Corsair 2500D Airflow detailed build guide with tips and tricks

Here is a detailed guide on how to build a PC inside the Corsair 2500D Airflow, including things to know before you start with compatibility logic, problems I encountered and more. Related video: How to choose the right PSU Where should you install your AIO liquid cooler? PC Fan setup logic - Disclosure: Shopping links within the description of this video generate a commission at no extra cost to you. These are added for your convenience but other retailers are available. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See deals on the Corsair 2500D Airflow: Amazon US - NewEgg - Amazon UK - Amazon FR - Amazon IT - Amazon DE - Amazon CA - Amazon AU - Overclockers - Scan - Specs of the builds Build 1: Case - Corsair 2500D Airflow - Motherboard - MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO - CPU - Intel i7-14700k - RAM - Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 - CPU cooler - Lian Li Galahad 2 Trinity - Fans: 5 x Lian Li SL120 V2 Reverse Blade - 6 x Lian Li SL120 V2 - PSU - Corsair RM1000e - NVMe - Corsair MP600 Elite - GPU - MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Gaming X Slim SSDs - Crucial MX500 2TB and Crucial BX500 2TB Build 2: Case - Corsair 2500D Airflow - Motherboard - Gigabyte Aorus B650i Ultra CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X RAM - Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB x 2 6200MHz CPU cooler - Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE LCD XT - Fans: 11 x Corsair AF120 RGB Elite - PSU - Corsair SF1000L - NVMe - Corsair MP600 Elite - GPU - MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Gaming X Slim SSDs - Crucial MX500 2TB and Crucial BX500 2TB Fan controller - 2 x Corsair Commander Core XT - Corsair USB hub - Build 3: Case - Corsair 2500D Airflow - Motherboard - MSI B760M PROJECT ZERO - CPU - Intel i7-14700k - RAM - Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 - CPU Cooler - DeepCool AK500 Digital Fans: 10 x Lian Li P28 UniFans - GPU - MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12G Gaming X Slim SSDs - Crucial MX500 2TB and Crucial BX500 2TB Specs of the 2500D Airflow Dimensions 479 x 304 x 376 mm Material: Steel, Tempered Glass Included Fans: None Cooling Layout: Front: 2x 120mm; 2x 140mm Top: 3x 120mm; 2x 140mm Side: 2x 120mm Bottom: 3x 120mm; 2x 140mm Rear: 1x 120mm Radiator Compatibility Front: 240mm, 280mm Top: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm Side: 240mm Bottom: 360mm, 280mm, 240mm Rear: 120mm Expansion Slots (Main): 4 Horizontal (Vertical GPU Mount Sold Separately) Motherboard (Main): Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX Storage: 4 x SSD or 2x SSD and 2 x HDD Clearances: PSU: 225mm CPU Cooler: 180mm GPU: 400mm Dust Filters: Front, Bottom, Side Front I/O: USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (x2) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (x1) Headphone/Microphone (x1) Power/Reset PSU support: ATX / SFX timestamps 00:00 Hello 00:37 Things to know beforehand 02:22 PSU compatibility 04:31 Cable tidying matters 05:34 Remove HDD cage 06:42 SSD mounting problem 08:46 Fan setup logic 10:50 Corsair fan recommendations 12:57 Lian Li build recommendations 16:31 Build guide from the start 18:23 Motherboard setup 19:55 Motherboard stand offs 20:48 DeepCool AK500 Digital setup 27:00 Case power connections 28:33 Fan install 31:45 PSU wiring and install 40:05 SSD mnounting 43:51 GPU install 44:58 Fan speed 😍Special Thanks😍to my YouTube members: SirSpawnsALot, Meatykeyboard, Rawrr483, Space Cannons, Mike S, Jason Morgan, Starastin, McFarty, Kraken Tortoise, Gaming Nomad, Jay Shank 007, Beaster Bunny, Spandau Guy, Steve Patterson, Chris Thompson, D Shaddix, Hao Vo, Scott Chappelle, Sotong, AuF5guy, Friendly Fire, Bhushan Mahesh Gandhi, Elbert McCormick, Fazu Battlecaster, Dureren12, ONENONLYCASPER, April Nelson, aDam aDamin and you?