Corsair Obsidian 750D Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅24-09-13
Conclusion

The Obsidian Series is synonymous with quality and it’s no surprise that this third Obsidian chassis for 2013 has gathered plenty of attention amongst avid Corsair patriots. Where this new chassis fits in is a little unclear since both the 650D and 800D (which 750D fits in between) aren’t vastly dissimilar.

750D carries with it the professional styling which is now a much loved trait of the Obsidian series. Sleek and elegance aesthetics are clearly seen from the exterior, the brushed aluminium front faceplate looks and feels fantastic.

Delving inside the chassis it isn’t long before a strong feature-set is identified. Water cooling support is a particular highlight for this case, with many regions catering for different sized options. Those who have a taste for furnishing their system with a custom loop will be pleased to see that HDD storage is very flexible and thus sacrifices do not necessarily have to be made. The space inside 750D also lends itself to accommodating XL-ATX and E-ATX form factors opens the door for high-end builds.



The 750D isn’t without a few niggles though. The lack of anti-vibration padding for the PSU at this level is unforgiveable. This is the type of feature which should now be obligatory, especially with a case at this price-point. The side panels are also on the thin side and do also flex, we’d have liked to see these thicker on a case of this calibre and even a return to those super-cool side panels found on the 650D with clips.

Coming in at £135 / $160, 750D is a great case if you are planning to water cool but if you are opting for air cooling, in order to be competitive in this arena, the price should really be closer to the £100 mark.

Joining the Obsidian family, the 750D is a great choice for water cooling enthusiasts looking for a mid-range case. Super clean aesthetics and good functionality mean this case will undoubtedly drop onto the short list.

Pros
+ Professional aesthetics
+ Dust filters are easy to remove
+ Strong radiator support within
+ XL-ATX and E-ATX support
+ Flexible storage options
+ Good clearance for hardware

Cons
- Price
- No anti-vibration padding for PSU
- Side panels flex / thin
- Lack of mounting holes for bottom row on XL-ATX motherboards



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