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Today we’re looking at the new accessory ecosystem for the Corsair Frame 4000 case series. I reviewed the Frame 4000D about a year ago when Corsair first introduced its modular chassis design, now the company is expanding that idea with a range of upgrade parts and customisation options. New accessories include alternative front and side panels, replacement motherboard trays, a redesigned power supply shroud, plus an updated front I/O panel with improved USB connectivity. Corsair is clearly pushing the Frame platform as something you can maybe evolve rather than replace outright… but how useful are these upgrades, and are any of them worth buying? Let’s find out.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:56 Accessories Overview
01:52 Alternative Motherboard Trays
03:33 Front Panel Options
08:18 Side Panel Options
13:43 Alternative Power Supply Shroud
14:27 Front I/O Panel (ELITE)
15:53 James' Thoughts

Frame 4000 Series Accessories: Corsair Frame Configurator

• Elite Front Panel I/O – $24.99 / £29.99
• Rapid Route 2.0 Motherboard tray – $9.99 / £10.82
• ELITE Motherboard Tray – Meteorite Aluminium – $79.99 / £69.99
• Full Tempered Glass Side Panel – $19.99 / £21.65
• Flat Steel Side Panel – $14.99 / £16.24
• LCD Mounting Kit – $39.99 / £29.99
• Cold Air Intake Kit – $39.99 / £29.99
• RGB FLOW Front Panel – $19.99 / £21.65
• WOOD Front Panel – $29.99 / £29.99
• ELITE WOOD Front Panel – $49.99 / £59.99
• Flat Glass Front Panel – $19.99 / £21.65
• Series Pixel Glass Front Panel – $19.99 / £21.65
• Compact PSU Shroud – $14.99 / £16.24

Front I/O:

• Elite Front Panel I/O: Comes with 3 x USB Type C Ports (1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20Gb/s port and 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5Gb/s ports)  and a swappable MX-Style Green mechanical power button. The standard Front I/O comes with 1 x USB Type-C port and 2 x USB Type-A ports.

Motherboard Tray Options:

• RapidRoute 2.0 Motherboard Tray – A Pegboard motherboard tray designed to make cable management easy, allowing the user to move and rotate the ratcheting cable ties for customised cable management.
• ELITE Motherboard Tray – Meteorite Aluminium – Premium motherboard tray made from a single piece of aluminium, high rigidity and light weight with diamond cut edges – Supports E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, including reverse connector boards.

Front Panel options:

• RGB FLOW Front Panel – High air flow front panel with built-in RGB lighting -completely different look from the stock 3D-Y design.
• Flat Glass Front Panel – Solid glass for showing off front fans.
• Pixel Glass Front Panel – A full glass panel that allows unobstructed RGB lighting and creates a pixelated visual.
• Wood Front Panel – Made using real FSC certified wooden slats for a natural look, but still retaining great airflow  – available in black/walnut or white/oak.
• ELITE Wood Front Panel – again made from fsc certified wooden slats with a wavy parametric design and a central Corsair logo – also available in black/walnut or white/oak.

Side Panels Options:

• Full Glass Side Panel – ideal if you want to show off your whole system; you can even run it with the PSU shroud completely removed for a more retro look and to show off your power supply.
• Flat steel Side Panel – if you don’t want to see inside at all.
• Cold Air Intake Kit – 2/3 glass and a fan bracket for 3 x 120mm fans.
• LCD Mounting Kit – 2/3 glass and a slot to fit the Xenon Edge 14.5” LCD touchscreen – plus all cables for internal connectivity.

PSU Shroud:

• Compact PSU Shroud – ideal for pairing with the tempered glass front panels to show off your build. Mesh design with 2 x 120mm fan mounts on top. The standard 4000D/X case comes with a full-length power supply shroud.

Build Specification

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Motherboard – MSI X870 Tomahawk WiFi
• Graphics Card – Gigabyte RTX 5080 Gaming OC
• Memory – 32GB (2 x 16GB modules) Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000
• Storage – 1TB Corsair MP600 Elite PCIE Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
• CPU Cooler – Corsair Nautilus 360 RS ARGB
• Power Supply – Corsair RM1200X Shift ATX3.0 80+ Gold
• Case fans – Stock
• Chassis – Corsair Frame 4000D (Various Configurations)
• Operating System – Windows 11 24H2

KitGuru says: There's a decent range of accessories to fit most users' budgets, but if you want the full high-end, premium look with the Xenon Edge display its going to work out quite expensive. But if your taste of PC cases is all about aesthetics, it might be a price worth paying?

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Corsair is making a significant expansion to its Frame 4000 chassis lineup, introducing the Frame 4000X RS and the Frame 4000D Wood RS, alongside a new web-based configurator tool. 

Starting with the new cases, the two entries in this lineup cater to polar opposite design sensibilities. Available in black and white, the Frame 4000X RS is built for the RGB enthusiast, featuring a ventilated “RGB Flow” front panel embedded with 64 customisable LEDs. It comes out of the box with four RS120 fans, providing a light show that can be controlled via standard motherboard headers. On the other hand, the Frame 4000D Wood RS targets a sophisticated, organic look. Its front panel is crafted from a single piece of FSC-certified wood, available in black/walnut or white/oak. These front wood panels are designed specifically to maintain high airflow while allowing the PC to blend into modern home or office decor.

While the outside is about style, the inside is about flexibility. Both cases feature the Infinirail fan mounting system, an adjustable rail that lets you slide fans to target hotspots. The chassis supports a massive array of cooling hardware, with space for up to thirteen 120mm fans and the ability to mount dual 360mm radiators.

In addition to the two case models, Corsair also announced the Frame configurator. This real-time, 3D visualisation tool allows users to build their own chassis from the ground up or plan upgrades for an existing Frame 4000D. Giving users the power to customise the case to their liking and needs, they can opt for parts like the RapidRoute 2.0 motherboard tray, which features a “pegboard” design for added cable management flexibility, or a premium Elite tray forged from a single piece of diamond-cut aluminium.

For those looking to add a futuristic touch, Corsair also offers an LCD mounting kit designed for the Xeneon Edge 14.5-inch touchscreen. This allows the side panel to become a functional display for system monitoring or interactive controls. Other unique options include Pixel Glass front panels that create a stylised effect for RGB fans, and cold air intake kits that direct three additional 120mm fans directly onto the GPU.

The Corsair Frame 4000X RS is available for £151.60/$139.99/€178.63, and the Frame 4000D Wood RS for £140.77/$129.99/€165.87.

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KitGuru says: The modularity offered by the Frame 4000 series will certainly interest many. 

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CORSAIR has added two limited‑edition models to its FRAME 4000D lineup, introducing the Vault Series Nova and Galaxy cases with unique colour‑shift finishes. Nova moves from blue to teal to purple depending on the angle, while Galaxy transitions from pink to green to grey.

Both editions build on the FRAME 4000D chassis and include a compact PSU shroud that leaves room for a 120mm floor fan, a full tempered‑glass side panel, and an upgraded front I/O layout. The updated panel offers three USB‑C ports, with one being an ultra-fast 20Gbps port, while the remaining two offer 5Gbps bandwidth. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack and an ARGB‑lit power button using an MX‑style green mechanical switch.

As part of the FRAME Modular Case System, the Vault Series supports extensive customisation, including panel swaps, component upgrades, and alternative cooling layouts. The InfiniRail fan‑mounting system allows flexible positioning and supports up to 200mm front fans and 140mm fans in the roof. The chassis accommodates dual 360mm radiators and up to 13x120mm fans, with a GPU anti‑sag arm included to support modern graphics cards. The internal side panel can act as a cable cover or be removed to mount additional fans.

Storage options include removable trays for one 3.5‑inch drive or two 2.5‑inch SSDs, and the case integrates cable hooks, tie‑downs, and a mounting pocket for the iCUE LINK System Hub to simplify cable routing. Unfortunately, neither version of the case ships with any pre-installed fans, so you'll need to have some extra budget left over to acquire some.

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KitGuru Says: Would you like to see more colour-shifting PC cases on the market?

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