The Corsair Vengeance a5100 is designed to be impressively large without being excessively tall. This MicroATX case measures an impressive 14.8 by 12 by 18.4 inches (HWD) and weighs over 20 pounds. Its substantial size gives it a commanding presence in your workspace, and its vibrant RGB lighting ensures it stands out to anyone nearby.
When switched off, the system resembles a futuristic monolith. (Credit: Joseph Maldonado)
The Corsair Vengeance a5100 makes a powerful statement with its presence; it’s hard not to take it seriously. While its size might be a challenge for regular desks, I genuinely appreciate its design. The combination of glass and metal on the front gives it a sleek, sci-fi look—almost like something NASA might use in a decade.
Once powered on, the Vengeance appears ready for a rocket launch. (Credit: Joseph Maldonado)
The side glass panel provides an unobstructed view of the RGB lighting from the RAM, CPU cooler, and numerous fans. However, it’s puzzling to find that there are no mounting points for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives in the case. To expand your storage, you’ll need to rely on external drives, as the chassis omits the standard drive cage behind the right panel to make room for the PSU and cabling. (This is based on the Corsair 2500X case, but they excluded the removable drive cage.)
Additionally, the motherboard only supports two M.2 slots (a limitation of MicroATX), and in our setup, both are filled with 2TB SSDs. While there is an available PCI Express slot, you cannot access it due to the GPU being installed.
With the front glass reflecting, it’s easy to almost forget it’s there. (Credit: Joseph Maldonado)
Although internal expandability is somewhat restricted, the Vengeance a5100 is packed with ports. It includes two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and two USB Type-C ports. The “front panel” I/O is conveniently located on top, featuring two USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Networking options consist of a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 6E capability, and a Bluetooth 5.3 module.
The sharp angles of the case are visually appealing. (Credit: Joseph Maldonado)
Unfortunately, with its size comes noticeable noise. Even performing simple tasks can lead you to reach for your headphones to muffle the persistent sounds from the cooling fans. While loud systems are common with this type of hardware, I have noticed that the smaller Velocity Micro Raptor Z55a manages to operate more quietly.
The area surrounding the I/O shield has ample perforations for better airflow. (Credit: Joseph Maldonado)
