Corsair iCUE Link 3500X RGB Case Review

Corsair’s latest PC case comes in three versions, all using the same core chassis. The 3500X is a bare case with no fans included, the 3500X RGB includes three RS120 RGB fans and the iCUE Link 3500X RGB gives you three RX120 RGB fans and an iCUE link hub. We picked the iCUE Link version to review because it’s the most expensive and so we can show you everything the 3500X series has to offer. Read more here: 00:00 Start 00:45 Info / Pricing 02:03 Front I/O 02:22 Taking the panels off - closer look 04:00 Chassis / core frame quality 04:44 Cooling and hardware support 06:01 GPU support 07:00 Cable management 08:02 Fans / cables / magnetic hub 08:48 Storage panel / cutouts 09:47 Case underside 10:27 Accessories 10:36 Test System hardware 12:50 Thermal Performance 13:59 Noise Output 14:32 Closing thoughts Price and availability: Available in Several versions: • 3500X – No Fans - £85 inc VAT • 3500X ARGB – With 3 x RS120 RGB Fans - £120 inc VAT • iCUE Link 3500X RGB – With 3 x RX120 RGB Fans - £170 in VAT Features: • According to Corsair, the 3500X series has all the essential features needed to build an amazing system, including up to EATX motherboard support, side, roof and PSU shroud fan mounting options with up to ten 120mm fans supported. • It’s equipped with wrap-around front and side tempered glass for an unrestricted view inside the system. • There’s support for multiple radiator installation including 360mm in the roof and side and enough room to accommodate most large graphics cards and CPU coolers. • It’s also validated for use with back-connect motherboards such as MSI Project Zero and Asus BTF, so that the view isn’t spoiled by connected cables. Specifications: iCUE Link 3500X RGB • Case Type: Mid-Tower • Dimensions (WxHxD): 450 x 235 x 506mm • Material: Steel, Tempered Glass • Motherboard Support: EATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX • Expansion Slots: 7 Horizontal or 4 Vertical • Storage Bays: 2 x 2.5”, 2 x 3.5” • Max GPU Length: 410mm • Max CPU Cooler Height: 170mm • Max PSU Size: 180mm • Pre-installed fans: 3x iCUE LINK RX120 Performance RGB Fans (Side) • Fan Support: (Front) N/A (Top) 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm (Side) 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm (PSU Shroud) 2 x 120mm (Bottom) 1 x 120mm/140mm (Rear) 1 x 120mm • Radiator Support: (Top) Up to 360mm/280mm (Side) up to 360mm/280mm (Front) N/A (Bottom) N/A (Rear) 120mm • Dust Filters: Top, Bottom, Side • Font I/O: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Combined Audio, Power and Reset Buttons • LCD Screen: N/A Front I/O: • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Combined Audio, Power and Reset Buttons Cooling support: • Pre-installed fans – 3 x RX120 RGB (Side) • Fan/Rad Front – N/A • Fan/Rad Top – 3 x 120/2 x 140mm fans up to 360mm radiator • Fan/Rad Right Side – 3 x 120/2 x 140mm fans up to 360mm radiator • Fan/Rad Rear – 120mm fan / radiator • PSU Shroud – 2 x 120mm fans • Fan/Rad Left Side – N/A • Fan/Rad Floor – 1 x 120/140mm fan • Max CPU cooler Height – 170mm Dust Filters: Top, Bottom, Side Hardware support: • Motherboard Support – EATX, ATX, MATX, Mini-ITX Including Back Connect ATX/MATX • Rear PCie expansion Slots – 7 or 4 Vertical • Max GPU length – 410mm • Max GPU height – N/A • Max GPU Width – N/A • PSU Type/length – ATX up to 180mm Storage Support: • 2.5” Drive Mounts – 2 • 3.5” Drive Mounts – 2 Included accessories: • Assorted Screws, a few Zip Ties Optional Accessories: • N/A Build Specification • CPU – Intel Core i7-14700K • Motherboard – Z790 Aorus Elite AX ICE • Graphics Card – Palit RTX 4070 Ti Super Gaming Pro White • Memory – 64GB (2x32GB Modules) RIPJAWS M5 RGB DDR5-6400MT/s • Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD • CPU Cooler – Corsair iCUE Link Titan 360 RX RGB LCD Screen Cap • Power Supply – Seasonic Vertex GX-1200 80 Gold ATX 3.0/PCIe 5 ready • Case fans – Stock (Corsair RX 120) • Chassis – Corsair iCUE Link 3500X • Operating System – Windows 11 Buy our merch from here: Discord invite link: Steam Community Be sure to support us on PATREON and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: Visit our facebook page over here! Visit our Twitter page over here! #corsair #3500x #pcbuild