Unlike most companies that enter a new segment by starting off with simpler models to gauge interest, Corsair did the opposite. We’ve taken a look at four of the company’s chassis so far, and each one has earned an Editor’s Choice award – that’s quite a track record. The Obsidian Series 550D and Carbide Series 300R are backed by a two-year warranty and are expected to be available in February from Corsair's worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors at a US suggested retail price of $159 USD for the Obsidian Series 550D, and $89 USD for the Carbide Series 300R.Since the release of its first chassis in 2009, Corsair has earned itself the reputation of being one of the better vendors in this segment. Its innovative features will be appreciated by both seasoned system builders and PC gamers who are taking the leap and building their first system from scratch." "The Carbide Series 300R hits the mark for an affordable, enthusiast-quality compact PC case. "Inexpensive, compact cases often fall short in builder-friendly features, airflow, or the cosmetic features that make great gaming PCs really stand out," continued Mr. The 300R comes with intake and exhaust fans, with room for five additional fans including dual side-mounted fans for direct GPU cooling. There's room for high-end GPUs of up to 450mm in length, and the matte black interior incorporates Corsair's innovative cable routing system that helps keep wires and cables out of sight for a clean look and improved airflow. Builder-friendly features include three tool-free optical drive bays and four tool-free hard drive bays with integrated 2.5" SSD compatibility. Great gaming systems begin with a great case, and the Carbide Series 300R provides a remarkable number of in-demand features in an attractive, compact chassis. The Corsair Carbide Series 300R: a compact expression of Corsair's gaming PC philosophy The diamond-cut aluminum front control panel houses two high-speed USB 3.0 connectors and audio connectors. Other high-end features include magnetically-mounted dust filters and side panels that open with the touch of a button. The 550D provides eight expansion slots with room for GPUs of up to 450mm in length, a CPU backplane cutout for easy installation and upgrade of CPU heatsinks, a fully-painted matte black interior, six tool-free hard drive bays with removable caddies with integrated 2.5" SSD support, and four tool-free optical drive bays. Even the front air intakes are angled for improved noise reduction. Noise is further reduced through the use of silicone mounts on the fans and hard drive bays. The innovative use of noise-damped covers minimizes unused fan intakes causing increased audible system noise. The front panel and side panels are fully lined with noise damping material, as well as the covers for the side and top intake mounts. Unused hard drive cages can be removed to improve airflow, and Corsair's cable routing system allows wires and cables to be tucked behind the motherboard and out of the airflow path. Additional fan mounting points are provided for up to ten fans total, including locations for dual side-mounted fans for drawing air directly onto GPUs, and top fan mounts spaced for radiator compatibility. The rugged steel and brushed aluminum chassis comes with two 120mm intake fans and one 120mm exhaust fan. The Obsidian Series 550D offers a revolutionary combination of noise reduction and a wide array of choices for customizing cooling. The Corsair Obsidian Series 550D: Cool and quiet Corsair today announced the builder-friendly Obsidian Series® 550D ultra-quiet premium case and the compact Carbide Series 300R gaming case.
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