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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 tempe...

Reviews by Features

Build

(56 reviews)
Airflow

(67 reviews)
Room

(42 reviews)
Management

(52 reviews)
Space

(35 reviews)
Cable

(66 reviews)
Filter

(39 reviews)
Look

(78 reviews)
Fan

(76 reviews)
Design

(51 reviews)
Clip break

(9 reviews)
Bite

(19 reviews)
Side panel

(26 reviews)
Plastic

(36 reviews)
Piece

(8 reviews)
Bay

(28 reviews)
Screw

(10 reviews)
Drive

(107 reviews)
Problem

(8 reviews)
Star

(16 reviews)
Psu shroud

(7 reviews)

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Reviews around build (4.67 of 5)

  • 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
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Reviews around airflow (4.46 of 5)

  • I had a very crappy raidmax "P.O.S" case and my GPU( msi RX 480 ) would idle around 50-60C it at terrible airflow my GPU barely fit in it
  • There is still so much room in this case and the airflow is great.
  • This case has tons of room for customization, great airflow, and a sleek, minimalist design
  • This case provides great airflow and has plenty of room to grow with part
  • Looks really amazing, but the front plate disturbs the airflow
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Reviews around room (4.42 of 5)

  • 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.
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Reviews around management (4.42 of 5)

  • 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.
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Reviews around space (4.32 of 5)

  • All other should find that this case has more than enough space for video cards and cooling systems.
  • Like a hinged door without the hinge.2.5" bays mounted in "dead-space" on back panel
  • The case has enough space for wiring behind the motherboard tray, if you plan it right
  • This case really did not impress me as much as i thought it would
  • This case is perfect with the extra fans and dust cover and all the extra space for airflow i would suggest this case for anyone.
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Reviews around cable (4.12 of 5)

  • 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
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Reviews around filter (4.11 of 5)

  • 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
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Reviews around look (4.10 of 5)

  • 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
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Reviews around fan (3.83 of 5)

  • This case really did not impress me as much as i thought it would
  • Keeps the fans quiet with plenty of air flow and room for upgrades!
  • The fans are decently quiet, and it gives lots of room for cable management.
  • Everything is well constructed and sleek, and the fans are very quiet
  • With an attached radiator up top, you will have two additional fans blowing air out of the top of the case.
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Reviews around design (3.75 of 5)

  • Has more than enough room and a very sleek/clean design to it.
  • This case has tons of room for customization, great airflow, and a sleek, minimalist design
  • Design is very stylish, easy to clean filters, everything is well thought-out
  • great looking case, easy to work with not only because of the size but because of the wonderful design
  • Bad design and hardware issues, so a lot of modifying to get it up to snuff.
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Reviews around clip break (2.64 of 5)

  • This case really did not impress me as much as i thought it would
  • That makes very little sense as it came with the right clip broken, so my front panel is slightly hanging off.
  • Will be doing some custom work to it eventually, but it looks so good as
  • The front panel clips were broke and the lovely quick pop front fan cover clip broken on one side.
  • That thing is a pain to clean as it takes multiple wipes in order to get a small smudge off
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Reviews around bite (2.44 of 5)

  • 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.
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Reviews around side panel (2.40 of 5)

  • The side panels are a bit flimsy, and the acrylic window creaks as the panel flexes
  • The side panel looks great for what it is, but some people that want to show off more may want to go the tempered glass route
  • A couple of examples - the side panels have the convention Thumbscrews ( like me HP Elite).
  • Booth side panel are flimsy and wouldn't stay with out the screw.
  • Hope you're great at cable management because tucking the side panel of this thing is a nightmare.
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Reviews around plastic (2.22 of 5)

  • 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
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Reviews around piece (2.09 of 5)

  • 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
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Reviews around bay (2.03 of 5)

  • 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.
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Reviews around screw (1.85 of 5)

  • 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.
  • USB C on the front is nice.
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Reviews around drive (1.60 of 5)

  • The case has so much space, you can even remove the hard drive cages for even more space
  • This also has awesome cable management and it is very easy to install hard drives.. especially with the hard drive slots!
  • The removable drive cages, the SSD slots, the cable management, the large easy-to-work in space, dust filters, just amazing
  • The hard drive cages are modular as well, so you can take them out, or move them around.
  • The removable drive cages, the SSD slots, the cable management, the large easy-to-work in space, dust filters, just amazing
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Reviews around problem (1.59 of 5)

  • The case has some rattle issues, easy to take care of but $5 worth of materials packed in could have solved the problem
  • After doing a bit of googling it seems this problem isn't anywhere near isolated to me
  • The size issue is my own problem, and probably the dust issue, too.
  • I think this is the first time Corsair ever release a best p/p
  • However, after 3 weeks of normal usage from my computer I have encountered an annoying problem
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Reviews around star (1.49 of 5)

  • 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
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Reviews around psu shroud (1.38 of 5)

  • 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
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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.