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Unique is most certainly a word that can be associated with Corsair's Air 540. While cube cases aren't particularly new, one that looks fantastic and seems to offer simple general usage features is certainly worth some attention.
A large side panel window provides viewing access to the 540's entire primary chamber, allowing users to view graphics cards, CPU coolers, a pair of drives, and any watercooling kit.
The right side side panel is formed from steel and features a uniform style, with the exception of air holes for the power supply's fan.
One thing that is clearly noticeable about the Carbide Series' Air 540 chassis is its weight, or lack of. The 540 is very easy to manoeuvre, even with a single hand.
A unique ‘grilled' style panel that features airflow-permitting mesh spans an almost seamless distance from the Air 540's lower front to the upper-rear edge of its roof.
Two 5.25″ bay covers provide a consistent appearance for the plastic front panel.
IO ports are the standard affair; power and reset buttons, 3.5mm jacks, and a pair of USB 3.0 ports.
The rear of the primary chamber features eight recessed PCI slots and motherboard IO panel, as well as a grilled 140mm fan mount.
A slot for the power supply and a large area of airflow holes form the secondary chamber.
Four rubber-tipped feet act to damp vibrations and lift the Air 540 off the ground by around 10mm. It is disappointing to see that Corsair omits a dust filter beneath the case, even though no fan mounts are present. Dust can easily enter through the case's bottom area due to the large, non-filtered holes.
