For temperature testing we used the same setup as always, and as the 300R doesn't have a fan controller, the case fans
were running at full speed all the time. The ambient temperature during the testing as 22 C, and the temperature
controlled GPU-fan ramped up to 39% speed (2400 RPM).
All the temperatures are in line with what we've seen from similar mid-tower cases. The HDD-temperature is higher than
normally, but if the temperature became a problem, it would be very easy to just move the front intake fan to the lower
mounting hole. Bottom line in the temperature tests is that the case is easily able to keep the gaming setup cool even as
stock, and with all the cooling options the case can be upgraded into a very good air-cooling case.
Noise
The case comes with single 120 and 140 mm fans, the smaller is specified at 12 V 0,38 A (4,56 W) and the larger at 12 V
0,30 A (4 W). The main focus is definitely in cooling performance rather than silence, but the noise isn't too bad even at
full speed and as always it's easy enough to just slow these fans down using the motherboards' integrated fan
controller.
Conclusion
PROS
Cable routing
Plenty of optional cooling
Dust filters
Black frame
CONS
No USB3-adapter
Gold Award!
In short Corsair has done it again. No matter what the product category and no matter what the price tag, they just
seem to know how to make a great product. The Carbide 300R sells at $90 and manages to pack a lot of features to that
price tag. Many other cases in this price bracket often lack in some area, but the 300R simply doesn't seem to have any
major problems. It's sturdy, easy to install, packs enough stock cooling (with plenty more optional), has dust filter and
also the frame is painted black.
Really the only slight problem is that the front panel dust filter could be easier to clean and the bundle should
DEFINITELY come with an USB2-adapter, but other than that there isn't much else to say. Good work, Corsair!
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