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Even though the Obsidian 650D is essentially a smaller version of the top-end 800D case, we think it is a very impressive case in its own right. It offers everything we look for in a case at this price point.
We can't think of a case that we've reviewed that has a better internal design than the Obsidian 650D, except perhaps the Graphite 600T which is virtually identical inside. All of the cable routing holes are exactly where they need to be and are filled with high quality rubber grommets that aren't going to fall out after poking a cable through.
The cutout in the motherboard tray is big enough to accommodate any CPU cooler back-plate, no matter where the CPU socket is positioned on your motherboard. There also seems to be a vast amount of room to work with inside the case which makes system installation a doddle.
There were only a couple of tiny things that we didn't like about the 650D like the hard drive trays which felt a little flimsy and the loud fans when on full speed. But the only reason we noticed these things is because the rest of the case is so impressive.
As is often the case with impressive products, the Corsair Obsidian 650D doesn't come cheap. At a price of around £125 at YOYOTech we think it still offers great value for money but won't be affordable for a lot of users. But for those who can find the cash, we would definitely recommend it, especially for those who want to use water cooling.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Solid build quality
- Side panel latches
- Easy to work with
- Well thought-through internal layout
Cons
- Flimsy hard drive trays
- not the quietest
KitGuru says: Another very impressive case design from Corsair.
awesome, stunning engineering. Who make their cases incidentally? I know they dont make anything really themselves, but use ‘sources’? would it be silverstone or lian li?
Awesome ! very nice design. corsair rock
Lian li wont make for anyone else. but I am sure they have the assistance of a factory group in the far east. One thing ive noticed about corsair lately is they are actually more of a ‘marketing’ brand now. sourcing components from other groups and rebadging them with their name etc. they do it very well.
The internal design sets these apart. many manufacturers like bitfenix focus on the outward appearance and clutter them up, but the real basis of a great case is airflow and structuring, internally.
love their cases, they spend a lot of time working on the internal side of them.
Yeah I like their cases too. they aren’t lian li expensive either. some of the lian li stuff costs as much as my computer ! just for the case
THey are good, but our local computer store has one and I can hear a very slight rattling from the fan. It might just be a bad fan, but it can be heard, I have sensitive ears.
I tried putting pressure on the panel but it didnt cure it, so I assume its a bad fan, rather than a seating problem.
I’m pretty sure Thermaltake use the same motherboard tray in their Chaser MK-1 case, I don’t know if Thermaltake have their own manufacturing facilities or not, consequently I don’t know if Corsair use Thermaltake, or if they both use the same manufacturer for those cases.
@Ned
As for Lian Li not making cases for anyone else, don’t Lian Li make Cubitek’s XL Tank and HTPX Tank cases? I can’t remember where I read that, but my guess would be in TPU’s review of the XL Tank.
Also, haven’t Corsair always just sold what other people/companies make?
thermaltake? really. Shame they didnt make their own cases more like this if thats the case..