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Fractal arguably kicked off the wood accent PC trend with the North line, and the company says its new Summit case is built for “...expressive, high-performance systems combining distinctive Scandinavian design and advanced cooling potential.” The chassis sports FSC-certified wood (timber verified to come from responsibly managed, socially beneficial, and economically viable forests) for details like the front surround and solid wood feet. There’s no doubt it’s a good-looking case, but if you want to show off the wood, you’ll want to stick to the Chalk White or Black versions, as it blends in with the Blackout SKU we tested. Corsair’s latest case, the Warthog, is a military-inspired chassis that resembles a fuel canister (jerry can) you’d see on military vehicles. Based loosely on the Vengeance C70 case from 2012, which looked more like an ammunition container, the new Warthog evolved into a much better-looking, more functional chassis for today’s hardware in either of the two colorways. The Warthog does resemble its predecessor, and Corsair borrowed some features from the C70 while updating the design with “...even more rugged exterior, significantly more expansion options, and an emphasis on excellent airflow throughout the chassis,” and the company largely succeeded. The Warthog updates include the InfiniRail Fan Mounting System for flexible fan mounting, a pegboard motherboard tray for custom cable management, room for today’s massive video cards (plus built-in GPU support), and three mounting locations for 360mm radiators and 13 120mm fans. It even has bump guards on the front I/O for that all-in military aesthetic. The fighter jet-style front IO includes USB ports, one fast USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20 Gbps) Type-C port, plus an on/off button for a unique integrated light on the back of the case that illuminates the rear IO area and down. If you’re into the military look, the Corsair Warthog ($179) and Warthog RS ($199 with fans) absolutely nails it, with plenty of other features that make it a compelling mid-tower chassis. We'll cover more details inside and outside the chassis, showcasing the features and any issues we encounter during the build. We'll also run the case through thermal and noise testing to show how it performs compared to others and whether it could make our best PC cases list. Below are the case's specifications from Corsair. Corsair Warthog Product Specifications Type Mid-Tower Dimensions (H x L x W) 21.4 x 21 x 11.1-inches (546 x 534 x 284mm) Motherboard Support Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX Back-connect Motherboard Support Yes Color Olive Drab Black Storage Support (1) 3.5-inch (2) 2.5-inch PCIe Expansion Slots 7 Fan Support Top - 3x120/2x140mm Front - 3x120/2x140/2x200mm Bottom - 3x120mm Side: 3x120/2x140mm Rear - 1x120/140mm Pre-installed fans (3) RS Series (120mm rear, 2x200mm front) Radiator Support Front - 360/280/240mm Top - 360/280/240mm Side - 360/280/240mm Rear - 140/120mm CPU Cooler Clearance 190mm GPU Clearance 393mm (w/ front fans) 405mm (w/o front fans) Vertical GPU Support Yes (requires riser card) PSU Length 200mm Dust Filters Front, Bottom, and Side Other features 3x pre-installed fans, integrated GPU support, Infinrail system, light on rear I/O, Military theme MSRP $179.99 (w/o fans) $199.99 (w/pre-installed fans) Warranty 2 Years Features of the Warthog ▶️ External Features Externally, the Warthog doesn’t look like many other cases. Sure, it has the general shape of a classic mid-tower, but the front and windowed panel break up the monotony we’re used to, with bars resembling a fuel tank breaking up the window pane and front of the chassis. The front and side panels also use Corsair’s steel 3D-Y perforations (also found on the 4000) for increased airflow, and they look different from most other cases. It also has a military-inspired front I/O, sturdy built-in steel handles, and the familiar army olive drab color (it also comes in black). It just screams military industrial design. FutureFutureFutureFutureFutureFuture Looking more closely at the front of the case, we get a better view of the door that covers the front panel fans. We get a close-up of the contrasting black 3D-Y perforations, which not only look better than the typical circular holes, but are said (by Corsair) to allow 12% better airflow. Next to the red handle, Corsair stamps the model WX-01 in white on a thin crossmember in the upper-right corner (it’s WX-02 for the black SKU). Pull the red tab on the left, and it opens via two hinges on the right, revealing the magnetically attached dust filter. At the bottom of the front panel is the fighter-jet-inspired I/O panel, complete with bump guards and a flip-up cover over the reset button. On flight control panels, the guards prevent accidental activation of critical or dangerous switches. A flip-up toggle would be cool here, too. Port-wise, it has everything you could want. On the left is a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones and a microphone. Next to it is the recessed power light that glows red when powered on. Next to it is the USB 3.2 (20 Gbps) Type-C port. Between the bump guards are a square power button, the cool flip-up reset button, and the light button. All buttons feel solid under my fingers and not wobbly or cheap. On the right are two USB 3.2 (5 Gbps) Type-A ports. What’s here is typical fare, but it looks a lot cooler than most front IOs. The tempered-glass side panel doesn’t offer a full view inside. Instead, diagonal, crossmember-like ribs break it into one main viewable area, with two smaller triangles at the ends. On military vehicles, this reinforces the weaker glass while still allowing visibility. On the Warthog, it just adds to the rugged look, and maybe lets you get away with a little less time managing cables — I kid, clean up those cables! The panel is secured to the frame with two tabs at the bottom and four ball-and-socket joints at the top, two on each side. Pull toward you at the top to release, then pull up to remove. Simple, and it felt secure. The other side panel is solid, except for side venting. The venting matches the front and top panels with the 3D-Y pattern, but here it’s olive drab instead of the black we see everywhere else. Inside is another magnetically attached dust filter. The ‘service panel’ (stenciled in the upper-right corner) is secured the same way as the front, using tabs on the bottom and ball-and-socket joints on top. FutureFutureFutureFuture At the top of the case, there’s not much to see—just more 3D-Y perforations for airflow. Many cases let you easily remove the top for easier access to the Infinirail fan/radiator mounts, and the Warthog does too. Loosen the thumbscrews on the back, remove both side panels, and pull the nylon strap. Flipping the case around, we see the power supply sits at the bottom, and Corsair includes two captive screws for tooless mounting. Above it, seven vertical expansion slots offer plenty of room for large graphics cards and other expansion. The Warthog also supports vertical GPUs up to three slots wide, but you need a riser card accessory. Above that is space for up to a 140mm fan (120mm RS fan included for RS model), and to the left is the IO area. Corsair installed a small light above that shines down on the rear of the case, illuminating the rear IO area and back of the case, which is certainly useful when plugging in cables. On the bottom of the case, there isn’t too much going. The Warthog does have a removable dust filter that slides out from the windowed side of the chassis. I prefer this location because, if the filter pulls out from the rear, you'll likely need to move your heavy case to get it out. ▶️ Internal Features Inside the case, we see a single-chamber design with visual separation only between the power supply area at the bottom and the rest of the case. You won’t find a fancy air guide to feed the video card, but we do spy the small (but effective) adjustable GPU support strut. Beyond that, there’s nothing special at first glance. The motherboard tray has plenty of cutouts for wiring, but there isn’t much space to route connectors through. Sometimes you need to flex the frame a bit to get larger ones through, like the ATX connector. That’s not ideal, but it isn’t a big deal, even with a motherboard already mounted. The good news is there are no rubber grommets to pull through the holes. While we’re here, we also get a better look at the pegboard feature, which lets you custom-manage cables on the back side. For those planning to build a PC with rear-connect motherboards, the Warthog supports all of them (Asus BTF, Gigabyte Stealth, MSI Project Zero). FutureFutureFutureFutureFuture Looking at the front of the case from the inside, we see the massive pre-installed 200mm RS fans that come with the “RS” version of the chassis. Corsair says the magnetic half-dome-bearing fans spin up to 1,000 RPM and move up to 135 CFM of air at a low 36.5 dBA. They are quiet and move a fair amount of air. The front area supports up to 3x120mm fans or radiators. Looking up at the ceiling from below, you'll see Corsair’s Infinirail system (also on the front, but hidden by the fans), which lets you slide and position fans and radiators where you need them. Although the case fits up to 3x120mm radiators here, they will protrude into the case and can cover the top of your motherboard in many cases. Be sure to mount your motherboard and connect the EPS plugs before you install a top radiator. At the bottom rear, you can see the power supply area, along with space to route cables for any headers along the bottom of the motherboard. The bottom chamber is also vented into the rest of the chassis. It won’t radiate much heat, since the power supply draws filtered, cool air from below. FutureFutureFuture Opening up the other side of the chassis gives a better look at the side fan/rad mounts and the default cable-routing options. There is 50mm between the motherboard tray and the outside panel, which is plenty of room to route cables, even with reckless abandon. The pegboard motherboard tray, part of Corsair’s RapidRoute 2.0 cable management system, gives you plenty of freedom to move the cable-ratcheting strap mounts. From the back, we can see the motherboard tray mounting for your SSD and HDDs. Corsair uses a combo drive plate connected via a thumbscrew. You can install two 2.5-inch drives and one 3.5-inch drive on the combo plate, which should be enough for most users in 2026. Note that to access the back of your motherboard (to mount a cooler, for example), you need to remove this combo plate. Overall, I do like the look of this rugged, military-themed case, particularly in the olive drab colorway. The fighter jet-inspired front IO panel and jerry can-like look stand out among the played-out designs we’re used to, without looking like a failed attempt at abstract art. Inside, there’s plenty of room for components, even multiple radiators. That said, it is polarizing. Either you like the look, or you don’t. There isn’t much in between. Test equipment, method, and results CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPU Cooler Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE System Fans Pre-installed (if needed, Cooler Master Masterfan M120) Motherboard Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Wifi7 Plus Gigabyte Z890M Aorus Elite Wifi Ice GPU Asus TUF RTX 4080 PSU Montech Century II 1050W Our thermal tests are presented to give you more information about the product’s performance, but aren’t intended as the sole basis for judging the chassis. You should also consider a case's style, price, features, and noise levels, and we all have different preferences. What I might like in a case, you might not, and that’s OK. Our goal with these reviews is to give everyone, regardless of their preferences, enough information to decide whether a case is right for them. To get heat into the system, we stress the CPU with Cinebench R26 (multi-threaded test) and the video card with FurMark 2 (1080p). We run the CPU and GPU tests concurrently for 30 minutes, allowing the air-cooled system to reach saturation and stabilize. We then let the system idle for 15 minutes, adjust the fans to 100%, and test again. Noise-normalized (42dBA) Maximum thermal Performance This set of tests is designed for those who love quiet PCs, with both system fans and the CPU fan noise normalized to 42 dBA. Consider this a measure of the case’s thermal efficiency when noise levels are set to run quietly. It is audible, but just (at least for my old ears). FutureFutureFuture Noise-normalized performance landed on the better side of our results so far, with the CPU averaging 89 degrees Celsius in our testing. The video card temperatures were the worst we’ve seen so far, by a couple of degrees, which is surprising considering the air flow out of the box. The open-air front doesn’t block much sound, so we had to run our fans a bit slower than in other cases. Obviously, the case would perform better with the full complement of fans, or at least some exhaust on top, but I'm confident it can handle high-end hardware and keep it cool while staying relatively quiet. Maximum thermal performance - fans at full speed Our noise-normalized results are for those who prefer silence, but what if you don’t mind extra noise and just want maximum performance, or you have to run things at high settings to keep high-powered devices cool? This testing is for you. Obviously, when you add fans or an AIO up top, things will change a bit, but this gives you a great idea of ‘out-of-the-box’ performance, noise be damned. FutureFutureFuture After turning the fans up to 100%, temperatures dropped five degrees Celsius on the CPU and a very good 12 degrees on the video card. Again, once you populate the top of the chassis with fans or an AIO to get more airflow, results will improve even more. But the GPU cooled down considerably here, and the processor temperatures were more in line with the rest. Maximum Noise Levels We measure noise levels with a sound meter one meter away from the computer case, with the pre-installed fans running at maximum RPM. If a case does not have enough included fans for airflow (intake and exhaust) as configured, we add a Cooler Master M120 ARGB, since we expect most users will add at least one more fan in situations like these. (Image credit: Future) The loudest this case gets in our configuration was only 51 dBA, nine dBA above our baseline threshold, a middling result among our current data points, and matching the Corsair 3200D and Fractal Summit. The huge RS200 fans produced no harsh tones or vibrations and stayed quiet across the RPM range. The RS120 rear fan was the loudest of the included fans, but that’s expected compared to larger, slower-running devices anyway. In short, we don’t see anything wrong with stuffing this case full of high-end hardware and pushing it. It may not be the quietest case around, but it has plenty of airflow potential, along with flexibility and room for almost any hardware. Conclusion Corsair’s Warthog case is one of the more unique-looking mid-tower chassis we’ve seen, while still fitting the general shape of a tower-style case. The military aesthetic really stands out in the olive drab sample we tested, but the black is a bit more subtle. The fighter-jet front IO panel, with bump guards and a flip-up reset button, is a nifty addition that really sells the military theme. The Warthog starts at $179, and the RS version with three included fans is $199; it’s not cheap. But if you like the rugged military look, it’s worth the price. As for thermal and acoustic performance, it’s not the coolest-running or quietest with the open-style front, but the case moves a fair amount of air with the included 200mm RS series fans populating the front of the chassis. As always, we recommend filling more available fan slots to increase airflow and cooling potential. Even with the pre-installed fans cranked, the noise wasn’t unbearable. Noise-normalized performance wasn’t the best, especially for the video card, but it won't hinder high-power systems that need lots of airflow to stay cool. Overall, the Corsair Warthog is a bold and well-built case. Its rugged military look and fighter-jet-style IO make it stand out in a sea of boring cases, while offering plenty of room for fans and radiators. The Infinirail system and pegboard motherboard tray make installing fans and routing cables a lot easier. Just be aware that you can’t mount radiators in the front and side at the same time, and any radiator mounted in the side location will cover some of the front 200mm fans. Still, if the military aesthetic speaks to you, the Warthog is easy to recommend.
Fractal arguably kicked off the wood accent PC trend with the North line, and the company says its new Summit case is built for “...expressive, high-performance systems combining distinctive Scandinavian design and advanced cooling potential.” The chassis sports FSC-certified wood (timber verified to come from responsibly managed, socially beneficial, and economically viable forests) for details like the front surround and solid wood feet. There’s no doubt it’s a good-looking case, but if you want to show off the wood, you’ll want to stick to the Chalk White or Black versions, as it blends in with the Blackout SKU we tested. Corsair’s latest case, the Warthog, is a military-inspired chassis that resembles a fuel canister (jerry can) you’d see on military vehicles. Based loosely on the Vengeance C70 case from 2012, which looked more like an ammunition container, the new Warthog evolved into a much better-looking, more functional chassis for today’s hardware in either of the two colorways. The Warthog does resemble its predecessor, and Corsair borrowed some features from the C70 while updating the design with “...even more rugged exterior, significantly more expansion options, and an emphasis on excellent airflow throughout the chassis,” and the company largely succeeded. The Warthog updates include the InfiniRail Fan Mounting System for flexible fan mounting, a pegboard motherboard tray for custom cable management, room for today’s massive video cards (plus built-in GPU support), and three mounting locations for 360mm radiators and 13 120mm fans. It even has bump guards on the front I/O for that all-in military aesthetic. The fighter jet-style front IO includes USB ports, one fast USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20 Gbps) Type-C port, plus an on/off button for a unique integrated light on the back of the case that illuminates the rear IO area and down. If you’re into the military look, the Corsair Warthog ($179) and Warthog RS ($199 with fans) absolutely nails it, with plenty of other features that make it a compelling mid-tower chassis. We'll cover more details inside and outside the chassis, showcasing the features and any issues we encounter during the build. We'll also run the case through thermal and noise testing to show how it performs compared to others and whether it could make our best PC cases list. Below are the case's specifications from Corsair. Corsair Warthog Product Specifications Type Mid-Tower Dimensions (H x L x W) 21.4 x 21 x 11.1-inches (546 x 534 x 284mm) Motherboard Support Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX Back-connect Motherboard Support Yes Color Olive Drab Black Storage Support (1) 3.5-inch (2) 2.5-inch PCIe Expansion Slots 7 Fan Support Top - 3x120/2x140mm Front - 3x120/2x140/2x200mm Bottom - 3x120mm Side: 3x120/2x140mm Rear - 1x120/140mm Pre-installed fans (3) RS Series (120mm rear, 2x200mm front) Radiator Support Front - 360/280/240mm Top - 360/280/240mm Side - 360/280/240mm Rear - 140/120mm CPU Cooler Clearance 190mm GPU Clearance 393mm (w/ front fans) 405mm (w/o front fans) Vertical GPU Support Yes (requires riser card) PSU Length 200mm Dust Filters Front, Bottom, and Side Other features 3x pre-installed fans, integrated GPU support, Infinrail system, light on rear I/O, Military theme MSRP $179.99 (w/o fans) $199.99 (w/pre-installed fans) Warranty 2 Years Features of the Warthog ▶️ External Features Externally, the Warthog doesn’t look like many other cases. Sure, it has the general shape of a classic mid-tower, but the front and windowed panel break up the monotony we’re used to, with bars resembling a fuel tank breaking up the window pane and front of the chassis. The front and side panels also use Corsair’s steel 3D-Y perforations (also found on the 4000) for increased airflow, and they look different from most other cases. It also has a military-inspired front I/O, sturdy built-in steel handles, and the familiar army olive drab color (it also comes in black). It just screams military industrial design. FutureFutureFutureFutureFutureFuture Looking more closely at the front of the case, we get a better view of the door that covers the front panel fans. We get a close-up of the contrasting black 3D-Y perforations, which not only look better than the typical circular holes, but are said (by Corsair) to allow 12% better airflow. Next to the red handle, Corsair stamps the model WX-01 in white on a thin crossmember in the upper-right corner (it’s WX-02 for the black SKU). Pull the red tab on the left, and it opens via two hinges on the right, revealing the magnetically attached dust filter. At the bottom of the front panel is the fighter-jet-inspired I/O panel, complete with bump guards and a flip-up cover over the reset button. On flight control panels, the guards prevent accidental activation of critical or dangerous switches. A flip-up toggle would be cool here, too. Port-wise, it has everything you could want. On the left is a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones and a microphone. Next to it is the recessed power light that glows red when powered on. Next to it is the USB 3.2 (20 Gbps) Type-C port. Between the bump guards are a square power button, the cool flip-up reset button, and the light button. All buttons feel solid under my fingers and not wobbly or cheap. On the right are two USB 3.2 (5 Gbps) Type-A ports. What’s here is typical fare, but it looks a lot cooler than most front IOs. The tempered-glass side panel doesn’t offer a full view inside. Instead, diagonal, crossmember-like ribs break it into one main viewable area, with two smaller triangles at the ends. On military vehicles, this reinforces the weaker glass while still allowing visibility. On the Warthog, it just adds to the rugged look, and maybe lets you get away with a little less time managing cables — I kid, clean up those cables! The panel is secured to the frame with two tabs at the bottom and four ball-and-socket joints at the top, two on each side. Pull toward you at the top to release, then pull up to remove. Simple, and it felt secure. The other side panel is solid, except for side venting. The venting matches the front and top panels with the 3D-Y pattern, but here it’s olive drab instead of the black we see everywhere else. Inside is another magnetically attached dust filter. The ‘service panel’ (stenciled in the upper-right corner) is secured the same way as the front, using tabs on the bottom and ball-and-socket joints on top. FutureFutureFutureFuture At the top of the case, there’s not much to see—just more 3D-Y perforations for airflow. Many cases let you easily remove the top for easier access to the Infinirail fan/radiator mounts, and the Warthog does too. Loosen the thumbscrews on the back, remove both side panels, and pull the nylon strap. Flipping the case around, we see the power supply sits at the bottom, and Corsair includes two captive screws for tooless mounting. Above it, seven vertical expansion slots offer plenty of room for large graphics cards and other expansion. The Warthog also supports vertical GPUs up to three slots wide, but you need a riser card accessory. Above that is space for up to a 140mm fan (120mm RS fan included for RS model), and to the left is the IO area. Corsair installed a small light above that shines down on the rear of the case, illuminating the rear IO area and back of the case, which is certainly useful when plugging in cables. On the bottom of the case, there isn’t too much going. The Warthog does have a removable dust filter that slides out from the windowed side of the chassis. I prefer this location because, if the filter pulls out from the rear, you'll likely need to move your heavy case to get it out. ▶️ Internal Features Inside the case, we see a single-chamber design with visual separation only between the power supply area at the bottom and the rest of the case. You won’t find a fancy air guide to feed the video card, but we do spy the small (but effective) adjustable GPU support strut. Beyond that, there’s nothing special at first glance. The motherboard tray has plenty of cutouts for wiring, but there isn’t much space to route connectors through. Sometimes you need to flex the frame a bit to get larger ones through, like the ATX connector. That’s not ideal, but it isn’t a big deal, even with a motherboard already mounted. The good news is there are no rubber grommets to pull through the holes. While we’re here, we also get a better look at the pegboard feature, which lets you custom-manage cables on the back side. For those planning to build a PC with rear-connect motherboards, the Warthog supports all of them (Asus BTF, Gigabyte Stealth, MSI Project Zero). FutureFutureFutureFutureFuture Looking at the front of the case from the inside, we see the massive pre-installed 200mm RS fans that come with the “RS” version of the chassis. Corsair says the magnetic half-dome-bearing fans spin up to 1,000 RPM and move up to 135 CFM of air at a low 36.5 dBA. They are quiet and move a fair amount of air. The front area supports up to 3x120mm fans or radiators. Looking up at the ceiling from below, you'll see Corsair’s Infinirail system (also on the front, but hidden by the fans), which lets you slide and position fans and radiators where you need them. Although the case fits up to 3x120mm radiators here, they will protrude into the case and can cover the top of your motherboard in many cases. Be sure to mount your motherboard and connect the EPS plugs before you install a top radiator. At the bottom rear, you can see the power supply area, along with space to route cables for any headers along the bottom of the motherboard. The bottom chamber is also vented into the rest of the chassis. It won’t radiate much heat, since the power supply draws filtered, cool air from below. FutureFutureFuture Opening up the other side of the chassis gives a better look at the side fan/rad mounts and the default cable-routing options. There is 50mm between the motherboard tray and the outside panel, which is plenty of room to route cables, even with reckless abandon. The pegboard motherboard tray, part of Corsair’s RapidRoute 2.0 cable management system, gives you plenty of freedom to move the cable-ratcheting strap mounts. From the back, we can see the motherboard tray mounting for your SSD and HDDs. Corsair uses a combo drive plate connected via a thumbscrew. You can install two 2.5-inch drives and one 3.5-inch drive on the combo plate, which should be enough for most users in 2026. Note that to access the back of your motherboard (to mount a cooler, for example), you need to remove this combo plate. Overall, I do like the look of this rugged, military-themed case, particularly in the olive drab colorway. The fighter jet-inspired front IO panel and jerry can-like look stand out among the played-out designs we’re used to, without looking like a failed attempt at abstract art. Inside, there’s plenty of room for components, even multiple radiators. That said, it is polarizing. Either you like the look, or you don’t. There isn’t much in between. Test equipment, method, and results CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPU Cooler Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE System Fans Pre-installed (if needed, Cooler Master Masterfan M120) Motherboard Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Wifi7 Plus Gigabyte Z890M Aorus Elite Wifi Ice GPU Asus TUF RTX 4080 PSU Montech Century II 1050W Our thermal tests are presented to give you more information about the product’s performance, but aren’t intended as the sole basis for judging the chassis. You should also consider a case's style, price, features, and noise levels, and we all have different preferences. What I might like in a case, you might not, and that’s OK. Our goal with these reviews is to give everyone, regardless of their preferences, enough information to decide whether a case is right for them. To get heat into the system, we stress the CPU with Cinebench R26 (multi-threaded test) and the video card with FurMark 2 (1080p). We ru
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