Corsair CC600TWM-WHT Special Edition Graphite Series 600T Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case - White

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 10.4 x 20 inches ; 28 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 29.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004O0PAKW
• Item model number: CC600TWM-WHT
  

By : Corsair
List Price : $189.99
Price : $165.68
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Product Description

Inside the streamlined design of the Graphite 600T is a wealth of functionality that makes your build easier and enhances your computing experience.Building a clean-looking, well-cooled system is easier and faster than ever with our innovative cable routing design, tool-free drive bays, dual 200mm fans with integrated fan controller, and CPU backplate cutout. Fitting even the largest video cards is a breeze, literally, with the split hard-drive bay setup that allows direct airflow from the 200mm intake fan to reach your graphics card. Maintenance is simple and quick with externally accessible dust filters and quick-release door panels. The Special Edition White 600T offers a side panel with a user-swappable side window or mesh insert that can house up to four 120mm fans.The Corsair Graphite Series 600T is the gamer's dream case.

 

Corsair CC600TWM-WHT Special Edition Graphite Series 600T Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case - White

 

Technical Details

• User-swappable side panel window or mesh insert housing up to four 120mm fans
• Optimize airflow and keep your system neat and tidy using the intelligent cable management system.
• Front panel includes USB 3.0, USB 2.0, Headphone, Mic, and a four-channel fan controller.
• Install or upgrade your CPU heatsink quickly with the easy-access backplate cutout.
• Keep your system cool with the dual 200mm fans and rear 120mm fan
• Access your hardware faster than ever with easy side panel removal.
• Built-in compatibility for SSDs in the six hard drive bays gives you the flexibility you need.
• Easily accessible dust filters keep the cool air flowing over your valuable components.

Customer Reviews

It's hard to believe that Corsair has only been around since 1994. It seems like they've been a pioneer of high-performance PC components forever. PC enthusiasts and hardcore gamers recognize Corsair for their crazy fast and reliable system memory. Lucky for us, in late 2009, Corsair decided to expand their expertise to PC enclosures, unleashing the Obisidan Series 800D. The full tower 800D, an all aluminum/steel enclosure, became an instant favorite among PC builders.
In the summer of 2010, Corsair introduced the Graphite Series 600T-a mid-tower case that targeted a similar audience of PC geeks who preferred the smaller form factor and lower cost. At CES 2011, Corsair announced the addition of the Special Edition White 600T, which not only sported a new color, but a side window panel with an interchangeable mesh insert. Join me as I take a fresh look at the Special Edition 600T.
Note: The regular 600T and the Special Edition 600T are nearly identical and I will refer to them both as "600T" except when necessary to differentiate between them.
PROS:
- Gorgeous looks
- Spacious interior
- Plenty of expansion possibilities
- Great cable routing and management
- Easy to open side panels
- Flexible cooling options
- Ergonomic I/O panel placement
- Acrylic window and mesh panel inserts included
- Drive caddies support SSD and 2.5"' disk drives
CONS:
- Premium price
- Thin on documentation
IN THE BOX
Quick Start Guide
Mesh side panel insert w/fan screws
Nylon zip ties (x8)
Hard drive ; motherboard screws (x20)
2.5"' ; SSD flat screws (x24)
Case lock keys
AESTHETICS
The original 600T is a cool looking case, if not understated. The slightly rounded shape, all black finish and no-nonsense design work well together. The new white color of the Special Edition gives it an even classier look in my opinion. I haven't been a fan of white cases in the past but the contrast between the white and black is visually stunning. At the very least, system builders now have a color choice. The 600T is also very large for a mid-tower case.
The 600T is by far the largest mid-tower case I have ever seen. The ABS plastic and steel construction puts the weight of the 600T at about 28 pounds, empty. My previous mid-tower case looks like it could fit inside the 600T. It's definitely the polar opposite of what an Apple Mac Mini stands for, in terms of size. However, just like how every part of a Mac Mini is optimized for a particular purpose, so too is the 600T. My only complaint is that because of the side panel window, you can see all my aging components! There's some motivation there to upgrade I think :)
INSTALLATION
The mechanism to open the side panels of the Corsair 600T are quite unique. In all my years of system building, I've never seen anything quite like it. The two latch mechanisms are located at the top of both panels. Thumb screws? I don't need no stinkin' thumb screws! It is very easy to open and shut both panels. Be sure to spend a few minutes tidying up the cables on the right side though. It might be a little tough to shut the right panel otherwise.
The motherboard tray is not removable but there's so much room, it isn't necessary. As a convenience, the motherboard standoffs are pre-installed. There is a large cutout for easy heatsink installation as well. Power supply installation is also easy and there is a decent amount of room between the top of the power supply and the bottom edge of the motherboard for easy installation of the I/O panel headers. I mounted my Corsair PSU and easily routed the ATX 8-pin power connector via the cutout.
The four 5.25"' optical drive bays use a tool-free design that worked better than any I'd ever used. I just popped out the mesh bay cover and slid my DVD drive in until I heard a click. Unfortunately, the 600T did not come with a 3.5"' to 5.25"' bay cover, which means I'll either have to get creative with my 3.5"' card reader or leave it out. The 600T has six internal hard drive bays, split between two drive cages. Both 3.5"' and 2.5'" drives are supported and mount on the included plastic drive caddies. You can easily mix and match SSD dives, 2.5"' hard drives and full-sized 3.5"' drives. The 2.5"' drives require them to be screwed in with the included screws, but 3.5"' drives can be mounted on the drive caddies without tools. The top drive cage can also be relocated to the bottom of the case.
The inside of the 600T is so spacious that the largest graphics cards have no problems with clearance, even with the top drive cage left as is. A Radeon 5970, which is about 12' long, can fit with room to spare. Also, since the 600T has eight expansion slots, a 3-way SLI configuration is possible.
The 600T has some unique grommeted, cable routing holes to help keep the interior looking clean and tidy for better airflow management. They work extremely well and the inside of my computer has never looked as good as it does in the 600T.
COOLING
The 600T has two 200mm fans with white LED's. One is located in the front as an intake fan and the other at the top of the case as an exhaust fan. There is also a single 120mm fan in the rear that acts as an exhaust fan. For my particular system, the combination of the three fans was more than enough to keep my system cool. The mesh openings in the front and top of the case also assist with cooling. The expansion slot covers are vented as well. Should you choose, you can remove the top 200mm fan and install a 240mm radiator and two 120mm fans.
One of the only complaints that the original 600T received was in regards to cooling. Some suggested that because the top 200mm fan could not be flipped around as an intake fan and because the blades of the 200m fans were too narrow, that they couldn't adequately cool the backside of the case, especially hot-running graphics cards. To address this one complaint, Corsair modified the left panel to hold either an impact resistant acrylic window insert or a mesh insert. The mesh insert has four mounting points for adding up to four additional 120mm fans! Old 600T owners need not feel left out. You can buy the window panel kit to match your black 600T for just $29.99, available directly from Corsair.
A nice feature of the 600T is the fan controller on the I/O panel. The 600T can control up to four fans with the large dial located on the I/O panel. A switch to turn the fan LED's on and off would've been nice too. As I mentioned previously, the top drive cage is removable to allow even greater airflow to the back of the case. This allows the front 200mm fan to push air to components, unobstructed.
The 600T is a performance case and doesn't pretend to be a silent case. If you're looking for a silent case, you should probably look elsewhere. Still, it isn't jet-engine-loud, even when compared to my previous case that had sound dampening panels. The two 200mm fans on the 600T run at 800RPM at a sound level of 24dBA, while providing airflow at 76CFM. I know a lot of people like to replace case fans (including myself) so I checked for after market fans. Suitable replacements are available that are slightly quieter than the OEM's. In this particular instance, I don't think the extra $50 for two fans is worth it because they won't improve cooling or noise by a significant amount. You'd probably be better off going to liquid cooling and using one of Corsair's Hydro CPU coolers.
MISCELLANEOUS
The I/O panel of the 600T is ergonomically located on the top. Since most people put their towers on the floor, a top mounted I/O panel is much easier to access. The I/O panel consists of the power button, reset switch, fan speed dial, four USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, one IEEE 1394 port, a headphone jack and a mic jack. The power LED and HDD activity LED are both white, to match the white LED fans. Just as an FYI, the USB 3.0 port on the I/O panel doesn't connect directly to the motherboard via USB headers. Instead, it uses a Type A connector that must be plugged into a USB 3.0 port. The 600T has a special pass-through expansion bay slot cover that allows the USB 3.0 cable to be threaded out the rear.
The 600T comes with two washable dust filters-one below the PSU, accessible from the back, and one in the front. The dust filter in the front is part of the lower mesh grill that covers the front 200mm fan. To remove it, you push the top of the grill inwards, which ejects the dust filter. I believe the original 600T used a foam dust filter that sat behind the mesh grill. However, in the Special Edition White 600T, the foam is replaced with a material that reminds me of reusable gold coffee filters. The openings of the filter are very small and square-shaped. All the 5.25' bay covers also use this filter as well.
The top mesh grill uses a similar mechanism as the front dust filter for removal. You push down on the back edge and it pops up for removal. Underneath the top grill, you'll see the side panel lock and a 200mm fan.
The quick start guide that's included in the box shows a blow out diagram of the case, but doesn't really explain or detail much else. Experienced system builders shouldn't have any problems, but it might take inexperienced builders a little longer to finish. If you need help figuring out how to connect the fan controller, Corsair's website has clear and detailed directions with pictures.
CONCLUSION
The Corsair Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T mid-tower ATX case is an amazing enclosure. Both the regular 600T and the Special Edition are beautifully designed in my opinion. The 600T is a joy to work in and easy to maintain. You... Read more›

I've owned many computer cases over the years but this one takes the cake. I really don't know where to begin. Any website can show you pictures, and if that isn't enough, you're looking for comments on people who use it. I have stuffed an i7-2600K cooled by a Corsair H80 CPU water cooling unit, Sabertooth P67 motherboard, 16GB ram, 5-1TB drives, 750watt power supply, 2-4850s (recently replaced by a 6950), and a ODD. I have plenty more room for more drives and 3 more video cards. The best part of stuffing all that hardware into this case, you don't see all the stupid wires. The routing for cables in this case is amazing. All the cables are in the hidden on the right side of the case, out of sight and out of mind (not crimped or pinched either).
I find it profound that I have purchased this case because it was white. No one makes white cases anymore, I exclaimed. My first computer was in a white case and I found that so boring. Every case after was a different color. The white paint job gives your computer a sense of class and style that you really can't find anymore. It's really a shame that Voodoo sold out to HP.
I will mention the only difference between this case and the black one is the window. The black case has a mesh area where the window would be (has mounts for fans if you want that sort of thing). The white case comes with this mesh area to add if you don't like the window.
Lastly, the manual is a bit of a joke. It doesn't explain much but with a case there isn't much explaining to do. The one thing that stumped me was how they expected me to route a USB 3.0 cable through the case to hook into the back of the motherboard. I reached out to the Corsair FAQ area to no avail and ended up contacting support. There is a small latch at the top PCI bracket area to route it. I didn't even notice it was there until they mentioned it. If you're as perplexed as I was, I hope I saved you some time on that.
It's worth the money, buy it already.

 

Corsair CC600TWM-WHT Special Edition Graphite Series 600T Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case - White