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Compare CORSAIR CARBIDE AIR 540 vs Carbide 500R

CORSAIR CARBIDE AIR 540 and Corsair Carbide 500R are both cases with the same Motherboard Compatibility (ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX), Front Panel I/O (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A) and Expansion Slots (8). 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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Brand
Corsair
Brand
Corsair
Model
CC-9011034-WLED
Model
  • 500R BK
  • CC-9011012-WW
Release Date
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Release Date
📅 February 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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(341 reviews)
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Pros
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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
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black/Silver
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
2
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
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
6
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
415 mm x 332 mm x 458 mm
Dimensions
520 mm x 205 mm x 508 mm
Volume
63 L
Volume
54 L
Max VGA length allowance
320 mm
Max VGA length allowance
316 mm
Expansion Slots
8
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 AIR 540:

  • 7% cheaper, you can save $10.00
  • +4 internal 2.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+4.00mm)
  • Moderately more space available (+14% total case volume)

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Reasons to buy the Corsair Carbide 500R:

  • +2 external 5.25" bays
  • +4 internal 3.5" bays

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