Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Mini-ITX
Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK
Mid-tower · Triple-glass · iCUE LINK ready
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBuild
Corsair 3500X iCUE LINKCompared on the build sub-score
Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK leads on build (92 vs 88).
Airflow
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200PCompared on the airflow sub-score
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P leads on airflow (90 vs 88).
Value for money
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200PSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P more score per dollar ($99 vs $169).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| 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
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK
- +Triple tempered-glass panels
- +iCUE LINK pre-wired for fans
- +Dual-chamber layout
- −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.