Corsair Carbide Air 240 MITX & MATX Case Review

[@smirkingdevil]

Thanks for putting the components into the case to allow us to visualize the final results.

[@DansTech]

Best review of this case on KZbin. thanks for going over the watercooling options in depth!

[@champmav]

Your reviews are the best! Why others still do reviews of a case without doing a build to bring out potential problems is a serious deficiency on their part. Well done!

[@jessekomiya1260]

Thank you for actually putting in radiators and motherboards into the case to show us. Thank you even more for doing it with multiple size configurations! It's so much more helpful to actually just see it than to hear and read the compatibility specs. Please keep it up!!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

One of my favorite case designs. Thank you for reviewing it and also building in it. Hope you’re doing well and are safe Lauren. Hope to see you in a video again soon.

[@Permafrost_13]

best review i've seen so far on this case, i really like the way you talk about the pro's and cons and not just all the good things :)

[@thegoalie5233]

I have a 540 and i'm in love with it, if i ever need a smaller PC i'll look to this, thanks for the great review BTW.

[@milovangojkovic7416]

Awesome review, love the fact that you showed both microATX and miniITX motherboards because it really shows what you can and can't do with it. Keep up the good work.

[@RBsRealm]

A very in depth and comprehensive review. An all substance review, which are hard to find these days :) Please keep up these great reviews, they give a extremely large amount of insight into the covered product. Well done ^_^

[@JustGarkair]

Amazing review! :) Best one so far compared to other tech channels out there. Kudos to you Lauren!

[@TheZombieAlfredo]

I haven't watched a Linus video in months or any other tech channel videos for a while but definitely will watch Lauren , i really like her reviews. Very Detailed and straight forward. Keep up the good job lauren.

[@deadbc77]

Wow..Lauren,great review.Awesome job on the visuals with the different rad configurations.Absolutely gorgeous on the color scheme's too.

[@clarkkent999]

She's glowing again!

[@ZynoArtz]

She's always glowing, mate!!

[@robertdejasse]

Corsair seems to be pretty much the go to company for brilliant yet simple case designs Great review

[@arkchild3]

Your review is the only one I found that mentioned clearance of the CPU cooler without assuming that the buyer would just water-cool it. THANK YOU.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

I just wanted to thank you for you earlier review of the K70. I just pre-ordered the K70 RGB model due next month. Your review sold me on the K70 but when I saw the RGB model.. I hope you review before it arrives here (in the states). Please don't stop you reviews or building very cool rigs! (pun). Also, look forward to some X99 matx boards... :)

[@amodkala5437]

LAUREN all the other reviewers have severely downplayed this case's strengths but the way you presented it really made it shine in a way that i can really understand and appreciate. Cheers!

[@amodkala5437]

also do you think the (quite massive) gigabyte gtx 970 g1 would fit in here? If so i would love to pick this up as soon as possible lmao

[@2404charles]

You are the first one to try to put watercooling radiators in bottom or in the front or both at the same time. And you are the firt to place in pull config the fans on the 240mm front rad to put another 120mm top fan. I like your channel for that kind of things that others don't show :)

[@QuantumBraced]

I really like how you've set up the case with a MicroATX board. I'm getting this case and doing essentially the same config. This is the coolest (pun intended) case on the market right now, I really love the dual chamber design, it's super compact and efficient and also setting up your case in desktop mode is just badass and brings back memories from the early days of computers when all cases were lying horizontally. It makes more sense when you think about it, to have the motherboard lying down flat. All cases will be dual chamber in the future I believe, it's just much better. The only thing is, they could have included a slim profile optical drive bay.

[@10ee]

Great review. Thanks for the info on the Poseidons not fitting here due to the fitting G1/4 threads sticking out. I figured with the limited "width" certain GPUs wouldn't fit. Awesome as always!

[@IrreverentSOB]

very nice build, I just ordered this case and your presentation gave me some ideas, thank you !

[@ValeYard13]

Great detail on the possible radiator and fan configs, awesome review, thanks!

[@famtsla]

That is a clean looking rig. I just bought this case and I'm waiting for all my new parts to come in the mail. Can't wait to build me another computer. lol

[@Flameb97films]

Wow, your videos are very professional and well done. You deserve more views/subs.

[@blxssxd7197]

Congratulations!!! for 100k subs

[@MrJoshywoshy911]

Great video good to see you back making content :)

[@chuchahan]

I think cases should have a new look and this case looks really good. Is there a bigger version of this?

[@TastyPC]

Yes, the Air 540. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYG2faKdmr6Nmpo :)

[@chuchahan]

TastyPCTV Ah ok, thank you milady

[@dKJustwon]

chuchahan /cringe

[@sodoffbaldric4750]

The air 540 is an awesome case. I have one and I wouldnt swap it for anything.Easy to work with, holds anything you could want and looks sooo good when its all done. I have a 45mm 360 rad in the front and a 30mm 240 rad in the roof. 2x1TB HDD in raid in the floor and 2 SSD's in the rear (power supply compartment) Buy it, you wont regret it.

[@iritantNL]

Another awesome review keep up the good work lauren

[@linnemeyerhere]

As always a most Tasty review !

[@Absinthman]

Hi, thank you for this wonderful detailed review. Around 8:00, I was wondering if 15mm fans like Cooler Master XtraFlo would fit there when using mATX board. Thank you and keep up your good work!

[@madman6011]

Nice in depth review just the perfect length. Cheers defiately getting this case now

[@bredbeddledehautdesert4561]

Holy crap! "Monster Rad" is an understatement! I want one!

[@murrayjamieson9502]

Great case review, thorough and very helpful.

[@XyC023]

Good to see how different cooling loadout works (or not). This is how a good review should look like :-)

[@Paterchops]

awesome video, I've ordered this case for my new i7 6700k build. It's gonna be a Borg cube with green LED fans, it's gonna be epic, I can't wait!

[@dannyjc87]

I really like this look of this! good space saver, looks like it gets hot thou?

[@georgetheofanopoulos3604]

Lauren, nice review as always. Did you like this case more than the 250D since you raved about the 250D?

[@TechKid91Production]

Good review! Corsair is awesome and I love my 750D. You have a cool accent as well. Keep up the good work.

[@Bruno_Amaro]

Nice review Lauren, love Your builds!!! :)

[@nigelhunt8275]

Hi Lauren. I'm looking at doing a 240 Air Build and I was curious what fans you were using on the Corsair radiator? I hope you find a new place soon and I look forward to more reviews from you!

[@OverclockedPC]

They are Noctua NF-F12 Case fans. On Noctua's website they have these black edition ones which are used in this build.

[@SamCampbell]

Good review! For some reason I like the Fractal Node 804 better though.

[@RoadRunner1980]

Very thoroughly review. Much appreciated

[@TastyPC]

Thanks, glad you liked the vid :)

[@berserkermaximus6614]

Will a couple of slim line fans fit in the bottom? Thanks

[@lordofchaos8940]

I really like watching your reviews I plan on doing a build with all the new next gen products coming out whats your favorite full size case & do you have a review on it?

[@jonas1015119]

9:28 Are both of the radiators Alphacool ST30s?

[@TastyPC]

Yeps :)

[@jonas1015119]

Thanks :) Planning to move an watercool the system in my 250D and planning is really difficult, as an example, I have a Asus custom pcp, with a ek block attated to it it is to tall for this case, so I need to go with a CSQ block, which has in and out only one one side. now I need to figure out if I could fit a fitting between a 30mm rad with fan an the gpu block at the bottom, seems to be tight but Im optimistic ;)

[@ralphpert123]

your mic sound smooth and clean, what is it?

[@SylvexDragonskin]

That pink blouse looks great on you

[@OleMateJ]

new fav channel ! subbed

[@marekiceghost1665]

Another great review, thank you. I would have to agree that the markings on the side of the case for the feet position are a bit silly. It also seems to me that the design of the case was meant to be laid on its side with the window in the roof, why else would the put a magnetic filter on the side and that nicely designed piece under the case to hide it. Seems a bit odd but all in all looks like a nice case.

[@zacharyjeffries1670]

Hand modeling job 10 out of 10

[@sujmaster]

have you reviewed those new noctua fans yet?

[@Brandonvscars695]

Do you ever do a bad video? The answer is no, Fantastic work once again! But PLEASE (even though I know how to, I find them entertaining) do a 'build guide', the more of you the better! :) Give yourself your sweet award haha

[@birdlegs846]

Nice case review! Does corsair make a windowless version of this case? I will be building a mini itx htpc and don't care for bright/blinking lights in a dark room! The black noctua's look awesome in that case build!!!

[@meesoren]

as usual you have put into so much details, very nice. would love to see a liquid cool build in it (appreciate if not time lapse) with something different color theme possibly :).

[@StarcraftONeOfNoNE]

Great video. Will this case fit an Asus Strix GTX 970? If so, how much clearance is there to the window and is there enough space for the power cable? Keep up the great work!

[@sk8guitardrums]

very nice, got pro's & cons, but still pretty good. always like your detailed reviews Lauren :)

[@davideverett2]

Good review, At the end when you and the case are in shot the case is fuzzy, It'd be nice if you can fix that.

[@Jedicake]

Oh man!! an ITX setup is giving me so many ideas to jumble around in my brain

[@Rusty41198]

Great review every detailed

[@smarquez42]

The most beautiful geek ever.

[@chuchahan]

right on mate

[@1quickchic784]

Nice review and without all the flash, also nice to see another girls perspective on hardware, of using a micro atx/matx case build would you say this case is a better builder than say the bitfenix prodigy m case.? I do believe this case will be my choice for building my future media pc after watching this video, thanks and keep up the very real reviews!!!

[@bewing77]

What about putting a radiator in the rear compartment, shouldn't that be a pretty nice way of maximizing space?

[@Audische]

Your review are well worth the wait .....

[@hazyp5515]

If you put a radiator in the front, will air be able to go through?

[@asymsolutions]

No optical drive bay? Deal breaker, even if we are moving away from them and full network purchases, the ability to read opticals built in is something that is a must for me.

[@asymsolutions]

+KenKraken that means adding another thing to an already space premium area. the whole point of mini atx and itx form factors is space saving

[@rofl33t]

I'm contemplating getting this with an ASUS Maximus VII Impact, however I'm unsure of the fan space near the top of the board where the Impact Power II card sits, do you think it'll impede on having two 120mm fans that go above it where you've got your 2 120mm's where you've demonstrated the mini ITX build? Great review and awesome video as always, keep up the good work :)

[@LaskigGubbe]

Which components did you use in this build?

[@zaphron8155]

TastyPCTV What all in one cooler is that

[@teeblack06]

i like this case! especially the white one.

[@GamerGeekNerdEh]

Thank you for uploading this, I plan to use a custom loop in this build. My case is way too big.

[@dougdelahaye]

No issue with the tubes of the Corsair 100? Mine are pressing against the glass

[@jacsamuel5881]

Sorry if someone already asked this, but what fans were those? They look pretty solid.

[@TastyPC]

Industrial Noctua NF-F12's, doesn't get more solid than that :P tinyurl.com/pnpwcg5

[@jacsamuel5881]

Thanks!

[@Kiadaw77]

Nice review Laura, keep it up.

[@Kiadaw77]

I meant Lauren, my bad.

[@bedspread02]

Are there any fans that will fit in the bottom while still using a mini Atx board? Are there any 80mm fans that don't provide annoying noise (like me) and also have leds built into them? Love the reviews. Thank you.

[@Soirxlol]

Very detailed review.

[@siebegeerits8413]

Nice review, but still I prefer the Fractal Design node 804 as a micro-atx cube case.

[@ilickspam]

Wouldn't a mini itx need a splitter for all the fans?

[@jeffscomp]

Nice PC case. Good review :)

[@product_six8569]

Will this case fit the Sabertooth Mark 1? Can you recommend a case that you would use for the Mark 1?

[@TastyPC]

No this case can only fit Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX boards, but it will fit in the Air 540 which is the larger version of this case (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYG2faKdmr6Nmpo). :) I would probably go for a case like the Corsair C70 because they share a military theme. Although any case that supports an ATX board will do the job, in my Review of the board I show it off in an Obisidan 450D (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmmXqH6LiN-Uqrs).

[@product_six8569]

Thank You. Recently found your channel and while looking to build my new pc. So far I've picked up the ASUS sabertooth and the Air 540. Im not a PC gamer, but I am an artist that deals with High 3D Rendering and my computer is 5 years old and in desperate need to upgrade. Love your channel. I can tell you know how to shoot videos as well as build pc's...something a lot of you tubers lack......keep up the good work. :)

[@AmandaWoolsey]

+TastyPCTV it's so confusing since pcpp suggests a few of the full size atx board

[@SPO1kyler123]

did u used the h100i as a intake our outake?

[@TastyPC]

Intake, with the fans in pull.

[@SPO1kyler123]

isnt the h100i supposed to be pushing out?

[@FrumpyPumpkin]

Techno Toby It's a matter of personal preference. Every benchmark I've ever seen shows that it's almost identical performance. Of course, pull is easier to clean.

[@jacobematt6222]

Techno Toby Pull is better than push IMO

[@ian-c.01]

I love the design of the Air540 but it's a bit too big for my tastes as I tend to prefer M-ATX builds, this is much more suitable ! One minor suggestion Lauren, cut down on the energy drinks before doing a vid please ;-)

[@marcellocafaro]

Nice review, Greetings from Brazil

[@rubenvalentim3687]

can you review the new noctua fans?

[@TastyPC]

They are nice fans, it would be good to if I ever get the time. :)

[@rubenvalentim3687]

Ok, thanks for the fast reply :)

[@TastyPC]

Rúben Valentim No worries, thanks for commenting. :)

[@soulfirez4270]

TastyPCTV There epic fans but you need to give them a ladies touch in regards to there colours( please contact them and tell them lol).. I am sick of plastidipping there fans....( the new grey is ok but they need to swap there industrial and premium fans around cause who cares what colour fan you put in a server but in your personal rig biege and brown is um not great to colour match...)

[@InfinityFishing]

i just discovered your channel , you're very pretty an surprisingly highly knowledged in tech , also very nice presentation . The case looks fantastic but chosen a micro atx board , where do you squeze the psu? /subscribed

[@InfinityFishing]

hmm probably hidden at lower/left panel ..

[@James-gr1jo]

Great review Lauren! :D (sorry if I spelt your name wrong)

[@Antto]

very noice review mate

[@anime-girlfriend]

how long was this radiator from top to bottom?

[@SGTSAS]

Thanks for this video - I needed to know what 2 x 240 rads that I could fit with a mini itx board. Cheers!

[@SeanHD97]

Great review :) Would a GTX 780 MSI Twin Forzer or a DCUII fit in this case? Thanks

[@shanedi112]

Yeah, it will.

[@chibeerd1313]

you cant put HDD below motherboard? and can u mount fan at the HDD cover at the back?

[@AzraelGFG]

Cute Case,great review :D

[@Armitage431]

If I have this case with the glass on top, where should I put my 120mm radiator?

[@jasonallen984]

great review again

[@HelloKevinWhite]

Have any manufactures reacted to your product reviews by, for example, adjusting a design or feature??

[@WanderToKyozo]

I'll probably get this case over the competing BitFenix/Fractal Design/NZXT Micro-ATX cases, it looks a lot better, there's a lot less wasted space. It seams a bit flimsy though. However, its a lot smaller than other Micro-ATX cases. @TastyPCTV Could you review the Silverstone SG12-B?

[@geraw247]

If i do crossfire R9 280x's in there. How hot the cards will run? I think until 80 degrees celsius is fine.

[@deathwatch962]

Lauren, could you recommend me your favorite 240mm close loop cooler? Considering getting on the bandwagon and sticking with the H100i and calling it a day.

[@Darkswordz]

Lauren, do your temps differ much if you have the H100i fans in push rather than pull?

[@Rodrigo_xt8c2]

Thanks for the informative video! Quick question, do you use SP or AF fans for pull with your H100i Rad? Thanks!

[@lord-jarc]

Those 3.5 HDD bays are compatible with 2.5 units?? Can’t find anyone saying that