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Compare Corsair Carbide 500R vs Carbide 400C

Corsair Carbide 500R and Corsair Carbide 400C are both cases with the same Motherboard Compatibility (ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX) and 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 Dimensions.
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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
88
Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
86
Brand
Corsair
Brand
Corsair
Model
  • 500R BK
  • CC-9011012-WW
Model
CC-9011081-WW
Release Date
📅 February 2013
Release Date
📅 April 2016
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(341 reviews)
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Pros
  • Build quality
  • A lot of space for big CPU coolers and long graphic cards
  • Great cable management
  • Fan speed switch
  • Water cooling ready
Pros
-
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
4
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
3
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
6
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, EATX, 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
520 mm x 205 mm x 508 mm
Dimensions
464 mm x 215 mm x 425 mm
Volume
54 L
Volume
42 L
Max VGA length allowance
316 mm
Max VGA length allowance
370 mm
Expansion Slots
8
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Corsair Carbide 500R:

  • Better Pangoly Score. (How do we rate?)
  • +4 external 5.25" bays
  • +4 internal 3.5" bays
  • +1 Expansion slots
  • Moderately more space available (+22% total case volume)

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Reasons to buy the Corsair Carbide 400C:

  • 33% cheaper, you can save $50.00
  • Newer Product, it was released around 3 years later
  • +3 internal 2.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+54.00mm)

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