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CORSAIR 3200D vs FRAME 4000D: What's the Difference?

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The CORSAIR 3200D is our new mid-tower case focusing on strong airflow, support for the the latest PC components, and an accessible price point.

This makes it not too dissimilar from the CORSAIR FRAME 4000D. So, we're going to go over the differences between these two cases here. Let's go.

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CORSAIR Frame 4000D RS ARGB PC Case in White

CORSAIR 3200D

CORSAIR FRAME 4000D

CORSAIR 3200D vs FRAME 4000D: Specs Compared

For those who know what they're looking for, here's a comprehensive spec matrix between the two cases.

  CORSAIR 3200D CORSAIR FRAME 4000D
Dimensions: 495mm (H) x 219mm (W) x 458mm (L) 487mm (H) x 239mm (W) x 486mm (L)
Included Fans:
  • 3x RS120 Pre-Installed (3200D RS)
  • 3x RS120 ARGB Pre-Installed (3200D RS ARGB)
  • None (FRAME 4000D)
  • 3x RS120 (FRAME 4000D RS)
  • 3x RS120 ARGB (FRAME 4000D RS ARGB)
Fan Compatibility
  • Front: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mm
  • Top: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mm
  • PSU Shroud: 2x 120mm
  • Rear 1x 120mm
  • Front: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mm, 2x 200mm
  • Top: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mm, 2x 160mm
  • Side: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mm
  • PSU Shroud: 2x 120mm
  • Rear 1x 120mm, 1x 140mm
Radiator Compatibility:
  • Front: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm
  • Top: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm
  • PSU Shroud: None
  • Front: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm
  • Top: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm
  • Side: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm
  • PSU Shroud: None
  • Rear: 120mm
Expansion Slots: 7 Horizontal 7 Horizontal (4 Vertical)
Motherboard Compatibility: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX
Reverse Connector Motherboard Compatible? Yes, ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth Yes, ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth
Storage:
  • 3X 2.5" SSDs
  • 1X 3.5" HDDs
  • 4x 2.5“ SSDs
  • 2x 3.5“ HDDs
Max CPU Cooler Height: 165mm 170mm
Max GPU Length: 375mm 405mm
Dust Filters: Front, Top, PSU Front, PSU, Side
Front I/O:
  • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A Port
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
  • Headphone/Microphone Combo (x1)
  • Power
  • USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (x2)
  • USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (x1)
  • Headphone/Microphone Combo (x1)
  • Power
  • Reset
Warranty: 2 Years 2 Years
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CORSAIR 3200D vs FRAME 4000D: Sizes Compared

This one is pretty self-explanatory. Here's a direct comparison of the outer dimensions for these cases. It's pretty close, with the 3200D being thinner and shorter than the FRAME 4000D, however the FRAME 4000D is less tall.

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FRAME 4000D Dimensions image - QSG

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FRAME 4000D

CORSAIR 3200D vs FRAME 4000D: Cooling

Both of these cases are airflow and cooling-focussed, but there are some differences to be aware of. The FRAME 3200D has a fan mount specifically angled to drive air from the front up into the GPU for example.

Despite how compact the 3200D is, you can mount a 360mm AIO up top or in the front. However, it has no side intakes as the FRAME 4000D does, so if you're keen to do custom cooling the FRAME 4000D would be a better option.

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CORSAIR 3200D Fan and Radiator Support

CORSAIR FRAME 4000D Fan and Radiator Support

Both cases have ample space for large air coolers with a maximum of 165mm for the 3200D and 170mm for the FRAME 4000D, meaning both can mount coolers with 140mm fans such as our A115 Twin tower CPU air cooler.

Both cases have dust filters for the front and under the PSU. However the FRAME 4000D has no dust filter at the front, moving it to the side intakes instead while the 3200D has a traditional front filter.

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