Corsair 5000D Airflow Review - Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW Review
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Corsair 5000D Airflow Review - Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW Review
Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW: Introduction
Corsair is launching a new line of cases hot off the heels of the 4000 series. The 5000 series of cases share many of the nice features found on the 4000, while providing more space for additional cooling capabilities.
The 5000 series is more of a size increase than a replacement of the 4000 lineup. For comparison, the 4000D AIRFLOW could house up to 6x120mm fans while the 5000D AIRFLOW can fit up to 10x120mm fans. The top three fans can even fit a push-pull configuration with a radiator to maximize the cooling possible. This also allows users to enjoy RGB fan lighting inside and out. Users can fit up to two triple radiators in either the front, top, or side of the case for extreme cooling needs.
Up for review today we have the 5000D AIRFLOW case, along with the PCIe 3.0 x16 300mm extension cable (sold separately). MSRP is currently $164.99 USD for the case and $59.99 for the cable.
Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW: Closer Look
The packaging is standard for Corsair products, with the company logo and product name readily visible on all primary sides. The box did take some dings, luckily there’s only one glass panel for this case.
The case is stored inside with a clear bag and white foam inserts. Accessories come in a cardboard box in the hard drive bay, and include a nice thick book, several cable management straps, and a bunch of screws and stand offs.
The 5000 series cases are all similar, but the 5000D AIRFLOW has the Corsair triangle pattern for the front and top fan grills instead of the solid steel panels on the 5000D, or glass panels on the iCUE 5000X RGB. This should provide the best airflow possible versus the 5000D and iCUE 5000X RGB cases. Corsair has increased the distance of the front panel to the fans, so any of those cases get better airflow around the front panels as well! Just like the Corsair iCUE 4000X RGB I reviewed back in September 2020, the panels are held in by ball peg mechanisms like those of some cabinet latches. They are sturdy enough that they won’t pop loose on their own, while allowing for rapid removal for servicing. A solid filter piece sits underneath, held in place with magnets and two hooks. You can remove the filter for cleaning when it becomes dusty. You don’t have to remove these components to install fans though, because the metal bracket they install to can also be taken off from the inside. The front can also fit two 140mm fans.
The top of the case is similar to the front panel, along with the front I/O: a big square power button with LED, two yellow USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a USB 3.1 Type-C port, and a Microphone/Audio combo 3.5mm port, and a smaller restart button. The top panel removes the same as the front, with a magnetic filter underneath featuring a matching triangular pattern. Pulling the yellow tab removes the magnetic filter for servicing needs. The top can also take two 140mm fans instead of three 120mm fans.
The bottom of the case gives a glimpse at the hard drive mounting options, as well as some cable tie anchors. A filter for the power supply is included for drawing in outside air, which simply slides in and out of place for servicing. The case feet have rectangular rubber pads to keep your case steady in place.
The glass panel on the 5000D AIRFLOW is very clear, unlike the tint on the iCUE 4000X RGB. It has a small amount of white framing to hide the less sightly parts of the case framing. The side panel is held firmly in place with two thumbscrews and two round pegs. Removing the screws and popping the side from the case allows it to swivel and then be pulled freely from the four hook and loop mounts at the front. Most of the interior is white, except for the black hardware, fans, and cabling. The expansion slot cover plates are gray to match the font color and case feet. Two removable cable management pieces have the Corsair and //5000D names printed on them. You can spy a removable back plate for the rear of the CPU socket area.
The other side of the case has the triangle grill cut into it, and mounts the same way as the other side panel. It’s worth pointing out that the iCUE 5000X RGB cases feature a glass panel here too to show off your power supply and drives — four glass panels in total! Removing the side panel allows users to clean a removable magnet fan filter. Three fans and a radiator can be installed in the side fan area using a removable bracket, though users have to remove the cable hider bracket first. An easily removable access door allows you to close the case side panel and manage clutter; if you have too many components, the little door won’t shut and you’ll know you have to tweak things further. Opening it reveals the two cable management channels, four SSD mounts (three black, one being the CPU backplate access panel), and two HDD trays. The 5000D comes with a 6-fan SATA-powered PWM fan repeater so you can control up to six fans from one fan signal. There are tons of grommets, tie anchors, and RapidRoute 25mm cable channels with Velcro straps.
Corsair includes interchangeable panels for the bottom-front of the case, which you can use to hide components or provide clearance for cooling solutions.
You’ll need an extension cable if you wish to vertically mount you graphics card! Corsair offers one with enough length and flexibility to fit the bill on most systems, including (but not limited to) the 4000 and 5000 series cases, as well as the 465X and 680X to name a few. The extension cable is sold separately as seen in the packaging shots below.
First I assembled the system with the graphics card in the typical horizontal fashion. Not bad at all, and it gets plenty of airflow around it. For cooling I used the Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler that I reviewed back in November of 2020. There is plenty of space for additional cooling here, and cable management was a breeze!
Next I decided to install the vertical GPU mount, which requires two standoffs that come with the case — not the cable itself! You install the standoffs into the case and then mount the extension cable with two screws, while flexing the cable in an S-shape into the PCIe slot. Then you just install the graphics card and you’re done. In my opinion the vertical mount looks very nice, filling the space better than the horizontal orientation. This gives a nice glimpse of the otherwise unseen face of your often very expensive graphics card too. Vertical installations really do look sharp!
For those concerned about temperatures I tested the graphics card in the vertical mount. I ran three intake fans and four exhaust fans, but the system was slightly positive pressure because of the air restrictions of the triple radiator. On a side note you want a positive pressure design or else your case may suck in dust from every vent or crack, instead of hopefully being caught by the filters. I ran everything at default until it reached a plateau: 82ºC was the maximum the card ever reached while loaded 100%, and at that temperature the default fan curve had the fan running without reaching irritating levels (or thermal throttling). Increasing the case fans didn’t make much difference since there was good air turnover with fresh air coming in directly from the three front fans. Running the GPU fan at 100% got it down to 60ºC, which of course is very acceptable. There is plenty of room between the side panel and a 2-slot graphics card, while a 2.5-3 slot monster graphics card may be another story. An even better option would be a custom water cooling loop with a full cover block on your graphics card.
Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW: Specifications
Maximum CPU Cooler Height
Steel, Tempered Glass, Plastic
120mm, 140mm, 240mm, 280mm, 360mm
Compatible Corsair Liquid Coolers
H55, H60, H75, H80i, H90, H100i, H105, H110i, H115i, H150i
Information Courtesy of Corsair @ https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Mid-Tower-ATX-Cases/5000D-AIRFLOW-Tempered-Glass-Mid-Tower-ATX-PC-Case/p/CC-9011211-WW
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Accessories-%7C-Parts/PC-Components/Power-Supplies/Premium-PCIe-3-0-x16-Extension-Cable-300mm/p/CC-8900419
Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW: Conclusion
The Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW lives up to its name when you equip it with fans. The airflow through the system is very free-flowing, and I for one am very appreciative of the easily serviced fan filters! You will want to order more fans, the AIRFLOW comes with two nice black fans but the case can hold up to TEN. Since most motherboards don’t have ten fan headers, Corsair includes a 6-fan SATA-powered PWM fan repeater to help users connect more fans out of the box. An easy way to get some extra fans right from the get go is to get an H100i or H150i for two or three fans respectively, if you get an iCUE variant you’ll even gain RGB!
I prefer having RGB lighting so installing the Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler was a perfect no-brainer choice, and it can even support up to 6 fans and 6 RGB devices at once by itself. I used the PWM fan repeater daisy-chained off of the iCUE Commander CORE on the cooler to control all seven of my fans (with room to grow as-is for up to 11 fans just off of these two devices), and added an iCUE Lightning Node CORE to help cover all of my lighting needs. You don’t need the iCUE 5000X RGB to enjoy RGB, but I do think the AIRFLOW looked beautiful all lit up. The tradeoffs between the two are airflow venting for the top and front versus glass plates, the price being much cheaper on the AIRFLOW, and two black fans versus three SP120 RGB fans preinstalled. Being able to run the top radiators push-pull will provide maximum performance out of your radiator and is an excellent feature! It also looks very nice if you are wanting the RGB aesthetic, you could have RGB fans internally and externally lighting things up!
The Corsair PCIe 3.0 x16 300mm extension cable is built well — especially where the cables meet the two PCBs: I’ve handled cables from other companies that felt like they could snap at any moment, but Corsair has beefed up those areas extremely well with large black molded keepers. I also prefer the five smaller cables versus one big cable, as they make it easier to maneuver, bend, flex, and manage them in comparison. Installation was a breeze when paired with the Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW, and the graphics card was held solidly in place!
The Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW retails for $164.99 USD, while the Corsair PCIe 3.0 x16 300mm extension cable retails for $59.99. This case does cost a bit more than the 4000D, but it brings a lot of features and cooling potential to the table without increasing the footprint by much. They both have their places in this market and make for great options depending on your needs! The 5000D will be a lot more accommodating to extreme water cooling loops, and also works great with a 360mm triple AIO water cooler on top. I would heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a great case packed with lots of options!
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