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Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case vs MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE scores 5.6/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case at 5.1/10.

The Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case leads on airflow and cooling.

The MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE leads on build and ease of building, space and compatibility, noise and value.

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.

Typically about £119.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE is for builders who want a glass showcase mid tower and will buy their own fans. It suits people planning a back-connect motherboard build or a liquid-cooled system with large radiators. It is a poorer fit for anyone who wants a case that is ready to run with fans fitted.

Typically about £57.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC CaseMSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE
Airflow and cooling30%5/103/10
Build and ease of building20%5/107/10
Space and compatibility20%7/108/10
Noise15%3/105/10
Value15%5/106/10
Overall5.1/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC CaseMSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE
Case typeMid-Tower, 460 × 240 × 506 mm (L × W × H), 10.54 kgMid Tower
Board sizesMini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX (up to 305 × 277 mm)Regular: ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX; Back-connect: ATX / Micro-ATX
Max GPU length425 mm (manufacturer UK page). Conflict: US explorer guide lists 410 mm380 mm (US datasheet, Pangoly and reviewers); global datasheet gives 400 mm
Max cooler height170 mm166 mm
PSU supportATX only; maximum PSU length 180 mmATX; maximum PSU length 200 mm; no PSU included
RadiatorsTop 360, 280, 240 mm; side 360, 280, 240 mm; rear 120 mm; front none; bottom noneTop 120/240/360 mm; Side 120/240/360 mm; Bottom 120/240/360 mm; Rear 120 mm; Front NA
FansARGB 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 noneNone pre-installed; top 3 x 120 / 3 x 140 mm; rear 1 x 120 mm; side 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 mm; bottom 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 / 2 x 160 mm; front NA
Drive bays2× internal 3.5 inch and 2× internal 2.5 inch; removable drive plate takes up to 2 HDDs and 2 SSDs3 x 2.5" and 2 x 2.5"/3.5" combo

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 ›

MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

  • + Three-sided 4 mm tempered glass with a 270-degree look
  • + Supports 360 mm radiators at top, side and bottom
  • + Back-connect board support with 90 mm routing space
  • − No fans pre-installed
  • − Front lists no fan or radiator support
  • − Only two 3.5-inch-capable drive bays

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want fans included from the start
  • Anyone needing several 3.5-inch drive bays for bulk storage
  • Builders who want a front fan or radiator mount
Read the full MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE review ›

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