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Corsair Obsidian 700D Installation Details
Have a look at the internal drives chamber. Please notice all S-ATA cables are connected from behind, and so, there are no visible cables at the front of the case as many other brands. I find this very elegant, and it doesn't represent a problem since the side panels can be removed so easily without screwdrivers.
Moving to the cable-management theme, here is how it looks. Every cable can be routed behind the motherboard's tray to reach its destiny by passing across those rubber grommets near the needed connector.
Not everything is perfect, and this is no exception. Corsair added a pair of rubber grommets to pass PSU cables through them. Unluckily, the first grommet is completely blocked by the PSU, and I used the second grommet to pass all the cables, including an ATX 24-pin cable. My Antec's Signature 850 watts PSU isn't as big as 1 kilowatt PSUs, so you could end removing the whole chamber's plate to gain access and more space to work. However, that would hurt aesthetics a little bit.
The superior motherboard's section looks pretty clean. I had to use the 8-pin to 8-pin PSU extension to reach the CPU 12v+ connector, but remember Corsair already ships one with your case. I didn't have problems reaching the ATX 24-pin connector, and I don't think you'll have problems as the distance isn't that big.
Talking about being nice and elegant, the CC700D doesn't include any lights or LED fans (quite obvious, because there's no side panel window). The only lights you'll notice are the power and HDD LEDs. Nothing else will be visible.
Finally, let's have a look at our main chamber and move to the temperature tests at the next section.
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Comments
But I still think I'd have to go for the HAF X. HAF X has wheels, more fans and bigger fans which I think would lead to overall more CFM and a quieter operation. Also the window with side fan is super cool on the haf x
Being of steel/aluminum construction, I suggest not dipping it in water so as to avoid cathodic corrosion.
Steed, the wheels on the Haf X are a good feature. My current rig sits on a wheeled caddy I custom built for it. But I see your point; the Obsidians should come with a wheel kit as it's a great option for a large case. Should come with all full towers IMHO.
May I ask how many PCI/PCI-E devices do you have installed on your PC? or exactly, why do you wan't more than 7 slots? (I mentioned it on the article, but I haven't heard many people asking for it).
I'd rather spend the extra money for this Corsair case on something else that makes my system RUN better.
Again, this Corsair case is a nice design.
Thank you for measuring and posting the space behind the mother board tray. Having that measurement helps us.
+Rep for you.
It's good that you're listening,......it makes a difference.
I checked at their store, and I found non-windowed panels for 800D users, but not windowed panels for 700D.
Thank you.
Idle:
GPU1 (Top): 65
GPU2 (Bottom): 50
Load (Furmark):
GPU1 (Top):86
GPU2 (Bottom): 81
I think it's modding time...
They are positioned on the first PCI-E 16X slots in the Maximus III Formula, and there's a space of 3 slots between them (where each takes 2 slots).
I wanted to get a pair of MSI HAWKs, but ended with a pair of Zotac's with reference cooler...
So I'm reading everything that I can about the video cards and seeing what they come out with in the next few months because I'm not ready to buy until November at the earliest.
It should be a nice system when done.
I'm really waiting for your OC results with MSI HAWK. Also, has anyone seen the Colorful iGame GTX460 GPU? That heatsink is a beast!
Back to the topic, this case has great airflow for CPU and drives, but lacks of airflow for GPUs, anyway, and the same applies for the 800D. Anyway, I'm willing to do the mod.
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As far as multi gpu setup I'm running 2 gtx 480s sc by EVGA in slots 1 and 3 with stock coolers and my gpu temps go up to 95-100 degrees . And I have (3) extra coolermaster 2000rpm fans on top as well. So you might be right but you have to compare it to other cases to conclude that statement. (My gpu normaly run that hot so i'll just leave them till Kool kepler gpu come out in 9 months.)
Thanks for the fast reply and for your excellent reviews.
Another question, where do you think is the best place to install a H50 in this case ? I tought about the bottom conpartment ? But if you have other suggestion, they are welcome.
Now, for the H50, I think there are 3 possibilities. If you're using it as exhaust, then obviously at the top. If you're using it as intake, then the one suggested above (at the rear) would be better. I don't know if Corsair's tubing is long enough to reach the lower fan without interfering GPUs installation, but you could give it a try.
My fans are all the same thing, Scythe GentleTyphoon, @1150 RPM and 37CFM Air Flow. Expensive, but very quiet.
Note: The 140mm under the HDD is not there as decoration, without my Caviar black average 52 degree and with it 34 degree.