It’s here!

Finally! Among the huge variety of cases the Corsair Obsidian has introduced the model 500D, made in the form factor of Mid-Tower. The novelty is remarkable for its strict and simple design, it is made mainly of steel and aluminum, and the side faces are covered with panels of tempered glass.

The new model is one of the most expensive of the Corsair cases.

 

Main Points

Case Type - Mid-Tower

Material - Steel, aluminum, and glass

Weight - N/A

Slots - 7+2

Drive Bays - 2x Internal 2.5/3.5"

3x Internal 2.5"

Motherboard Form Factors - Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, and ATX

Dimensions - 500 x 237 x 507 mm

Front Door/Cover - N/A

Front Fans - 120/140 mm x 3 (1x 120 mm pre-installed)

Rear Fans - 120 mm x 1 (pre-installed)

Top Fans - 120/140 mm x 2

Bottom Fans - N/A

Side Fans - N/A

I/O - 2x USB 3.0

1x USB 3.1 Type-C

1x Headphone

1x Microphone

Fan/LED Controller - N/A

Compatibility - CPU cooler: 170 mm

GPU - 370 mm
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Upon the whole, the third …