Corsair Vengeance C70 Case Review

[@brunofunnie]

the side air holes is a MUST if you do live in a tropical área like me here in Manaus/Brazil. and it does not ruin the design because its of course a military rough theme

[@Chaps_Jr]

I agree. I live in Florida, and the heat here is ridiculous, even with air conditioning. I was also in the Navy, and I can say first hand that military hardware is not pretty.

[@maxxwellio]

RIP Lamp 11:50

[@LTDanno360mods]

***** dat lite got R3kt!

[@meekoman25]

For the side panel, you could flip the plastic window so that the fan mounts in the plastic were covering up the optical and hard drive bays, thus allowing the plastic to display your components. This is assuming of course that the screws holding the window are symmetrical.

[@MichaelSodapop]

Thank you for the honest & mostly unedited review. All too many cut out the annoying parts but I'm glad ya kept them in. I'm still unsure if I'll get this though because it's just too big. If only they made it in a Micro ATX form factor with the Motherboard laying on it's side.

[@Riskbane]

11:52 that scared the shit out of me

[@mtiefenberg]

Always good for a nice surprise at OC3D A'ight? :-P I like Linus Tech ... because he reviews a LOT of stuff... but i can relate to OC3D guys so much more since they are way more "normal-ish" Just like me... :-P Love these Reviews...

[@DaFunkGamingOfficial]

ME TOO HOLY SHIT DUDE xD

[@GaryHDrums]

Watching this because I'm going to buy one, maybe it has been pointed out already but the bottom of the case isn't the only place a radiator goes. They also state it goes on top. The bottom one is only if you really need to use another radiator. Just saying cus you went on about it quite a bit

[@Theunforgiven5649]

I have this case and I couldn't imagine having any other case right now. Especially considering the fact that I move my computer around quite a bit those handles are just brilliant. It's a corsair case what else do you expect other than a well put together case.

[@Bassjunkie_1]

I've had my c70 for around 5 years now. It's the best case I've ever had. I've got it completely decked out with fans, all on a fan controller. The side intakes for me are a must and so are the 4 120mm intakes in push pull configuration for the hdd cages. My only issue is I just got an article freezer 240 the one with the thicker rad and 4 fans. But it's just a tad to big and the ram sinks stop it. I just got given a 560d but the lack of side cooling and front cooling has stopped me side grading to it. So now I am using 2 corsair sp fans off my h80 from 6 years ago. They have massive pressure, anyways I just bought a second hand Evga 980ti sc off ebay for 250 pound.. Bargain. I need decent cooling when I ad this next week.

[@Bassjunkie_1]

That really depends on what you want out of the case. I love the handles and i want side window cooling, even if it ruins the look. I'd say its a great overclocking case due to dual side 140mm fans, quad front intakes, dual top 140mm fans for extraction and a rear 120mm. Would of been nice to have a rear 140mm. I use a fan controller for all my fans so i can control the noise how i like. So for me the C70 is a fine case. I can't say that in 5 years i will have a cooler faster PC and will want something like the err Be quiet 900 case

[@Narsty_Boy]

I have the gunmetal black one and I absolutely love it. However, the side fan mounts seem to contradict having a window because they obstruct the view. I'm not big on side windows though, so for me it's a happy medium. I'll put transparent fans there just so the pretty LEDs light will pass through them. However to mount the fans you will have to use a stock CPU cooler or a liquid cooler with a radiator.

[@Magmatwister]

I think you should have mentioned temps too Tom, I think that >might< have bumped it down to an high silver, but regardless this isn't as a bad a case as some people would have you believe. The build quality is freaking excellent.

[@1962moe]

Honestly the black or white model is much more elegant, and i think you would like it even more. I bought a black model and I can see why you don't prefer the green style . Its looks very different when you get it in black .I also found no problems with the filter mesh either . all in all excellent review of the case

[@Zolacolor]

Hey! I agree with you. The green colour is different and cool, yet white and black still remains the best looking colours for the case. Also, the advantage of the black & white is they would match the mobo & insides better (it would be hard to match a green case). Also for those looking for transparent windows: mnpctech.com/mnpctech-clear-case-pc-panels/corsair-c70-window-replacement-clear-fan-holes-120mm/

[@nickosterhout]

I agree about the side panel, I don't want the window though.I want the fans.. Still I bought this case and a small can of army green spray paint. I like to put filters and fans on the side.

[@qazyman]

I think you nail it. It's hard to believe Corsair designed such a solid case and didn't offer a version without the side fan mounts.

[@specificocean9490]

its really easy to mod in a solid chunk of glass

[@docferringer]

I know this review is old as dirt in tech terms, but they still sell this case. So for anyone that is interested in a side panel without the fan mounts, Corsair sells the windowless version for $20 on corsair.com. Third party sites will also sell you replacement glass or acrylic panels without the fan mounts, and it's a pretty easy mod to do yourself. Overall it's a pretty good case that still has lots of support from the modding community.

[@OgreXG]

It is possible to do push/pull on the top. I used 4 25mm fans and what I did was move the mount so it's a little farther away from the motherboard. I'm using the ASUS P8Z68-v pro gen3 and the radiator doesn't come in contact with the RAM, you'll just have to be careful plugging fans into the motherboard.

[@aeiounix]

Power supply is upside down. That's why there isn't any slack in the CPU power cable.

[@ghj34443]

the point would be the first dual loop that comfortably fits 2 2x120mm rads with at least medium thickness. preferably 60mm + 1 set of fans (p/p would blow my mind). the cm690 is a tight and crowded. that would make them a case pioneer again, instead of a bunch of variants.

[@InsomniacJack09]

I upgraded to the C70 from a lancool k62 (both using stock fans), and my cpu temps alone increased by about 10C under load. So unless you're willing to spend nearly as much on fans as you did on this case, there are better options that cost less. Love the way it looks, but when considering airflow, the design of the hdd cages is downright stupid.

[@TheHampo123]

I have my windowed side panel with no mess vents! It took me about 45min to do in total! I have to say it looks a lot better with out the holes. Be great if Corsair did a separate side panel we could buy separate!

[@WeThePeople2020]

Um the easiest way to fit a 240 rad in the bottom is to turn your psu around so that the 8pin isn't so tight.

[@BFArch0n]

Love this case, window can easily be turned to move vents to HD cage area (which I did), just a few screws, no cutting...can also custom fit a solid window with those same screws which I plan to do. My HX750 PSU has no 8 pin too short issues luckily.

[@FourtySven]

i like the side window because you get to see lightings what if a fan stops spinning? or you hear a different noise its a nice feature to be able to look at the guts of your build and see all is well and running

[@stevenv2190]

Strange. I have this case with a iCUE H100i ELITE CAPELLIX installed at the top in an intake configuration and fits normal - lots of room. You should have removed that oversized Noctua fan/sink then measure. Still rocking this case with a R9 5900x, 64GB Corsair RGB RAM, and a 3090FE video card. Oh, and a 850i Corsair power supply.

[@4thNebula]

Been waiting for this review. Agree with the side grill. Would like a full window. Only need intake air from front and bottom. Thank you Corsiar for finally putting rear vents in a case! Love the clips for the side doors. This is Corsair number one case IMHO.

[@ThunderJunkOC]

I love you Tom. Any other "professional" would have edited 11:48 out of the clip, but you're a real man! You said FU to "professionalism" long ago, and I salute you!

[@1974dragonkiller]

looks like the bottom of the drive bays is removable to allow the rad to fit easier in the front

[@geotherapy]

Yeah not a lot of mid-towers offer the capability to fit 2 radiators though. I agree it's better for aircooling, but it's also better for watercooling than most $139 mid-tower cases. You can't compare it to HAF X or something which costs $30-$50 more.

[@evilwarcow]

Good review and good job trying to keep it professional. Suggestion is to get some lights up on a inverted structure that is mounted in to the ceiling. And there put your lights up there.

[@knight2_686]

I, personally, like this case. It is not design for an over the top water cooling rig. It's tailored more for enclosed water cooling kits that are currently on the market or a moderate custom water cooling set up. My case is black and it matches the black Gibabyte MB & Windforce 670 well. I will be replacing the vent side panel with a solid piece of acrylic though. I also hate the way vents look and I believe a solid piece would help reduce fan noise outside the case.

[@uv46jb]

one thing I'll say for it is that if you match it up with other compenents in a military colour theme, Noctua fans might actually not look too out of place in it

[@michaelwilson4339]

so for those who are thinking of getting this case but hate the window. mnpc tech sells a window with no vents for this cast.

[@FrenchyAU]

Can you link it please

[@michaelwilson4339]

mnpctech.com/mnpctech-clear-case-pc-panels/corsair-c70-window-replacement-clear-fan-holes-120mm/ .I own the c70 and have the light smoked window from mnpc tech. the light smoked window is pretty dark so keep that in mind.

[@MrDangerousshark]

I was thinking that as well, I think that their Vengeance products go better with their other cases.

[@zenedan]

if you have a TX 850 non modular PSU, and turned it with the fan down you will properly be able to get the 240 mm liquid cooling in the button a bit easier.

[@MrSoskok]

Is it just me, or the cases have improved the most over the past couple years outa all pc hardware?

[@GaryHDrums]

Finally the top gets a mention. You've made me buy one cheers

[@BlargMonsta]

Please do a review on the Corsair Link. I know it isn't the kind of thing you would usually review but it is something I think not only I would be interested in seeing.

[@thomasmichaelschwarz9741]

The last thing ever coming to my mind will be that your reviews would be biased. You do very well carried out reviews to the detail of the cheese. Your reviews look to me very non-partisan. And this case got the gold award rightfully. I have it now since a few years with an h100 in the top and it never failed me. I also did put a fan on the side panel and it " reduces" the vrm temps by 2-3 degrees. Ok, you are right... That is useless :-) but otherwise this case looks good and is sturdy. Opened the hinches quite a few times and they never bend or break. The whole thing is made for use in the field.... And it really stands out of the crowd in an understatement like way.

[@CountDuckula1908]

It wasn't the point I was trying to make - most mobo's come with just the one usb 3 header and two usb 2 headers and fire wire header etc. This case seems limited as for some reason the developers have decided to not utilize what most people are going to use. And yes usb 2.0 will be phased out - but it is not like corsair have given four usb 3.0's with this case, making it future proof when mobo's only come with usb 3 headers.

[@GarretLarson]

You know you want to do a build now with it, Just do it tom! black and green like you said. 2x240 rads. maybe 1 or 2 680's.

[@udontseemebutiseeyou]

technically yes, but really no. the only thing put out of the way by using m-atx mother is a bit of motherboard pcb, which doesn't really block any airflow. So any differences in airflow will be so minute that I highly doubt there will be any difference in your temps. If you are using an atx case and don't already own the motherboard, then just go atx

[@TheEarthboundHeroacw]

I think we need an update for this case.

[@TheQhozt]

Actually, side panel windows are good for coolers like the Twin Frozr 2/3 because they dump heat out of the front of the card, wich makes it harder for cold air from the front to reach the fans, i'll personally be using the side panel fan mount, until i get a 670.

[@exoticg9]

which color you like more ? the military green or the white version ?

[@CODA96]

exoticg9 Military Green is by far more unique.

[@Dude_Virus]

flip the powersupply the right way and the radiator will fit without any issues.

[@ritafield382]

really thorough review. Thank You. What case do you really like?

[@Steve30x]

That air filter on the bottom is the same as my 800D. It slides out if the case is tipped back.

[@thepain2222]

That was kind of R-E-tarded for Corsair to have the mesh and grill for mounting fans on the window but still have 2 pre-installed fans on the hard drive cage side nearest to the motherboard. It makes that mesh a moot point.

[@rrrandommman]

I agree there should have been a clear window included in the box, I'm buying this case with the intention to make my own window as the first thing I do.

[@MediaMonkeyGaming]

If the window is square, spin it around and fan grills are at the bottom.

[@daviesjack12]

John borsier yes the fx 65 is a atx board and it will fit

[@JayGB1982]

Excellent, Thorough review of the Vengeance Case had my eye on this a while and you went through all the pitfalls and gave an honest summary! Subscribed :)

[@alarik95]

I wanted a C70, but on Newegg each color had different colors. White was the cheapest so I bought that one, which is fine with me, because I have blue LED fans.

[@marcwinter9495]

Tom a couple of questions mate, 1: Can you leave the top hard drive cage in, with the bottom one removed. 2: If the top isnt possible would it be possible to to put a HDD adapter behind the on/off, reset switches. It looks like you might but cant tell from the vid. Cheers Dude

[@AnnoyingSpoon]

It's nothing like a mistake, it can be very usefull when you have a Watercooler like the H100i on the top, pushing down into your case, you'll only have 1 fan to push air out left which is the one on the back, right? Thats where the Sidepanel Fan option comes in, put one or two on there and you have some decend airflow again, Surely it doesnt look good but it sure comes in handy if you dont give a shit about looks.

[@crossofintimidation]

I wish they made a full tower version

[@Tracker5111]

Flip the power supply so the wire isn't tight. Fresh air for pwr supply is better anyway. Besides, it's filtered air.

[@abc140290]

Brilliant review! I don't think anybody goes soo in depth as you do!

[@regullarguy6147]

Hey just wanted everyone to know you can do a push/pull with the H100 or H100i, all I did was not use the screw slots that corsair puts on the top, but used the holes thats there for the air to move threw closer to the front panel and away from the mobo. Works well, will post video response too so that you can get a visual cause I did alot of video watching before I bought my parts and I thought I was going to have to "rig" it for it to work. But like said in video also dep on mobo and fans.

[@TheNanoArcher]

Just a heads up. I think you said this at 25:45 or so. You said the H100 in push pull would hit the heatsink? The H100 would be the cooling system so there wouldn't be a large heatsink there. Just the H100 cpu head.

[@jasonkeefe2513]

It looks like the ram goes just as far up as the heat sink. So you would hit that also I think.

[@MrEntoblast]

Could I fit in a 360 mm fan in the roof, an optical drive for one tray, and a water cooling pump / reservoir in the other two?

[@OwtDaftUK]

I like that them fans are behind the hdds not front because i imagine that would make them harder to hear.

[@tristanna6646]

I am new just started last year about this time. is safe to pant a pc case? say you wanted to do a custom skin or put custom art on it.

[@SamGriffiths340]

Since the side window is bolted in they could easily give you a few options, so metal w/ grill, solid metal, plastic w/ grill and solid plastic, but that's just me.

[@SamGriffiths340]

Would be nice if they sent a clear panel and a mesh panel like they do with the 600T white.

[@pallerunqvist1]

Oh yea i forgot that. I own a haf 912 plus so it would be cool to see a review about that in detailed style that Tom reviews cases.

[@whitti15]

I would just like to thank you for this review.It was very helpful and well tested for all of the options with regards to cooling and fan space. Cheers fella.

[@jakus789]

It's been released, go on the Corsair website.

[@CondemnedGraham]

It specifies on the Corsair website it will fit.

[@C4mpblor]

Been wanting an indepth review of this case, I think i'll get one in black with white LED AF120s :D. My 600T is too big for my liking.

[@jamesdraperandfrends]

20:36 , just take off the top hard drive bay then fit the rad then put the bay back in ; am i missing something here?

[@Garneaw]

I'm surprised you didn't swear when the light smashed.

[@HellzNord]

This case is sweet, I am totally getting one. Gonna have 2 builds going on eventually, one with this case and one with the Coolermaster CM Storm Trooper.

[@RedVioletVODs]

there are fan mounts on the window, only two i know, but still its more than most display cases have.

[@Alucard9692010]

can the carry handles be user to suspend the case ... like say permanently suspend the case above the floor from the bottom of a desk so that dust doesn't get in the case as much ?

[@RKTGX95]

Tom, in your personal and professional opinion, which case would be better for WaterCooling? The C70 or the 500R ?

[@tixtube]

Oh yeah do you really think multiple inflows increase a good steady airflow?

[@ghj34443]

I completely agree. I was just let down, being around during all the hype-up from corsair. and i guess to be fair, i have truly high expectations for corsair. thats why i tend to purchase their products.

[@byronvisiado09]

I really enjoyed the review man. Super comprehensive and informative.

[@DavidGreen1993]

Hey Tom, could you unscrew the side panel window and orient it so the air holes are on the hard drive side of the case and you have the clear bit of window over your motherboard?

[@waffleman2212]

I'm buying this case. I have a question for anyone who owns it. Did you swap out the front fans with SP fans? I added two to my cart to help push air though on the front and AF fans on the backside where the stock fans come mounted. Think this will help?

[@Smithy350]

That case would probably go really well with one of the sabertooth motherboards

[@Magmatwister]

I hope corsair starts to make version2 of their cases.. literally if they fix just a few thing's, for the right price.. they could DOMINATE the case market.

[@Rickbearcat]

Have the physical issues been fixed to your liking 4 years on?

[@FawnJeremy]

It depends if cooler master will send him samples I think. I would imagine though.

[@TripleWiX]

H80i or H80 will make no difference in terms of mounting. Radiators are pretty much identical, so every case with a 120mm mount in the rear will fit either one.

[@pepposciacca8161]

does the solid plate panel fit where the windowed panel is? because I saw that Corsair sells separately the solid side plate, so if u do not like the transparent panel, u can just replace it.

[@ashliehiggins]

just an idea i'm throwing out there but i think you should try to get corsair t-shirts or even co-branded tops with corsair

[@abgersaurus]

i wrote to the support if they was going to get them in stock and then they kindly replied that they could get again in about 2-3 days

[@pallerunqvist1]

Yea i ordered it online its not arrived to me yet though. Heard good things about it.

[@RBeeMedia]

Are you satisfied ? Because I really want to buy it but i'm not sure !

[@jd7374]

trollll STOP hating why shouldn't it get it because the grommet is a bit to far over big deal. he explained how this case is most probably going to be used at lans and you don't consistently move huge water cooled rigs so the fact that you have to speed a bit more time to put a rad down bottom and be cautious with a power supply length is no reason for it not to get a gold award

[@RockabillyChase]

Im not much of a gamer either, but this is one damn good case. Im torn between getting this Corsair C70 or the Corsair Graphite 600T. Im leaning more towards the C70 due to the solid medal and carrying handles.

[@FrenchyAU]

Have a Oi chosen yet?

[@FrenchyAU]

Have you chosen yet* something weird happened with my iPads keyboard

[@RockabillyChase]

Yeah, I went with the c70. Solid choice, but make sure you keep track of the screws that came with the case, its easy to forget which screws went where.

[@pulseeey4748]

JustinChaseFord What color did you go with? I'm thinking about this, but I am not sure which color. I'm more of the gunmetal black guy but it appears green is where this case really shines.

[@RockabillyChase]

I personally went for the black version of this... the reason being that everything I own (including my desk and related furniture) is black. Either way you cant go wrong, its a good case.

[@arnonuehm1]

I really don't get why Corsair called this the Vengeance C70. All the other Vengeance products (the RAM and all the different peripherals) have that kinda stylish, almost elegant, high-tech look and this case just seems completely different aesthetics-wise. I'm not saying the military look is bad (although I personally don't like it at all), it just doesn't fit the Vengeance family imo.

[@siwini]

I would love to buy it and use it as a personal rig, however the side mash window trows me off. It's a shame really. I really like the looks on this one.

[@luciddreamer124]

Quick question, would putting a radiator at the front make a radiator at the top redundant?, since it would bring hot air in that would then go out through the top?

[@sayhai]

you can actually rotate those side window to the position you like...i'l'll would turn mesh side of the window to the right and cover up the hardisk bay.

[@marcosmos7478]

I wonder if i could fit the Corsair H100i V2 on top and a EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW GAMING Hybrid with a 120mm radiator on the rear?

[@BeastTrozz2000]

if only they make an updated version of this by putting dust filter like the 400C and get rid that side window

[@enomis9393]

Good review man! You earned a new subscriber! And i'm sorry for the lamp and for you hand full of toxic glass pieces :( I'm gonna buy this, it's just what i expected to see from this case. And i love the industrial-military style of building and all the metal they used. Looks like a freaking tank!

[@tixtube]

Side fans are redicioulus good air inflow in your case get interrupted by side fans. Yeah if u place direct 2 fans on the side it works, but it does not better work then a good airflow in your case. A side fan makes your airflow very turbelent.

[@OwtDaftUK]

can the window be rotated 180 degrees so the fan holes are not covering your view of the goods, the hdd and drive area?

[@stephenmorrish]

I like the case, nice big 8pin CPU cutout. would be nice to see it in a sand/desert colour but yea I'm loving the military theme.