Corsair has a reputation for making high-quality PC components, including CPU coolers, power supply units, SSDs, and more. Corsair is also home to some of the best PC cases you can find on the market. In fact, a couple of Corsair cases have made it into our collection of the best PC cases. With such a wide variety of cases to choose from, Corsair deserves a whole article for itself. So, here it is — these are the best Corsair cases you should look at if you're trying to build a PC.

These are the best Corsair PC cases in 2023

Corsair 5000D Airflow
Corsair 5000D Airflow
Best overall

A high quality all rounder for a good price

The Corsair 5000D Airflow is an impressive chassis with a simple, yet elegant design. The front panel has large cut-outs for allowing mounted fans to pull in cool air. A large side tempered glass window will showcase all the components installed within and support for up to a 360mm radiator ensures everything will run cool.

Pros
  • Optimized for good airflow
  • Two included 120mm fans
  • Relatively inexpensive
Cons
  • You probably want to pick up two or three extra fans

What makes a case good for everyone is an accessible price, a good upgrade path, and a high build quality, and that's what you get with the 5000D Airflow. Its price tag is out of reach for budget builders, but at the midrange level and higher, it's a great PC case with pretty much everything you need without being too excessive like some of Corsair's higher-end models.

As you could guess from the name, the 5000D Airflow puts a big emphasis on cooling performance, and to that end the front panel isn't solid glass but perforated plastic. It only comes with two 120mm fans though, so in order to realize all this great cooling performance, you should probably pick up two more fans. You can install up to ten fans, four of which can be larger 140mm models if you want, though obviously installing all these fans will cost as much as the case itself.

Cooler clearance in the 5000D Airflow is simply great. There's enough room for the largest CPU air coolers, GPUs up to 400mm in length, and up to two 360mm radiators (although there are three mounting points for 360mm radiators, one interferes with another, so two is the max). There's also the option to mount your GPU vertically, and while vertical mounting generally reduces cooling performance for air-cooled cards, you can still expect good thermals if you install plenty of fans.

With a price tag in the upper $100 region, the 5000D Airflow isn't cheap, but it's not exactly expensive either. I would definitely recommend this case if you're building anything from a midrange to a top-end PC, but especially if your build isn't so high-end right now but you plan on making it higher-end later. There's also the 5000D RGB Airflow, which is more expensive but comes with three RGB fans. The 5000D Airflow is the better deal of the two, but the RGB model isn't bad either.

The Corsair iCUE 465X RGB PC case.
Corsair iCUE 465X RGB
Also great

A cheaper alternative to the 5000X

The Corsair iCUE 465X RGB is a mid-tower PC case for upper midrange to high-end PCs. It has support for multiple radiators (up to 360mm) and comes with three preinstalled RGB fans.

Pros
  • Three included fans
  • Support for one 240mm and another 360mm radiator
Cons
  • Only supports GPUs up to 300mm in length

The Corsair iCUE 465X RGB is a close second for Corsair's best overall case. The 465X RGB is very similar to the 5000X RGB, except this one doesn't have space for the side intake fans and isn't entirely made out of glass. You only have two tempered glass panels with the 465X on the front and the side. Like the 5000X, it also comes in either black or white, though the white theme is more black and white rather than pure white.

The iCUE 465X RGB also comes with three 120mm RGB fans preinstalled on the front panel (which leaves a large enough gap for good airflow), with room for two more fans on the top and one at the back. These fans can be controlled using the included iCUE Lighting Node Core fan hub, which conveniently supports up to six RGB fans. Radiator support is 360mm at the front, 240mm on the top, and 120mm in the back, which is technically worse than the 5000X RGB, but in practice even a high-end PC doesn't need anything more than a 360mm radiator for an AIO or custom liquid cooler.

You can also install a GPU up to 300mm in length and a CPU air cooler up to 160mm in height. This is basically enough for any high-end GPU or CPU air cooler. You can also install the GPU vertically, but there's less clearance for thickness, which may pose a problem for modern high-end cards that take up three or more slots.

The Corsair iCUE 465X is a solid alternative to several other Corsair cases since many of them are essentially the same in size. The 465X happens to be the most affordable of them all at about $140, and we highly recommend it for anyone who's looking to build a midrange PC.

Corsair 7000D Airflow
Corsair 7000D Airflow
Best full tower case

For those that have top-end hardware

The Corsair 7000D AIRFLOW is a full-tower PC cabinet with lots of space inside the chassis. You can install as many as twelve 120mm fans inside for airflow.

Pros
  • Up to three 360mm radiators and other cooling options
  • Support for the largest GPUs and CPU air coolers
  • Designed for custom liquid cooling
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Large

Full tower cases are becoming more and more appealing these days as AMD, Nvidia, and Intel keep launching newer processors with higher levels of power consumption than ever before. Corsair's 7000D Airflow is well-equipped to handle modern high-end components for $230, which isn't that high compared to how much high-end components cost these days.

Aesthetically, the 7000D is extremely minimalistic and functional. It comes in either black or white and has three preinstalled 120mm fans as well as a fan hub that can support six fans in total. Except for the side panel which is made of tempered glass, every side of the 7000D is covered in perforations and vents. All those vents are there to allow up to twelve 120mm fans to suck in and exhaust as much air as possible. The 7000D also supports 360mm, 420mm, and 480mm radiators, though not all of these can be installed at the same time, with three 360mm radiators being the maximum.

There's enough clearance in the 7000D for a graphics card up to 450mm in length and a CPU air cooler as tall as 190mm. GPU thickness isn't going to be a problem thanks to the 7000D's copious amounts of expansion slots, both vertically and horizontally. All this space in the main chamber means you can install an incredibly high-end custom liquid loop on every component with multiple radiators. The back side panel can swing open and reveal the back side of the PC, which reveals space for cable routing and installing SATA SSDs and HDDs.

The 7000D is singularly focused on performance and abandons RGB and glass in order to achieve the best possible airflow. This case is great if you're building a super high-end PC with the fastest CPUs and GPUs plus custom liquid cooling, but it's overkill for anything else. You should also consider the 7000D's size; the images do not do full tower cases justice, they are massive to the point of being cumbersome.

Corsair Obsidian Series 1000D render
Corsair Obsidian Series 1000D
Super-tower pick

For dual PC lovers

The Obsidian 1000D Case is a PC builder's dream. It offers dual motherboard support, massive cooling options, a sleek design with RGB lighting, and excellent cable management. It's a behemoth for epic PC builds.

Pros
  • Up to 4 radiators and 18 fan mounts simultaneously
  • Run two PCs in one case
  • Tool-less modular radiator mounting trays
Cons
  • Would require a lot of space
  • A pretty expensive option

The Corsair Obsidian Series 1000D Super-Tower Case is a true titan. With its iconic and sleek exterior design featuring four smoked tempered glass panels and seamlessly integrated RGB lighting, it stands as one of the best-looking Obsidian Series cases to date. The case redefines what's possible in a PC case. You have the support for two motherboards, two power supplies, and essentially two full-fledged PCs cohabiting in a single chassis. Streaming and gaming simultaneously? Not a problem here!

And, for the extras, there’s also a rotatable GPU bracket for standard or vertical GPU mounting. Numerous pump and reservoir fit points throughout the case make the 1000D a pretty flexible and modular Corsair case. For those who are wondering about the massive size, it can house five 3.5-inch HDDs and six 2.5-inch SSDs too.

Now, let's talk about cooling because this one doesn't break a sweat; it keeps things chill. With room for up to 18 fan mounts and the ability to house four – 480mm radiators simultaneously, you can build two high-end PCs while keeping them cool at the same time. Whether you're into overclocking, custom liquid cooling, or both, this case ensures that your temperatures stay in check. It even comes with an integrated Corsair Commander PRO fan and lighting controller. Plus, using the Corsair iCUE software, you have unrivaled control over your system's lighting and cooling.

At about $570, the 1000D is for the kind of user who wants to build the highest-end PC possible with lots of customization and a custom water-cooling liquid loop system. The 1000D can be the foundation of what could potentially be one of the two fastest PCs built inside one case, the price doesn't seem so bad at all. Get this, if you want to go all-out on your PC build.

Corsair's 2000D RGB Airflow case.
Corsair iCUE 2000D RGB Airflow
Best mini-ITX case

Why go wide when you can go tall?

Corsair's iCUE 2000D RGB Airflow is a small form factor case that's compatible with mini-ITX motherboards. In order to maximize cooling and space efficiency, the 2000D is tall and can support up to a 360mm radiator.

Pros
  • Small footprint
  • Supports 360mm radiators and big GPUs
  • Three included 120mm fans with RGB
Cons
  • Expensive overall, but fair compared to other ITX cases
  • The 2000D Airflow is a slightly better deal for performance

The mini-ITX space has always been home to some of the weirdest and unique cases you can buy, and many companies have tried their hand at developing cases that maximize performance and minimize volume. Corsair's 2000D RGB Airflow is yet another challenger in this arena, finally offering an alternative to NZXT's Xbox Series X shaped H1 case.

If you're familiar with the H1, the 2000D will give you déjà vu with its small footprint and relatively great height for an ITX case. The reason why the 2000D is so tall is because big components like radiators and GPUs are very long but not super wide or thick. By orienting these components in the same direction, you can save a ton of space while hardly sacrificing cooling performance.

To that end, the 2000D RGB Airflow includes three 120mm fans with RGB and has room for a 360mm radiator, a 320mm long and three slot thick graphics card, and up to eight 120mm fans (again, the 2000D RGB Airflow already comes with three). For a mini-ITX case, this is a ton of cooling potential. Some of the best ITX cases don't even have radiator support, or go up to 240mm at most. You should have no problem installing high-end components in the 2000D, just don't expect to do any overclocking.

There's also the 2000D Airflow without RGB and it costs $50 less, but I don't think it's a much better deal than the RGB model. It doesn't come any fans, RGB, or the iCUE Lighting Node Core for controlling RGB components. Even if you don't care about RGB, you still have to buy your own fans, and you're saving maybe only $20 by opting for the non-RGB model. That's the only difference between the two models though, so you can choose either and expect the same kind of cooling performance and support.

The Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow PC case.
Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow
Best budget case

Good for those that care about performance and price

The iCUE 220T RGB Airflow is one of the best airflow PC cases you can buy from Corsair. It comes with three pre-installed 120mm fans to push air out through the perforated front panel.

Pros
  • Relatively cheap
  • Three included fans
  • Support for 360mm and 240mm radiators
Cons
  • Only supports GPUs up to 300mm in length

Corsair isn't really a brand you go to for budget cases, so when I say budget here, I really mean relative to Corsair's entire lineup. The starting price for a Corsair case is around $100, and my recommendation for most users is the iCUE 220T RGB Airflow, which is a bit of an older case from Corsair but is sold just above the $100 price point and is generally a good option if you're building a midrange PC.

As you can guess from the name, the focus with the 220T is airflow, which means the front panel uses perforated metal instead of glass. The case comes with three 120mm RGB fans with the option to install two more fans at the top and one in the back to further improve cooling. However, the 220T isn't just focused on function, as Corsair includes an iCUE Lighting Node Core for controlling RGB lighting as well as a glass side panel.

The 220T can support a 360mm radiator at the front, a 240mm one at the top, and a 120mm in the back. That's enough for even a super high-end PC on a custom liquid loop. GPU and CPU air cooler clearance is 300mm and 160mm long respectively, and it's the limited length for GPUs that really holds the 220T back. It has enough slots for thick GPUs, but not the length for high-end air cooled cards like the RTX 4080 Founder's Edition, which is 310mm long. You'll have better luck with liquid cooled graphics cards, which can be shorter than models with traditional air coolers.

The iCUE 220T RGB Airflow strikes a good balance between space, thermal performance, and price. It already comes with three of the maximum six fans that can be installed within, and has enough space to support most but not all high-end components. It's not cheap within the wider PC case market, but it's a good choice if you're building a midrange PC, want good bang for buck, and want something from Corsair in particular. At the time of writing though, it looks like the 220T might be getting phased out, which is a shame.

The Corsair 4000D Airflow.
Corsair 4000D Airflow
Second best budget case

Bring your own fans, however

The Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW is one of the best airflow cases you can buy to have a full front-to-back airflow for your components. It comes pre-installed with two RGB 120mm fans.

Pros
  • Support for 360mm and 240/280mm radiators
  • Can use larger 140mm fans
  • Relatively cheap
Cons
  • Only two included fans
  • No RGB hub

A more recent budget case from Corsair is its 4000D Airflow, which is basically a smaller and cheaper version of the 5000D Airflow. It usually costs $100 and sometimes less, making it even cheaper than the 220T, and since its more modern and tuned for the most recent hardware, in theory it's the better option. However, there are two reasons why I think the 4000D Airflow doesn't quite beat the 220T overall.

Corsair's 4000D Airflow is very similar to the iCUE 220T RGB Airflow: they're both about $100, they both have a perforated front panel, and they both have support for 360mm and 240mm radiators. Those are going to be the biggest factors for most users, so it probably doesn't matter which one you buy. But the 4000D only comes with two 120mm fans, sans RGB, which also means there's no RGB device hub included. While not everyone is into RGB, including only two fans can be a dealbreaker for anyone building a brand-new PC.

On the other hand, the 4000D can make up for these shortcomings. It supports 140mm fans, and with low profile RAM can support a 280mm radiator in the top rather than a 240mm, which is better than the 220T. You also get the option of vertically mounting your GPU. However, support for 140mm fans is a minor advantage, not to mention that you need to buy those fans. Plus, vertically mounting a GPU reduces the airflow it can receive and reduces thermal performance, which isn't interesting to anyone who wants to prioritize thermal performance.

If you have some fans of your own and don't really care about RGB, then the 4000D Airflow is arguably better than the 220T, at least as long as it's available for $100 or less. It also has a better upgrade path than the 220T if you want to transform your midrange PC into a high-end build. It really depends on what you plan on doing with your PC when it comes to choosing between the 4000D and the 220T.

The Corsair 110R case.
Corsair Carbide 110R
Best traditional case

Just a run-of-the-mill case with room for a DVD player

The Corsair Carbide 110R is one of the most affordable PC cases in this list that comes with a simple design and a good set of features.

Pros
  • One of Corsair's cheapest cases
  • 240/280mm radiator support
Cons
  • Only one 120mm fan included
  • Poor radiator support

Most of Corsair's cases are highly modern, sleek, and intended for high-end PCs, but one notable exception is the Carbide 110R. At $90, the 110R is firmly in the midrange but affordable enough even to those with a limited budget, putting it in league with the 4000D Airflow and 220T RGB Airflow. There's much to like about the 110R if you're after a more traditional PC case, but it also has some undeniable weaknesses.

The 110R has a lot of appeal in its appearance. It's minimalistic and subtle thanks to its almost pure black theme, and while this style isn't for everyone, at the very least the 110R isn't offensive or ugly. It also has enough room for a 330mm long GPU of any thickness, a 160mm tall CPU air cooler, and a 280mm radiator for an AIO or custom liquid cooler; this is enough for a fairly high-end PC even though the 110R is priced for the midrange. There are also dust filters included for the front and top fans as well as the PSU.

There are also some significant flaws in the 110R's design. Its airflow situation is poor to say the least, as it comes with just a single 120mm fan, only supports two more fans, and has a non-perforated front panel. By contrast, the 4000D Airflow comes with two 120mm fans, has room for lots more, and has a perforated panel. It also has room for a 360mm radiator, which opens up a better upgrade path than the 110R and its maximum 280mm radiator.

The primary appeal in the 110R is its more traditional design, its compact size for a mid-tower, and the fact that it comes with room for a DVD player. These days, most people don't really need a DVD player for gaming PCs, but I'm sure there's some people out there that need one and want a case that's not super old or super cheap. If you're in that group, the Carbide 110R is for you. Otherwise, I'd get the 4000D Airflow.


Best Corsair PC cases to buy: Final thoughts

Corsair is one of the leading manufacturers for high-end and midrange PC cases, and it's not hard to see why. Our overall favorite is the 5000D Airflow, which has basically everything you need for a midrange, high-end, or top-end PC without being quite as large as some other Corsair chasses. At $175 or less, it's not terribly expensive for what you get, though obviously it (and many other cases from Corsair) is out of reach for those on a budget.

Corsair 5000D Airflow
Corsair 5000D Airflow
Best overall Corsair PC case

The Corsair 5000D Airflow is an impressive chassis with a simple, yet elegant design. The front panel has large cut-outs for allowing mounted fans to pull in cool air. A large side tempered glass window will showcase all the components installed within and support for up to a 360mm radiator ensures everything will run cool.

If you're looking for more of a budget option, the 220T RGB Airflow is overall the best option between its upgrade path and appearance, but if you're more focused on performance and don't mind the lack of RGB on the 4000D Airflow, it's easily the better of the two. Just keep in mind that the 220T comes with three fans while the 4000D only has two.

You can also check out our other collections like the best motherboards or even the best CPUs if you're looking to build a new PC from scratch. Alternatively, you can join our XDA Computing Forums to discuss your build or get more product recommendations from the community members.