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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.
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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
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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 |
Storage Support |
(1) 3.5-inch |
PCIe Expansion Slots |
7 |
Fan Support |
Top - 3x120/2x140mm |
Pre-installed fans |
(3) RS Series (120mm rear, 2x200mm front) |
Radiator Support |
Front - 360/280/240mm |
CPU Cooler Clearance |
190mm |
GPU Clearance |
393mm (w/ 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) |
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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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