CeBIT: Corsair raids the chassis market: competitors beware?

[Cliff Burton]

I know the production process is quite advanced, but these are some features I would be very pleased to see in future upgrades of the Obsidian line to make it perfect:

• Full 4mm aluminium body build (as the Zalman GT 1000, except for the 5mm aluminium front door). Not only the front and legs.
• 140mm fans everywhere (as the Lian-Li Tyr X2000, excepting the two 80mm fans at the back of the drive bays). I think we should take 140mm as the standard fan size nowadays. More airflow at same dBA, which is what all fans tend for. And maybe more than 1 (3 maybe?) intake 140mm fan to improve airflow.
• 8 expansion slots at the back instead of 7, to allow extra expansion panels (eSata, USB...) without taking the space of a motherboard port.
• Removable motherboard tray. This is a must for people that are constantly re-arranging parts and I'm very surprised the Obsidian doesn't include this feature.
• eSata port on the front panel (and maybe 4 front USB ports are way too much, I guess 2 are enough for the 99%)
• Filters

Honestly, IMHO only Lian-Li, SilverStone and Corsair could make it real, so that's why I'm adressing to you guys. Please don't take my personal inputs as a critic, just as some pieces of advice to improve your already outstanding products.

Cheers.

[Meatpuppet]

@ Cliff Burton

The production version does indeed feature filters, look for any of the pics/videos from June. As for full 4mm aluminum construction, I wonder if folks actually have a grasp on how much more expensive that would make a very large full tower like the Obsidian cost.

[GAR]

What price range is this case going to be in???

[sirheck]

299 i think

[TheDeliverator]

I know the production process is quite advanced, but these are some features I would be very pleased to see in future upgrades of the Obsidian line to make it perfect:

• Filters

There are filters

[mak1skav]

The features of this case have attracted my attention as well. I really love the hole at the back of the mobo tray to change easily the cooler.

My biggest concern though is that it can host only 6 Hdd. With the prices so low for hard drives and the demand for more and more space it would be really nice to have more slots for 3.5" devices internal.

[Brandito]

cliff burton, removable mobo trays in huge full tower cases are like windshield wipers on a submarine, an utter waste of time and tooling.

just my opinion though...

[Cliff Burton]

Well, I just commented it because I could'n't live without the removable tray in my TJ10.

I don't know the final dimensions of the Obsidian but maybe you are right, as long as you have enough space to work in, it is not that useful.

[Manicdan]

i think removable is just fine for any case. trying to get just the right angle can suck at times

[Redbeard]

Well, I just commented it because I could'n't live without the removable tray in my TJ10.

I don't know the final dimensions of the Obsidian but maybe you are right, as long as you have enough space to work in, it is not that useful.

You can almost fit a TJ10 inside an Obsidian 800D.

[zalbard]

You can almost fit a TJ10 inside an Obsidian 800D.

Fitting TJ10 inside would probably restrict airflow, though. Guess Corsair doesn't recommend it.

[Manicdan]

the word "almost" scares me, as if he tried it out and failed, and now one of the cases has felt violated.

[DragoonXX]

the corsair obsidian is 24"x24"x9"
for reference its got the same dimensions as a Mountain Mods Pinnacle 24

[Bgriffs]

Has the release date for this bad boy firmed up any? Or is still just Q309?

[LinkinParkBoy]

News?

[Brandito]

bump bump bump it up!

any news? haven't seen anything for a while.

[Redbeard]

bump bump bump it up!

any news? haven't seen anything for a while.

Final production began last week and early preview samples have shipped.

Assume a couple of weeks for production and another couple of weeks for transport.

[Bodkin]

HAY! Is the case going to lanuch in the US first, or will Europe get it at the same time?

[SirKronan]

Final production began last week and early preview samples have shipped.

Assume a couple of weeks for production and another couple of weeks for transport.

I think I speak for all of us when I say:


Pictures, please.

[LinkinParkBoy]

OMG OMG OMG, corsair _o_

[Brandito]

Final production began last week and early preview samples have shipped.

Assume a couple of weeks for production and another couple of weeks for transport.

very nice! does this mean reviews should start popping up soon?

[EnJoY]

Final production began last week and early preview samples have shipped.

Assume a couple of weeks for production and another couple of weeks for transport.

Just in time for my October/November rebuild I always do.

Btw Redbeard, I sent you a PM about two weeks ago and never got a response. Check it when you have a chance please.

[Manicdan]

I think I speak for all of us when I say:


Pictures, please.

i dont think your familiar with XS's policy on no pronographic photos, sorry it wont happen.

[GAR]

Awesome, cant wait for it to be released, im going to be either getting this, or the Raven 2.

[Mr_Armageddon]

Please post some pictures of the production / preview samples.

Where were the review samples sent? I would love to see this case be featured in MaximumPC's 2009 Dream Machine that should show up on magazine racks next month.