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Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW vs MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW scores 7.1/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW at 6.7/10.

The Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW leads on build and ease of building.

The MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW leads on airflow and cooling and value.

They score the same on space and compatibility and noise.

Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW

Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW

6.7/10verdict: buy

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.

Typically about £102.40 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW

MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW

7.1/10verdict: buy

The MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW is for builders who want a mesh-fronted ATX mid tower with plenty of fans already fitted. It suits gaming and general-purpose desktops where cooling matters more than silence. It also fits anyone who wants a glass side panel without buying extra fans.

Typically about £54.99 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 4000D AIRFLOWMSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW
Airflow and cooling30%7/108/10
Build and ease of building20%7/106/10
Space and compatibility20%7/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%7/109/10
Overall6.7/107.1/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair 4000D AIRFLOWMSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW
Case typeATX mid towerMid Tower
Board sizesMini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX and E-ATX (305mm x 277mm)ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX
Max GPU length360mm maximum330 mm (12.99 in)
Max cooler height170mm maximum160 mm (6.29 in), listed by MSI as maximum CPU cooler length; not verified as a height measurement
PSU supportATX, maximum PSU length 220mmATX, maximum PSU length 200 mm (7.87 in) without 2.5"/3.5" HDD tray installation
Radiators120, 140, 240, 280 and 360mm supported; 360mm front and 280mm roofFront 120/140/240 mm; Top 120/240 mm; Rear 120 mm
FansTwo 120mm AirGuide fans included (front and rear); front 3x120mm or 2x140mm, top 2x120mm or 2x140mm, rear 120mmSix auto-RGB 120 mm fans pre-installed (front 3, top 2, rear 1). Support: front 3x120 or 2x140, top 2x120 or 2x140, rear 1x120, plus 2x120 on PSU shroud
Drive bays3.5in and 2.5in combo drive cage with two removable trays, plus 2x2.5in3 x 2.5 inch and 2 x 2.5/3.5 inch

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 ›

MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW

  • + Six 120 mm fans included
  • + Mesh front panel with praised airflow
  • + Radiator support at front, top and rear
  • − Owners complain about fan RGB control
  • − PSU length limit of 200 mm is tied to HDD tray
  • − Front I/O is two USB-A ports only

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet case with a solid front panel
  • Builders planning a 280 mm or 360 mm radiator
  • Anyone who needs many 3.5 inch bays or lots of front USB ports
Read the full MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW review ›

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