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CORSAIR Obsidian 750D Computer Case Review

Cases & PSU/Cases by leeghoofd @ 2013-10-03

CORSAIR has established grounds in the enclosure market. At start only with the high end versions in the form of the Obsidian and Graphite cases. Later on targeting another segment of the market, with the more affordable cases, under the Carbide brand name. The Obsidian series are straight competition for big names as Lian-Li, sporting high build quality, offering maximum hardware compatibility and they are multi GPU ready, plus the possible liquid-cooling options are a big bonus. The mixture of steel and brushed aluminum, enhances the rigidity and adds that little extra touch of elegance to the CORSAIR Obsidian enclosures. The brand new 750D model is a full blown tower case and looks at first glance like a trim-down version of the 900D flagship. Nevertheless what is most exciting is, that this case is retailing at the price of a high end Mid-Tower chassis. Time to take a closer look at the CORSAIR 750D Obsidian case.

Conclusion

The Corsair OBSIDIAN 750D is another welcome addition to the ever growing enclosure lineup of the Fremont giant. That high end doesn't always needs to carry an exuberant price tag is one of the strong points of this 750D.

Being a full tower there is no problem with hardware compatibility whatsoever. Our large E-ATX motherboards and longest video cards fitted as a glove, the latter even without removal of the modular HDD cages. Multi GPU solutions will fit in snuggly inside the 750D. The tool-free storage solutions and the modular HDD cages are well executed. The drive space amount should satisfy the need for even the most die-hard storage geeks out there.

Cooling wise the inclusion of the 140mm PWM fans is an improvement over the ones use din the 540 Air case; nevertheless I'd still rather prefer the inclusion of a 3 or more channel 2/3 speed fan controller. The 140L fans, when run flat out, are still audible. Okay they shift some serious air, but the utilization of 140mm Fans is all about a great balance between airflow and noise, with the accent on noise. Also with the inclusion of an integrated Fan controller, the end user could hook up some of the fans from their water-cooling gear. But hey that's just my two cents.

The great liquid cooling support will be a big plus for the sales of this 750D. This besides the very sleek and stylish looks. Of course if you find this a stunning looking case or not, is purely subjective and is all about your own personal taste.

The best is that this complete package will not cost you an arm, nor a leg. In fact the 750D is the not so wealthy man's 900D case. Retailing around 150 Euros is far from cheap, however you get darn good value for your money. Hence why we award the Obsidian 750D with the high end and the value award.

PROS:

High build quality
Value for money
Execution of Storage solutions
Cable management
Ultra liquid cooling ready
Good cooling performance
Hardware compatibility

CONS:

No fan controller
No rubber dampers for the PSU

We wish to thank Harry and Rick from Corsair for the Obsidian 750D sample:

Sven from ASUS for the X79 Sabertooth motherboard:

Niko from EK Waterblocks for the provision of the L 360 kit:

The nutty crew from Tones for the years of support:

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