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Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case vs Phanteks XT Pro Ultra

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

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Phanteks XT Pro Ultra scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC Case at 5.1/10.

The Phanteks XT Pro Ultra leads on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building, space and compatibility, noise and value.

The biggest difference is value, where the Phanteks XT Pro Ultra 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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Phanteks XT Pro Ultra

Phanteks XT Pro Ultra

6.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The Phanteks XT Pro Ultra is a mid-tower for builders who want a mesh-fronted case with fans already fitted. It suits people planning a large graphics card, a tall air cooler or a 360 mm radiator. It is less suited to anyone who puts quiet running or a rigid side panel first.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC CasePhanteks XT Pro Ultra
Airflow and cooling30%5/107/10
Build and ease of building20%5/106/10
Space and compatibility20%7/108/10
Noise15%3/104/10
Value15%5/108/10
Overall5.1/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower PC CasePhanteks XT Pro Ultra
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Mid-Tower, 460 × 240 × 506 mm (L × W × H), 10.54 kgMid-Tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX (up to 305 × 277 mm)E-ATX (up to 280 mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; rear-connect boards supported for MSI Project Zero, ASUS BTF and Gigabyte Project Stealth
Maximum graphics card length (mm)425 mm (manufacturer UK page). Conflict: US explorer guide lists 410 mm415 mm; GPU width 184 mm
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)170 mm184 mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX only; maximum PSU length 180 mmMaximum PSU length 270 mm; bottom mount
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top 360, 280, 240 mm; side 360, 280, 240 mm; rear 120 mm; front none; bottom noneTop: max 360 mm; Front: max 240 mm; Rear: 120 mm
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 noneFour M25-140 D-RGB fans included; top 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm; front 3x 120 mm or 3x 140 mm; midplate 3x 120 mm; rear 1x 120 mm or 140 mm
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 SSDs5x 2.5-inch plus 1x 3.5-inch HDD, or 3x 2.5-inch SSD plus 2x 3.5-inch

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 ›

Phanteks XT Pro Ultra

  • + Four D-RGB fans included
  • + Roomy: 415 mm GPU, 184 mm cooler, E-ATX
  • + Owners praise cable routing and value
  • − Owners report noisy stock fans
  • − Side panel flex reported by owners
  • − Only two 3.5-inch bays at most

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who put quiet running first and don't want to deal with stock fan noise.
  • Anyone building a storage-heavy system with several 3.5-inch hard drives.
  • Buyers who want a rigid side panel.
Read the full Phanteks XT Pro Ultra review ›

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