Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case vs NZXT H6 Flow

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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 NZXT H6 Flow at 7.2/10.

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

They score the same on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building, noise and value.

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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NZXT H6 Flow

7.2/10verdict: buy

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.

Typically about £84.98 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	NZXT H6 Flow
Airflow and cooling	30%	8/10	8/10
Build and ease of building	20%	8/10	8/10
Space and compatibility	20%	8/10	7/10
Noise	15%	5/10	5/10
Value	15%	7/10	7/10
Overall		7.4/10	7.2/10

Specifications

Spec	Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case	NZXT H6 Flow
Case type	Mid-Tower	Mid-tower, dual-chamber
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	Up to 365 mm (14.4 in)
Max cooler height	175 mm maximum CPU cooler height	Up to 163 mm (6.4 in)
PSU support	ATX only; PSU not included; PSU clearance 250 mm	ATX power supply type, up to 200 mm PSU clearance
Radiators	Front 360, 280, 240 mm; top 420, 360, 280, 240 mm; side 360, 280, 240 mm; rear 120 or 140 mm; bottom none	Top up to 360 mm; rear up to 120 mm; top radiators up to 30 mm thick
Fans	4x RS140 PWM fans included, no controller	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	2x 3.5-inch HDD and 6x 2.5-inch SSD	not listed

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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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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