Corsair Obsidian Series 500D Review: Premium Tempered Glass & Aluminum

[Julio Franco]

Today we'll be taking a break from our typical PC hardware benchmarking sessions to check out a slick new computer case from Corsair. It's been quite a few years since Corsair has refreshed the Obsidian lineup but that changes today with the introduction of its new $150 Obsidian Series 500D.

Read the full article here.

https://www.techspot.com/review/1580-corsair-obsidian-500d/

 

[R00sT3R]

Is this meant to be the replacement for the Obsidian 450D?

If so, consider me unimpressed.

4yrs later and my 450D is still the best mid size, high airflow case Corsair have ever released.

 

[Squid Surprise]

I've always loved Corsair cases - I have my latest rig in the 900D, but had always admired the 700 and 800 series cases as well. This one looks quite nice - I might purchase one of these in a couple of years when I need a new desktop...

 

[hahahanoobs]

I'm currently using a 600T with a custom side panel, but Cooler Master has my attention this year.

 

[MUMMZ]

My current case is the corsair 230T...Idk if my next case will be corsair, there are so many more options on the market right now.

NZXT, EVOLV, PHANTEKS...I think my next build( threadripper or ryzen 2) will probably get me on of these other brand cases...brilliant review though tech writer!

 

[Lionvibez]

I'm currently using a 600T with a custom side panel, but Cooler Master has my attention this year.

While this does look nice I think I would take the Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 5 over this.

 

[hahahanoobs]

While this does look nice I think I would take the Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 5 over this.

It's nice from afar, but close up it's flawed.
MCP5 is sweet. Have you seen the H500P Mesh and H500M? I'm torn between those two.

 

[Lionvibez]

It's nice from afar, but close up it's flawed.
MCP5 is sweet. Have you seen the H500P Mesh and H500M? I'm torn between those two.

Haven't seen those yet looking them up now.

 

[Arris]

I'm currently using a 600T with a custom side panel, but Cooler Master has my attention this year.

Same, with a 2 vent replacement side panel. It's big and heavy but so easy to work with when installing.

 

[Someone8MyPosts]

That not only looks crammed, but I wouldn't say the build quality is unmatched. I've seen better.

 

[Squid Surprise]

That not only looks crammed, but I wouldn't say the build quality is unmatched. I've seen better.

Yeah, you can certainly judge build quality from a few photos...

 

[Boilerhog146]

I like Corsair products ,I'm still using the 800D, ,one thing I do find , I have pets ,,meaning I don't live in a doctors office, dust and hair eventually get everywhere.while most is easy to keep ahead of with a good vacuuming .after a year or so though I usually have to disassemble the pc to give it a good cleaning ,and I can imagine the glass ,will be unsightly in no time.
just something I have to consider when choosing a case.

 

[Lionvibez]

I like Corsair products ,I'm still using the 800D, ,one thing I do find , I have pets ,,meaning I don't live in a doctors office, dust and hair eventually get everywhere.while most is easy to keep ahead of with a good vacuuming .after a year or so though I usually have to disassemble the pc to give it a good cleaning ,and I can imagine the glass ,will be unsightly in no time.
just something I have to consider when choosing a case.

Good point pets and small children with their finger prints will have that glass messed up in no time.

Thank god I have neither lol