Testseek.co.uk have collected 52 expert reviews of the Corsair Obsidian 450D and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Corsair Obsidian 450D.
April 2014
(83%)
52 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
-
0 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
83010052
The editors liked
Stylish aesthetics
Good build quality
Decent cooling performance
Tool-free mechanisms throughout
SSD support behind mobo tray
Can accommodate high-end kit
Multiple locations for varied radiator support
Room for multiple radiators
Competitive $119 price tag
Good build quality throughout
Easily accommodates highend hardware
Toolfree drive bays
Large side window
Extensive air cooling options
Can hold up to four water cooling radiators
Dust filters
Stylish aluminium front panel
Huge side panel window
Lots of cable management space
Modular front storage
2 x 2.5″ SSD mounts behind motherboard
Smart appearance
Dust filters are simple to remove
Clean and replace
The free flow nature of the case gives epic cooling
Plenty of space for a huge graphics card and CPU cooler
Reasonable price
Loads of options for installing aftermarket cooling
The editors didn't like
Case has to be flipped to remove PSU dust filter
Basic options available for front panel controls
Notched side panels
Optical bays look awkward in use
Not as featurepacked as the 650D
None
Neutral
It is expensive and that may put off new comers to the Obsidian range
But you do get a lot in return for your investment
Extra hard drive bays in the front would have been nice
But it's unlikely that most users will need them and you can
Smart appearance, Dust filters are simple to remove, clean and replace, The free flow nature of the case gives epic cooling, Plenty of space for a huge graphics card and CPU cooler, Reasonable price, Loads of options for installing aftermarket cooling,
This is a good, effective case however the stock fans are too noisy. It doesn’t take much work to fix it up but that shouldn’t be necessary....
Published: 2014-04-18, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Except for the mesh front panel and two less USB ports the Corsair 450D is basically a smaller version of the 750D. With a price of £90 it's not the cheapest if you're looking for a mid range case but it's also not the most expensive option. For example...
the design is timeless and the case would look decent on, as well as underneath, any desk We would even go to the point to say that installing a 525 inch drive would ruin the looks of the front Even on the inside, Corsair has used a cool solution for 25...
Stylish aesthetics, Good build quality, Decent cooling performance, Tool-free mechanisms throughout, SSD support behind mobo tray, Can accommodate high-end kit, Multiple locations for varied radiator support
Case has to be flipped to remove PSU dust filter, Basic options available for front panel controls
It was only weeks ago when we were casting a critical eye over Obsidian 250D and yet again we have another case from this series under the spotlight. 450D could be easily mistaken for any of the other models within the Obsidian series because of the c...
Clearly even with a modest air cooler, the Obsidian 450D makes for a great air-cooled case but add in an all-in-one liquid cooler or even custom water cooling and the sky is the limit. The fact the case is so water cooling-friendly yet boasts very soli...
Extensive air cooling options, Can hold up to four water cooling radiators, Dust filters, Stylish aluminium front panel, Huge side panel window, Lots of cable management space, Modular front storage, 2 x 2.5″ SSD mounts behind motherboard
None, Neutral, It is expensive and that may put off new comers to the Obsidian range, but you do get a lot in return for your investment, Extra hard drive bays in the front would have been nice, but it's unlikely that most users will need them and you can
“The Obsidian series has long been one of the best chassis ranges on the market and their latest addition doesn't disappoint. The 450D may sit near the middle of the Obsidian range, but it's by far one of my favourites so far. There are a lot of great op...
Room for multiple radiators, Competitive $119 price tag, Good build quality throughout, Easily accommodates highend hardware, Toolfree drive bays, Large side window
Notched side panels, Optical bays look awkward in use, Not as featurepacked as the 650D
For the past couple of years, Corsair has enjoyed success in the mid-tower chassis market with award-winning enclosures such as the Graphite Series 600T and Obsidian Series 650D. Both options continue to have plenty to offer, but the £140 price tag is ov...
Abstract: Corsair entered the chassis market with its iconic Obsidian 800D way back in 2009. Even back then, I was impressed with that chassis' design and aesthetic. At that time I couldn't afford or justify getting the 800D, but I settled for its slightly more sen...
The Corsair Obsidian Series 450D is a great mid-tower ATX case that caters to the needs of just about every enthusiast. The phenomenal cooling performance, bold styling, and flexibility, makes this a chassis that is easy to recommend to almost anyone.The...
Was this review helpful?
Award
-
Published: 2014-05-06, Author: Steven , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: We've explored many unique PC cases over the years, most recently having reviewed the Silverstone Raven RVZ01, In Win tou, and Xigmatek Nebula so far in 2014, yet one model has continued to elude us. First unveiled at Computex 2013, Corsair's Carbide Air ...
