Corsair Enters Case Market, Launches Obsidian
Computex isn’t just about what’s inside your machine and proof of that is Flash maker Corsair's first foray into the case market.
The company yesterday launched the Obsidian Series 800D which supports up to five 5.25-inch and six 3.5-inch drives in total and is compatible with ATX, Extended ATX, and Micro ATX motherboards. The 800D also boasts four hot-swap SATA bays, a cut-out section in the motherboard tray for easy CPU cooler installation and for all you cable management freaks: a unique cable management system that promises to decrease cable clutter and increase airflow.
With a total of seven positions for fans, this case uses a 140 mm fan with dust filter to bring in fresh air from the bottom, while hot air is pushed out at the back, near the top of the chassis. It also features a pre-drilled section in the roof to support single, dual and triple radiators, or up to three additional 120mm fans.
Expected availability is early July with a price tag a buck shy of $300. Who's tempted?



the case looks clean and full of features...
it's definitely for enthusiasts looking for style and performance out of full tower case....
This is an enthusiast case... The top is reserved for a radiator.
If I were in the market for a water cooled case this one looks great, has everything thats required... but @ $300 it is a little expensive.
Some reviews will be handy
wonder if I can build a case from aluminum soda cans and charge $300 for it.... ?
Uh, a radiator would be more efficient in the path of cooler air. Why place the radiator at the top where you blow all the hot air through it? Why do you think your car's radiator is in front of your engine, and not tied to your exhaust?
Thanks Sherlock! Hot air rises… we all learnt that in grade 1’ish?
If you want to place a triple radiator inside a case there is pretty much only one place to do so, unless you want to do some serious modifications. When I built my water cooled rig I placed my radiator on the back of the unit so I could push cold air through it however there is something to be said for having the radiator IN the case.
"Aluminum Faceplate, Steel Structure"
Id have to say its probably worth the price. Maybe drop it by $50 and its the perfect case for triple radiator cooling