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Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P — Mini-ITX
Cooler Master

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P

Mini-ITX

90
/ 100
From $99
VS
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P wins by 1
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
Specdex verdict

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

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

Pick Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P if…

  • Tool-less panels on most
  • Cable-management channels
  • Dust filters

Pick Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK if…

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

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

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P versus Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK — full spec comparison
Spec Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK
Type
Mini-ITX
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

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

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

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

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

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

Is Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P worth the price? +

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

Is Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK worth the price? +

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

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

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

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

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