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FRAME 4000D Series vs 4000D Series: What's the difference?

The 4000D Series and the FRAME 4000D Series, while similar in name, have many differences. The 4000D Series was released in 2019, and now we see a new approach to the popular case with the FRAME 4000D. In this article, we're going to compare the two contenders to make your purchase decision a little easier.

FRAME 4000D vs 4000D: Specs compared

	FRAME 4000D Series	4000D Series
Dimensions	487 x 239 x 486mm	466 x 230 x 453mm
Material:	Steel, Tempered Glass	Steel, Tempered Glass
Included Fans:	None (FRAME 4000D), 3x RS120 (FRAME 4000D RS), 3x RS120 ARGB (FRAME 4000D RS ARGB)	2x SP120 or 3x AF120 RGB ELITE
Included Controllers:	None	None
Fan Compatibility:	Front: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mm, 2x 200mm	Front: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mm
	Top: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mm, 2x 160mm	Top: 2x 120mm, 2x 140mm
	Side: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mm	Side: None
	Bottom: 2x 120mm	Bottom: None
	Rear 1x 120mm, 1x 140mm	Rear: 1x 120mm
Radiator Compatibility:	Front: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm	Front: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm
	Top: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm	Top: 280mm, 240mm
	Side: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm	Side: None
	Bottom: None	Bottom: None
	Rear: 120mm	Rear: 120mm
Expansion Slots:	7 Horizontal (4 Vertical)	7 Horizontal (2 Vertical)
Motherboard:	Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX	Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX
	Compatible to reverse connector motherboards: ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth
Storage:	4x 2.5“ SSDs	2x 2.5“ SSDs
	2x 3.5“ HDDs	2x 3.5“ HDDs
Clearances:	PSU: 220mm	PSU: 220mm
	CPU Cooler: 170mm	CPU Cooler: 170mm
	GPU: 370mm (345mm w/ fan)	GPU: 360mm (335mm w/ fan)
Dust Filters:	Front, PSU, Side	Front, Top, PSU, Side
Front I/O:	USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (x2)	USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (x1)
	USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (x1)	USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (x1)
	Headphone/Microphone Combo (x1)	Headphone/Microphone Combo (x1)
	Power	Power
	Reset	Reset
Power Supply:	ATX (Not included)	ATX (Not included)
Warranty:	2 Year	2 Year

FRAME 4000D vs 4000D: Dimensions

4000D Series

FRAME 4000D Series

The FRAME 4000D is slightly larger than the 4000D. It is 9mm wider, 37mm longer and 20mm higher. This allows for more space for fans, coolers and GPUs, like the new NVIDIA 50-Series.

FRAME 4000D vs 4000D: Radiator and fan compatibility

The 4000D can fit a maximum of a 280mm radiator in the top, while the FRAME 4000D can also fit a 360mm radiator, which allows for a more effective cooling. The latter also adds the ability to mount a radiator or fans on the side of the case, which is not available on the 4000D series. So if you need maximum cooling capacity or want to build a compact custom cooled rig with multiple radiators, the FRAME 4000D is the right choice.

The FRAME 4000D's Infinirail mounting system allows you to easily adjust fan size compatibility to accommodate even dual 200mm fans in the front. While the 4000D can easily support multiple fans, the front can only handle two 140mm fans as the maximum configuration.