Corsair Obsidian 900D Ultimate Enthusiast Case Feat. George Makris - Linus Tech Tips CES 2013
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The Obsidian 900D has finally been unveiled. They have created the most flexible, over-the-top gaming & enthusiast chassis on the market. Day 2 - video 16
The Linus Tech Tips CES 2013 interview with Corsair’s George Makris centers on the Obsidian 900D, positioned as a flagship, ultimate enthusiast case that builds on the widely praised 800D. Makris walks through the core philosophy behind the 900D, emphasizing flexibility and modularity to accommodate a variety of builds, including oversized dual-processor motherboards and extended ATX form factors. He highlights the design choices that respond to consumer feedback, such as increasing radiator capacity, adding more mounting options, and preserving cable management space behind the motherboard tray. The discussion also covers practical structural decisions like the all-aluminum fascia for rigidity, and the removal of some complex integrated features to give builders freedom to customize, such as opting out of a built-in fan controller to keep costs accessible. Throughout the segment, Makris demonstrates how the 900D enables extreme cooling configurations, including multiple radiators (top, bottom, and side locations) and hot-swap drive trays that are now tool-free and relocatable. The host emphasizes that this is not just about bigger fans or more metal, but about enabling a wide range of airflow strategies, water cooling setups, and modding opportunities, making it a flexible platform for the most ambitious PC builds. The piece closes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe to Linus Tech Tips and engage with George’s work, underscoring the collaborative feedback loop between Corsair and the PC-building community.
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Questions answered
- What cooling configurations does the Corsair Obsidian 900D support?
- The 900D supports multiple radiator placements, including options for a 480 or 420 radiator up top, and space for additional radiators on the bottom and side areas. It also allows for a dual power supply setup with space for a 240 or 280 radiator on the side, enabling versatile push-pull cooling arrangements.
- How does the hot-swap drive system work on the 900D?
- One of the hot-swap drive cages is located on the back of the case and provides three hot-swap bays with tool-free removal. The hot-swap trays are relocatable, meaning you can move them to a different cage location if desired.
- What motherboard sizes and configurations does the 900D accommodate?
- The case has been designed to fit larger boards, including extended ATX configurations, and can accommodate dual-processor motherboards such as those used in SRX-class systems, reflecting Corsair’s aim to support extreme enthusiast builds.