The Corsair Warthog RS is a mid-tower chassis designed to replicate the military ammo-crate look of the 2012 Vengeance C70. It updates the iconic design with contemporary components, keeping the rugged, nostalgic character intact. Priced between $170 and $260, the case aims at builders who prioritize a distinctive theme alongside high out-of-the-box airflow. A review awarded the Warthog an overall score of 90%, assigning perfect individual marks across performance, quality, features, and value. The chassis comes in black or olive drab, with the reviewed unit sporting the latter color option.
Design elements heavily reference the original C70. The case features prominent carrying handles and matching feet. Bold “WX-01” branding marks the top panel and the tempered glass side. The front uses full-mesh “Y” pattern ventilation and includes a swing-out door with its own handle. Behind this door mount two 200mm RS200 PWM intake fans using Corsair’s Infinirail system. The rear supports a 120mm or 140mm fan. A rotatable PCIe expansion slot section, secured by two captive thumbscrews, is positioned beneath the rear fan, assisting vertical GPU mounting.
Internally, the Warthog’s layout mirrors that of the Corsair 4000D. This decision allows the case to support up to an EATX motherboard, accommodating reverse-connector and BTF designs. Cooling options are extensive: the front supports up to three 120mm, two 140mm, or two 200mm fans, or a 240/280/360mm radiator. The top panel supports up to three 120mm or two 140mm fans, or a 240/280/360mm radiator. Rear support allows for one 120mm or 140mm fan, and a single 120mm fan fits at the bottom. Side mounting can accommodate up to three 120mm or two 140mm fans, or a 240/280/360mm radiator. Dual 360mm radiator support stands out as a key feature.
Storage space includes a pop-out combination drive plate behind the CPU, supporting two 2.5-inch SSDs and a single 3.5-inch HDD simultaneously. Front I/O located at the bottom front provides a combined 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port, and separate buttons for power, reset, and rear I/O light. The reset button features a flip-up cover, and all buttons use a metal separator, reinforcing the military theme. Dimensions measure 546mm x 534mm x 283.6mm, with a total weight of 15kg. Maximum CPU cooler height is 190mm, and GPU length is 435mm.
Thermal performance tests proved the Warthog’s airflow capability. During a two-hour AIDA64 stress test using an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, CPU temperatures averaged 71.9°C, peaking at 84.8°C in an 18°C ambient environment. For a Zotac Trinity RTX 3090, GPU temperatures averaged 77.8°C, reaching a maximum of 79.8°C. The two 200mm front intake fans successfully fed cool air across the primary PCIe slot.
Reviewers noted a thin metal panel used for the side fan and radiator mount, which flexed when connecting the 24-pin motherboard cable. The PSU basement area also presented challenges, becoming cramped during cable management, especially for longer power supplies. Furthermore, the tempered glass side panel limited visibility of internal hardware, suggesting builders focused on aesthetics might seek alternatives. The chassis does feature three inward-pushed indentations on the side panel for cable management and a full-length dust filter accessible from the front left side.
The build experience was deemed typical of Corsair products, coming with an accessory pack including screws and cable mounts. While the thin side mount and confined PSU area caused frustration, the overall build process was reported to go together without significant difficulty. The case includes a two-year warranty, which is shorter than many competitors in this price bracket. Despite its features and strong thermal capabilities, buyers pay a premium for the themed design, which is balanced against the build-quality issues and restricted viewing area.
