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4000D Airflow vs 4000D RGB Airflow vs 4000X RGB: What's the difference?

You are planning to build a new gaming rig and you have your heart set on the CORSAIR 4000 series of mid tower cases, but you are not sure which one to choose? Let's help you make an informed decision and choose between the 4000D Airflow, 4000D RGB Airflow and 4000X RGB.

The basics

All 4000 Series cases are the same size and have the same upgrade capabilities. Three basic configurations are available. The 4000D Airflow, which comes with 2 standard fans, one in the front and one in the rear, and a perforated metal front panel. The 4000D RGB Airflow, which comes with 3 AF120 ELITE RGB fans in the front and the perforated metal front panel. Last but not least, the 4000X RGB, which has the same fan configuration, but with 3 SP120 RGB ELITE fans in the front, and instead of a metal Airflow front, it comes with a glass front to give you the best view of these fans.

The colors - One with a twist

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There is one detail that sets the 4000D RGB Airflow apart from the other models in the series. You will notice that although each case is available in black or white, only the 4000D RGB Airflow in white has all the accents, namely the frame around the front and the feet of the case in the same white shade as the rest of the case. The 4000D Airflow and 4000X RGB use gray parts.

An overview of the available models

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4000D AIRFLOW Black

- High airflow front panel

- 2x black fans with AirGuide technology (3-Pin DC connection for power)

4000D AIRFLOW White

- High airflow front panel

- 2x black fans with AirGuide technology (3-Pin DC connection for power)

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iCUE 4000D RGB AIRFLOW Black

- High airflow front panel

- 3x AF120 RGB Elite fans with AirGuide technology (PWM connection for power, RGB through included controller)

- iCUE Lighting Node PRO Controller + RGB Fan Hub for up to 6 RGB fans of the same type

- iCUE Ready

iCUE 4000D RGB AIRFLOW True White

- High airflow front panel

- 3x AF120 RGB Elite fans with AirGuide technology (PWM connection for power, RGB through included controller)

- iCUE Lighting Node PRO Controller + RGB Fan Hub for up to 6 RGB fans of the same type

- iCUE Ready

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iCUE 4000X RGB Black

- Glass front panel with spacing on sides to accommodate airflow

- 3x SP120 RGB Elite fans with AirGuide technology (PWM connection for power, RGB through included controller)

- iCUE Lighting Node CORE controller for up to 6 RGB fans

- iCUE Ready

iCUE 4000X RGB White

- Glass front panel with spacing on sides to accommodate airflow

- 3x SP120 RGB Elite fans with AirGuide technology (PWM connection for power, RGB through included controller)

- iCUE Lighting Node CORE controller for up to 6 RGB fans

- iCUE Ready

Included fans – What do you need to know

4000D AIRFLOW

4000D AIRFLOW comes with two Airflow type fans with AirGuide technology that connect via 3-Pin plug directly to your motherboard. These fans are DC voltage regulated. You can control the speed on most motherboards within your BIOS or, if available, via a software from the motherboard vendor. The manual of your motherboard will tell you more on where to connect and on how to control the fans’ speeds.

iCUE 4000D RGB AIRFLOW

iCUE 4000D RGB AIRFLOW includes three AF120 RGB ELITE fans. These fans connect via a 4-Pin PWM type connector straight to your motherboard. You can control the speed on most motherboards within your BIOS or, if available, via a software from the motherboard vendor. The manual of your motherboard will tell you more on where to connect and on how to control the fan speeds of the fans. The RGB side for these fans is already connected to a RGB Fan hub paired with a Lighting Node Pro controller. Once you've connected the RGB Fan hub and Lighting Node Pro controller to SATA-power and the controller to an available USB2.0 Header of your motherboard, all you need to do is download and install the CORSAIR iCUE Software and you can start configuring the lighting effects.

iCUE 4000X RGB AIRFLOW

iCUE 4000X RGB AIRFLOW includes three SP120 RGB ELITE fans. These fans connect via a 4-Pin PWM type connector straight to your motherboard. You can control the speed on most motherboards within your BIOS or, if available, via a software from the motherboard vendor. The manual of your motherboard will tell you more on where to connect and on how to control the fan speeds of the fans. The RGB side for these fans is already connected to a Lighting Node CORE controller. Once you've connected the Lighting Node CORE controller to SATA-power and the controller to an available USB2.0 Header of your motherboard, all you need to do is download and install the CORSAIR iCUE Software and you can start configuring the lighting effects.

Vertical mounting of graphics cards

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All 4000 series cases support vertical mounting of your graphics card. You will need an optional riser cable, such as the CORSAIR Premium PCIe 4.0 x16 Extension Cable, 300mm to ensure full compatibility with the case. The mounting slot is limited to dual slot cards only.

Choosing the right CPU cooler

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Depending on your processor, you have several options. If your build has an AMD Ryzen 7800X3D or a 5800X3D, or an Intel Core i7 14700K or Core i5 14600K you can install a 240mm radiator in the top like the iCUE H100x RGB ELITE Liquid CPU Cooler. If liquid cooling is not your thing, we also have the CORSAIR A115 Twin Tower CPU Air Cooler that can easily handle all these processors and more.

Technical specifications compared

 

CORSAIR 4000D Airflow

CORSAIR 4000D RGB Airflow

CORSAIR 4000X RGB

Variants

Black, White

Black, White

Black, White

Chassis Type

ATX Mid Tower

ATX Mid Tower

ATX Mid Tower

Motherboard Support

Mini ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX (305mm x 277mm)

Mini ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX (305mm x 277mm)

Mini ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX (305mm x 277mm)

Expansion Slots

7 + 2 Vertical with optional riser cable

7 + 2 Vertical with optional riser cable

7 + 2 Vertical with optional riser cable

Maximum Video Card Length

360mm

360mm

360mm

Maximum CPU Cooler Height

170mm

170mm

170mm

Internal Drive Bays

2x 3.5in/2.5in combo drive cage with two trays (removable), 2x2.5in

2x 3.5in/2.5in combo drive cage with two trays (removable), 2x2.5in

2x 3.5in/2.5in combo drive cage with two trays (removable), 2x2.5in

Chassis Dimensions (D x W x H)

453mm x 230mm x 466mm

453mm x 230mm x 466mm

453mm x 230mm x 466mm

120mm Fan Mounting

Front: 3x 120mm

Top: 2x 120mm

Rear: 1x 120mm

Front: 3x 120mm

Top: 2x 120mm

Rear: 1x 120mm

Front: 3x 120mm

Top: 2x 120mm

Rear: 1x 120mm

 

140mm Fan Mounting

Front: 2x 140mm

Top: 2x 140mm

Front: 2x 140mm

Top: 2x 140mm

Front: 2x 140mm

Top: 2x 140mm

Radiator Support

Front: 360mm / 280mm

Top: 240mm / 280mm w/ Low-Profile RAM

Rear: 120mm

Front: 360mm / 280mm

Top: 240mm / 280mm w/ Low-Profile RAM

Rear: 120mm

Front: 360mm / 280mm

Top: 280mm w/ Low-Profile RAM

Rear: 120mm

Included Fans

2x CORSAIR AirGuide 120mm Fans (1 front, 1 rear) – DC (3-Pin) power connection

 

3x CORSAIR AF120 RGB ELITE 120mm Fans (front) - PWM (4-Pin) power connection

3x CORSAIR SP120 RGB ELITE 120mm Fans (front) - PWM (4-Pin) power connection

Included Fan Lighting Controllers

None

 

iCUE Lighting Node Pro + RGB Fan Hub

iCUE Lighting Node CORE

Front I/O

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A (x1)

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C (x1)

Headphone/Microphone (x1)

Power

Reset

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A (x1)

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C (x1)

Headphone/Microphone (x1)

Power

Reset

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A (x1)

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C (x1)

Headphone/Microphone (x1)

Power

Reset

Power Supply compatibility

220mm max length ATX power supply

RMx Shift compatible

220mm max length ATX power supply

RMx Shift compatible

220mm max length ATX power supply

RMx Shift compatible

Switch it up

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With this core setup, you are ready to configure all available fan mounts and still have the space for extensive builds and proper cable management. The 4000 series is the perfect place to start your build. Most of the parts are still available for purchase in our web store, should you want to change your build at some point.

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