Conclusion

...Corsair's affordable mid-tower enclosure is well suited to mid-range hardware and combines an understated exterior with a logical internal layout...

Corsair has extended the reach of its burgeoning range of chassis with an entry-level Carbide Series 100R priced from as little as £43.

Taking aim at budget builds, Corsair's affordable mid-tower enclosure is well suited to inexpensive hardware and combines an understated exterior with a logical internal layout that covers many of the basics requirements.

Raising the stakes, the 100R Silent Edition, priced at £50, adds a built-in three-way fan controller and sound-dampening material on the top, front and sides that helps when attempting to create a quiet-running PC.

Handy options to have, but this is a case in which expectations need to be kept in check. The internal area is far from the most spacious, cable management can become tricky, and there are performance limitations when high-end hardware comes into play. You can't have it all for £50, but if you're in the market for a cheap-and-cheerful solution, Corsair's Carbide Series 100R is another option to add to the list.

The Good		The Bad
Well suited to a budget build Built-in fan controller Sound-dampened throughout		Struggles with high-end hardware Can feel constrained on the inside Cable management is tricky

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The lesson to be learned is that sometimes it's better to have better airflow, for lower fan speeds than restrictive intakes with the intention of deflecting noise

Or to run a mid-level case with mid-level hardware?

jimbouk
Or to run a mid-level case with mid-level hardware?

Definately - you've hit the Nail on the head there. If you are getting better hardware and want to use a sound-proofed case, look at the Obsidian 550D instead.

I always tend to drop a bit of my budget on my chassis - its the thing I hardly change and the last one I was using prior to the Corsair 600T chassis I have now lasted 10 years before it needed to be replaced, even with serial upgrades.

Very good for starter and intermediate builds, yeah.
But TBH, if you're building everything else high-end, £50-100 extra on a high end-ish case (summat like the 500R or 750D would probably do) wouldn't be that much in the grand scheme.

so refined case, I like the build, so nice pc but, I have not problem with noise, I prefer a more potential computer.