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Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW vs Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)

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

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW at 6.7/10.

The Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW leads on space and compatibility.

The Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) leads on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building and noise.

They score the same on value.

Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW

Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW

6.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW is an ATX mid tower for builders who want a ventilated front panel and a roomy interior. It suits standard gaming and workstation builds with a long graphics card or a tower cooler. It is less suited to anyone who wants a quiet build under heavy load without changing fans.

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Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)

Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Meshify 3 Black Solid is for builders who want a mesh-fronted ATX mid-tower with strong airflow and a plain steel-sided look. It suits air-cooled and radiator-cooled builds where cooling matters more than a glass window. It's best for people whose graphics card fits within 349 mm.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair 4000D AIRFLOWFractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)
Airflow and cooling30%7/108/10
Build and ease of building20%7/108/10
Space and compatibility20%7/106/10
Noise15%5/106/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall6.7/107.2/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair 4000D AIRFLOWFractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)ATX mid towerATX mid-tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX and E-ATX (305mm x 277mm)E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)360mm maximum349 mm
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)170mm maximum173 mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX, maximum PSU length 220mmATX only, maximum PSU length 180 mm
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)120, 140, 240, 280 and 360mm supported; 360mm front and 280mm roofFront 280/360 mm; top 240/280 mm; rear 120 mm
Fans included and fan mountsTwo 120mm AirGuide fans included (front and rear); front 3x120mm or 2x140mm, top 2x120mm or 2x140mm, rear 120mmThree Momentum 14 included at front; front 3x 120/140 mm, top 2x 120/140 mm, rear 1x 120 mm
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)3.5in and 2.5in combo drive cage with two removable trays, plus 2x2.5innot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW

  • + Perforated steel front panel with two fans included
  • + Roomy interior with easy cable routing, per owners
  • + Fits 360mm graphics cards and 360mm front radiators
  • − Fans are 3-pin, not PWM
  • − Only one USB-A port on the front I/O
  • − Side panels take force to remove

Skip it if:

  • Builders who want a quiet system under heavy load without swapping fans
  • Anyone who needs several front USB ports
  • Buyers who want tool-free side panels that come off easily
Read the full Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW review ›

Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid)

  • + Mesh front with GPU air guide and three fans fitted
  • + Tool-less panels and captive thumbscrews ease building
  • + Front, top and rear radiator mounts with brackets included
  • − 349 mm GPU length limit draws owner complaints
  • − Front radiator makes power cable routing harder
  • − PSU bay is ATX only, maximum 180 mm long

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with a graphics card longer than 349 mm
  • Anyone who wants a glass side panel to show off parts
  • Builders using a non-ATX power supply or one longer than 180 mm
Read the full Fractal Design Meshify 3 (Black Solid) review ›

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