Corsair 3500x ARGB Review - two different builds in one video

Prawn here with a look at the Corsair 3500x. This is a detailed review I've put together after building in the case twice. The specs of the builds can be found below. This is the ARGB version of the case meaning it comes with pre installed RS120 RGB fans, but I also did one build adding extra and another with an all iCue Link setup. Then was able to find issues along the way, nice points of the case and compare thermals from both builds. Note I also mounted the radiator in different positions both times to show how you can have them in different spots and the difference that makes.

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Specs of the PC seen in this video:

Standard build:
Case - Corsair 3500x - https://go.corsair.com/XYgJk3
Motherboard - ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-BTF WiFi https://amzn.to/3WtrEsS
CPU - Intel Core i9-14900K (https://amzn.to/3QH6uUv)
RAM - Crucial DDR5 6000MHz Pro series RAM https://amzn.to/3UnPS6t
NVMe SSD - WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe https://amzn.to/3Y5DJFB
SSDs - Crucial MX500 2TB and Crucial BX500 2TB    • How to install 2.5 inch SSD and setup...  
PSU - Corsair RMShift 1000X white (https://go.corsair.com/1rv9Ra)
GPU - ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 4070 Ti SUPER BTF White OC Edition 16GB GDDR6X https://www.asus.com/motherboards-com...
Fans - Corsair RS120 ARGB 120mm PWM Fans (two triple packs) https://go.corsair.com/VmJ1Pj
AIO - Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX XT https://go.corsair.com/9gAv93

Corsair iCue Link build:
Case - Corsair 3500x - https://go.corsair.com/XYgJk3
Motherboard - ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-BTF WiFi https://amzn.to/3WtrEsS
CPU - Intel Core i9-14900K (https://amzn.to/3QH6uUv)
RAM - Crucial DDR5 6000MHz Pro series RAM https://amzn.to/3UnPS6t
NVMe SSD - WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe https://amzn.to/3Y5DJFB
SSDs - Crucial MX500 2TB and Crucial BX500 2TB    • How to install 2.5 inch SSD and setup...  
PSU - Corsair RMShift 1000X white (https://go.corsair.com/1rv9Ra)
GPU - ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 4070 Ti SUPER BTF White OC Edition 16GB GDDR6X https://www.asus.com/motherboards-com...
AIO - iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB https://go.corsair.com/q4QPYN
LCD screen - Corsair iCUE LINK AIO LCD Screen Module https://amzn.to/4d1ryxK
Groove module - https://go.corsair.com/MmPrMn
VRM Fan module - https://go.corsair.com/LXj9M0
Fans - Corsair RX RGB fans: https://amzn.to/4d6Qh3I

Corsair LCD screen upgrade kit:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Hello
01:08 Dust panels
02:02 Narrow design
02:35 Motherboard support
03:06 Fan wiring nightmare
03:54 SSD tray
04:51 Essential cable management
05:30 24-pin power problem
06:10 12vhpwr cable problem
07:37 Intake fan weirdness
10:55 3500x vs 6500x
11:22 Thermal testing RS120 build
13:53 Thermal testing iCue Link build





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