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Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK — Mid-tower · Triple-glass · iCUE LINK ready
Corsair

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK

Mid-tower · Triple-glass · iCUE LINK ready

89
/ 100
From $169
VS
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P wins by 1
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P — Mini-ITX
Cooler Master

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P

Mini-ITX

90
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK lands at 89 and Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P at 90. That puts Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK if…

  • ✓Triple tempered-glass panels
  • ✓iCUE LINK pre-wired for fans
  • ✓Dual-chamber layout

Pick Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK

Compared on the build sub-score

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK leads on build (92 vs 88).

Airflow

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P leads on airflow (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P more score per dollar ($99 vs $169).

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK 89
vs
90 Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P

Score breakdown

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK
89
build 92
airflow 88
ease 92
design 92
value 84
features 0
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
90
build 88
airflow 90
ease 0
design 0
value 86
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK versus Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Form
Mid-tower ATX
—
Dimensions
485×245×485 mm
—
Front panel
Tempered glass + glass top + glass left
—
GPU clearance
410 mm
—
Radiator support
4× 360 mm
—
Color
Black, White
—
Type
—
Mini-ITX

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK

Pros
  • +Triple tempered-glass panels
  • +iCUE LINK pre-wired for fans
  • +Dual-chamber layout
Cons
  • −iCUE LINK ecosystem locks you in
  • −Premium price for ARGB
  • −Heavy

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P

Pros
  • +Tool-less panels on most
  • +Cable-management channels
  • +Dust filters
Cons
  • −Fan inclusion varies
  • −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
  • −Weight on glass panels

FAQ: Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK vs Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P

Which is better, Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P? +

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK worth the price? +

At $169, Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in build.

Is Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P worth the price? +

At $99, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.

Does Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for build, Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P? +

Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK — leads on build (92 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for airflow, Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P? +

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P — leads on airflow (90 vs 88). Compared on the airflow sub-score.