Case · MODEL NOTES

CORSAIR 4000D AIRFLOW Black

This is the original 4000D AIRFLOW Black, CC-9011200-WW, rather than the newer FRAME 4000D. Keeping that identity straight matters when comparing cooler height, radiator placement and graphics-card space.

The decision

Lay out the cooling and GPU together before choosing this case. Its published maximum dimensions are separate limits; they do not prove every combination of parts can occupy that space simultaneously.

Consider it when

  • You want a conventional ATX tower and can plan the CPU cooler, graphics card and drive layout as a complete assembly.
  • You already own the case and can check an upgrade against the installed fans and cooling hardware instead of buying another enclosure by default.

Look again when

  • You need a 360 mm radiator at the top. The original chassis supports that radiator size at the front, which also needs a GPU-clearance check.
  • Your air cooler needs a raised front fan that exceeds the case height allowance.

The checks that can change your choice

Include RAM in the CPU-cooler calculation

Corsair lists a 170 mm CPU-cooler limit. Noctua currently gives a 171 mm NH-D15 example with 35 mm RAM and a raised front fan. That combination needs a verified alternative arrangement; the unadjusted cooler height is not enough.

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Reserve GPU space after front cooling

The published maximum GPU length is 360 mm. Check the distance left with your actual front radiator and fan stack installed, plus the card power plug and cable path. Do not assume the case maximum is still available after adding hardware.

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Check top radiator and memory together

Corsair lists top 280 mm radiator support with low-profile CORSAIR LPX memory, while 240 mm supports its wider DRAM range. Check the exact radiator thickness, fans and your own memory rather than extending that qualification to every kit.

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Published specifications

Mid-tower case; ATX/micro-ATX/Mini-ITX; GPU length up to 360 mm; CPU cooler height up to 170 mm.

BrandCORSAIR
Exact model4000D AIRFLOW Black
Form factorMid-tower
Case motherboard supportATX, micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case GPU length limit360 mm; cooling and layout can reduce this
Case CPU cooler height limit170 mm
Case PSU formatsATX
Case PSU length limit220 mm; allow cable and drive-cage space
Radiator mount: front / 240 mmCheck mounting dimensions and occupied positions
Radiator mount: front / 280 mmCheck mounting dimensions and occupied positions
Radiator mount: front / 360 mmCheck mounting dimensions and occupied positions
Radiator mount: top / 240 mmCheck mounting dimensions and occupied positions
Radiator mount: top / 280 mmCheck mounting dimensions and occupied positions
Radiator mount: rear / 120 mmCheck mounting dimensions and occupied positions

Official CC-9011200-WW product page specifies Case Power Supply: ATX. English white version of the same 4000D AIRFLOW chassis also explicitly lists ATX. Do not confuse with the newer FRAME 4000D.

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