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Corsair Obsidian Series 750D - A Solid Full-tower Casing

By Kenny Yeo - 23 Sep 2013
Launch SRP: S$259

Conclusion

A Pricey but Solid Offering

Corsair has been relatively successful thus far in broadening their portfolio. In particular, their SSDs and casings have been very well received by enthusiasts. The new Obsidian Series 750D looks set to delight too.

In terms of overall design and construction, we can have little qualms about the 750D. Sure, it looks a tad plain and maybe a little boring even, but it is a very well put together casing that oozes quality. The panels fit tightly and there’s no rattling when we shook it.

As for features, the 750D casing has all bases covered for mainstream to enthusiast users. USB 3.0 ports on the front panel, support for liquid cooling setups, multiple fans, configurable drive cage layout and SSD caddies are all features that will surely delight users. Another good point of the 750D is that its internals are cavernous and large and can easily accommodate the largest graphics cards and aftermarket CPU coolers. There is certainly no shortage of space and this aids with cable management too.

We also liked that the 750D casing was easy to use and that installation was mostly a tool-free process. Installing the optical drive, hard disk drives and SSDs was easy, straightforward and required no tools. Corsair has also conveniently and thoughtfully marked out the positions of the standoffs required for the different motherboard form factors.

 

Our only gripe with the 750D is that the PSU bay does not have rubber standoffs and is a bit too cramped to accommodate larger PSUs without relocating the adjacent HDD bay. That said, we still managed to fit a 750W PSU in with no issues. And unless you are running a multi-GPU setup, 750W should be plenty for most users.

All in all, the 750D is a good casing that offers excellent build quality, features and ease of use. Unfortunately, as we have noted in our review of the Corsair Obsidian Series 550D, Corsair casings costs a pretty penny and the 750D is no different. With a recommended retail price of S$299, the 750D casing is pretty pricey. Especially when you consider that you could get full-fledged full tower casings such as the recently reviewed Silverstone Raven RV04 or the excellent, if a little old, NZXT Switch 810 Special Edition for less. Then again, the Silverstone and NZXT casings are both behemoths and not everyone has the luxury of so much real estate.

To sum up, the Corsair 750D is best suited for users who might need the features more commonly found on larger full-tower casings but do not have that much room to spare. For its size, the amount of features that it offers is outstanding.

Update (24-9-2013, 2:30pm): We have just received word from the local distributor that the price of the Obsidian Series 750D has been revised from S$299 to a more palatable S$259. Although the price cut is significant and much welcomed, it does not change our value rating of the 750D because we feel that it still commands a slight premium over its competitors. That said, you pay for what you get and the 750D certainly delivers.

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8.0
  • Aesthetics 7.5
  • Functionality 8.5
  • Usability 8.5
  • Value 8
The Good
Good build quality
Largely tool-free operation
Configurable HDD cage layout
Able to accommodate radiators for liquid cooling setups
Spacious internals
The Bad
Uninteresting, bland design
HDD cage needs to be relocated to accommodate large PSUs
Slightly expensive
Lack of handles and wheels make it hard to transport
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