CORSAIR iCUE LINK 3500X RGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case
CORSAIR iCUE LINK 3500X RGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Panoramic Tempered Glass – Reverse Connection Motherboard Compatible – 3x CORSAIR iCUE LINK RX120 RGB Fans Included – Black
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El material me pareci de una calidad satisfactoria adems de que el espacio y la facilidad para retirar tanto los paneles laterales como el trasero hacen la instalacin de componentes muy sencilla. As mismo el que ya tenga incluidos 3 ventiladores ayuda a que la preocupacin por llenar los 10 espacios que tiene para estos sea bastante menor.
I really quite like this case for the most part. It comes with motherboard standoffs pre-installed, so it’s easy to mount the motherboard and screw it down. There are even holes in the back for motherboards with ports on the rear if you happen to have one. The back space for cable routing lets you keep your wiring mostly out of the way even with a standard motherboard though. It won’t hide them completely (as they still have to plug in!), but except for your GPU, you won’t have a ton of cables lacing through your whole case. There’s space in there for a couple of SSDs hidden nicely out of the way, too – and also maybe an HDD in theory, but I am not optimistic about how well it would fit (see below). The glass panels are beautifully clear, and though they tend to pick up fingerprints they clean off easily. I’m not really a fan of the little three-point shape they’ve decided to put everywhere for no clear reason, but it’s harmless. The case panels remove easily (maybe even a little too easily) from the front and both sides, and you get two USB-A and one USB-C port on the case itself.
However, if you plan on adding any additional PCI cards besides a graphics card, this might be inadequate if you have a modern GPU. A lot of the current-generation GPUs are absolutely gigantic, and this presents a bit of a problem with the raised spot for the PSU in the bottom of the case. If you have a big GPU as well as fans installed at the bottom, you may end up with basically only one PCI card slot anywhere remotely accessible, with all the others obstructed (and in my case, that one available slot is so close to the bottom of the PSU that I’m concerned installing anything would obstruct too much airflow). Also, the cable storage area behind the motherboard is VERY snug, particularly if you’re using a Shift PSU with the ports on the side, as they stick out almost directly into the panel. It took a bit of mashing to get all the cables to fit, which often has to be redone when removing and reattaching the panel. The resulting crowding around the bottom of the case can also make wiring in that area tricky.
I wouldn’t say it’s bad unto itself, but if you want to ensure you can make use of all your available PCI slots, especially if you plan to use all the available fan positions, I would suggest considering the 6500X case instead. It’s wider, but it provides more space in back for the cables and also allows the PSU to be moved behind the motherboard, so more space is available at the bottom. It’s fine for me as-is, but if I want to add any other PCI cards I may be in a bit of trouble.
If you opt for the version with RX120 fans included, you may want to make sure those match the fans you want to use for the rest of the case! Corsair AIO coolers may come with a different type of fan like the QX120 that might not match. You might not care, but if you want a uniform look (which seems likely if you’re buying a mostly-transparent case), it’s something to watch out for.
At the time of purchase, it was priced similar to a normal ATX case if you consider the additional cost of 3 aRGB fans. Very high quality IMO, all panels are tool less and fit like a glove. One small downside would be, the dust filter holes are massive. They might stop a fly but they really dont stop any fine dust particles. So if you have a dusty room, I would consider this. In my case, my room is relatively dust free and I dont mind cleaning it every once in a while so it hasnt been an issue. Temps are also good. All in all, would highly recommend
The case was very easy to disassemble and put back. While there are grooves and slots to manage cables, there might not be enough for the neatest of neat freaks (if this is you, consider the 6000D.) As a novice, it only took me 5 hours to disassemble my old and put it into this case. The aesthetics are very pleasing.
The iCUE Link Fans were plug and play with my pre-existing iCUE installation. The improved airflow also solved my overheating problems from my previous mATX case so I’m very happy. The box came with a QR code to Corsair’s online manual but it was intuitive enough that I never referred to it.
In the picture, I’ve deliberately turned off the RGB lighting on the Link fans because I’ve found that they have a different white balance and it’s a bit jarring compared to the rest of my setup.
The only true problem I had was that I had some overly thick HDMI/DP plugs, and use slot 1 for the GPU. There was a slight difficulty plugging the cables in. The easy way to solve that problem was to remove the plastic casing of the troublemaking plugs with a flathead.