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Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case vs NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

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

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 7.7/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case at 7.4/10.

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

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) leads on noise.

They score the same on airflow and cooling, space and compatibility and value.

The biggest difference is noise, where the NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 8/10 to the Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case's 5/10.

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

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

7.7/10verdict: buy

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) is for builders who want a compact, mesh-fronted case with room for a long graphics card and a 360 mm radiator. It suits people who value quiet stock fans and tidy cable management in a 45-litre mid-tower. Anyone who needs plenty of front USB ports or lots of 3.5-inch storage will find it limiting.

Typically about £59.99 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 FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC CaseNZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Airflow and cooling30%8/108/10
Build and ease of building20%8/107/10
Space and compatibility20%8/108/10
Noise15%5/108/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall7.4/107.7/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC CaseNZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Case typeMid-TowerCompact Mid-Tower, 465 x 225 x 430 mm, 45.0 L
Board sizesMini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX and E-ATX (305 x 277 mm); also ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero and Gigabyte Project Stealth reverse-connector boardsE-ATX (up to 277 mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; back-connect boards not supported
Max GPU length450 mm maximum, or 425 mm with front fans installedUp to 410 mm (a front radiator can reduce this by up to 60 mm)
Max cooler height175 mm maximum CPU cooler heightUp to 170 mm
PSU supportATX only; PSU not included; PSU clearance 250 mmPSU length up to 200 mm; form factor not stated
RadiatorsFront 360, 280, 240 mm; top 420, 360, 280, 240 mm; side 360, 280, 240 mm; rear 120 or 140 mm; bottom noneFront up to 360 mm (120 mm fan base) or 280 mm (140 mm base); top up to 240 mm (120 mm base) or 280 mm with low-profile memory only; top radiator plus fan thickness up to 55 mm
Fans4x RS140 PWM fans included, no controllerIncluded: 1 x F120Q front and 1 x F120Q rear (Case Version). Mounts: front 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm; top 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm; bottom 2 x 120 mm; rear 1 x 120 mm
Drive bays2x 3.5-inch HDD and 6x 2.5-inch SSD2.5" x 2 and 3.5" x 1

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
Read the full Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case review ›

NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

  • + Mesh front, side and PSU shroud with good reported thermals
  • + Fits a 360 mm front radiator and 410 mm GPUs
  • + Stock fans reported as quiet, with good cable management
  • − Only one USB-A and one USB-C on the front
  • − Cable routing is tight near the PSU shroud
  • − Only one 3.5-inch drive bay

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need many front USB ports
  • Builders planning a large 3.5-inch drive array
  • Anyone using a back-connect motherboard or wanting a vertical GPU mount
Read the full NZXT H5 Flow (2024) review ›

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