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Corsair 2500X vs Phanteks Eclipse G360A: Comparison
What is the difference between Corsair 2500X and Phanteks Eclipse G360A?
The gap that matters here is gpu clearance: Corsair 2500X 340 mm against Phanteks Eclipse G360A 400 mm, which puts Phanteks Eclipse G360A 15% ahead. Phanteks Eclipse G360A also leads on cpu cooler clearance, 170 mm on the Corsair 2500X versus 190 mm on the Phanteks Eclipse G360A. They differ on radiator support too, Top 280mm, Front 240mm on the Corsair 2500X versus Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm on the Phanteks Eclipse G360A. There is a split on motherboard support as well, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX on the Corsair 2500X versus ATX, mATX, ITX on the Phanteks Eclipse G360A. They differ on case type too, SFF / Mini-ITX on the Corsair 2500X versus Mid-Tower on the Phanteks Eclipse G360A. There is a split on panel type as well, Tempered glass front and side on the Corsair 2500X versus Mesh front, tempered glass side on the Phanteks Eclipse G360A.
Corsair 2500X vs Phanteks Eclipse G360A: which one fits your build
Buy the Corsair 2500X for showcase builds on a smaller desk and full ATX boards in a compact dual-chamber layout, though it is the wrong buy for E-ATX motherboards and large 360mm+ front radiators. The Phanteks Eclipse G360A is the one to take for budget airflow builds and high-wattage GPUs on a budget case, though it is not built for E-ATX motherboards and showcase RGB aesthetics. Our rating of the Corsair 2500X (8/10): A strong pick if you want O11-style dual-chamber looks on a smaller desk without giving up full ATX support. Our rating of the Phanteks Eclipse G360A (8/10): A genuinely strong budget airflow case that punches above its price with three included fans and real GPU clearance.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, included fans and front usb-c included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Motherboard Support
- Corsair 2500X
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- Corsair 2500X
- SFF / Mini-ITX
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- Mid-Tower
Panel Type
- Corsair 2500X
- Tempered glass front and side
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- Mesh front, tempered glass side
GPU Clearance
- Corsair 2500X
- 340 mm-15%
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- 400 mmBest
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Corsair 2500X
- 170 mm-11%
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- 190 mmBest
Included Fans
- Corsair 2500X
- 3
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- 3
Radiator Support
- Corsair 2500X
- Top 280mm, Front 240mm
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm
Front USB-C
- Corsair 2500X
- Yes
- Phanteks Eclipse G360A
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose Corsair 2500X if you want the higher included fans (3 vs 3).
Choose Phanteks Eclipse G360A if you want the higher GPU clearance (400 mm vs 340 mm) and the higher CPU cooler clearance (190 mm vs 170 mm).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair 2500X | Phanteks Eclipse G360A |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair Store | View on Corsair Store | |
| Phanteks | $100.00 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
Corsair 2500X
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong pick if you want O11-style dual-chamber looks on a smaller desk without giving up full ATX support.
Phanteks Eclipse G360A
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely strong budget airflow case that punches above its price with three included fans and real GPU clearance.