Corsair · Updated June 2026
4000D Airflow: price, specs & release date
4000D Airflow, released 2020-09. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: corsair.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
- Best for Clean, understated minimalist exterior with a solid feel for the roughly $80 asking price; Good value against competitors — Tom's calls the small Corsair premium well worth it, TechPowerUp calls it a beautiful and capable case for the price.
- Skip if Only one front USB-A port; both testers wanted a second USB 3.0 is a dealbreaker.
Is the 4000D Airflow a good buy?
At $105, the 4000D Airflow is #3 cheapest of the 9 PC cases we track, where the median is $129.99. On the spec sheet, its max GPU length of 360 mm is below the median of the 9, and its max cooler height of 170 mm is below the median of the 9. By release date, it is the oldest of the 9 we date.
Evidence of Record
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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — speed. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 1 other outlet has it on record by mention only.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the 4000D Airflow
Two whitelisted testers cover this case, both at its September 2020 launch. TechPowerUp ran a dedicated 4000D Airflow review with its own temperature and noise testing on a supplied sample. Tom's Hardware ran a combined 4000X / 4000D review — the verdict and Editor's Choice are aimed at the pricier 4000X RGB, but the article includes separate 4000D Airflow thermal, acoustic and fan-speed data, which is what is cited here. Every quote and measured figure below was confirmed as a literal substring of the fetched article text; note both reviews are paginated, so the quotes live on sub-pages (Tom's verdict box on page 1 and its testing/conclusion on page 3; TechPowerUp's on its page 7 conclusion) rather than on the landing URL. Both testers praise the clean, understated exterior at the roughly $80 asking price ($79.99 MSRP per TechPowerUp, $80 per Tom's) and both want a second front USB-A port. Only Tom's produced measured cooling and acoustic results. No other outlets were checked in this pass, so the absence of others here is not evidence that none exist.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2020-09-15–2020-09-20
Tested by Tom's Hardware, TechPowerUp
Consistently praised
- Clean, understated minimalist exterior with a solid feel for the roughly $80 asking price · 2 sources
- Good value against competitors — Tom's calls the small Corsair premium well worth it, TechPowerUp calls it a beautiful and capable case for the price · 2 sources
- Practical build details that ease assembly and cable routing (side panels that unhook and swing out, Velcro cable channel, plentiful zip-tie anchors) · 2 sources
- Effective mesh-front cooling despite shipping with only two fans
- Very quiet in stock form — the quietest case on Tom's test bed when measured without a GPU installed
Commonly flagged
- Only one front USB-A port; both testers wanted a second USB 3.0 · 2 sources
- Heavily tinted glass side panel hides non-RGB hardware — TechPowerUp calls the tint too heavy, Tom's notes it as a deliberate trade-off it is willing to accept · 2 sources
- Liquid-cooling constraints — TechPowerUp says support is not as vast as other ATX cases; Tom's warns thick front radiators won't clear the PSU shroud cutout and the top is limited to 280 mm · 2 sources
- Stock voltage-controlled fans top out around 1300 RPM — not fast enough for extreme cooling demands
Where reviewers disagree The two testers diverge on who should buy it. Tom's Hardware ultimately steers readers to the pricier RGB sibling — "My pick goes to the 4000X RGB" — accepting what it calls slightly worse thermals in exchange for a third fan, PWM instead of voltage control, and the glass front. TechPowerUp instead treats the stripped-back two-fan configuration as the point, framing the case as a base to deck out with your own fans and cooling. They also weigh cooling headroom differently: TechPowerUp lists limited liquid-cooling support as an outright con, while Tom's raises only the narrower caveat that thick front radiators won't clear the PSU shroud cutout.
The sources (2)
Included 120 mm case fan speed, minimum (4000D Airflow review sample, voltage-controlled): about 550 RPM · Included 120 mm case fan speed, maximum (4000D Airflow review sample, voltage-controlled): about 1300 RPM
The 4000D Airflow performs like most mesh cases: great. It might only have two fans, but it's able to use them effectively to provide enough cooling to both the CPU and GPU.
Surprisingly, the Corsair 4000D Airflow was the quietest case we've had on this test bed – when measuring without the GPU.
Fans don't spin fast enough for extreme performance requirements
The Corsair 4000D Airflow is an absolutely beautiful case.
I would have liked to see two USB 3.0 ports as you are loosing those with the motherboard connector otherwise.
While Corsair does not push the envelope with unique features, the 4000D Airflow feels solid inside and out, and the attention to detail really shows as well.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $104.99 Current MSRP on corsair.com; original 2020 launch price was ~$79.99 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair |
| Released | 2020-09 |
| Form factor | Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX/E-ATX up to 277 mm) |
| Max GPU length (mm) | 360 |
| Max cooler height (mm) | 170 |
| Included fans | 2 x 120 mm AirGuide |
| Radiator support | Front: 360/280/240 mm; Top: 240 mm (2x120) or 280 mm (2x140); Rear: 120 mm |
| Side panel | Tempered Glass (slide-on/slide-off) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 453 x 230 x 466 |
Source: corsair.com (verified 2026-06-23) · corroborated by corsair.com. Re-verified on official Corsair page: GPU 360 mm, cooler 170 mm, 2x120 mm AirGuide fans, tempered glass side, front 360/280/240 mm rad, top 2x120/2x140 (240 mm rad fits), dimensions 453 x 230 x 466 mm. Current corsair.com price $104.99 (original Sept 15 2020 launch was ~$79.99 per reviews). Release date confirmed via Corsair press release.
Is the 4000D Airflow worth it vs cheaper PC cases?
4000D Airflow against its closest cheaper and pricier PC cases on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked
| Product | Price | Form factor | Max GPU length (mm) | Max cooler height (mm) | Included fans | Radiator support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000D Airflow this | $104.99 | Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX/E-ATX up to 277 mm) | 360 | 170 | 2 x 120 mm AirGuide | Front: 360/280/240 mm; Top: 240 mm (2x120) or 280 mm (2x140); Rear: 120 mm |
| Lancool 216 | $99.99 | Mid-Tower (E-ATX up to 280 mm/ATX/mATX/ITX) | 392 | 180 | 2 x 160 mm PWM (front) + 1 x 140 mm PWM (rear) | Front: 360/280/240 mm; Top: 360/280/240 mm |
| North | $129.99 | Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX) | 355 | 170 | 2 x 140 mm Aspect PWM | Front: 360 mm; Top: 240 mm; Rear: 120 mm |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the 4000D Airflow?
Two whitelisted testers cover this case, both at its September 2020 launch. TechPowerUp ran a dedicated 4000D Airflow review with its own temperature and noise testing on a supplied sample. Tom's Hardware ran a combined 4000X / 4000D review — the verdict and Editor's Choice are aimed at the pricier 4000X RGB, but the article includes separate 4000D Airflow thermal, acoustic and fan-speed data, which is what is cited here. Every quote and measured figure below was confirmed as a literal substring of the fetched article text; note both reviews are paginated, so the quotes live on sub-pages (Tom's verdict box on page 1 and its testing/conclusion on page 3; TechPowerUp's on its page 7 conclusion) rather than on the landing URL. Both testers praise the clean, understated exterior at the roughly $80 asking price ($79.99 MSRP per TechPowerUp, $80 per Tom's) and both want a second front USB-A port. Only Tom's produced measured cooling and acoustic results. No other outlets were checked in this pass, so the absence of others here is not evidence that none exist. Praised: Clean, understated minimalist exterior with a solid feel for the roughly $80 asking price; Good value against competitors — Tom's calls the small Corsair premium well worth it, TechPowerUp calls it a beautiful and capable case for the price; Practical build details that ease assembly and cable routing (side panels that unhook and swing out, Velcro cable channel, plentiful zip-tie anchors); Effective mesh-front cooling despite shipping with only two fans; Very quiet in stock form — the quietest case on Tom's test bed when measured without a GPU installed; Dust filters on every intake area, including a metal-mesh top filter. Flagged: Only one front USB-A port; both testers wanted a second USB 3.0; Heavily tinted glass side panel hides non-RGB hardware — TechPowerUp calls the tint too heavy, Tom's notes it as a deliberate trade-off it is willing to accept; Liquid-cooling constraints — TechPowerUp says support is not as vast as other ATX cases; Tom's warns thick front radiators won't clear the PSU shroud cutout and the top is limited to 280 mm; Stock voltage-controlled fans top out around 1300 RPM — not fast enough for extreme cooling demands; Feature-light for the $80–$100 bracket — no fan or RGB controller, no 3.5 mm jack adapter, only two fans while rivals ship up to five. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the 4000D Airflow cost?
The 4000D Airflow has a US price of $104.99 (Current MSRP on corsair.com; original 2020 launch price was ~$79.99), as of 2026-06-23.
How does the 4000D Airflow compare on price?
At $105, the 4000D Airflow is #3 cheapest of the 9 PC cases we track, where the median is $129.99.
When was the 4000D Airflow released?
The 4000D Airflow was released 2020-09.
What are the 4000D Airflow's key specs?
4000D Airflow (Corsair): form factor Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX/E-ATX up to 277 mm), max gpu length mm 360, max cooler height mm 170, included fans 2 x 120 mm AirGuide, radiator support Front: 360/280/240 mm; Top: 240 mm (2x120) or 280 mm (2x140); Rear: 120 mm. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-23.
Price of record: $104.99 at corsair.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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