Corsair has launched the Warthog, a new high airflow PC case that combines military inspired styling with support for large cooling setups and modern high end components.
The chassis is available in black and olive drab, with pricing starting at $179. A more expensive $199 version includes three preinstalled fans.
Its design draws heavily from Corsair's older Vengeance C70 case while also using visual cues associated with the Warthog vehicle from the Halo series. The exterior uses angular panels, protective metal guards around controls, functional top handles and a mostly steel construction.
Built around high airflow
The Warthog uses an internal layout based on Corsair's Frame 4000D platform, but cooling support is significantly expanded.
You can install as many as 13 120mm fans or seven 140mm fans.
The RS version arrives with two large 200mm front intake fans and a 120mm rear exhaust fan.
| Specification | Corsair Warthog |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $179 |
| Fan equipped version | $199 |
| Maximum 120mm fans | 13 |
| Maximum 140mm fans | 7 |
| Front fan option | Two 200mm fans |
| Maximum radiator size | 360mm |
| Maximum GPU length | 405mm |
| Maximum CPU cooler height | 190mm |
| Maximum PSU length | 200mm |
The case also includes three bottom fan mounting positions and large ventilation areas across the front, top, rear and side.
A 360mm radiator can be installed while still leaving room for several additional fans.
That makes the Warthog suitable for systems using high power CPUs and graphics cards where sustained airflow is important.
Side ventilation works best with back connect motherboards
One side of the Warthog includes a large ventilation area, but its effectiveness depends on how the system is assembled.
Traditional motherboard layouts route many power and data cables through the same general area, which can partially block airflow.
A back connect motherboard moves many connectors to the rear side of the board, helping keep this vent more open.
That does not mean a traditional motherboard will not work, but cable management becomes more important if you want to take full advantage of the case's side ventilation.
Front controls use an aircraft inspired design
Corsair has added several small details that reinforce the military and aviation theme.
The power, reset and lighting controls are surrounded by metal guards designed to prevent accidental presses.
The reset button also receives a protective flip up cover.
The front I/O includes a USB Type C port capable of 20Gbps transfer speeds, two USB Type A ports rated at 5Gbps and a 3.5mm combination audio jack.
Corsair even places a removable tag on the USB Type C port before assembly.
Another practical feature is an LED near the rear I/O area.
That light can illuminate motherboard ports when you are connecting cables behind a desk or in a dark room.
Functional handles return
The Warthog also brings back one of the more recognizable features associated with older military themed Corsair cases.
Two handles are integrated into the top of the chassis and are designed to be functional rather than purely decorative.
They can support the empty chassis, although carrying a fully assembled high end system by the handles alone may depend heavily on the final component weight.
The case itself uses relatively thick steel for most of its construction.
There is only one tempered glass panel, and it uses an irregular shape rather than extending across the entire side.
Storage support is limited by default
Despite the large internal volume, native SATA storage support is fairly modest.
The Warthog includes space for two 2.5 inch drives and one 3.5 inch drive.
Corsair partly addresses this through compatibility with 3D printed accessories.
Like the Frame 4000D, the case supports downloadable accessory designs that owners can print and install.
One example is an additional three bay drive cage.
This gives builders more flexibility, but anyone planning a system with several SATA SSDs or hard drives should account for that limitation before buying.
Enough space for large modern components
The Warthog supports graphics cards up to 405mm long, CPU coolers up to 190mm tall and power supplies up to 200mm long.
Those dimensions should accommodate most current consumer hardware, including many large flagship GPUs and tower air coolers.
The Warthog is therefore positioned as a large, airflow focused chassis rather than a compact design.
Its main appeal comes from combining extensive cooling support with a distinctive military style that is uncommon among current cases.
With a $179 starting price and an optional $199 configuration with three fans included, Corsair is targeting builders who want substantial cooling capacity without moving into the much more expensive showcase case category.
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