COUGAR launched its Airface ECO RGB Case recently, introducing high airflow design. We reviewed the case in-depth, showing its strengths and weaknesses.
Cougar’s Airface ECO was showcased at Computex last year and introduced it officially last month. The Airface ECO is an iteration of the Cougar Airface RGB that looks quite identical from the outside but Cougar did quite several changes in the interior, allowing the ECO variant to bring a distinguished design to the table.
I have been always a big fan of such designs but when it comes to functionality, it can’t be compromised no matter how the case looks. Having rebuilt my systems in multiple cases in the last 10 years, transitioning to the Airface ECO RGB has shown me how easily one can achieve a great-looking PC while retaining a decently functional design.
In this review, I will be introducing you to each and every corner of the Airface ECO, showing you the good and the bad. Read it till the end if you really want to know if this is the case you should be buying for your next PC build.Technical Specifications
Product Name Airface ECO RGB / Airface ECO RGB(White)
Case Form Factor Mid Tower
Motherboard Type Mini ITX / Micro ATX / ATX / CEB / E-ATX
Dimensions (WxHxD) 240(W) x 509(H) x 480(D) (mm)
9.4(W) x 20(H) x 18.9(D) (in)
I/O Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 Type-A x 2, 4 Pole Headset Audio Jack x 1, RGB Button
3.5″ Drive Bay 2
2.5″ Drive Bay 2 (2 SSD trays included)
Expansion Slots 7 (horizontal slots can be converted into vertical slots)
Vertical GPU Support Yes
Cooling Fan Support Front 120mm x 3 / 140mm x 2 / 180mm x 2
Top 120mm x 3 / 140mm x 2
Rear 120mm x 1 / 140mm x 1
Pre-installed Fans Front 180mm ARGB PWM fan x 2
Rear 120mm ARGB fan x 1
Speed 180mm ARGB PWM fan: 300-1200 ± 10% RPM
120mm ARGB fan: 1000 ± 10% RPM
Connector 180mm ARGB PWM fan Connector: 5V 3 Pin (ARGB) / 4 Pin PWM (Fan)
120mm ARGB fan Connector: 5V 3 Pin (ARGB) / 3 Pin (Fan)
Maximum Number of Fans 7
Water Cooling Support Front 360mm / 280mm / 240 mm / 140 mm / 120mm
Top 360mm / 280mm / 240 mm / 140 mm / 120mm
Rear 140 mm / 120mm
RGB Hub Sync with M/B Yes
Max. Graphics Card Length 390(mm) / 15.4(in)
Max. CPU Cooler Height 190(mm) / 7.5(in)
Max. PSU Length 200(mm) / 7.9(in) Taking a Close Look
Cougar’s Airface ECO RGB aims to leverage thermodynamic principles and one of the major selling points of the case is the high airflow from the front panel. The front panel is not just unique in looks but also in design, offering coned vents that taper inwards maintaining a wide opening. This results in increased airflow from the front, allowing the fans to draw more cool air all the time.
One of the best things about the case is the build quality. I don’t know the exact alloy used for the construction of the case but I haven’t seen such a sturdy design in a while. The panels are highly durable and have no flimsiness at all.
