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Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW vs Fractal Design Terra

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the Fractal Design Terra at 5.6/10.

The Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW leads on airflow and cooling, space and compatibility and value.

They score the same on build and ease of building and noise.

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 Terra

Fractal Design Terra

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Fractal Design Terra is for builders who want a compact, well-finished Mini-ITX system and are happy to choose their own cooling. It suits people planning a full-size graphics card in a 10.4-litre case with an SFX or SFX-L power supply. It is a poorer fit for anyone who wants a big radiator, lots of storage or a roomy, forgiving build.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair 4000D AIRFLOWFractal Design Terra
Airflow and cooling30%7/105/10
Build and ease of building20%7/107/10
Space and compatibility20%7/106/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%7/105/10
Overall6.7/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair 4000D AIRFLOWFractal Design Terra
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)ATX mid towerSmall form factor case, 10.4 L (343 x 153 x 218 mm)
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX and E-ATX (305mm x 277mm)Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)360mm maximum322 mm maximum (drops to 200 mm if a 120 mm radiator is installed)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)170mm maximum77 mm maximum with spine set for CPU clearance; 48 mm when configured for maximum GPU length
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX, maximum PSU length 220mmSFX and SFX-L, maximum length 130 mm
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)120, 140, 240, 280 and 360mm supported; 360mm front and 280mm roofOne 120 mm side radiator slot
Fans included and fan mountsTwo 120mm AirGuide fans included (front and rear); front 3x120mm or 2x140mm, top 2x120mm or 2x140mm, rear 120mmNone included; one 120 mm bottom fan mount
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)3.5in and 2.5in combo drive cage with two removable trays, plus 2x2.5inTwo 2.5-inch mounts included; no 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch bays

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 Terra

  • + Premium anodised aluminium build, with a solid walnut front option
  • + Room for graphics cards up to 322 mm
  • + Owners describe the build as easy
  • − No fans or dust filters included
  • − Weak AIO support and tight clearance for CPU cooling
  • − Two 2.5-inch mounts and no 3.5-inch bays

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a 240 mm or larger radiator for liquid cooling
  • Anyone needing 3.5-inch drive bays or lots of internal storage
  • Builders who want a cooler and fans included, or a roomy, forgiving case
Read the full Fractal Design Terra review ›

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