Corsair AIR 5400: triple-chamber airflow done right

Corsair’s new AIR 5400 moves back to a split-compartment design — effectively a modernized dual/triple-chamber that parks heat sources in isolated zones. The pitch is simple: separate GPU, CPU, and PSU/storage thermals; lower fan RPMs for the same delta-T; fewer hotspots fighting each other.

Headline features

Three zones: GPU, CPU/rad, and PSU/drive chamber, each with its own intake path. Corsair claims lower noise at given temps versus conventional mid-towers.¹
Big-GPU clearance: Think 4090/5090 class cards with space for front intake plus side radiator options. Check exact length/height once retail pages go live.
Cable sanity: With PSU and storage tucked in their own chamber, front-side clutter is massively reduced.

Build advice (from someone who’s cooked a 450W GPU)

Front intake: high-pressure 140s if you’re running a 360 side rad.
Leave the rear as exhaust; use top as conditional (radiator or extra exhaust) based on CPU cooler choice.
Measure cable reach before you commit — triple-chamber routes can turn a 60-minute build into Sunday.