Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case vs MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW at 7.1/10.

The Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case leads on build and ease of building and space and compatibility.

The MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW leads on value.

They score the same on airflow and cooling and noise.

Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case

7.4/10verdict: buy

The Corsair FRAME 5000D RS is for builders who want a high-airflow mid-tower with space for big radiators and large graphics cards. It suits people building a performance PC who value easy assembly and four included fans. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a quiet, sound-dampened build.

Typically about £114.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case	MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW
Airflow and cooling	30%	8/10	8/10
Build and ease of building	20%	8/10	6/10
Space and compatibility	20%	8/10	7/10
Noise	15%	5/10	5/10
Value	15%	7/10	9/10
Overall		7.4/10	7.1/10

Specifications

Spec	Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case	MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW
Case type	Mid-Tower	Mid Tower
Board sizes	Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX and E-ATX (305 x 277 mm); also ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero and Gigabyte Project Stealth reverse-connector boards	ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX
Max GPU length	450 mm maximum, or 425 mm with front fans installed	330 mm (12.99 in)
Max cooler height	175 mm maximum CPU cooler height	160 mm (6.29 in), listed by MSI as maximum CPU cooler length; not verified as a height measurement
PSU support	ATX only; PSU not included; PSU clearance 250 mm	ATX, maximum PSU length 200 mm (7.87 in) without 2.5"/3.5" HDD tray installation
Radiators	Front 360, 280, 240 mm; top 420, 360, 280, 240 mm; side 360, 280, 240 mm; rear 120 or 140 mm; bottom none	Front 120/140/240 mm; Top 120/240 mm; Rear 120 mm
Fans	4x RS140 PWM fans included, no controller	Six 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 bays	2x 3.5-inch HDD and 6x 2.5-inch SSD	3 x 2.5 inch and 2 x 2.5/3.5 inch

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case

+ Good cooling and airflow, praised by four reviewers
+ Four RS140 PWM fans included
+ Modular layout with easy building
− Fans get loud at high speed
− No top dust filter
− No fan controller included

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a quiet, sound-dampened build
Anyone who wants dust filters on every opening, including the top
Builders who need a bottom-mounted radiator

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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

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