Corsair Carbide 500R vs Carbide 400R Case Comparison

Corsair Carbide 500R and Corsair Carbide 400R are both cases with the same External 5.25" Drive Bays (4), Internal 3.5" Drive Bays (6) and Front Panel I/O (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A). The main differences are in Motherboard Compatibility, Dimensions and Max VGA length allowance.

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Corsair Carbide 500R	Corsair Carbide 400R
Prices (Change region) Out of Stock Free shipping $149.99 - Buy now	Prices (Change region) Out of Stock Free shipping $119.99 - Buy now
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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?) 88	Pangoly Score (How do we rate?) 87
Brand Corsair	Brand Corsair
Model 500R BK CC-9011012-WW	Model CC-9011011-WW
Release Date 📅 February 2013	Release Date 📅 July 2011
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User reviews ★★★★★ (341 reviews) Add a product review	User reviews ★★★★★ (216 reviews) Add a product review
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Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► Graphics Cards ► Power Supplies ► CPU Coolers ►	Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► Graphics Cards ► Power Supplies ► CPU Coolers ►
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 Build quality A lot of space for big CPU coolers and long graphic cards Great cable management Fan speed switch Water cooling ready
Cons -	Cons No side panel fan included
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 4
External 3.5" Drive Bays 0	External 3.5" Drive Bays 0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 0	Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 6	Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 6
Motherboard Compatibility ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX	Motherboard Compatibility ATX, 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 520 mm x 205 mm x 502 mm
Volume 54 L	Volume 54 L
Max VGA length allowance 316 mm	Max VGA length allowance 318 mm
Expansion Slots 8	Expansion Slots 8
Back Connect Support No	Back Connect Support No