How to build a mega RGB PC with Corsair 5000D RGB Airflow

Prawn here again with another build of the @corsair 5000D Airflow. Except this time I'm doing things different because I'm focusing on building with RGB and making it as straightforward as possible. I'm using the pre-included RGB fans, plus one extra and those included with the H150i Elite Cappelix and some lighting accent triangles to set it off.

In this guide I'm showing you every step to go through if you want to copy my build. However, I'm not covering things like SSD mounting and HDD mounting. As I've done that in the past. I've also previously shown crazy things like how to build in this case with 12 different fans and a push pull setup. So if you want to see what else is possible be sure to check out my other videos below.

The Corsair 5000D Airflow is a fantastic case and now Corsair has improved it with an updated version that includes more RGB with the AF120 RGB Elite fans. Those fans are also setup and connected for you already. So they're really easy to get working. Combine them with the other devices I'm showing you and you've got a really easy, but cool build. It's great looking and works well too!

Be sure to watch these other related videos if you want more guidance on what to do with this case or parts:

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Specs of this Corsair PC build:

Motherboard - Gigabyte X670 Gaming X AX
CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
RAM - Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB x 2 6200MHz
Cables - Corsair Premium sleeved cable kit type 5

Specs of the case:
Case Height 520
Case Length 520
Case Width 245
Color BLACK
Case Size NA
Radiator Compatibility 120mm, 140mm, 240mm, 280mm, 360mm
Case Window Tempered Glass
Compatible Liquid Coolers H55, H60, H75, H80i, H90, H100i, H105, H110i, H115i, H150i
Case Warranty 2 Year
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 4
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 2
Maximum CPU Cooler Height 170
Maximum PSU Length 250
Case Front IO (1x) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, (2x) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, (1x) Audio in/out
Case Drive Bays (x2) 3.5in (x4) 2.5in
Maximum GPU Length 400
Weight 12.4
Case Expansion Slots 7 vertical + 2 horizontal
Case Power Supply ATX

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Specs of this build ( (note these are affiliate links which earn me a commission at no extra cost to you):

[serene]

Just received my 5000X case and the timing on this video couldn't have been better, ill be using this video for my very first pc build. Thank you very much

[neoizback]

Thank you! this reminded me of my old profession, where i use to assemble pcs for much has changed

[ivelindimitrov]

Thank you for this video. As someone who is planning to build a pc but has never built one before, your videos are amazingly helpful. Keep up the cool content!

[cappuccino-]

I am using a 5000D RGB airflow case and it is amazing! Love the way the build turned out.

[dennisreese]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! For my 80th trip around the sun I decided to build a pc and it so happens it is quite similar this build so you have given me the confidence to attempt my build. Again, thank you my friend!

[IntegrityForSale]

Good advice on not tightening the radiator all the way, did that yesterday to keep clear of the rear fan

[Demiseiii]

My guy thanks for the detailed tutorial. Imma build a new pc soon with the same case. This will help me a lot. Keep up the good work brother❤😎👍.

[JSYantiss]

This is exactly what I'm saving up for. It's going to take a while, but I'm going to keep this one on my playlist.

[nmsumike]

I love the 5000D, my ONLY complaint (because aesthetics) is that I wish there was enough space in the upper vent so that the liquid cooled reservoir could fit up there and that way the top fans would be more visible from within the case. That OR the give it just a hair more space so that 3 fans can fit horizontally at the top and still have the liquid cooled moved to the forward facing panel.. from my experience I couldn't get 3 to fit on the top if it was connected to the front. Minor gripe... but maybe in the next version :)

[realmuha]

This video is so thorough I bought the same case and cpu cooler just to be safe 😂 God bless you

[i-tiny]

I just got a 5000D Airflow n 4080 i9 and bunch of other expensive stuff yesterday so I hope me build this goes good for my first computer

[jinxfarque]

I used this case, and the intel version of this Gigabyte motherboard. Also, a 1K Corsair power supply and 64gb DDR5 6000.
So far this is one of the top builds of around 60 I've done. Waiting no for the RTX 5090.

[digibactechnologies]

Great content, excellent video, impressive results.

[ThatOneOddGuy]

After spending ~150usd on fans iv realised why peolle say corsair fans vost more than some cases

[ItsJoKeZ]

thank you for doing my entire set up (with case and fans at least) 2 weeks before I got my stuff 😂 just saved my life

edit* first build was when the 970 came out (2014?)- finally outdated. she's still running vr and slugging though! just struggling. it's weird how much you come to love your PC.

[jossmaxwell]

Thanks again you Tiger Prawn you. Save the video for later reference when I do my 5000D RGB build. But know pondering should I change x570 go X670 oh hum

[hughcules]

So the way I saw what you were doing is, the course thread are into the back plate or toward the motherboard and the fine thread sticking out.

[Rptr]

I read that you can buy the new ICUE Link fans and AIO the 27 of this month. Do you know something about that? Btw love your vids and your voice!

[mikehcl]

Hi and congratulations on your builds, they are very nice! I just assembled my new pc with this beautiful case and with 7 Corsair AF120 RGB Elite fans, everything came out well but I have a little problem, I noticed that the dust filters create a vortex and the front and side fans make a noise a bit annoying, I tried to remove these dust filters and this noise disappeared, now I managed to find a good compromise by setting to 1000 the rpm of the fans, however I have to leave them at a fixed speed as at certain speeds this noise reappears, do you think that if I change fans this problem could disappear?