Corsair Crystal 280X - Full Build - 280mm AIO!

Chill out and build this PC in the Corsair Crystal 280X from start to finish. Beauty shots at the end as always :)
Fitting the 280mm AIO with a micro ATX motherboard was difficult, but I made it fit using only 2 screws on the left radiator fan.
This case is fantastic and I recommend it to anyone who wants to build a PC with a micro-ATX motherboard and a 240mm AIO. 280mm AIO's are too difficult to fit. An ITX motherboard and 280mm AIO build would be nice.
Comment with your questions and I will answer them.
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Parts List:
CPU: Intel 10900KF
GPU: Gigabyte RTX 3070 Vision OC 8G
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix Z490-G Micro ATX
RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB 3200mHz C16
PSU: Corsair SF750
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X63
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 500GB , Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB, Samsung 860 Evo 1TB
Fans: 2x Corsair LL140's, 4x Corsair LL120's
Fan/RGB control: Corsair Commander Pro, Corsair Lighting Node Pro
Case: Corsair Crystal 280X
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Music (in order):
1. Jeff Kaale - green: / green
2. Lakey Inspired - Better Days: / better-days
3. Joakim Karud - Piano & Sax: / joakimkarud
4. Beat Provided By freebeats.io​ Produced By White Hot
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[@sainteagle4426]

Great video bro. I really like your style and all the shots were crystal clear (pun indented). Real nice camerawork and the build looks amazing as well. I was actually look up this case to learn more about it so your video came up in the search results and I clicked on it just so I could watch a quick little build montage. Little did I know that I was about to get the cleanest shots of all time along with professional-level PC building. Keep it up bro; good stuff.

[@sharpixels85]

This build is awesome and because of it, I am buying this case!

[@Frxde]

Did u buy that case? Hoiw did your build go? Let me know if u can!

[@alanrudnicki2650]

Goodluck..corsair website has been sold out

[@bastianrhone9390]

So I wasn't entirely shure how well the full aio would fit in here but it fits surprisingly well especially if you downsize the fans attached

[@Michal_S0L]

I didn’t downsize anything, 140 fans in front and on the bottom. But the Bottom fans help a lot especially with a lot of heat. My 3080 ftw3 at 70-75c and 5800x liking 75-80c, in the winter I don’t mind the extra heat in the room 😂😂😂😂

[@marviccadabuna8287]

most aesthetic case I've seen

[@JKL_1999]

Way better than the verge pc build Awesome video dude 👌

[@Subdubbin]

Lol thank you!

[@Divergence]

Nice, I am thinking about downsizing to a ITX case for my next build.

[@7upgamerbr]

this video gave me the urge to build a computer RIGHT NOW.

[@Silent_Shadow]

Ive had this case for a year and a half. It looks great, but if you eant to move something, change something etc....good luck. You'll have to take half of it apart just to adjust something. I havent enjoyed living with it, but love the look.

[@mikeballer08]

Dude I have this exact build except for the AIO and GPU. I have the Corsair H100i Capellix and a 3060 Ti and my case is black. Sweet build and your vids are great for beginner builders.

[@tylervanmeurs4154]

I'm actually trying to build the exact same PC as yours. Were you able to fit a 280mm or did you go with the 240mm?

[@samerickson4953]

Super sweet build!

[@ChatNoir-d6d]

Yes ! Super sweet build ! ❤ ❤ ❤

[@chaserjjay]

I've been interested in this case for a long time and your build is my favorite so far. Now I'm kinda nooby when it comes to the PC building game so I was hoping you could answer a couple of questions, mostly about airflow. Which of your fans did you use for intake and exhaust? Which ones are the 120s and which are the 140s? And would your fan setup still be a good option for me if I just wanted to use the stock fan coolers for my GPU and CPU?

[@noone998]

I have the same case and almost the same setup. Best configuration for airflow is bottom and front intake. Top exhaust. All can be 120 mm . But if you wish to put 140 mm. Put it to the front. Stock coolers for GPU and CPU would be fine for this case. Getting high 60's for gaming.

[@racequad9]

@@noone998 I agree 100%. Make bottom and front fans for intake since it should flow and cool better since hot air rises and you would naturally want the exhaust at the top.

[@racequad9]

I would remove the white shield at the back and add an extra small exhaust fan if able

[@travis4308]

That is an absolutely beautiful build. 😍 love this case think I want to switch for for The mid tower 680x I believe it is. I also have this in white which I had got black.

[@cqnzr-clipsgameplay5706]

The one thing I regret about the RGB Fans is all the wiring, Luckily I have a 680x and was hoping to downsize to this. Kinda bums me out that you didn't use a Corsair CPU Cooler & ASUS GPU though lol. Lovely video however, thanks!

[@reemer911]

oh lord I just bought a pre built with this exact case I know u can't see the wiring but I hope you tidy that in the future I hope mines not shoved in there eather looks good regardless

[@kyleschmucker7581]

Solid build! Just need to get yourself some all white cables instead of them pigtails.

[@SquishyFletcher]

Why oh why has Corsair not released a V2.0 of this case that deals with the common complaints (and adding a few improvements they made with the 680X, like a hinged door)? Ever since I first saw this case I've wanted to build in it, it's just a beautiful case.

[@manspeej]

also make the gap between the fans and glass panels a bit bigger for better airflow

[@christophergonzalez5552]

@@manspeej or make a meshed version, like Lian Li did with the O11

[@nayorsouza5542]

best case i ever seen, my pc will use this casa, if not then ill use a nzxt bld, but i love this case!

[@Rizzo2009]

Phenomenal build my dude, I have this exact case and the only gripe I have is the restricted air flow at the top. Removing the glass drops my coolant level be about 4c. I have a Corsair 240 rad. What types of temps have you seen with your components / sound level? Keep up the awesome videos!

[@genx156]

I've had this case since it launched - raised the top glass with spacers 1 cm (improved airflow) also put pads on the feet of the case (raise 1cm) better intake with less dust 👍 CPU cooler is Corsair H100i Platinum SE with Rad in the top (with LL120 fans) LL140's in the front - RTX3080TI (MSI Ventus 3X) at the bottom - I have Asus ROG STRIX (ITX Mobo - more space😁) Temps are fine, no issues, fans ramp up a little when gaming but doesn't sound too loud 👌

[@Rizzo2009]

@@genx156 I did the same with a spacer and added intake fans at the bottom and got much better cooling temps!

[@genx156]

@@Rizzo2009 I might add some bottom intake fans too 😁

[@mikeg5669]

@@genx156 I have the 680x version and was curious what spacers and pads you used? Thanks In advance!

[@aznb0i281145]

@@mikeg5669 IM also following this!

[@chriswhite2895]

Solid build!!!

[@veloceraptor1919]

My next build will be so much better I didn’t even know you could remove the hard drive cages

[@mosu.4]

Thanks great work 🙏🏻

[@ChatNoir-d6d]

The Corsair Crystal 280x is super ! Me is Corsair Crystal 680x ! ❤ ❤❤

[@henrydrago]

If this case has a Mesh version would be amazing

[@chrystiandahora6430]

very beautiful pc ,great video

[@zeedamn2804]

hey man this was an awesome build!

[@WrathChild-NZ]

The heck? It comes with commander pro? Mine in NZ only came with the lighting node! Guts..

[@dtpbocks]

makes more sense using a sff power supply with all those extensions

[@robcastaneda1]

Did you connect the usb 3.0 front panel? I could not because of the fans.

[@k.w.490]

Awesome build, I subscribed ! I am currently doing the same build ^^. Does a fan at the back can be added with the 280 mm cooler, I am hesitating on purchasing a 280 mm or a 240 mm...

[@randomstuff1187]

I think you can take out the top to install the rad and fan into it then put it back in, i saw linus tech did it

[@samerickson4953]

I’m confused your parts list states you used 2 140mm fans and 4 120mm fans but you clearly have 4 140’s and 2 120’s. Did you make a mistake or am I misunderstanding something? Thank you

How are you? Tell me... How about the airflow on the top with the watercooler? Seems like all the direction to the the airflow is to the center.

[@Gvs_Gameplay]

why did you connect the 4 additional pins of the 12v processor when yours doesn't need it? in addition to the fact that he still assembled the cooler in the wrong order, I recommend watching a few more videos before the next assembly

[@choppergirl]

How does this compare to the Corsair 5000x Its seems like it is an older model.

[@ryandourgarian281]

Did this case come with the "Corsair Commander Pro, Corsair Lighting Node Pro," or did you purchase that separately?

[@Old_channel_juicey]

Can you please list the parts 🙏

[@wechselgeld]

damn thats a nice build, loved that

[@MartyMcFlyTop1]

Thanks, just thought is 280 mm water cooling fit there.

[@gardnerstandifer8623]

nice build but there is just one problem the fans you have four intake fans and just 2 exhaust that not positive pressure that video card look 3000 series card that may dump a lot heat imyo the case i would love to dee review on temps

[@lightlyfriedfishfillets8117]

I know this is a lot to ask but I am kind of copying your build part for part and when I saw all the cables going into the rgb thing I got really confused. So if you can, do you think you can do a video on how that works? Would be very helpful. Also do you think a 3080 would work in this case and if so what changes would I have to make to other parts

[@flame60]

which 3080? there are multiple variations and they are all different lengths

[@lightlyfriedfishfillets8117]

@@flame60 3080 vision oc

[@flame60]

@@lightlyfriedfishfillets8117 maximum gpu length for the corsair 280x is 300mm, 3080 vision oc is 320mm, so maybe wont fit

[@flame60]

would also recommend getting a mid-tier gpu and waiting for 40 series nvidia cards

[@misirave]

@@flame60 I was about to get this case, I have a msi RTX 3080 gaming trio, and is 320mm, so it would be a wall for air flow

[@mrtiller3143]

@subdubbin how long did u end up having this case? Any airflow or temp issues?

[@rickrc4]

just art.

[@tulivi1]

Do you think you can fit two 140mm fans in the botton too?

[@Yanpac]

Great as always.

[@hMoObZoNg]

How are your temps with this build?

[@mikcheka]

Do you think a coolmaster hyper 212 heatsink and fan will fit in this case?

[@duongv1469]

I’m trying to do a build like this with the same case and wondering if I need a micro atx psu or any atx psu will work. I plan on using Corsair RM850.

[@hy0chan]

nice! temperature?

[@kairos4060]

Question, why didn’t you screw the GPU into the PCIE I/O slot you just closed the PCIE I/O door??

[@musicianscorner9232]

Hey, I have this same case and was wanting to do something similar. Do you think if I put the same rad on the top and put ql 140s in the front everything would fit?

[@NataDeezCoco]

just wondering. does it affect gpu sag in the long run or would it be able to handle it?

[@karbitan56]

in your parts list you have 4 ll 120s and 2 ll 140s but in the video it looks like they're all 140s? do you think a 280mm radiator and 6 ll or qls would be possible?

[@Subdubbin]

Oops, good catch! It should be 4x LL140'S and 2x LL120's. I couldn't fit 2 LL140 fans on the bottom because the front panel headers/plugs were in the way. Only 120mm fans would fit.

[@mjonesuk]

@@Subdubbin Do you think with a mini-itx board you could fit 140s all round?

[@ONSLAUGHTfps]

I have this case need an aio cooler for it not sure 🤔 what to buy as not a pc guy , specs are motherboard gigabyte b550m aorus pro p micro atx, cpu is amd ryzen 5 5600X 6c 12T , space is tight so any help would be great 👍 tia

[@adreno7872]

where is the screws to install the motherboard?

[@connorwetmore5404]

Hey looking to build in this case with a big gpu. And I was wondering what the length of your gpu is so I can compare to what I have

[@infinitecubing1305]

quick question. do the fans attached to the radiator count as outake for the coolinng of the case or does it only cool the cpu? i want to do something similar to this but i don't know know how to equalise the air pressure. Thanks

[@BLOOKERIA]

Yes, but it is more restrictive than without. Positive pressure is a good thing

[@mauroeuler5847]

Is it possible to install 120mm watercooler so that there is room for the other fans?

[@kpadalldotablet1009]

Yeah sure.

[@isaintlikei4076]

Gday Subdubbin! I hope you see this comment, I'm looking at building a pc in this case eventually. Do you think the 3070 Noctua would fit in this case generally speaking? Just wanna know in case I have to mod it in some way to get it to work, perhaps get handy with a dremel. Cheers!

[@Subdubbin]

The noctua 3070 is a thick card. Not sure if it would fit.

[@xBlackKnightGamingx]

Which fans are 120mm and which are 140mm? I'm assuming the radiator fans are 140?

[@kpadalldotablet1009]

The RAD and front are 140 and the bottom are 120s.

[@vh-fim]

damn!! so nice

[@darrenbaptist9593]

What length is the gpu you installed?

[@donnydavino4326]

I have this case and love it but I think my least favorite part is the absolute rats nest that comes behind the wall. There's no good spot to manage cables or anything like that.

[@novalovan]

this case or lian li air mini?

[@naunhernandez9385]

Instead of the 3070 can you add a 3080?

[@fishkall9000]

Hi just to ask..I want to buy this cas & make a good build. Is this loud or not too much????

[@kpadalldotablet1009]

Depends on your fans. I use the 140mm Noctua 1200 RPM and it's very quite. The AIO fans are the loudest part of it.

[@Lord_Tyler]

I’m thinking about getting this case. Let’s say I have the exact setup almost. Would I be able to fit a 240mm aio on the bottom for my gpu?

[@ComicalChronicle]

Corsair says u should be able to but it'd probably be really tight if u have an matx Motherboard since the bottom connectors reach the bottom of the case

[@kpadalldotablet1009]

If you use an mATX you cannot get 140s in the bottom. That's why this dude put 120s.

[@Zombie101]

why an sff psu? strange case design, if you install 2x 140 bottom fans it looks like they would just hit the motherboard headers for your power/usb / fan headers etc

[@garycormack]

I’m finding it very hard to find info online, but can you tell be what the maximum height of GPU that will fit into this case is? I had the predecessor case for this , the Corsair Air 240, and it was limited on gpu height before you were hitting the glass panel

[@paulc2007]

Just watching the build again, if you had put the cpu cooler in first before the motherboard would that have been able to allow you to screw it in correctly or would you have not been able to get the motherboard in afterwards?

[@Subdubbin]

That's a good question; not sure if that would make the install easier. I sold the case but it would be interesting to try your idea.

[@fisshuman]

annoyed all the time with notifications from KZbin that were 19 hours late

[@solefreak2]

The fans at the bottom, are they intake?

[@naunhernandez9385]

How much is the whole build ?

[@dragonld123]

Ι am planning to buy this case. Now I will order the white cables for white build. How long sata cable I need for this case? HDD and SSD will be ok with 45cm cable?

[@Subdubbin]

45cm should be long enough. Good luck!

[@xGRAV3DiiGG3Rx]

What length is this GPU? I was looking at selling my 2080 and upgrading to a 3070 Ti but this case says that it has a maximum GPU length of 300mm. Beautiful build by the way

[@jefflieu9026]

You can get away with 318mm. I have a 321mm 3080ti in mine. It fits, but I had to take out the front bottom fan. If you don't care for the front intake fans, you can probably get away with 328mm.

[@MrVirgin]

@@jefflieu9026 what about a sapphire Rx 6800 ,will it fit without removing the front fans ?

[@isaintlikei4076]

@@jefflieu9026 Could you go with 310mm and still have the front bottom fan?

[@jefflieu9026]

@@isaintlikei4076 I was actually able to get my 321mm 3080ti to fit. The front fans have to be 120mm though. 310 will 100% fit. I had to wiggle my gpu into place with only the top fan. I then unscrewed the top fan and let it slide down all the way to the bottom. I then angled the 120mm into the top spot and tightened down both front fans.

[@cobinn7943]

Do you think a 280mm aio will fit with any itx mobo?

[@cobinn7943]

(I was planning on getting the arctic liquid freezer 280mm aio btw)

[@bigboymaruko]

I'm looking into buying this case, would a mini-itx mobo also work?

[@kpadalldotablet1009]

It's built for a mini ITX. See my build here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqqnmmuiadqnp7c

[@pinoysi06]

How are the temps on benchmarks for Gpu and cpu?

[@zybbok6122]

Hello guys. I need to take the front panel off for cleaning all the dust caught up in the filter (timestamp 2:30). How do I remove it? Can anyone tell me the procedure. Thanks.

[@Celosdoor]

I have the same case and was thinking of putting the 240mm inside of it. Is it going to look funny? (too short) or will it be okay?

[@Subdubbin]

You're good with a 240mm AIO. It's way easier to install than a 280mm. Every video about this case has a 240mm AIO lol.

[@Jonathan-mu5nx]

whats the difference between tray and box when picking a cpu?

[@mcclane5024]

can you not use the nzxt fans with the AIO or did you swap them out for RGB reasons ?

[@TheTiredPirate]

Any fan that’s the same size will work with any radiator. For example my computer has multiple Corsair AIOs and I have all 3000rpm industrial noctua fans cooling it. I guarantee he changed them to Corsair fans so he can plug them into his Corsair RGB node rgb controller

[@grex_128]

what kind of psu white cabe extension u used

[@E3EJvilla00]

@13:46 is that another fan mount? If not what are the four holes in the mesh for?

[@Subdubbin]

Wow, good catch! Must be a fan mount.

[@E3EJvilla00]

@@Subdubbin odd place to mount a fan. Lol

[@ich_16]

how every time you build you do this cable management ? damn

[@Yanpac]

It's crazy!

[@peterunbehauer5119]

Why Black Parts in a White Case/Build?

[@budgetgamingindonesia1297]

You think my MSI RTX 3080 xtrio will fit inside this case? and ITX motherboard with 280mm aio on top

[@wanou_4259]

Check the website of the case there’s maybe the dimensions of the inside and outside, but there are more case options from Corsair if you want like the crystal 680x(taller version of the 280x)

[@budgetgamingindonesia1297]

@@wanou_4259 i have itx motherboard....

[@NicoPey09]

for radiators can be used any corsair fan, or any particular model?

[@TheTiredPirate]

Any 120mm sized fan will go onto the radiator

[@peterhuskie3858]

Can any psu fit in? If not what psu would fit on the pc?

[@ryanc4261]

My only complaint is the glass is smoky looking and the black filters… it messes with the white aesthetic of building a white pc build… that’s just my opinion

[@Ninga-y3o]

i have question this pc is for gaming ?

[@jeannolympien]

Bonjour! Très beau travail 👏 ! Juste pour savoir pourquoi des 120mm en bas? Des 140 ne passent pas? Cordialement

[@linck_4804]

Désolé de te déranger mais je voudrais juste savoir la référence exacte du watercolling qu il a mit merci beaucoup

[@jeannolympien]

Bonsoir. C’est écrit dans la description. NZXT Kraken x63. Cdt.

[@ngholung007]

is it possible to use 14cm fans x2 at the bottom?

[@Subdubbin]

It is possible, but I couldn't fit them with the M-ATX motherboard and the wires coming from the bottom motherboard headers.

[@paulc2007]

Couple of questions if anyone can answer, firstly can you use a normal size power supply in this case or do you need a sfx one like in the video? Also can you fit normal old hard drives into this case? And finally that commander pro thing does that clip onto the other Corsair thing or was that cable tied together

[@Subdubbin]

You can fit an ATX power supply in this case. I didn't have one so I used an SFX psu with an ATX adapter. You can fit 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives in this case. I took out the 3.5" drive caddies for more room for cable management. The Corsair things were taped together.

[@tankofficial2684]

Can we get benchmarks please sir?

[@williamswallows6909]

Any dust filtration on the front? What are the fan compatibilities

[@Subdubbin]

Yes there is dust filtration in the front. 140mm fans in the front.

[@williamswallows6909]

So, 2 140mm in the front, 3 120 on top and bottom?

[@NWSwill]

@@williamswallows6909 Two 120mm fans on the bottom, two 140mm fans on the top with the radiator.

[@orheeen]

I have Asus TUF b-450m pro gaming motherboard unfortunately pci socket is too low and i cant place fans under the GPU. I can place fans under the GPU but GPU and the fans will be too close in that case. I dont know if it will be a proble or not. Does anyone have the same problem?

[@racequad9]

I'm new to this and I have this case, will a X570 MB fit?

[@Sky-dm6qh]

As long as it’s a micro atx or itx it’ll fit

[@zexanon1802]

Can a normal evga 700w psu fit in the case or do I need a smaller one

[@klubhead7070]

Regular size psu fits. I have this case

[@Adexii]

can a ATX power supply fit in that case?\

[@Subdubbin]

Yup

[@Ayzprella]

Nais build

[@SanchoPanza-m8m]

Ima Borat. U gotta nais ass too. Let me tell u about potassium.

[@jxremy5728]

Is there a corsair rgb hub pre-installed in the case ?

[@Subdubbin]

Yes. Though I got this case used and it wasn't installed.

[@solefreak2]

@@Subdubbin Would this Corsair usb hub work with other branded fans? Think I want to swap the fans in my case for some Lian Li..

[@Subdubbin]

No sadly. Corsair has their own RGB connector.

[@kairos4060]

No it doesn’t come with an RGB hub