With the new Cougar CFV235, the case manufacturer is launching an eye-catching gaming case onto the market that not only scores with its design, but also with innovative ventilation. The so-called “floating design” spatially separates the power supply unit and the mainboard area, creating additional space for air circulation. Users should benefit from lower temperatures in particular – an important factor in times of increasingly powerful hardware.
- “Central floating ventilation” concept with 270° airflow
- Two front variants: Glass or mesh with 160 mm fans
- Vision version with 9.2-inch LC display for hardware monitoring
- Prices start at 139 US dollars, Mesh Vision at 219 US dollars
Design and cooling concept
The heart of the case is the “Central Floating Ventilation” (CFV) concept: the mainboard and expansion cards are positioned above the power supply and memory compartment. The resulting gap between the two areas opens up the layout for three-sided air circulation with 270° airflow. This provides the graphics card with a direct supply of fresh air, while the power supply unit is kept out of the interior as a heat generator.
For cooling, Cougar relies on both modular and visually striking fan options. All variants feature a rear 120 mm ARGB fan. The Vision glass version supplements this with two 120 mm fans on the side, which are integrated as a fixed module, while the Mesh version offers two 160 mm fans on the front. Thanks to the click connection, these models are easy to install and supply with power. In addition, up to three 120 mm fans can be retrofitted at the bottom, which is particularly useful in combination with high-end graphics cards.
In addition to the cooling options, cable covers should ensure more order and at the same time optimize the airflow towards the CPU and GPU cooler. There are hardly any restrictions in terms of compatibility: with up to 430 mm long graphics cards and 175 mm high CPU coolers, even large custom builds remain possible.
Mesh, glass or vision: variants in detail
The CFV235 is available in several versions, allowing users to choose between appearance and function. The normal version with a glass front focuses more on show effects and ARGB lighting, while the mesh version focuses primarily on maximum cooling through a perforated front.
A special highlight is the Vision version of the housing, which has a 9.2-inch LC display installed in the lower compartment. With a resolution of 1920 × 462 pixels, temperatures, fan speeds and even images can be displayed here. This could be an additional visual and practical feature for monitoring fans in particular. The Vision version of the mesh version also contains an additional fan module, which further increases the cooling capacity.
All models are equipped with a fan hub for up to six fans, USB-C (20 Gbit/s), two USB 3.0 ports and classic HD audio. This means that the CFV235 also offers modern standards at the connection level.
Conclusion
With the CFV235, Cougar attempts to strike a balance between eye-catching design, optimized cooling and modern technology. The “floating design” clearly sets it apart from classic towers – the cooler airflow should be particularly advantageous for systems with a powerful graphics card. With prices starting at 139 US dollars for the glass version, 149 US dollars for the mesh version and 219 US dollars for the Vision version with display, the case is positioned in the upper mid-range segment. Information on European availability and final euro prices is still pending.
