Conclusion

Rating
	Cooling	Features	Layout	Build Quality	Value for Money
Pros	+ Good compatibility aircooling	+ Dust filters	+ Interior space	+ High quality materials	+ Price
Cons			- EPS cable not easy to plug - No rubber grommets

The Corsair Carbide SPEC-04 is a mid-tower PC case designed for those who don't want to spend a lot of money on a gaming rig. This case is an entry-level enclosure but it is also compatible with all-in-one water cooling solutions as well as rather large air coolers. Corsair decided to make use of a modern design with rather edgy lines. The materials used and the build quality are on a good level, which is something we certainly expected from Corsair. We also like the asymmetrical front panel that improves the overall looks of the chassis.

On the inside there is quite a lot of space available. If you fit an ATX motherboard you can easily install a radiator in the front and one in the rear. Apart from that all drive bays have been moved to the lower part of the case. Testing the case as delivered with one 120mm fan in the front, we found temperatures to be on a reasonable level, while the noise level was very low. Althoug this case features compact dimensions dealing with the cable management is an easy task. On the tray there are several openings that help with cable management, however we have found some issues with the opening devoted to the EPS cable since the space there is very tight. Furthermore we would like to see rubber grommets to improve the overall look of the case.

The Carbide SPEC-04 from Corsair is a PC case which we can definitely recommend. If you are looking for a budget-oriented mid-tower PC case with a pre-installed fan that is compatible with AiO water cooling gear, this is a great product. Building a nice and clean looking rig is very simple and straight forward with this case. The Corsair Carbide SPEC-04 is available on Geizhals for 65 Euro excluding shipping costs. The Corsair Carbide SPEC-04 earns 4 out of 5 stars.

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