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Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case vs Montech XR Wood

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

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Montech XR Wood scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case at 5.1/10.

The Montech XR Wood leads on airflow and cooling, noise and value.

They score the same on build and ease of building and space and compatibility.

The biggest difference is value, where the Montech XR Wood scores 8/10 to the Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case's 5/10.

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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Montech XR Wood

6.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Montech XR Wood is for budget builders who want a mesh-fronted ATX case with fans already fitted. It suits people planning an air-cooled or liquid-cooled gaming PC with a long graphics card and a small number of drives. It is a weaker fit for storage-heavy builds or back-connect motherboards.

Typically about £55.02 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC CaseMontech XR Wood
Airflow and cooling30%5/107/10
Build and ease of building20%5/105/10
Space and compatibility20%7/107/10
Noise15%3/105/10
Value15%5/108/10
Overall5.1/106.5/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC CaseMontech XR Wood
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Mid-Tower, 460 × 240 × 506 mm (L × W × H), 10.54 kgATX Mid-Tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX (up to 305 × 277 mm)ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)425 mm (manufacturer UK page). Conflict: US explorer guide lists 410 mm420mm
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)170 mm175mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX only; maximum PSU length 180 mmATX 230mm max length (conflicting sources: Vividrepairs gives ATX up to 200mm)
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top 360, 280, 240 mm; side 360, 280, 240 mm; rear 120 mm; front none; bottom noneFront 280mm, Top 360mm (Tom's Hardware); conflicting figures from other sources
Fans included and fan mountsARGB 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 none4 x 120mm GF120 ARGB PWM pre-installed; accommodates up to 12 fans
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)2× internal 3.5 inch and 2× internal 2.5 inch; removable drive plate takes up to 2 HDDs and 2 SSDs3.5-inch: 2; 2.5-inch: 2

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

Montech XR Wood

  • + Four 120mm ARGB PWM fans pre-installed
  • + Radiator and fan support praised by owners
  • + Takes graphics cards up to 420mm
  • − Front dust filter restricts airflow and adds noise
  • − Only two 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch drive spots

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with a back-connect motherboard
  • Builders who need many 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive bays
  • Anyone wanting a near-silent build with a solid front panel
Read the full Montech XR Wood review ›

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