Exactly what I wanted caint wait to get the build going no problems so far.
I like corsair cases, very high quality, and this case is well built.
Simple versatility made my build experiance non stressed, enough room I could crawl inside and wire manage my system like a Mike Angelo scultpure and not a speghetified horror of wires like a Jackson Pollock monstrosity, I digress: will buy (update bought Corsair 400d for my Kabylake build 4 1/2 stars)
The build was so ease because all of that extra room .Great case
The front fan filter vibrates a little bit, and the built in I/O cables need to be a little longer so that they can be routed behind the mobo
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
The front panel buttons and USB plugs are good, and the white power and status LED's are visible but mercifully not that bright as to be distracting in a dark room
i know people are in ah of how much room there is behind the mobo tray but its not enough
great air flow enough room for anything overall great case
I had more than enough room for my graphics card and all my other hardware
so much room almost too much but leaves plenty of room for improvement and re tweaking of any new parts I put in there never feels cramped.
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
Came in perfect condition, huge case with a literal ton of space to move around in (I have big hands, so this was perfect)The removable HDD cages are super helpful in making the internal look clean even with my lazy cable management
This case really did not impress me as much as i thought it would
an hard drives an plenty of room to work in an really good cable management
I was able to fit an 24-pin plug, 2 6-pins, an 8-pin, a swiftech fan hub, all the included case wires, and 5 fans worth of wires in the back without causing any flex or bend in the side panel despite my shabby cable management
It maintains very nice airflow through the case, and has excellent cable management.
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
The fantastic cable management allows you to create a clean looking case
I was able to fit an 24-pin plug, 2 6-pins, an 8-pin, a swiftech fan hub, all the included case wires, and 5 fans worth of wires in the back without causing any flex or bend in the side panel despite my shabby cable management
I was considering picking up a modular PSU to avoid all the unnecessary cables filling up the case
It's very big (which is what I wanted) and it looks cool without looking too "gamer".The cable routing options are nice, and there's a big enough gap between the case and the back of the motherboard tray that even with a lot of bulky power cables and whatnot routed back there, the case closed very easily without anything getting stuck or wedged
Came in perfect condition, huge case with a literal ton of space to move around in (I have big hands, so this was perfect)The removable HDD cages are super helpful in making the internal look clean even with my lazy cable management
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
Nice filters on top and front but rear part of doors have a full 1/4 inch open all around, dust just pours in.
The front grill can get pretty dusty, though, and the top, magnetic filter feels flimsy when it comes off, with the magnets around the edge starting to peel
The Top Dust filter was in poor condition as the magnetic strip was not even placed right
Would have given 5 stars except for poor front filter design, I expected more from this manufacturer for the money I spent
Elegant and stylish, absolutely love the ease of access and the filters on the bottom, top and front
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
Front 5.25" bays look odd (not horrible, just odd) when populated since the cover plate is removed and the ODD or other does not sit flush with the remaining cover plates
It's a very sleek and professional looking, and has a nice brush metal finish on the front of the case
Seems like there could have been a less clunky-looking solution
great looking case, easy to work with not only because of the size but because of the wonderful design
Cons: with 3 front drive bays, if anything is placed in them it ruins the front look of the case with out modding, gives an indented awkward look
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
The case did lose a slight bit of rigidity with the side panel off, but it gives no intention of warping or collapsing
Something a bit more subtle and decisive than the visibly and audibly loud case and fan combo I had before with my joke of an Antec DF-85 (no kidding, look it up, it was Dumb with a capital D)
The glass doors come unattached, so the case is a bit easier to move around once you get it out of the box, but it still weighs a lot
I like the magnets because they are a bit easier than slotting filters into specific slots
It doesn't hurt a bit that the case just blends into the environment so well.
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
Oversized feet to keep the base off the carpetCon:Window is a fairly soft plastic subject to easy scuffingBottom line:If you want more space and you like an understated very functional design that will fit in almost any decor this is your tower.
Many people have problems with all the cheap plastic parts in the case
Both boxes looked fine when I opened them, but, alas, when I opened the inner box and took out the case, I found the front panel was off, the tape to hold it on was torn, the protective plastic on the panel was scrunched up.
The worst part is when I tried to open the front panel, the cheap plastic clams broke
This is due to its tool-less design, but since the sliders are made of flexible plastic and sit loosely in the drive cages, it could amplify the faint HDD vibration buzz depending on your HDD
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
Downside is the front fan cover is shotily made of two plastic pieces glued together that fall apart frequently and the clips that attach it to the tower will break after the 1st or 2nd time you remove the cover
I think this is the first time Corsair ever release a best p/p
It feels like I could pick this up and if the case twisted wrong it could crack the doors off or stress some piece of it.
The front door that covers the two fans on the airflow edition... as soon as I opened it a piece of plastic broke off, which was one of the supports for the door
well I unboxed it and as soon as I took the case out you can see it and for a guy who likes
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
love the clips for all the HDD's, love the clip side bays for my SSD boot drive, love the finger tight/loose screws for securing component cards and the case side covers, love the clips that keep the front I/O drives in place.
Removable HDD/SDD bays are easy to remove and add back in
The hard drive bays are easily configured to each person's build style or requirements
Just get rid of the hard drive bays using a screwdriver if you don't need them
I use SSD slots on the wire side and removed the hard drive bays to allow for better air flow.
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
love the clips for all the HDD's, love the clip side bays for my SSD boot drive, love the finger tight/loose screws for securing component cards and the case side covers, love the clips that keep the front I/O drives in place.
, I unscrewed the two screws to open it up the case and the panel just fell off
That makes no sense and its a pain to hold up the whole panel and get the screws in the back to secure it onto the frame
The only criticism I would offer, and it's small, the screws on the back come completely off.
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
1 star knocked off material quality for the easy to scratch front casing portion, but beyond that everything is literally perfect, and the acrylic panel on the side gives a nice clean view to the inside of the case and shows off just how spacious it is.
Will be doing some custom work to it eventually, but it looks so good as
This to me, along with the flimsy static window is the reason I knocked off a star.
This case loses a star for a one main reason - the fans on the front panel are obscured by a solid cover
My only complaint, and I don't see a reason to knock a star off for this, is the lack of a dust filter on the bottom of the case at the front, but since my hard drive cage is there, it is not a deal breaker for me
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
The lighting node comes attached to the small side of the PSU shroud, facing the front fans, and the Commander pro comes attached to the floor of the case, coverings the holes where you'd normally mount a reservoir in an open-loop cooling setup
I think this is the first time Corsair ever release a best p/p
Some people even move them inside the PSU shroud, in which there is a good amount of space to do so in, especially if you don't have a massive PSU
Yes the PSU shroud is removable but mine sits in there pretty snug and you have to fight a little to remove it
I got to do a hands on build in the Mirror black case and one feature they added was an RGB Corsair Logo on the PSU shroud that you can program in Corsair iCue software
You are reading snippets from reviews of CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
More about CORSAIR Obsidian 500D RGB SE Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Smoked Tempered Glass, Aluminum Trim - Integrated Commander PRO Fan and Lighting Controller
Size:Mid-Tower
|
Style:RGB
The Obsidian Series 500D RGB SE is a premium mid-tower enthusiast PC case with iconic CORSAIR design, smoked tempered glass panels and premium aluminum trim
Three CORSAIR LL120 RGB fans provide a symphony of stunning RGB lighting, all controlled using the included CORSAIR Commander PRO and CORSAIR iCUE software
Hinged tempered glass side doors make accessing your system a breeze, and cooling upgrades are simple thanks to fully removable radiator trays
Loaded with the very best that CORSAIR has to offer, the Obsidian 500D RGB SE makes it easier than ever to build your dream PC.