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Corsair Obsidian 800D Case Review
by EarthDog
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by EarthDog
We all know the popular brand name Corsair for making Memory, Power Supplies, cooling, and even some storage items. They have done a more than admirable jobs in those areas as well. Now, Corsair hasdipped its toes into the computer case market. Judging from the size and looks of this beast, it wasn't a dip, but a head-first dive. Let's take a more in-depth look at this case.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
To start off, this case is very large and robust. In fact it dwarfs my old Antec 1200 by 2” in height and depth and 1/2” in width. Weighing in at around 38lbs empty, its black brushed aluminum shell and steel internals remind me a bit of a Skunk works type project from the USAF instead of a mere computer case. The interior shows a gratuitous amount of grommeted holes for cable management. It also has isolated cooling compartments for the power supply, hot-swappable SATA bays and mainboard area. Another great feature on this case is that the motherboard tray has a removable CPU back plate panel for easy heat sink installation. The accessory panel is on the top of this case and features a touch open/close door. Behind the door hides four USB, audio (mic/headphones), firewire, and the reset button. One item I did not notice that would have been a nice addition for a high-end case was an eSATA port. The power button and hard drive activity light (white LED) sit outside the panel, just to the left. A large plexiglass side window allows the user to show off what is likely to be an aesthetically pleasing interior with all parts mounted and wires tucked away.
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