Arc Midi R2 vs Carbide 500R

Jony27 · 25 Apr 2013 at 19:47

As above, I am looking to purchase a new case soon but I'm torn between the two.

Could someone swing me one way or another

Just one question for the 500R users.
Does the side panels stick out/noticeable when you look at the case from the front?

MatsyLR · 25 Apr 2013 at 19:57

I dont own a 500R, but I did get my midi R2 today

Its gorgeous, the front fan grill/mesh thing works really well to get it out, just clicks out and in and the window is really well done.

The side's do stick out on the 500R but not much.
http://www.corsair.com/us/media/cat...525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/5/0/500r_front_led.png

Jony27 · 25 Apr 2013 at 20:05

Any pics to show it off mate?

The only negatives I have for each case is that
Arc Midi R2- USB3 header, my mobo only supports USB2 therefor I would have to buy some sort of adapter.
500R- Bulging sides/no window

MatsyLR · 25 Apr 2013 at 20:16

Nah my camera on my phone isn't working atm becuase it sucks.
Will be building it tomorrow morning (well dismantling my current rig and putting in the R2 lol)
The R2 has a USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 cable, you plug either one in depending on what you have available, you don't need an adapter.
You can plug the USB 2.0 cable in instead of the USB 3.0 and your front ports would work as USB 2.0.

Jony27 · 25 Apr 2013 at 20:40

Well that's handy

Thanks for the info.