Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case vs NZXT H6 Flow

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The NZXT H6 Flow scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case at 5.1/10.

The NZXT H6 Flow 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 airflow and cooling, where the NZXT H6 Flow scores 8/10 to the Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case's 5/10.

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 itSearch Amazon UK

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NZXT H6 Flow

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The NZXT H6 Flow is for builders who want a mid-tower with strong cooling and an easy build. It suits gaming and general desktop systems with a graphics card, an air cooler or a top-mounted radiator, and only a few drives. It is less suited to storage-heavy builds or anyone who wants a quiet system at full fan speed.

Typically about £84.98 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case	NZXT H6 Flow
Airflow and cooling	30%	5/10	8/10
Build and ease of building	20%	5/10	8/10
Space and compatibility	20%	7/10	7/10
Noise	15%	3/10	5/10
Value	15%	5/10	7/10
Overall		5.1/10	7.2/10

Specifications

Spec	Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case	NZXT H6 Flow
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)	Mid-Tower, 460 × 240 × 506 mm (L × W × H), 10.54 kg	Mid-tower, dual-chamber
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 mm	Up to 365 mm (14.4 in)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)	170 mm	Up to 163 mm (6.4 in)
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)	ATX only; maximum PSU length 180 mm	ATX power supply type, up to 200 mm PSU clearance
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)	Top 360, 280, 240 mm; side 360, 280, 240 mm; rear 120 mm; front none; bottom none	Top up to 360 mm; rear up to 120 mm; top radiators up to 30 mm thick
Fans included and fan mounts	ARGB 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	Three pre-installed F120Q 120 mm fans in the front-right position, 1,200 ± 240 RPM, 62.18 CFM, 25.1 dBA; top takes three 120 mm or two 140 mm; rear 120 mm included; bottom takes two 140 mm intake
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 SSDs	not listed

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

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NZXT H6 Flow

+ Four fans included, with room for a 360 mm top radiator
+ Owners praise thermal performance and easy cable management
+ Fits GPUs up to 365 mm and coolers up to 163 mm
− Owners report limited drive storage support
− Owners report fan noise at high speed
− GPU temperatures rise when lower fan mounts are filled

Skip it if:

Builders who need space for several storage drives
Buyers who want a quiet system with the fans at full speed
Anyone who wants a fan or RGB controller included in the box

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