Corsair Obsidian 750D Full-Tower Chassis Review

Final Thoughts

Corsair have really out done them selves here and while I was expecting this case to be impressive, I wasn’t expecting to love it as much as I do. For some people, I feal this case is just going to be too much, it is big, it is bold and it makes a loud statement, no matter how sleek Corsair try to make it with that premium finish. Yet because of its price and size it is clear that this isn’t a mass appeal product, sure lots of people will think and say “OMG I WANT THIS” but in reality most of them wouldn’t have the components to fill it, or the space to own one.

Fortunately though there is a huge enthusiast market out there, who want nothing more than a gigantic box for their high-end components and seemingly endless budgets. This side of the PC building community will love this chassis for its modular design and it is clear to me that Corsair have been listening to their demands for flexible storage solutions, especially when it comes to the front HDD bays. Many case modders want this space for radiators and reservoirs, but that means then having to stealth mount 2.5″ drives behind the motherboard, Corsair now offer the best of both worlds by keeping the 2.5″ drives in the back panel, but still keeping them on show in a modular and easily accessible fashion.

Cooling capabilities are impressive and while I applaud Corsair for installing three high quality 140mm fans as standard, I bet most users of this chassis will remove them in aid for something a little more ambitious and with extensive room for radiators or large fans in the top, front, bottom and back of the chassis, it is clear that this could be one of the best cooled chassis on the market, so long as you have the right components. Corsair have gone to great lengths to provide high quality dust filters on the front, top and the PSU section and that is always welcome, but as I said before, I’m not sure why they don’t have a dust filter on the other two base mounts, given that any cooling mounted here would typically be an air intake.

The front panel looks fantastic and while the interior has room for a monster system and the side panel has a window big enough to see that system in all its glory, the front panel is sleek, understated almost and the brushed aluminum finish gives the premium edge we’ve come to expect from Corsair. I maybe would have liked to see a front panel door or flip cover for the I/O ports to keep the exterior nice and clean, but it is hardly a deal breaker.

Pros

• Expansive interior
• High component compatibility
• Huge side panel window
• Flexible HDD storage
• Flawless finish and design

Cons

• An extra air filter on the base would have been welcomed
• £135 is expensive and may put off many, but it is worth the expense and is attractively priced with the competition in terms of price and features.

“If you want a big chassis, with bold looks, compatibility for all todays high-end components and extensive cooling capabilities, then look no further. While it is true that most chassis in this price range are incredible, Corsair have created a worthy contender for the market.”