I never thought I’d say it, but this is some classy RGB. It doesn’t work with your motherboard’s ecosystem, which might at first be a bit of a let-down, but the way Corsair is able to control the lighting effects individually per-fan is brilliant and creates some very elegant effects, especially through the very fine mesh filter and dark-tinted glass panel. My pick goes to the 4000X RGB, which although it carries a $40 premium over the 4000D and 4000D airflow, comes with one additional fan, controls them via PWM instead of voltage-controlled, adds some classy RGB, and you get a very pretty glass slab – the 4000X RGB does enough things right to justify its premium.Ĭorsair’s RGB implementation is second to none. Or, if you’re a new builder looking to set up a gaming rig with one of Nvidia’s brand-new cards, there’s plenty to like here too.
#Corsair 400d airflow case series#
If you were a fan of the original Corsair 350D or 450D, then you’ll like the new 4000 series cases. The 4000D Airflow behaves like any mesh case does, trading blows with the likes of the Phanteks P500A. Similarly, it’s also nearly the quietest, so the restriction provided by the glass panel at the front does do something to keep the noise down.īut truth be told, if you’re looking at the 4000X RGB, you’re probably planning to use the included fans, and you’re probably looking at using an all-in-one liquid cooler for your CPU anyway. The 4000X RGB is the warmest running case in our standardized test suite, but it’s also among the first to have a closed glass front panel. The standardized tests clearly show what each of the cases are built for. The above tests are then repeated, but because the Corsair ML fans have absurdly high maximum speeds, we run those at 50% duty for the tests as no case fan should ever need to run above those speeds. Up to three fans may be installed, preferably one at the default exhaust location and two at the front intake, in the biggest sizes the case supports. To correct for differences in case fans, for the standardized test we remove the standard case fans and replace them with Corsair ML120 or ML140 units. It might only have two fans, but it’s able to use them effectively to provide enough cooling to both the CPU and GPU. The 4000D Airflow performs like most mesh cases: great. Do yourself a favor and add an exhaust fan if you want good CPU temperatures (and a complete look), or use an AIO. This is down to the lavish intake 3 fans) providing the GPU with fresh air, but the CPU suffers a little due to a lack of exhaust. It’s clear that the 5000 series case lineup expands on many of the same features present in the 4000 series, the most noticeable difference being in size and the addition of fan/radiator mounting on the motherboard tray as an option.Note that the 4000X RGB has a relatively high CPU temperature, but a low GPU temp. If you’re looking for a comprehensive comparison between the two series, we’ve put together this table: Case SeriesĤ000D/AIRFLOW: 2x AirGuide Fans (1 front, 1 rear)Ĥ000X RGB: 3x AirGuide RGB fans (front panel)ĥ000D/AIRFLOW: 2x AirGuide Fans (1 front, 1 rear)ĥ000X RGB: 3x AirGuide RGB fans (front panel), white model includes white AirGuide RGB fansĥ000X RGB: 6-port PWM Repeater + Lighting Node CORE Since it might be a little difficult to tell the size difference between the two case series, we’ve put together some line art with examples of both cases side by side to illustrate: Figure 1 – CORSAIR 4000 Series (left) and 5000 Series (right) Figure 2 – CORSAIR 4000 Series (left) and 5000 Series (right) The 4000 Series is a great starting point, but if you need even more room for massive cooling such as a custom water cooling loop built with Hydro X components, our most recently launched 5000 Series of cases take those great features introduced by the 4000 Series and expands on them with more cable management features using the CORSAIR RapidRoute cable management system and more options for mounting cooling hardware, all packed in a mid-tower chassis that’s grown in every dimension. CORSAIR AirGuide technology utilizes stator vanes built into the frame of the fan to concentrate airflow out the rear of the fan.
This new case lineup began with the 4000 Series launching back in September of 2020, introducing features like the RapidRoute cable management system, more space behind the motherboard tray, and all new case fans developed with CORSAIR AirGuide technology for delivering focused airflow to your components, all of which come together to make it simple and easy to make a clean looking and high performing build. Our 4000 Series and the most recently launched 5000 Series cases have arrived! Both lineups signal a return to classic CORSAIR styling with a focus on improving the build experience, flexibility, and performance over our previous lineup of cases.
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