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CyberPowerPC's MA-01 comes with analog color control knobs, woven steel mesh, and slanted airflow
The side panel is also a bit different. Instead of ending right above the PSU shroud, it actually extends all the way from top to bottom, giving the case a seamless look. The mesh exterior of the power supply section is, therefore, gone, but at least you can now fit a 120mm fan on the case floor for extra airflow. That's because the PSU shroud has been shortened to occupy only half of the bottom now.
Since this is a limited-edition case, each tower comes with a numbered aluminum badge. Corsair is making 1,337 of both colorways, which means 2,674 cases in total. It's priced at $139.99 and doesn't seem to come with any fans. That makes it more expensive than both the plain FRAME 4000D and the FRAME 4000D RS ARGB that does include three RS120 fans for $124.99 .
(Image credit: Corsair ) (Image credit: Corsair ) (Image credit: Corsair ) (Image credit: Corsair ) That concludes the list of changes and everything else remains identical. You get the same highly modular build of the FRAME 4000D with customizable panels enabling different layouts. The case supports back-connect motherboards and includes Corsair's InfiniRail fan mounting system which can hold up to 200 mm in the front and 140mm in the roof.
The FRAME 4000D was a great case before — one that almost made it onto our list of the best PC cases out there — and the FRAME 4000D Vault is a worthy follow-up. It may not be as fancy as the LCD-laden version that costs $400 but these color-shifting builds should still make your PC stand out. All the PC building comforts you expect are here for a decent price, and it's backed by a two-year warranty.
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