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Corsair 3000D Airflow vs Phanteks P400A: Comparison
Corsair 3000D Airflow and Phanteks P400A separate most on included fans: Corsair 3000D Airflow at 2, Phanteks P400A at 3, 33% in favour of Phanteks P400A. GPU Clearance splits them by another 17%, again favouring Phanteks P400A.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Panel Type | Mesh front, tempered glass side | Mesh front panel, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 350-17% | 420 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170 | 160-6% |
| Included Fans | 2-33% | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 280mm | Front 360mm, Top 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | false |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair 3000D Airflow | Phanteks P400A |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair | View on Corsair | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| 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
Corsair 3000D Airflow
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A smart downgrade path from the 4000D Airflow when budget or desk space is tight, without losing the mesh-front airflow design.
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.