COUGAR Airface ECO RGB Mid-Tower ATX Case, Black – Dual 180 mm PWM ARGB Intake + 120 mm ARGB Exhaust, Vertical GPU Support, E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Front I/O, 360 mm Radiator Support

If you’re building a performance PC that must stay cool, look clean, and assemble fast, the COUGAR Airface ECO RGB is engineered for that exact mission. It combines a thermodynamics-inspired intake design with oversized 180 mm front fans and a thoughtful internal layout, so you can drop in modern GPUs and big tower coolers—or a 360 mm AIO—without fighting the chassis. The result is a mid-tower that prioritizes airflow, acoustics, and ease of use while delivering the visual polish of addressable RGB lighting.

At the front of the case, the Airface ECO RGB employs a unique coned-vent architecture. Instead of a flat mesh that provides consistent but limited intake area, the front panel funnels air from a wide opening into a narrowing path. This geometry increases air velocity as it approaches the intake fans, helping the two 180 mm PWM ARGB units deliver a lot of throughput at relatively low RPM. Because larger-diameter fans move more air per rotation, they can operate quietly while still feeding high-end components. For you, that means you can tune fan curves more conservatively and keep the system nearly silent at idle or light loads, with headroom for aggressive cooling under stress.

Out of the box, airflow is balanced and ready: two 180 mm PWM intakes pull cool air in, while a 120 mm ARGB exhaust fan at the rear drives warm air out. You can expand to a total of seven fans (3×120 mm or 2×140 mm on top, plus options at the front and rear), but many builders will find the stock configuration already powerful. If you prefer liquid cooling, the chassis supports radiators up to 360 mm at either the front or the top (choose one location for 360 mm), as well as 280, 240, 140, and 120 mm sizes. That flexibility lets you pick the optimal path for your loop tubing and cable runs, whether you’re using a large CPU AIO or a GPU hybrid cooler.

Component clearance is generous. The case accommodates graphics cards up to 390 mm in length and CPU tower coolers up to 190 mm tall, so recent triple-fan GPUs and flagship air coolers fit comfortably. COUGAR also listened to builder feedback when it came to vertical GPU setups: the Airface ECO RGB includes upgraded space for a vertical mount, improving airflow around the card compared with earlier designs. If you’re showcasing a premium GPU with a riser (sold separately), this case gives it room to breathe.

The interior is designed to make assembly and maintenance quick. A removable top panel opens the case for easier radiator and fan installation—no need to contort your wrists or thread screws at awkward angles. The front bracket detaches for direct access to the intake area, and the quick-slide front dust filter pulls out without removing the entire panel; it even includes a rubberized tag for better grip. Up top there’s a magnetic filter, and the PSU chamber uses a sliding filter beneath—three-sided filtration that keeps dust out and cleaning times short.

Cable management is a frequent pain point even in premium cases, so COUGAR added both increased routing space and a cable bar that helps you hide runs behind the motherboard tray while presenting a tidy “open build” aesthetic on the component side. Tie-downs and channels are well-placed, and the PSU shroud keeps the power supply and excess cabling out of sight. Even with an E-ATX motherboard, there’s room to route front-panel connectors, fan cables, and RGB leads without crowding the main chamber.

Front I/O is another highlight. Many cases still ship with only USB-A ports; the Airface ECO RGB includes USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 for high-speed external SSDs and modern peripherals, along with two USB-A 3.0 ports and a 4-pole headset jack that supports combined audio/mic headsets from gaming laptops and consoles. A dedicated RGB button ties into the integrated lighting controller, and the system can sync with your motherboard for unified effects across fans, strips, and compatible components. If you’ve standardized on ARGB ecosystems from ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, or ASRock, you’ll be able to match colors and animations across your whole rig.

Storage support covers most mainstream builds: there are two trays for 2.5-inch SSDs and mounts for two 3.5-inch hard drives. Many users rely on M.2 NVMe SSDs on the motherboard for primaries and use the case bays for large-capacity HDDs or SATA SSD scratch drives. The drive cage location also plays nicely with PSU cabling and front radiator/fan clearances, and the PSU length support up to 200 mm means higher-wattage, fully-modular units fit without drama.

Aesthetically, the Airface ECO RGB strikes a balanced profile. Rather than a full glass front, which can stifle intake, the design emphasizes airflow first while still providing a vivid ARGB presentation through the included fans. The tempered glass side panel showcases your components and lighting, and the overall silhouette is clean—no extraneous protrusions or gaudy embellishments—so it blends into minimal workspaces as well as RGB-heavy gaming setups. The “ECO” moniker isn’t marketing fluff: the airflow-efficient design means you can achieve given temperatures at lower fan speeds, reducing power draw and acoustic output over the life of the system.

Builders who travel or frequently swap parts will appreciate how the case handles repeated access. The removable top and front bracket reduce the chance of accidental cable pulls or stripped threads during upgrades, while the easy-grab dust filter and magnetic top filter simplify routine maintenance. These small quality-of-life touches add up, particularly if you’re managing multiple systems or you’re the friend everyone asks to help with their build.

From a value perspective, consider what you’d otherwise have to buy separately: two premium 180 mm PWM ARGB intakes and a matched 120 mm ARGB exhaust already installed and pre-routed; a capable ARGB controller with motherboard sync; and a front panel with true USB-C 3.2 Gen 2. Add the vertical GPU clearance improvements and the modular I/O orientation, and you’ve got a chassis that competes well above its class on airflow hardware and convenience.

Whether you’re aiming for a quiet workstation, a high-refresh gaming tower, or a showpiece build with a vertically mounted GPU and a 360 mm AIO, the COUGAR Airface ECO RGB gives you the headroom, thermal design, and build ergonomics to do it right the first time—and keep it simple when you inevitably upgrade.