Corsair 5000T RGB TG - PC chassis review - Final Words & Conclusion

Final Words & Conclusion

In terms of construction quality, the 5000T is first-rate. In addition to that, the top side has been modified, and, of course, the inside has been expanded to include a really excellent alternative for placing a radiator next to the motherboard. The new topside design makes the chassis appear better than ever, albeit this is, of course, a highly subjective statement to make about a PC appearance. It has a wonderful robust feel to it because it is entirely made of metal, and then the design is complicated because of the beautiful tempered glass panel. The results of the acoustic testing were a little fine; , the fans are quiet, albeit at a greater RPM they won't be silent. Just turn down the fan RPM a notch in iCUE and you won't hear anything from this chassis in terms of fan noise at all. The black interior and cable management will make your components look even better. Despite its spacious interior, the 5000T has the appearance of a moderately sized chassis; it can accommodate motherboards up to and including E-ATX. Anything smaller will fit in there, but anything with a larger form factor will have difficulty fitting in there (XL-ATX, which is rare these days). The iCUE infrastructure is at the center of everything; here, the iCUE COMMANDER CORE XT connects everything together, including your RGB lighting, fans, and temperature probes. Since its inception, iCUE has progressed tremendously, and the present edition v4 of the software just performs well.

Aesthetics

The looks then; yes, this chapter is subjective, but we think the product is stylish, very much so. It undoubtedly has a premium appearance thanks to the new top, side, and front panels, tempered glass, and easy-to-open and close side panel-based doors. Overall, it's a great, gloomy environment, with nothing standing out too much. Some people may find Corsair's new yellow signature accents, which are being introduced progressively into its products, objectionable, but this is not the case for this editor. It is possible to utilize the RGB when you want it; nevertheless, it is highly advised that you use an RGB-based LCS with this chassis because it has been specifically developed for it. Finally, the dark-tinted tempered glass will encourage you to take a closer look at the inside of the computer and its components. Nice to see is that everything is black, from the dust filters integration and rubberized grommet holes.

Features

The internals are wonderful, properly sized E-ATX form factor motherboards will fit, the most lengthy graphics card will fit problem-free. There is also plenty of room for liquid cooling on the front and top sides of the case. The possibility to add a radiator or RGB fans next to the motherboard is the cherry on top, and there are a plethora of configuration options available for this. There is plenty of room for 2.5" SSDs (which are slowly being replaced by NVMe M.2 storage these days, of course). The chassis has nice motherboard cut-outs with that gutter, and there is decent enough space left for cable routing, though we would have liked to have seen more space on the rear side of the motherboard for the power and data cables. The two comments we have really are the PSU compartment, you probably are going to remove the HDD tray, and the top side IO ports, are too exposed and will collect dust.

The Verdict

Although the 5000T chassis is a fresh design in terms of construction and design, it is reminiscent of the 5000D. Corsair incorporated easily accessible hinged side panels, tempered glass panels on the side, as well as three LL120 RGB fans and four LED strips, which are provided by default. All of this comes together in a costly iCUE COMMANDER CORE XT HUB, which is tied to the iCUE software on the other end of the spectrum. And therein is an evolutionary step made as you can control anything and everything, including two thermal probe sensors. Without a doubt, this is an aesthetically engaging chassis. The dark design of the tested model, together with its aesthetics and overall characteristics, will undoubtedly appeal to a wide range of people. There's a new look to the top side, and there's an options for an LCS next to the motherboard, everything is nice and feels fresh. The cooling performance of this 5000T model is sufficient. The fans that come with the package are relatively quiet, but their performance is mid-range.' There's lots of room in the front and top for a nice LCS, up to 360mm, and you get easy access there as well. Overall, the chassis is simple to operate and requires little maintenance, thanks to the easily cleaned magnet-based dust-filters. Along with adequate SSD storage possibilities, if you remove the HDD tray then you'll also have better access to correct wire routing and management options. Corsair provides a compelling and attractive solution that is extremely feature-rich due to the inclusion of everything iCUE. However, there is one major issue that needs to be addressed: cost. The 5000T will be available for purchase for 399 USD. Now, I am always willing to spend a little more money on a proper chassis, and this one oozes quality but that amount becomes really bothersome for many. It is also the product that you will be looking at all of the time in that gaming room of yours. This chassis, which is high-quality, adaptable, and attractive, comes highly recommended by our team of experts. But there's a cost that made our eye browses frown, daumn son.

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