CONCLUSION

   The brand new iCUE 220T RGB Airflow has many things going for it, most noticeably its three SP120 RGB PRO fans (controlled via their iCUE software), the steel perforated fascia which doesn’t just look great but allows plenty of air to reach the interior of the case and of course its tempered glass side panel. However, although the three pre-installed SP120 RGB PRO fans indeed give it impressive airflow levels (for a stock model) they also produce quite a bit of noise thus putting the iCUE 220T RGB Airflow in 14th place out of the 92 towers we’ve tested to date. Now we don’t expect this to be a serious issue for most consumers since on one hand most graphics cards are far noisier and on the other you can always set the fans at lower speeds via the iCUE software but as always, we are required to put everything on the table. That being said the lack of a rear fan is somewhat strange (would not only further increase airflow but the case would also look better) so we’d really like to see an SP120 RGB PRO used there as well. As for interior space since the iCUE 220T RGB Airflow is a compact mid-tower it may not have as much as some other models but still being able to fill it up with up to 6 fans and/or 2 radiators, 4 drives, 160mm tall CPU coolers, 300mm long graphics cards and 180mm long PSU’s should prove to be more than enough, at least for most consumers.

   CORSAIR launched the iCUE 220T RGB Airflow earlier today for a price set at USD91.71 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and at 95Euros in the EU (Amazon.uk). Of course, considering that the three SP120 PRO RGB fans with the iCUE lighting node CORE hub alone cost roughly USD50/50Euros the iCUE 220T RGB Airflow Mid-Tower certainly carries a very balanced price tag and that along with its airflow levels, build quality, looks and interior space are more than enough to secure our Golden Award.

PROS

- Overall Build Quality
- Looks (SP120 PRO RGB Fans / Steel Fascia / Tempered Glass Panel)
- Airflow Levels
- Sufficient Interior Space (300mm GPUs/160mm CPU Coolers/180mm PSU’s)
- Room for Up To 6 Fans (120/140mm) Or 2 Radiators (240/360mm)
- Dual Chamber Design
- Top/Front Magnetic Air Filters
- iCUE Lighting Node CORE Hub
- Available In Black & White
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- No Rear Fan
- Fan Noise
- Interior Space (Compared to Other Mid Towers)