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Cooler Master NR600 vs Phanteks P400A: Comparison
Cooler Master NR600 vs Phanteks P400A gpu clearance compared
Gpu clearance is where these two genuinely part company, Cooler Master NR600 330 mm against Phanteks P400A 420 mm, a 21% lead for Phanteks P400A. Add included fans to that, 2 on the Cooler Master NR600 versus 3 on the Phanteks P400A, and the pattern holds. They differ on case volume too, 34 L on the Cooler Master NR600 versus 48 L on the Phanteks P400A. Colour is not the same on both, Black on the Cooler Master NR600 versus Black, White on the Phanteks P400A.
Which should you buy, Cooler Master NR600 or Phanteks P400A?
The Cooler Master NR600 suits budget Micro-ATX builds and 240mm AIO gaming PCs on a tight budget, though it is the wrong buy for anyone who wants front-panel USB-C and full ATX or E-ATX motherboards. The Phanteks P400A is the one to take for budget builds where front USB-C isn't a requirement and large GPU builds needing 420mm of clearance, though it is not the pick for anyone who needs front-panel USB-C and large air coolers over 160mm tall. Our rating of the Cooler Master NR600 (7/10): A solid budget Micro-ATX case if front USB-C isn't a priority; step up to the Prime AP201 if it is. Our rating of the Phanteks P400A (7/10): A dated but still capable budget mesh case; worth buying only if it's discounted below current-generation alternatives like the XT Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Cooler Master NR600 and Phanteks P400A differ on cpu cooler clearance?
Yes. CPU Cooler Clearance reads 165 mm on the Cooler Master NR600 versus 160 mm on the Phanteks P400A.
Specs and benchmarks
Motherboard Support
- Cooler Master NR600
- Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Phanteks P400A
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- Cooler Master NR600
- Micro-ATX Tower
- Phanteks P400A
- Mid-Tower
Panel Type
- Cooler Master NR600
- Mesh front panel, acrylic side window
- Phanteks P400A
- Mesh front panel, tempered glass side
GPU Clearance
- Cooler Master NR600
- 330 mm-21%
- Phanteks P400A
- 420 mmBest
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Cooler Master NR600
- 165 mmBest
- Phanteks P400A
- 160 mm-3%
Included Fans
- Cooler Master NR600
- 2-33%
- Phanteks P400A
- 3Best
Radiator Support
- Cooler Master NR600
- Front 240mm, Top 240mm
- Phanteks P400A
- Front 360mm, Top 240mm
Case Volume
- Cooler Master NR600
- 34 L
- Phanteks P400A
- 48 L
Front USB-C
- Cooler Master NR600
- No
- Phanteks P400A
- No
Colour
- Cooler Master NR600
- Black
- Phanteks P400A
- Black, White
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master NR600 if you want the higher CPU cooler clearance (165 mm vs 160 mm).
Choose Phanteks P400A if you want the higher GPU clearance (420 mm vs 330 mm) and the higher included fans (3 vs 2).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master NR600 | Phanteks P400A |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master Store | View on Cooler Master Store | |
| Phanteks | View on Phanteks |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Cooler Master NR600
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid budget Micro-ATX case if front USB-C isn't a priority; step up to the Prime AP201 if it is.
Phanteks P400A
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A dated but still capable budget mesh case; worth buying only if it's discounted below current-generation alternatives like the XT Pro.