[Case] The Corsair Obsidian 350D - meet Godzilla Jr!

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The Corsair casing department seems to have hit upon a winning formula of monolithic looks with clean elegant lines full of aesthetic appeal. The brushed aluminium facade is complimented by flushed discrete buttons and matching drive covers.

Most amazingly, they have managed to craft the looks consistently for the shrunken mATX iteration of their monster 900D casing, otherwise fondly referred to as Godzilla. A quick careless glance and one may be mistaken for the other in web pictures (no can do in real life, considering the vast physical size disparity).

Just check these out.

350D pics linked from tweaktown

900D pics linked from sweclockers

Definitely a successful and impressive rollover design job done there.


Corsair Obsidian 350D official spec page
Obsidian Series® 350D Micro ATX PC Case

Brushed Aluminum Front Panel
SLI / Cross Fire ready
Five Expansion Slots
Two 2.5”, two 3.5”, and two 5.25” tool free drive bays.
Modular 2.5” SSD cage
Front 140mm and rear 120mm cooling fans. Room for up to five fans total.
Direct Airflow Path from front cooling fan to GPUs.
Maximum ATX PSU length 180mm
Maximum GPU length 380mm
Maximum CPU Cooler Height 160mm
Room for two 240mm radiators (top, front)
Dual USB 3.0 ports

This is how it actually stacks up physically against the Godzilla 900D.
Sized Up: Obsidian 900D vs Obsidian 350D

Interestingly, the spacious mATX 350D isn't really much larger than the Bitfenix Prodigy which is strictly only mITX.
Sized Up: Corsair 350D (1) vs Bitfenix Prodigy (1)

In fact Anandtech uses a mITX mobo in their 350D review, just check out all that breathing space! They could have even used one of those infamous triple slot ROG cards there without any sweat...
AnandTech | Corsair Obsidian 350D Case Review

Psst, ever wondered what Obsidian means?
Obsidian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


to be contd...

 

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Packaging
black windowed version shown

Box Handle Hole
essential for attempts at more elegant lifting yet so many boxes just simply leave this out....

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Exteriors

Bottom PSU Plastic Dust Mesh
washable, removable - simply glides out

Facade, Close-ups
in glorious brushed aluminum

 

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Front Plate - Removable Dust Mesh
5 dots representing your fingers so press, press, press... to remove (booest would surely understand)

Front 140mm Fan

 

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Interiors
quintessentially classic staples of Corsair's design - humongous mobo backplate hole, reusable backplates, central anchoring bolt and tool-free drives

 

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In Good Measure
note interiors are fully furnished with rubber grommets, mITX mobo in-situ

Fine Finishes
may be lil' bits here and there but all refinements still very typically Corsair

After (mis)handling the massive 900D Godzilla, the 350D is a design of much joy and ease. Panel fit is great, side panels swing out a la Corsair designs, not slide which allow for more precise factory alignment and machining. Despite its size, the case feels roomy, very water friendly and should make for a great LAN party rig. Love it!


Web Reviews

Corsair 350D M-ATX Chassis Review - eTeknix
Editor's Choice Award

Corsair have out done themselves with this one and made one of the best looking and performing M-ATX chassis on the market.

Corsair Obsidian 350D review - Article
Recommended

This a very appealing product to opt for or at the very least think about if are in the market for a small form factor PC that kicks ass. Very much recommended.

Corsair Obsidian 350D Review - Introduction
Gold Award

The 350D is Corsair’s first attempt at a M-ATX case and we really like what they have brought to the table. We are sure 350D will establish itself as a firm favourite with enthusiasts who choose to use the smaller form factor but still love the classic Obsidian appearance.

Corsair Obsidian 350D Case Review | Hardware Secrets
Golden Award

The Corsair Obsidian 350D is an outstanding mini-tower case for those users looking for a case for building a high-end PC using a microATX or Mini-ITX motherboard. It provides several features usually only seen on bigger cases.

Other reviews

AnandTech | Corsair Obsidian 350D Case Review
Overclock3D :: Article :: Corsair Obsidian 350D Review :: our 900D had a baby!
Corsair Obsidian 350D Micro-ATX Chassis Review :: TweakTown

 

[simon45op]

both case still not in sg

 

[hohohos]

that's a very awesome matx case
I actually like the 'press' front plate to remove and clean
dust filter...better then most case where you have to pull out the whole front panel

 

[MacClipper]

both case still not in sg

that's a very awesome matx case
I actually like the 'press' front plate to remove and clean
dust filter...better then most case where you have to pull out the whole front panel

Corsair seems to have teething issues with pushing out their latest 900D/350D in sufficient quantities (it's worldwide, not just us)... suggest all interested buyers quickly indicate their interest with the local distro since there is an ongoing launch offer on their Facebook page.

Yes, the 350D is indeed a real joy to use.

 

[MacClipper]

Updated post #6 with web reviews

 

[Middle-C]

Nice clean face

 

[xtwis7]

Wah. A really solid case. Almost tempted to switch to matx just for this case. But knowing corsair, will they price it way out of similar cases?

 

[watzup_ken]

This case looks stunning.

 

[uncle168]

like the 200r, front air intake would be a problem as the air intake is at the sides of front panel

corsair should have optional wire mess front panel

i think it will cost more than S$100

 

[MacClipper]

How about this proposed fan config if one really wants to equilibrate the intake/exhaust hence internal pressure more evenly?

Needs just one more intake dust filter at the back though.

 

[uncle168]

i think for matx case the psu better put on top because the gpu is too near and both emit a lot of heat which could reduce the lifespan if the front panel fan does not have enough air intake to cool it down quickly

for the back to become intake might blow hot air towards the cpu when the front trying to push the air towards the back which i feel should exhast to the back

the case looks nice but i feel the front should have optional front panel with more holes since it is removal and cleaning is no problem as the dust filter also removal

if they move the psu upstair, seal up the top and provide wire mess front panel, it would become a classic matx case

does it come with usb2 connectors?

 

[MacClipper]

There is only so much one can change the classic facade and internal arrangement before it loses that Obsidian series design style. Too much differences and it may become too awkward resembling something else more like a CM case as per your suggestions.

Still, any DIY owner can always... get hands on and mod to your heart's desire and delight eg. the front panel is just so easy to remove and replace/mod with your own mesh if you value functionality above all else.

 

[uncle168]

there is a reason why cm didn't change the structural design of their matx casing after so many years because of airflow issues

i think corsair is best sticking to its premium atx casing segment which it does best

it looks nice but sorry i don't think the airflow works like its 200r

 

[MacClipper]

No single design can suit everyone which is why there are so many casing models on the market and in addition, there is also the even more individualitic/creative DIY self-modders as well.

Different strokes for different folks.

 

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Obsidian 350D ETA

Saw this reply on their FB page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/convergent.sg/

... late May without Windows and Early June for those with Side windows.
Yesterday at 11:19 · Like
...
... 900D is mid of June!
2 hours ago · Like