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Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 vs Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case at 5.1/10.

The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 leads on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building, noise and value.

They score the same on space and compatibility.

The biggest difference is build and ease of building, where the Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 scores 8/10 to the Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case's 5/10.

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

6.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The NR200P V2 is for people building a compact Mini-ITX PC around a long graphics card. It suits builders who like tool-free panel access and are happy to add fans or a radiator. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a quiet build straight away.

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Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case

Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case

5.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Corsair 3500X ARGB is for builders who want a glass-fronted mid-tower with room for large radiators and a big graphics card. It suits people who care about looks and liquid cooling more than the lowest possible GPU temperatures. Buyers sensitive to fan noise should read the owner feedback on the stock fans first.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case
Airflow and cooling30%6/105/10
Build and ease of building20%8/105/10
Space and compatibility20%7/107/10
Noise15%5/103/10
Value15%7/105/10
Overall6.6/105.1/10

Specifications

SpecCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Mini-ITX case, 18.25L volume, 360 × 185 × 274 mm excluding protrusions (372 × 185 × 292 mm including)Mid-Tower, 460 × 240 × 506 mm (L × W × H), 10.54 kg
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITX only, maximum board size 170 × 180 mmMini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX (up to 305 × 277 mm)
Maximum graphics card length (mm)356 mm maximum length, 160 mm maximum height (US page and store list 357 mm, a 1 mm discrepancy)425 mm (manufacturer UK page). Conflict: US explorer guide lists 410 mm
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)not listed170 mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)not listedATX only; maximum PSU length 180 mm
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)240 mm and 280 mm liquid coolers, top mountTop 360, 280, 240 mm; side 360, 280, 240 mm; rear 120 mm; front none; bottom none
Fans included and fan mountsOne pre-installed 120 mm PWM SickleFlow fan at bottom (650–1,800 rpm); top mounts 120/140 mm x2; floor mounts 120 mm x2ARGB edition includes 3× RS120 ARGB; top 3× 120 mm or 2× 140 mm; side 3× 120 mm or 2× 140 mm; rear 1× 120 mm; bottom 3× 120 mm and 1× 140 mm; front none
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)One 3.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed), one 2.5/3.5-inch combo bay, one 2.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed); no 5.25-inch bays2× internal 3.5 inch and 2× internal 2.5 inch; removable drive plate takes up to 2 HDDs and 2 SSDs

Strengths and weaknesses

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

  • + Tool-free pinned panels and removable GPU panel
  • + Takes 356 mm graphics cards and 280 mm radiators
  • + Riser cable and GPU holder included
  • − Only one fan included
  • − Glass panel restricts graphics card airflow
  • − Fans reported ramping to 100% under load

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet build without adjusting fan behaviour
  • Anyone planning a larger motherboard than Mini-ITX
  • Builders who want a glass side panel and the best graphics card cooling
Read the full Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 review ›

Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case

  • + Two 360 mm radiator positions, top and side
  • + Takes E-ATX boards and 425 mm graphics cards
  • + Three RS120 ARGB fans included
  • − Glass front with no mesh and no front fan mount
  • − Owners report loud, high-pitched stock fans
  • − Only two 3.5 inch and two 2.5 inch drive spots

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet build with the stock fans
  • Anyone after the lowest GPU temperatures from a mesh front
  • Builders who need many 3.5 inch drive bays
Read the full Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case review ›

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