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Maximum Cooling Potential: A spacious interior fits up to 10x 120mm or 4x 140mm cooling fans, along with
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through a single hidden channel, with an easy-access hinged door and a roomy 25mm of space behind theAgain, the core chassis is still the same here. You get the same interior design, mounts, shrouds, guards, etc. However, that’s where the similarities end. This case features four tempered glass panels, three Corsair SP RGB Elite 120mm fans, and the iCUE Lighting Node Core hub. Modern Front Panel I/O: Puts your connections within easy reach, including a USB 3.1 Type-C Port, 2x USB 3.0 For the old case, we found that the CPU idled at 32 C while the GPU was at 27 C. Under load, we observed the CPU move between 52-72 degrees on average with a maximum temperature of 81 C. The GPU performed between 47-55 C. All of the same components were then transferred over to the Corsair case in the same positioning. The CPU still idled at 32 C, but the GPU was down to 23 C. Under load, we observed the CPU move between 52-66 degrees on average with a maximum temperature of 75 C. The GPU performed much better as well, shifting to a stable 40-41 C.
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The CORSAIR 5000D is a mid-tower ATX case that shows off your PC, and not its cables, with a minimalist solid steel front panel and dedicated ventilation channels. CORSAIR RapidRoute cable management keeps your cables out of sight, but easy to route with 25mm of cable routing depth. A wealth of flexible cooling options let you build your PC your way, including room to mount up to 10x 120mm fans or multiple 360mm radiators, and a motherboard tray with customizable side fan mounts. Two CORSAIR AirGuide fans offer directed airflow to your PC’s hottest components, while room for four storage drives and a modern front I/O panel, including a USB-C port, ensure your PC is ready for this upgrade, and the next.”– Corsair Corsair 5000D Airflow The part that causes the most trouble is the cable shroud that sits on the front right side of the motherboard covering the rubber grommets; presumably to minimize how much cable is shown. Not only that, but the screws and screw holes for it seemed somewhat worn after just one build in this case, which is worrying when you consider future builds outside of the first one. It doesn’t help that these covers feel a bit flimsy and bendable, so keep it in mind to have a gentle hand when removing and reattaching them.Despite adding a bunch of noise (46.8 dB total system noise) the side intake did help reduce the CPU temperature by 2 degrees Celsius and the GPU temperature by about 4 degrees C. Any good PC case should have an attractive design that doesn't interfere with the building process or proper airflow. By that definition, the Corsair iCUE 5000X RGB is a success. It's a case for enthusiasts for sure and one with plenty of opportunities to realize an intricate custom build. It might not have quite as good of airflow as the Corsair 5000D Airflow (I mean, it's right in the name), but anyone who wants to go all-in with tempered glass should find that it's suited to their needs. And that's not to say the 5000X is stuffy — it was able to move air through without trouble, keeping temperatures right where they should be. It seems unfair to call the 5000D the base model, as it’s still brimming with features. It has the classic Obsidian series look to it. With the monolithic front panel design and indirect airflow to help reduce system noise. You still get plenty of tempered glass and durable steel construction here though. There are two 120mm fans, but no RGB hardware on this model. Why launch one PC case when you can launch three! That’s exactly what Corsair is doing today, and they’re coming out swinging with one of the most interesting and advanced cases to date. Now, the 5000 series keeps things surprisingly simple too, as they’re all the same case at their core, and offer pretty much all of the same features. However, you have three variations to choose from, the 5000D, the 5000D Airflow, and the 5000X. Corsair 5000D
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Clean and Cool: The 5000D AIRFLOW makes a stunning, showpiece-worthy PC easy to build, and even easier toWith the drive cage in its starting position in the middle of the case, however, adding a power supply is nearly impossible. For this build, I used SilverStone's fully modular ST75F-PT power supply, and ran into trouble almost immediately. Without moving the cage, I could fit the power supply without any cables attached to it into position, but the space between the PSU and cage was too cramped for me to then add cables to the PSU. Of course, how valid are these standardized tests really without taking into account the side panel, and its added intake? We added three fans ML120 here, ran them at about the same speed as the intake case fans, and observed the changes. The side panels are both screwed on and a little fidgety to remove, but not exceedingly so. As with the top panel, I'm inclined to believe this is for the best, as it helps to reduce the chance of the panels accidentally falling off on their own. This brings us to the next problem: wiring. The metal lip I mentioned earlier wasn't designed for cables to pass through it; instead, it's meant to allow air to pass through from the fans mounted on the right side of the case. The lip is fairly short, though, and it partially hangs over the cable cutouts on the right side of the motherboard. This gets in the way of passing cables through—especially large cables like the 24-pin main motherboard power feed. It also makes connecting cables to right-angle headers on the board more difficult. Naturally, as there are cables passing through right in front of this lip as well, this is going to restrict airflow from the fans. For as long as I can remember, I've had love of all things tech, spurred on, in part, by a love of gaming. I began working on computers owned by immediate family members and relatives when I was around 10 years old. I've always sought to learn as much as possible about anything PC, leading to a well-rounded grasp on all things tech today. In my role at PCMag, I greatly enjoy the opportunity to share what I know.
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As mentioned, I took advantage of the open side radiator mount and vertical cable shroud to run some of the bulkier cables down to the PSU. If you're working with a build with a side radiator (which requires you to remove the vertical shroud), you will have to spend some extra time on getting everything laid out properly. One other thing to note is that the powder coat on some of the steel parts is rather delicate. I scratched a couple of areas with what I don't think was excessive force. When building, take care to keep your finish intact.
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Yes, I'm aware. I never said not to do that, just that it would have been helpful to see the thermals of the case with max cooling in addition to the review in its present state. The info provided is very important but, because of the focus taken in the review, the full thermal potential of the case is not shown. I have fans from my previous build and I would imagine many other people do too, so it's not like it is guaranteed that adding extra fans would cost money. I don't really see this as a reason not to also present the results with more fans - other than encouraging the manufacturers to shoot for better thermals out of the box Inside the main compartment of the case is the motherboard mounting tray and a raised lip, which isn't for cables as you might think (more on this later). There are cutouts all along the motherboard tray to let cables pass through where needed, which helps make for a tidy finished build. However, I wasn’t happy with this result. It’s a disappointing improvement especially considering the increase in noise levels, so I removed the shroud on the inside. This helped reduce noise by another dB and added more airflow, dropping the temperatures a further 2 degrees – and it’s this configuration that makes most sense.
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