The inside of the case offers plenty of space for your components as well as for generous cooling solutions. Thermally, the iCUE 5000T RGB is one of the better cases we have seen when moving beyond a pass-fail test system. Once installed into the chassis, it does not ride flush, and it sits closer when the thumbscrew is not locked into the chassis floor, but that pressure tweaks this cover, making it an eyesore and not worth using to us.

That’s nearly enough space for a sandwich of two 25mm fans with a 38mm radiator, and those who need the extra 3mm of vertical clearance will find that the slots are spaced 38mm horizontally from the motherboard standoffs.

A closer look shows that only three of the Commander Core XT ‘s six RGB/fan outputs are required for included components, that the controller uses SATA power, and that it includes a thermal probe (thermistor) for fan control. So you really have to love RGB lighting, and be willing to pay for it, if you’re considering this case. Attaching it is fairly simple, but do pay attention to making sure it’s attached before trying to move the case. Beginning with an included parts list, we see what comes with the iCUE 5000T to help us install our hardware. Corsair RapidRoute Cable Management System: Makes it simple and fast to route your major cables through a single hidden channel, with a roomy 30mm of space behind the motherboard for all of your cables.

Once you add a layer at the left, you can pick from one of the nineteen preset options or select custom or Lighting Link.Where multiple fans can be installed, there is a dust cover there, and one can be found under the PSU.