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Compare Corsair Carbide 200R vs Carbide 500R

Corsair Carbide 200R and Corsair Carbide 500R are both cases with the same Front Panel I/O (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A). The main differences are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays and Motherboard Compatibility.
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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
83
Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
88
Brand
Corsair
Brand
Corsair
Model
  • 200R
  • CC-9011023-WW
  • CC200R
Model
  • 500R BK
  • CC-9011012-WW
Release Date
📅 October 2012
Release Date
📅 February 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(383 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(341 reviews)
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Pros
  • A lot of space for big CPU coolers and long graphic cards
  • Cable management
  • Build quality
  • Easy hard drives installation
Pros
  • Build quality
  • A lot of space for big CPU coolers and long graphic cards
  • Great cable management
  • Fan speed switch
  • Water cooling ready
Cons
  • Not enough dust filters
Cons
-
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
3
External 5.25" Drive Bays
4
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
4
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
4
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
6
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions
497 mm x 210 mm x 429 mm
Dimensions
520 mm x 205 mm x 508 mm
Volume
45 L
Volume
54 L
Max VGA length allowance
300 mm
Max VGA length allowance
316 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
430 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
-
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
8
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Corsair Carbide 200R:

  • 57% cheaper, you can save $85.00
  • +4 internal 2.5" bays

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Reasons to buy the Corsair Carbide 500R:

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  • +1 external 5.25" bays
  • +2 internal 3.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+16.00mm)
  • +1 Expansion slots
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: EATX
  • Moderately more space available (+17% total case volume)

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