Corsair Graphite Series 230T Case Review

1. Introduction2. Corsair 230T (Exterior)3. Corsair 230T (Interior)4. Testing Methodology5. Thermal Dynamics6. Acoustics Performance7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

The Corsair Graphite Series 230T is a very impressive chassis that will comfortably serve a wide audience.

The build quality of the 230T is on par with what we have come to expect from Corsair over the years. The variety of colour schemes also helps to add diversity to their range.

Strong cooling performance and low noise levels make the 230T capable of standing side by side with the larger 600T. However, there are some areas where we feel Corsair have regressed.

Limited space in the roof of the case means users will either have to block areas of the motherboard with fans or mount them outside the case. Increasing the 230T's height minimally to allow for a slim radiator with slim fans would have been preferable.

With regards to cable management we feel the large space behind the motherboard tray goes mostly unused due to a lack of cable tie points. Adding a handful would allow users to more efficiently route cables completely out of sight.

Finally, including optional rubber grommets would have been an advantage in our opinion. We believe a portion of the 230T's audience will prefer to use rubber grommets to hide cables.

At the end of the day, the Corsair Graphite Series 230T is a strong performer with some room for improvement. Retailing for £79.99 inc vat., the 230T is a solid investment for users who want a low-profile build with room for expansion.

Pros:

• Variety of colour schemes.
• Strong cooling performance.
• Excellent noise levels.
• Plenty of space behind the motherboard tray.

Cons:

• Lack of cable tie points behind motherboard tray.
• Lack of optional rubber grommets.
• Limited roof space may put some potential buyers off.

KitGuru says: The Corsair Graphite Series 230T faces stiff competition but we feel it is worth its asking price.

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