There is less modularity with the 4000-series line compared to the newer 5000-series but that is because the 4000D/ 4000X are not designed for water cooling, regardless, the case features all the cutouts you’ll need to ensure your cable management is on point. While I’d prefer to see an extra USB port on the front, overall, the 4000X and 4000D/ Airflow looks fantastic from every angle. Towards the front of the top of the case we see the I/O, which consists of:
When installing an AIO cooler I just had enough room to plug in the CPU power but to save your fingers the hassle, you may want to plug the CPU cable in prior to installing the radiator. Alternatively, you can mount two 140mm or 120mm fans here instead. The top on all three models supports a radiator up to 280mm in size and is the perfect spot for an AIO cooler. The mesh is covered with one of Corsair’s newly designed dust filters, which are of high quality and grey to match the case’s aesthetics. The top panel of all three models is identical, with a perforated mesh to allow airflow when installing a radiator. The back panel on the 4000-series is a solid panel, something corsair later re-designed for the 5000-series but for the price who cares? The Top Still, it isn’t fully attached so I would make sure you keep your hand on it until it is entirely removed. Building and swapping out components is made incredibly easy and the extra latches towards the front end of the side panel prevent it from just dropping off. The large tempered glass panel reveals everything, even the shroud, and is finished off nicely with a white opaque border that subtly tidies up the aesthetics and unsightly edges.īoth side panels on the 4000D, Airflow, and 4000X feature Corsairs take on a tool-free design and they work brilliantly.
The main side panel offers you a clean uninterrupted view of the inside of all three models. The quality of the back is superb though, with no flex or misalignments. We get 7+2 PCIe slots, giving you the option to vertically mount your GPU if desired, and other than that there isn’t much else to say. For those who opt for the 4000X model, you may want to consider purchasing another Corsair RGB fan to fill this space and improve airflow but you could in theory use the bottom fan at the front as it doesn’t really add anything other than aesthetics in its pre-installed position. Towards the back, everything is standard here, with the only difference being the preinstalled 120mm fan on the 4000D and Airflow models. Whichever you decide to go for in the end, at least if you change your mind you can simply purchase a different front panel from Corsair and switch up your configuration. Aesthetically, the 4000X cannot be beaten but it does become a trade-off with slightly higher internal temperatures for that luxury. The front panel is the main area that will eventually lead to which case you decide to choose, with the 4000D Airflow being the obvious choice for those who value performance the most.
#4000D AIRFLOW INSTALL#
You can install a total of two 140mm fans at the front, which would be optimal but you would be messing up the aesthetics at the front on the Airflow and 4000X if you did this.
I’d personally be installing my radiator on the top but it is always nice to have multiple options. With the 4000D and 4000D Airflow, there is a single 120mm airflow pre-installed fan, whereas the iCUE 4000X features three 120mm RGB fans.Īll three models will allow you to install a radiator up to 360mm, thanks to the cutout of the PSU shroud near the front. The next variation between the models is the included front fans. The front is where we see the main differences between the three cases, with the 4000D featuring a solid plastic front panel, the Airflow a perforated panel, and the 4000X a tempered glass panel. The exterior to the entire lineup of cases looks sublime and is a huge step forward for Corsair that will potentially bring back a lot of older customers who used to favor them.
#4000D AIRFLOW PC#
Of course, the 4000 PC cases, straight away, are visually impressive, with the 4000X winning the most style points thanks to the two panels of tempered glass.
As I already alluded to before, the Corsair 4000-series reminds me of the older Obsidian 450D.
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