PC case
Corsair is well known for large, high-end
PC cases from its Obsidian series, and now it is also joining the smaller form
factor mATX market with the Obsidian 350D. mATX is also known as microATX which
refers to the motherboard size, being one size down from standard ATX.
Whilst the 350D is not the smallest mATX
case available- in fact there are full ATX cases which are a tiny bit smaller
than the 350D - it is definitely one of the most water cooling- friendly.
mATX
is also known as microATX which refers to the motherboard size, being one size
down from standard ATX.
This is primarily due to the twin
120mm/140mm grilled mounts at the top of the chassis, which can accommodate
radiators up to 280mm, such as the Corsair H110. The motherboard tray has also
been dropped down slightly to give enough clearance between the motherboard and
any radiator fans.
There are three holes in the back panel for
water loops, two front 140mm mounts (with one 140mm fan included) and one rear
120mm mount (with one 120mm fan included).
This
is primarily due to the twin 120mm/140mm grilled mounts at the top of the
chassis, which can accommodate radiators up to 280mm, such as the Corsair H110.
The almost completely steel construction is
typically high standard with an attractive brushed aluminum fascia, and
assembling my mATX rig into the 350D was a pleasant experience thanks to the
tool-less drive bays and ample cable management options. My only complaint
would be that there are two 3.5-inch drive bays and three 2.5-inch bays - the
other way around would make more sense to me.
If you are looking for an attractive, high
quality but smaller form factor case to build a performance PC - it can even
fit two of the massive AMD Radeon HD 7990 video cards in it - the 350D ticks
all the boxes.
My
only complaint would be that there are two 3.5-inch drive bays and three
2.5-inch bays the other way around would make more sense to me.
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At A Glance
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mATX form factor chassis
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Supports up to 280mm radiators
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Water loop cutouts and 5 fan mounts
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Excellent build quality and layout
Corsair Obsidian Series 350d
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RRP incl GST: $269
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Contact: corsair.com
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Rating: 4.5/5
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High on build quality but small in size, this
mATX case can fit water coolers and video cards galore.
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