Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW 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 4000D AIRFLOW at 6.7/10.

The NZXT H6 Flow leads on airflow and cooling and build and ease of building.

They score the same on space and compatibility, noise and value.

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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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.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW	NZXT H6 Flow
Airflow and cooling	30%	7/10	8/10
Build and ease of building	20%	7/10	8/10
Space and compatibility	20%	7/10	7/10
Noise	15%	5/10	5/10
Value	15%	7/10	7/10
Overall		6.7/10	7.2/10

Specifications

Spec	Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW	NZXT H6 Flow
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)	ATX mid tower	Mid-tower, dual-chamber
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)	Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX and E-ATX (305mm x 277mm)	ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)	360mm maximum	Up to 365 mm (14.4 in)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)	170mm maximum	Up to 163 mm (6.4 in)
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)	ATX, maximum PSU length 220mm	ATX power supply type, up to 200 mm PSU clearance
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)	120, 140, 240, 280 and 360mm supported; 360mm front and 280mm roof	Top up to 360 mm; rear up to 120 mm; top radiators up to 30 mm thick
Fans included and fan mounts	Two 120mm AirGuide fans included (front and rear); front 3x120mm or 2x140mm, top 2x120mm or 2x140mm, rear 120mm	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)	3.5in and 2.5in combo drive cage with two removable trays, plus 2x2.5in	not 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

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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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