# Corsair Warthog RS Review: Distinctive Military Styling With Mixed Thermal Benchmarks Canonical page: https://savlume.com/items/gm82srh795awskm4o60hr9wlg Publisher: Savlume Published on Savlume: 2026-10-10T15:41:48.000Z Content updated: 2026-10-13T19:53:28.112Z Source publication time: 2026-10-10T15:41:48.000Z Offer status: Unverified PCMag evaluated the $199.99 Corsair Warthog RS, highlighting its rugged military-inspired chassis, reverse-connector motherboard support, and inclusion of two 200mm front fans plus a 120mm exhaust. In thermal and acoustic benchmarks, the reviewer noted that cooling performance lagged behind competing enclosures despite the large fans, and the porous mesh exterior offered little acoustic dampening. PCMag concluded the case primarily targets builders drawn to its bold aesthetic, though custom liquid-cooling enthusiasts may prefer the base model to avoid paying for preinstalled fans that must be removed for certain radiators. ## Media review PCMag rated the Corsair Warthog RS 4.0, describing its performance as acceptable but not overwhelming. The reviewer emphasizes its rugged appearance and included large front fans, while noting modest cooling results and substantial noise. Attribution: PCMag Reviews ยท Thomas Soderstrom AI-assisted summary of source text, not a Savlume hands-on test. - Source-reported strength: The tray supports concealed rear-side connectors for specified Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte motherboard families. - Source-reported strength: Two 200mm intake fans and one 120mm exhaust fan are included with the RS version. - Source-reported strength: The reviewer found the case's rugged aesthetic and visible internal components appealing. - Source-reported limitation: The review found cooling results unimpressive relative to its test group, particularly for voltage-regulator and GPU temperatures. - Source-reported limitation: The open mesh design did not deliver low noise in the reviewer's testing. - Source-reported limitation: Removing the 200mm fans is required for certain radiator configurations, which the reviewer says may make the non-RS model more suitable for those builds. ### Does the RS model include fans? The review says it includes two 200mm front intake fans and a 120mm exhaust fan. ### How did cooling and noise perform in the review? The reviewer described cooling as acceptable but not impressive and said noise was comparable to the cool-running Cooler Master MasterFrame 600. ### What should buyers planning a side-mounted radiator consider? The review says a 280mm radiator behind the right side panel requires removing the 200mm fans and suggests those builders consider the non-RS version. ## Evidence and sources Source report only. Merchant price, availability, seller, and conditions have not been independently confirmed. Last attempted check: Not recorded Last successful verification: Not recorded PCMag Reviews: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/corsair-warthog-rs AI-assisted summary of cited source material. Not a hands-on review. Prices and availability can change.