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Corsair Carbide 100R & Silent Version + HG10 GPU Water Cooler - CES 2015

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The video provides a CES 2015 hands-on look at Corsair's Carbide 100R and the Silent Version, along with the HG10 GPU Water Cooler. It begins with an overview of the Corsair Suite, introducing the 100R case as a refined, minimalistic version of the earlier spec O1/OC2 lines, emphasizing a clean black front, USB 3 ports, and space for multiple fans. The host explains two variants: the standard 100R for 49 USD and the 100R Silent Edition for 59 USD, which removes the window and top mesh to reduce noise and adds a three-speed fan control and an extra 120 mm fan. He details design tradeoffs, such as using a single back panel piece to keep costs down while maintaining essential features like USB 3 and SSD compatibility, and he compares this approach to more expensive, higher-end cases. The segment shifts to the HG10 GPU Water Cooler, describing how it attaches to Corsair or compatible coolers and integrates a heat sink for VRMs and memory, allowing more effective cooling for reference or older GPU boards. The host provides performance data, noting a 25-degree GPU temperature reduction and a significant RPM drop when using the HG10 with an Nvidia reference 780 card, and explains the relative value for users upgrading cooling rather than buying new GPUs. Finally, the segment frames Corsair's CES lineup as practical and accessible, with additional shout outs to sponsors and a teaser about upcoming 970/980 cooler variants, while the hosts wrap with thanks to George from Corsair and encouragement to subscribe for more CES coverage.

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What distinguishes the Corsair Carbide 100R from the Silent Edition?
The Silent Edition uses a windowless top and front mesh to reduce noise, adds sound damping, and includes a third 120 mm fan with a three-speed controller, all at a small premium over the standard 100R.
What problem does the HG10 GPU Water Cooler solve, and how is it positioned in Corsair's lineup?
HG10 provides an adaptable GPU water cooling solution that attaches an all-in-one cooler to a reference-design card, cooling the GPU, memory, and VRMs more efficiently than stock coolers, and is marketed as a cost-effective upgrade for existing cards rather than a full new GPU purchase.