Corsair FRAME 4000D PC Case Review
Meet the Corsair FRAME 4000D
Corsair’s FRAME concept is a great idea
Today, we aren’t just reviewing a new PC case from Corsair but the start of an entirely new PC case concept. The Corsair FRAME 4000D is the start of the company’s FRAME series, which will grow to comprise many components and many PC case designs. In time, many upgrade options will be available, giving PC builders the ability to customise the look of their PC enclosure fully. In a sense, this is the Corsair Platform desk concept, but in PC case form.
For now, the FRAME lineup is in its infancy. As such, this review needs to be seen in two ways. We need to see the potential of Corsair’s FRAME concept, but know the reality of it. Until Corsair releases more FRAME series parts and accessories, the 4000D must be seen as a standalone product.
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Corsair’s FRAME 4000D is surprisingly affordable
With a starting price of £79.99, Corsair’s FRAME 4000D is very affordable. However, this model ships without included fans. For £10 more (£89.99), this case can ship with three non-RGB RS series 120mm fans. For an extra £20 (£99.99 total), it can ship with three included RS series 120mm ARGB fans.
Simply put, the Corsair Frame 4000D is a well built case, and has many features that are more commonly found on more costly PC case designs. A huge number of this case’s parts are removable, making them easy to paint and modify if the user wishes. In time, aftermarket parts should become available, allowing PC builders to customise their cases in the future. For now, the FRAME 4000D is a modder’s paradise.
This new case supports back-connect ATX and MATX motherboards, allowing PC builders to create systems with a “no cable” aesthetic. With these kinds of PC motherboards (MSI Project Zero/PZ, ASUS BTF etc), Corsair’s RMx Shift series PSUs are an excellent pairing. These PSUs have modular cable pinouts in an easy to access location, enabling easier cable management and component upgrades.
We will also note that this case (when ordered with fans), also pair up nicely with Corsair’s new Nautilus series All-in-One (AIO) CPU liquid coolers. These coolers use Corsair RS-series fans, matching the fans included with this case.
For today’s review, we will be using the FRAME 4000D RS ARGB model.
3D Printable Files
Corsair’s FRAME concept isn’t just about Corsair-made add-ons. Corsair has also embraced the 3D printing community on Printables by releasing files for the case’s motherboard tray and PSU shroud. These files can act as the basis for community-made mods and accessories.
In time, we hope Corsair will release more models and 3D printable parts for their FRAME series products. Recently, Corsair has released a lot of parts of their ClubSport GT Cockpit and Platform series desks.
Corsair FRAME 4000D Specifications
Size-wise, Corsair’s FRAME 4000D is similar in size to their older 4000D chassis, though it has been made slightly wider to better accommodate systems with vertically mounted graphics cards.
The PC supports up to 360mm liquid cooling solutions at the top, front and side of the chassis. The case also supports motherboards up to EATX in size (305mm x 277mm). GPUs up to 430mm in size are also supported.
In total, this PC case supports up to 12 120mm fans, with three fans on the top, three fans on the side, three fans at its front, two fans on its bottom, and one fan on its rear. The case has seven PCIe slots, and these slots can be rotated, allowing the case to support vertically mounted graphics cards.
