Corsair iCUE RGB 5000X

The Corsair iCUE RGB 5000x is a hulking glass beast of a case that almost has it all with good airflow, a breezy amount of space for efficient building, RGB fans, and an incredibly sleek look. However, the $200 price is rough when considering less expensive alternatives.

-- As reviewed by TechRadar
Corsair iCUE RGB 5000X 1

Product details

  • The 5000X RGB makes a stunning, showpiece-worthy PC easy to build and easier to keep cool with the space and flexibility to mount multiple 360mm radiators, all surrounded by beautiful tempered glass on four sides.
  • House your system behind four stunning tool-free tempered glass panels that highlight your components and RGB lighting.
  • The CORSAIR RapidRoute cable management system makes it simple and fast to route your major cables through a single hidden channel, with a roomy 25mm of space behind the motherboard for all of your cables.
  • Includes three 120mm CORSAIR SP RGB ELITE fans, utilizing AirGuide anti-vortex vanes to concentrate airflow and enhance cooling. Each fan is equipped with eight individually addressable RGB LEDs for brilliant customizable lighting.
  • Fully control and synchronize the RGB lighting for up to six fans out-of-the-box with the included iCUE Lighting Node CORE and CORSAIR iCUE software.

PROS

+ Incredibly stylish and open design
+ 3 Corsair RGB fans
+ Great out-of-the-box airflow

CONS

- Far too expensive
- Attaching and removing most removable internal pieces is frustrating
- Very heavy and takes up a lot of space

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechRadar on June 24, 2021
The Corsair iCUE RGB 5000x is a hulking glass beast of a case that almost has it all with good airflow, a breezy amount of space for efficient building, RGB fans, and an incredibly sleek look. However, the $200 price is rough when considering less expensive alternatives.
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