Corsair expanded its Carbide SPEC line of entry-level cases with the new SPEC-05. This ATX mid-tower case is characterized by a clever design gimmick - the left side panel looks like it's tempered glass because it covers almost the entire area of the panel, but is actually clear acrylic. The front features a somewhat curvy design with a gash that runs through the middle, revealing the front intake vent with its illuminated 120 mm intake fan. Internally, the case resembles the likes of the Carbide 100R, with a roomy single compartment layout.Drive bays include three 3.5-inch/2.5-inch bays, and two 2.5-inch mounts. The case has room for graphics cards up to 37 cm in length, CPU coolers up to 15 cm in height, and PSUs up to 18 cm in length. Ventilation includes either 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm front intakes, 2x 140/120 mm top exhausts, and a 120 mm rear exhaust. The case measures 199 mm x 483 mm x 433 mm (WxDxH). Front panel connectivity includes two type-A USB 3.0 ports, and HDA jacks. Available now, and backed by a 2-year warranty, the Corsair Carbide SPEC-05 is priced at USD $49.99.

17 Comments on Corsair Intros Carbide SPEC-05 Mid-tower Case

#1 Caring1

Allen screws to fasten the acrylic side on, really?

Thumb screws would be easier.

Same old tired, recycled interior design, with a fancy side and front fascia slapped on. Posted on May 7th 2018, 6:29 Reply

#2 CheapMeat

I dislike that the chassis itself as it's just rehashed stamped ones already put out like Caring1 mentioned. I especially hate the rears of these cases (not just Corsair but like almost all are using practically the same). But I do like the front facade though. Posted on May 7th 2018, 7:41 Reply

#3 RejZoR

Can we bloody get some good silenced, solid side panel cases? Everything with these stupid clear side panels... People rather look at silly flashing LED's instead of having a padded side panel to silence the noise... Posted on May 7th 2018, 8:14 Reply

#4 dj-electric

- Cheap, 20$-grade featureless chassis

- TEMPERED GLASS OFC (but sometimes not really)

- Choked front intake



You know it boys, its a 2018 case. Posted on May 7th 2018, 8:55 Reply

#5 Tsukiyomi91

Interesting use of acrylic to mimic glass. Posted on May 7th 2018, 12:19 Reply

#6 coonbro

Caring1 Allen screws to fasten the acrylic side on, really?

Thumb screws would be easier.

Same old tired, recycled interior design, with a fancy side and front fascia slapped on. lol.. I call that out on these ... thumbscrews , you can see on a 50$ or less case not on the like ones for 100$ + like you see . then the thumb screws just cheapen it . like that 299$ deepcool with the same thumb screw side panels not a lockable latched and hinged side panel . for that kinda of money that should be standard not chinchy thumbscrews



then this case is at the 50 buck spot so thumbscrews are expected



latched and hinged and full tower too boot...



www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Graphite-Series%E2%84%A2-760T-Full-Tower-Windowed-Case/p/CC-9011073-WW



www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Graphite-Series%E2%84%A2-730T-Full-Tower-Case/p/CC-9011046-WW





or at the same price mid tower and thumb screws same style panel ? that 50 buck case above is looking a bit better



www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/570x-rgb-config/p/CC-9011110-WW lol.. I call that out on these ... thumbscrews , you can see on a 50$ or less case not on the like ones for 100$ + like you see . then the thumb screws just cheapen it . like that 299$ deepcool with the same thumb screw side panels not a lockable latched and hinged side panel . for that kinda of money that should be standard not chinchy thumbscrewsthen this case is at the 50 buck spot so thumbscrews are expectedlatched and hinged and full tower too boot...or at the same price mid tower and thumb screws same style panel ? that 50 buck case above is looking a bit better Posted on May 7th 2018, 15:41 Reply

#7 Supercrit

Tsukiyomi91 Interesting use of acrylic to mimic glass. With all the LEDs inside you will enjoy the view of myriads of scratch marks. With all the LEDs inside you will enjoy the view of myriads of scratch marks. Posted on May 7th 2018, 17:39 Reply

#8 coonbro





thing with acrylic is only use warm soap water to clean it . that's important to its life



heres a list of some pro's and cons



www.fgdglass.com/glass-vs-acrylic-better-use/ if its good stuff it will not some acrylic is better then glass at 50 bucks for the case I could go with scratches over time / or quickly ? at that price you know its not the top quality stuff or its the main cost of the case .thing with acrylic is only use warm soap water to clean it . that's important to its lifeheres a list of some pro's and cons Posted on May 7th 2018, 17:51 Reply

#9 D.Crepit

RejZoR Can we bloody get some good silenced, solid side panel cases? Everything with these stupid clear side panels... People rather look at silly flashing LED's instead of having a padded side panel to silence the noise... Near as I can tell, there is exactly ONE case out there

that meets your spec... Antec Sonata Proto.



It has another useful feature you didn't mention.

The PSU is on top where it doesn't collect dust and

choke up. Oh, and it uses 120mm fans and only in front

and out back.



it is getting to be a pretty slim market for "practical

and effective" these days. Near as I can tell, there is exactly ONE case out therethat meets your spec... Antec Sonata Proto.It has another useful feature you didn't mention.The PSU is on top where it doesn't collect dust andchoke up. Oh, and it uses 120mm fans and only in frontand out back.it is getting to be a pretty slim market for "practicaland effective" these days. Posted on May 7th 2018, 22:08 Reply

#10 coonbro

D.Crepit Near as I can tell, there is exactly ONE case out there

that meets your spec... Antec Sonata Proto.



It has another useful feature you didn't mention.

The PSU is on top where it doesn't collect dust and

choke up. Oh, and it uses 120mm fans and only in front

and out back.



it is getting to be a pretty slim market for "practical

and effective" these days. '''The PSU is on top where it doesn't collect dust and

choke up.''



''it is getting to be a pretty slim market for "practical

and effective" these days''



you got that right . its now all about hyped gimmicked unnecessary impractical cheap china plastic junk . [lol] .. like said ''with today efficient hardware '' all that is needed with the 4 /8 - 120mm fans and open tops when the old day stuff was power hungry and fried eggs funny how a vid card today at 175w is still running 80c on air with all these fancy coolers on them in these cases just like when we did not have any of this at all ...

I still use my old antec sx 630II just give it a quality automotive paint job to freshen up the out side from time to time . hard to let go of something that works and built like a tank / practical '''The PSU is on top where it doesn't collect dust andchoke up.''''it is getting to be a pretty slim market for "practicaland effective" these days''you got that right . its now all about hyped gimmicked unnecessary impractical cheap china plastic junk . [lol] .. like said ''with today efficient hardware '' all that is needed with the 4 /8 - 120mm fans and open tops when the old day stuff was power hungry and fried eggs funny how a vid card today at 175w is still running 80c on air with all these fancy coolers on them in these cases just like when we did not have any of this at all ...I still use my old antec sx 630II just give it a quality automotive paint job to freshen up the out side from time to time . hard to let go of something that works and built like a tank / practical Posted on May 7th 2018, 23:33 Reply

#11 Blueberries

D.Crepit The PSU is on top where it doesn't collect dust and

choke up. A bottom-mounted PSU provides a cleaner look and is easier to route cables where it isn't obstructed by the expansion bays, they're also typically ventilated so you don't have to expel air into your chassis. A bottom-mounted PSU provides a cleaner look and is easier to route cables where it isn't obstructed by the expansion bays, they're also typically ventilated so you don't have to expel air into your chassis. Posted on May 8th 2018, 0:19 Reply

#12 coonbro

I don't see where that's a issue with this old girl at the top or bottom there still all going to the same places [wiring ] . then like said most all trash/ dust settles at the bottom of a case and to the floor of a room for that psu to suck it all in .cleaner look ? I guess I tend to look at whats being put on my displays not worry about looks in the case . if I need cleaner I blow it out with air from time to time . its all a matter of what you like and in your opinion I guess .



in like about 15 years I yet to replace this one just grab 30 -50 buck cases for the hand me downs and I do prefer top mounted only psu's



tom be honest the only thing that's now catching up to this case are these 15+ inch long vid cards of today and even with some of these newer cases you see that standard reference length are fine Posted on May 8th 2018, 0:52 Reply

#13 CheapMeat

RejZoR Can we bloody get some good silenced, solid side panel cases? Everything with these stupid clear side panels... People rather look at silly flashing LED's instead of having a padded side panel to silence the noise... I find comments like this quite dumb since there are plenty of such cases already old and new. You say this like you'd even bother to buy it if it had a solid panel while it STILL has that facade. Come on. What a farce. For examples, here you go:



www.nanoxiausa.com/collections/deep-silence-cases



www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=680&area=en



www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/silencio-550/



www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/silencio650pure/



www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139058



www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139056



www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Mid_Tower_/Suppressor/C_00002676/Suppressor_F51_No_Window/design.htm I find comments like this quite dumb since there are plenty of such cases already old and new. You say this like you'd even bother to buy it if it had a solid panel while it STILL has that facade. Come on. What a farce. For examples, here you go: Posted on May 8th 2018, 5:52 Reply

#14 RejZoR

Wow, 7 cases. Out of 3000 with stupid windows. Posted on May 8th 2018, 7:28 Reply

#15 Tsukiyomi91

@Supercrit well, once you apply a protective film on both sides OR you treat it like it's glass, then you won't see scratches ruining the view. Posted on May 8th 2018, 8:33 Reply

#16 CheapMeat

RejZoR Wow, 7 cases. Out of 3000 with stupid windows. Yup, a whole 7 you won't bother with because you'd rather complain about all the other choices we have in this hobby. Cool. Yup, a whole 7 you won't bother with because you'd rather complain about all the other choices we have in this hobby. Cool. Posted on May 9th 2018, 5:58 Reply