Corsair Graphite 760T Review
Category : Cases
Published by Luca Rocchi on 27.03.14
The Graphite Series 760T is a new full tower case from Corsair. Introduced during last CES alongside the 730T, this model features a large side panel window with mirror finish. The Graphite Series 760T is a very interesting case for modders and gamers and it comes with lots of options regarding cooling and also the looks make it a great candidate.
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Today we are taking a look at a member of Corsair's Graphite PC case series, the Corsair Graphite Series 760T. On the following pages we will show you the strengths and weaknesses of this big tower case.
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Preview
Specifications
| Model | Graphite 760T |
| Case Type | Full tower |
| Dimensions | 246 x 568 x 564 mm(W x H x D) |
| Weight | 10.6 kg |
| Material | Steel, Plastic |
| Color | Black and white |
| 5.25'' drive bay | 3 |
| 3.5'' drive bay | 6 |
| 2.5'' drive bay | 4 |
| Expansion slots | 9 |
| Form factors | ATX, E-ATX, XL-ATX |
| Cooling | 2 x 120 mm Front or 2 x 140 (included) 1 x 120 mm Rear or 140 mm x 1 (included) 1 x 120 mm Bottom 3 x 120 mm Top or 2 x 140 mm or 240/280/360mm radiator |
| I/O ports | 2 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 Audio in / out |
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Front
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| A closer look at the front of this new big tower case shows that Corsair is definitely using high quality materials. The front feautures a mesh and behind it you can find two 140/120 millimeter fans. The Corsair 760T case ships with two 140 millimeter LED fans pre-installed (3 pin connector). Right above the mesh panel are the three 5.25-inch slots, which are covered by plastic bezels. Overall, the front looks very decent and one important reason for that is the homogenous finish. | |
Back
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| Next to the usual slot bezels, of which there are nine in this case, the back of the case features pre-installed 140 millimeter fan with 3 pin header, which has been placed right behind the CPU cooler. Below the last bezel slot you can find the place for an ATX power supply. Corsair also provides their cases with a very decent screw threads, which make the thumbscrews fit perfectly. The bottom and top back part holds hinges for the side panels. These are made from metal and tightened to the structure of the case. | |
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Right Side
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| The highlight of this case certainly concerns the side panels. The side panel on the right has a mirror finish and looks quite spectacular and does not even feature vent holes. As soon as you open the panel, things start to become even more interesting. The first thing we have noticed is the huge cut-out behind the motherboard. This allows you to easily install a CPU cooler with backplate after the motherboard installation. Furthermore there are numerous cable tie loops which help arranging cables in a neat way. Looking for cable routing holes reveals, that there are quite a few, which have been positioned wisely. These holes have also been covered by rubber grommets. If those are not enough, corsair reserved 23mm of space behind the motherboard tray. |
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Left Side
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| The left side panel shows that Corsair provided it with an entire windows made from acrylic glass. Once the side panel is moved, there is a clear view at the interior, which is well arranged and not overcrowded. In the bottom right corner there is space for six 3.5 inch drives, which have to be mounted on carriages and then be slided into place. Right above
the 3.5-inch drive bays you can see some free space which allows much
better airflo from the two pre-installed 140 millimeter LED fans. On the top, there are three 5.25 inch bays with tool-less retention system. A closer look at the bottom left corner reveals the location
for the ATX power supply and under that is a big dust filter. Above the power supply you can find the nine slot bezels as well as another pre-installed 140 millimeter fan. Last but not least is the top part of the case which supports 240, 280 or 360 millimeter radiators or three 120 or two 140 millimeter fans. We have decided to equip this case with a tower cooler and a big graphics card, and like you can see, there is still a lot of space even for custom watercooling builds. Installing a radiator at the top as well as a huge video card was not a problem at all. |
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Top
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The Corsair 760T has enough space for either up to three 120 or two 140 millimeter fans. Obviously, it is also possible to install radiators. The top of the
Corsair 760T reminds us of the system adopted by Cooler Master in the Silencio series. Corsair has decided to use a panel to cover the mesh in case you
do not want to install fans or radiator at the top. The space between the motherboard and the upper mesh is set at 75mm, which means that there is enough space for a radiator in push-pull configuration. Corsair has decided to go for top placed I / O connections and buttons, most likely in order to maintain the neat line at the front. In addition to the classic ports and buttons, the Corsair 760T also features a good fan controller capable to driving up to a maximum of three fans. |
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Bottom
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| The lower part is quite simple, there is the dust filter and two solid supports with non-slip feet. As you can see from the pictures, there is a slot for a 120mm fan, below the HDD cage. | |
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Conclusion
| General | + | - | |
| With Graphite 760T, Corsair has expanded its product line with a rather interesting and unique full tower case which is well designed and structured. The Corsair 760T offers several solutions of cooling and should be perfect for those going for water cooling system. The design is quite unique and the two huge doors are quite nice to see. The bundle is rich, as it includes three 140mm fans (two with LEDs), which are very quiet. We also appreciated the black cloth that you can find when you open the box. | - Design
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| The build quality is on a very good level and pretty much what we have expected from Cosair. For example, Corsair did not save on materials and finish. Installation of the components in the Graphite 760T is quite simple, straightforward and quite easy, since there is a lot of room inside. Last but not least, there is a huge cut-out behind the motherboard that will allow you to install backplate-equipped large heatsinks without having to remove the motherboard. | - Build quality - Interior Space | ||
| Design | + | - | |
| The Corsair Graphite 760T is a generously sized case that is positioned at a lower level than the Corsair 900D. The design of the Graphite is definitely one of the highlights of the case and the big window as well as the mirrored side panel are a definitely a breath of fresh air in the sea of endless PC case clones. The doors have an opening angle of more than 90 degrees and are also completely removable. This case seems like it has modding written all over it and will certainly also appeal to those which like to show their hardware. | - Design | - | |
| Recommendation | + | - | |
| If you are looking for a full tower case, with good equipment, unique design and good quality then the Corsair Graphite 760T is definitely a great choice. The price is set at around 170 EUR, which is not half bad for what you actually get from the Corsair Graphite 760T. | -
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| The Corsair Graphite Series 760T gets very good four and a half out of five stars. | |||
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