follow up I have an Air 240, and as an avid DiY water cooler, while it has a lot of space for radiators using a Mini ITX motherboard, any standard size video card with a mounted water block with ports on top actually touches the window, and tall cards, even the new MSI Gamer series GTX 970 (for example) have trouble fitting. If I rotate the case and place the window on top the acrylic sags a bit and makes the problem worse. The problem becomes that the window will scratch unless I use some felt or soft rubber on the top ports to cushion things. The 380T doesn't have this issue. Great minds think alike as I've painted it a dark teal blue. Here's a look: www.dazmode.com/_forum/showthread.php?1402-Corsair-380T-5-aka-quot-Laggy-quot&p=30617&viewfull=1#post30617

[@Narinjas]

in this case(380t) you can fit in with a asus maximus vii impact ... the cooler master hyper t4 cooler and cool off the intel core i7-4790k...also with 16gb of corsair dominator platinum ddr3?

[@1jsdjcf3jdvhfdsmcvbf]

I recommend using the site PCPartPicker I use it constantly to update parts. You can check if the parts are compatible together along with the case. Also if you want you can check out my P.A.L. Build parts saved list. The list has the case in the video. Just search up TheRavenCalls on PCpartpicker if you're interested .

[@threepointonefour607]

That's some overpriced ram

[@demondpenalver]

I like the design, but way too much plastic for the $129 price point!!! For that price they should have thrown in a 200 mm fan in the front. Excellent review as usual!!! Peace!

[@JoanneTechLover]

Although, the plastic is really just in the yellow parts and the SSD cage! It would have been nice to have a 200mm fan in the front :D Thank you for watching :)

[@TechDimension37]

I want to get the Yellow version... But I have to hold out on spending an extra £40 just for a colour.

[@gingerwizardd]

where is it available to buy? The yellow version, I fucking loving it

[@teeblack06]

not really a fan of the aesthetics but like the 780T though.

[@JoanneTechLover]

Is that a full tower? I bet it's awesome!

[@teeblack06]

yes

[@TheAwesonymous]

The 780T has very similar aesthetics, just taller and deeper. I like how corsair has done this. I am also looking into the 780T, and have high expectations considering the price. I was just about to get the 600T until i heard about the 780T.

[@Nexus2O13]

I almost would consider switching my bit fenix prodigy for this, cause its more sturdy, but my Sapphire Tri-X 280X is an inch too long .. :(

[@JoanneTechLover]

That's too bad! You could always build a new PC in this case ;p

[@Nexus2O13]

I could.. Or get a new graphics card.. Like the liquid cooled 290x

[@sravans5100]

what is pigtail?

[@sravans5100]

even harley quinn in suicide squad