Back in December we reviewed the Corsair Carbide 600C, which took a stab at innovation with its inverted design. While that choice was divisive, many of you praised the exterior looks of the case and wondered about a version with a standard layout. Now we have the Carbide 400C, which looks to answer that call.

At $99, the 400C fits in well with Corsair's existing catalogue of cases. It's smaller and thinner than its 600C sibling, thanks in part to the omission of 5.25-inch bays and one less PCI slot. Yet it fits in with the lineup through the consistent design, with a solid metal front panel featuring a small Corsair logo in the bottom corner and a large acrylic side panel that can be removed.