Corsair Obsidian Series 800D ATX Chassis Review

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Manufacturer: Corsair
Product: Obsidian Series 800D
Date: Tue, Aug 11, 2009 – 12:00 AM
Written By: Nathan Kirsch – nate@legitreviews.com
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The Obsidian 800D Case

Corsair has been hard at work developing a new chassis from the ground up that was aimed at computer enthusiasts from the second they started drawing up plans for the perfect computer case. The first images of the much anticipated Corsair Obsidian Series 800D chassis appeared just before CeBit 2009 and the case was promised to be hitting store shelves in June or July of 2009. Things are taking a little longer than expected as a couple of design changes that they made after listening to consumer feedback from all the CeBit coverage forced Corsair to ‘re-tool’ the factory assembly line. The Obsidian Series 800D might be Corsair’s first step up to the plate for bringing a case to market, but they have taken great strides to make it a success.

Corsair Obsidian 800D ATX PC Case
Obsidian Series 800D Specifications
Dimension 24″ (H) x 24″ (L) x 9″ (W) – (609mm X 609mm X 229 mm)
Material Aluminum Faceplate, Steel Structure
Color Black
Model Number CC800DW
Drive Bays (x5) 5.25″
(x4) 3.5″ SATA Hot Swappable
(x2) 3.5″ Internal
Cooling (x3) 140mm Fans
Up to 4x 120mm Fans (not included)
Expansion Slots 7 (+1 vent)
Motherboard ATX, mATX, EATX
Front I/O (x4) USB 2.0
(x1) IEEE1394
(x1) Headphone, (x1) MIC
Power Supply ATX (not included)

As you can see from the specifications the Obsidian 800D is a very large case that has a shipping weight of 44 pounds and it stands proud at a full 24″ in height.
Corsair Obsidian 800D ATX PC Case

The Corsair Obsidian 800D might be a massive full ATX tower chassis, but it was designed to be a well functioning chassis. Corsair wanted the case to be that large so multi-GPU video card setups could be used as well as allowing custom water cooling kits to be installed. Corsair went into great depth to explain the cooling zones and directed airflow they used in this case, so rather than trying to explain it to you, here is what Corsair has to say about the cooling zones shown in the image above.

* Cooling Zone 1 draws in cold air from underneath the chassis and exhausts it out of the top and rear. Permanently attached aluminum standoffs lift the chassis off the surface to ensure that the cold air intake is not obstructed, while a washable air-filter ensures that dust is prevented from entering the main compartment. This Cooling Zone provides cold air to the motherboard, video card(s) and CPU. The intake and exhaust fans are 140mm units that provide high airflow at a low RPM, are mounted using rubber grommets to dampen vibrations, ensuring a very quiet system. They use standard 3-pin fan connectors and so are compatible with motherboard BIOS fan-control systems.
* Cooling Zone 2 is designed to cool the main storage drives. Although solid-state drives are very cool, several mechanical hard drives can produce plenty of heat. In conventional PC chassis this heat is exhausted into the main motherboard compartment, increasing the ambient temperature for the video cards, CPU and chipset. With the 800D the hot-swap SATA bays are cooled by a separate 140mm fan, and the heat is exhausted via a chamber behind the motherboard tray. The rubber cable mounting grommets in the motherboard tray prevent this heat from entering the main comportment. The lower main storage bay has a 120mm fan mount (the fan is not included), the airflow for which is is also directed behind the lower chamber. A rubber vibration-dampening ring and mounting screws for this fan are included in the accessory kit, should the lower drive bays be utilized. Airflow from Cooling Zone 2 exhausts out the rear, via a chamber routed behind the motherboard tray.
* Cooling Zone 3 allows the PSU to draw in ambient air from beneath the chassis and exhaust it out the rear, without this heat affecting the rest of the PC. Keeping the PSU cool can increase efficiency and longevity. This is especially important for the high-wattage PSUs common in high-end PCs. PSUs that use rear-intake fans instead of bottom-intake fans will still benefit from the cool air in the lower chamber.

Corsair Obsidian 800D ATX PC Case

To make sure that the cooling zones work, the Corsair Obsidian 800D comes with the ability to have eight case fans installed! (The image above shows nine, but the power supply shouldn’t count.) The case comes with only three 140mm fans when purchased, though, and the rest are up to the consumer to purchase if they want to improve cooling or customize the chassis for their specific application. Now that we know how the airflow works in the Obsidian Series 800D chassis let’s take a closer look at the case itself.

mollys vision includes cranberries

This is SO WILD. Molly Sims debuted a one-of-a-kind dress featuring thousands of real cranberries during LA Fashion Week created by top designer Kevan Hall and inspired by Dial’s AntiOxidant Cranberry Body Wash.

A little bit about the dress…
· The dress has over 2,000 real cranberries from neckline to hem
· Six food stylists worked for 96 hours to prepare the cranberries for use
· Starting with raw, barely ripe cranberries (to ensure they retained their bright color and to avoid wrinkling), the food stylists hand-pierced each cranberry with a needle to release its moisture. Using a commercial-grade dehydrator, they then dried the berries at a temperature of 100ºF for 15 hours
· A team of 15 people worked on the dress from design through completion, including a pattern maker, cutter, beader, dress maker and the designer himself
· On the finished dress, the cranberries resemble beads more than actual cranberries

It’s up for auction and all proceeds benefit The Children’s Institute, an organization enabling children to maximize their learning potential and to effectively utilize social skills in a positive manner.

molly has incredible vision

Molly Sims is more than just a pretty face. Born on May 25, 1973, in Murray, Kentucky, she was attending Vanderbilt University in Tennessee when her roommate convinced the green-eyed coed to send some head shots to New York modeling agencies. Shortly thereafter, the then 19-year-old was signed by an agency and sent to London where she worked for several years.

The 5′ 9″ model has appeared in magazines such as Elle, Vogue, Madam Figaro, Madamoiselle, and Marie Claire. She has also been featured in advertisements for companies such as Nautica, Armani, Chanel, Old Navy, and Maidenform. A competitive swimmer, Sims was a perfect match for the Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. One of her other claims to fame is her work for Victoria’s Secret.

Following in the footsteps of Cindy Crawford and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Sims has been hosting MTV’s fashion show House of Style since 2000. The model has also appeared on the TV series Las Vegas, as well as the movie Starsky & Hutch. In 2005 she was a judge for the Miss USA pageant.
-Marie Talmon

The svelte, blonde, and exceptionally striking American actress Molly Sims segued into a dramatic career after maintaining a high profile and achieving instant recognition as a supermodel. Born May 25, 1973, in Murray, KY, Sims attended Vanderbilt University, where she studied law, until a college roommate prompted her to submit modeling test shots to a number of agencies in Manhattan. Not long after, the esteemed Next Agency offered Sims a contract. Omnipresent ads for such brands as Michael Kors, Chanel, and Old Navy followed, in addition to sexy layouts for the Swimsuit editions of Sports Illustrated magazine. Sims also landed an enviable, exclusive contract with Cover Girl for several years, and appeared on the covers of such women’s periodicals as -Lucky, -Mademoiselle, -Self, and -Cosmopolitan. Sims transitioned to acting roles at age 30, with an ongoing turn as the sultry Delinda DeLaine, the daughter of James Caan’s Big Ed DeLaine, in the blockbuster NBC drama Las Vegas. Sims debuted on the big screen in 2004, as Mrs. Feldman, the wife of Vince Vaughn’s gangster Reese Feldman, in the big-screen spoof Starsky && Hutch. She then portrayed Liz in the Rob Schneider laugh-fest The Benchwarmers (2006). Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

molly has incredible vision

Molly Sims is more than just a pretty face. Born on May 25, 1973, in Murray, Kentucky, she was attending Vanderbilt University in Tennessee when her roommate convinced the green-eyed coed to send some head shots to New York modeling agencies. Shortly thereafter, the then 19-year-old was signed by an agency and sent to London where she worked for several years.

The 5′ 9″ model has appeared in magazines such as Elle, Vogue, Madam Figaro, Madamoiselle, and Marie Claire. She has also been featured in advertisements for companies such as Nautica, Armani, Chanel, Old Navy, and Maidenform. A competitive swimmer, Sims was a perfect match for the Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. One of her other claims to fame is her work for Victoria’s Secret.

Following in the footsteps of Cindy Crawford and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Sims has been hosting MTV’s fashion show House of Style since 2000. The model has also appeared on the TV series Las Vegas, as well as the movie Starsky & Hutch. In 2005 she was a judge for the Miss USA pageant.
-Marie Talmon

The svelte, blonde, and exceptionally striking American actress Molly Sims segued into a dramatic career after maintaining a high profile and achieving instant recognition as a supermodel. Born May 25, 1973, in Murray, KY, Sims attended Vanderbilt University, where she studied law, until a college roommate prompted her to submit modeling test shots to a number of agencies in Manhattan. Not long after, the esteemed Next Agency offered Sims a contract. Omnipresent ads for such brands as Michael Kors, Chanel, and Old Navy followed, in addition to sexy layouts for the Swimsuit editions of Sports Illustrated magazine. Sims also landed an enviable, exclusive contract with Cover Girl for several years, and appeared on the covers of such women’s periodicals as -Lucky, -Mademoiselle, -Self, and -Cosmopolitan. Sims transitioned to acting roles at age 30, with an ongoing turn as the sultry Delinda DeLaine, the daughter of James Caan’s Big Ed DeLaine, in the blockbuster NBC drama Las Vegas. Sims debuted on the big screen in 2004, as Mrs. Feldman, the wife of Vince Vaughn’s gangster Reese Feldman, in the big-screen spoof Starsky && Hutch. She then portrayed Liz in the Rob Schneider laugh-fest The Benchwarmers (2006). Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

molly’s vision includes the animals

As millions of people make a resolution to lose weight this year, 54 million overweight cats and dogs in the United States also are in need of shedding a few pounds for their health’s sake. Today, to help America’s beloved pets start their path to a healthier lifestyle, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), one of the most trusted authorities on animal health and welfare, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a leader in pet nutrition, launched the 2008 PetFit Challenge with a pop up pet health and fitness center at the Hollywood and Highlands in Los Angeles. As part of this challenge, the AVMA, Hill’s and celebrity fitness guru, Gunnar Peterson, along with the first participant, actress and model, Molly Sims and her two dogs, Chloe and Poepette, are pledging to help America’s pets lose 50 million pounds in 2008 — one of the biggest overall weight-loss challenges in America.

molly has second thoughts on one endorsement

You know something has to be wrong with you when a handful of celebs don’t want publicity associated with your name. That’s the case with Lev Leviev, the Israeli billionaire denounced by Oxfam America in January for his unethical diamond mining practices and settlement construction. Famous Hollywood photographer Timothy White gives thanks to Leviev in his new book, Hollywood Pinups, released today; Leviev’s diamonds are being featured in the book. In an ironic twist, the book names Oxfam America as one of the recipients of its proceeds–and Oxfam isn’t happy.

Neither are the celebs featured in the book. The PR company that represents Tea Leoni, Kate Walsh, Felicity Huffman, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Melissa George has asked for their names to not be associated with the Leviev, and Oxfam Ambassador Kristin Davis has had her photo removed from Leviev’s website. New York rights coalition Adalah-NY has contacted others and asked them to renounce the company as well, including Susan Sarandon (who wrote the book’s introduction), Vanessa Williams, Kate Hudson, Molly Sims, and Gina Gershon.

An Oxfam America spokesperson, Adrienne Smith, said, “Oxfam reiterates our policy that we are not and never will be partners or beneficiaries of Leviev because of both his mining practices and his support of Israeli settlements on Occupied Palestinian Lands which is in contravention of International Law and a major obstacle in the road to peace… Oxfam is disturbed to find ourselves used in this way and we intend to be proactive in informing those in our community about the deliberate strategy of Leviev Diamonds to connect itself with unwitting charities and celebrities.”

What do you think? Did Leviev redeem himself at all by trying to work with Oxfam? Or is everyone right to continue denouncing this corruption?

molly has the look of incredible vision

It’s Monday again and time for some hardware babes to beat the back to work blues. We’ve got a sparkle in our eye after seeing this post from one of our sponsors. Molly Sims, that hot little super actress with the gorgeous body has popped out the bling with a diamond bikini. Making its debut in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit magazine, rumor has it that finding diamonds big enough to cover Miss Sims modesty wasn’t easy – she does have rather nice sized breasts after all. Before you rush out and buy one for the missus, you might want to think hard about the $30milliion dollar price tag. For Molly Sims, we think the price would be worth it.

Designed by Susan Rosen and worked with Steinmetz diamonds, the bikini was made up with over 150 carats of D flawless diamonds – the best in the world. A stunning 51ct flawless pear shaped diamond was used to cover Mollys Muff and a pair of 8ct flawless pear shaped diamonds were used for her nipples. And if you are curious what the bottom half looked like, here’s a close up of the big diamonds. Don’t bother trying to spot any hair – it’s been airbrushed!

molly is beautiful in her diamond bikini

The $30 Million Diamond Bikini

by Deidre Woollard
Victoria’s Secret doesn’t have the lock on diamond garments. This year’s 2006 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue features the $30 million Diamond Bikini. The bikini, designed by Susan Rosen with Steinmetz Diamonds, contains over 150 carats of D Flawless diamonds. Some of the diamonds are the rarest in the world including a 51-carat, pear-shaped diamond, a 30-carat emerald cut, a pair of 15 carat rounds and a pair of eight carat pear shapeds. The stones are set in platinum for one valuable and very tiny bikini. After the jump, Molly Sims models the teeny weeny pricey bikini.

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molly has incredible fashion vision

Leighton Meester and Molly Sims both love Treesje bags. Suddenly this bag is popping up all over Hollywood. Leighton Meester has a great clutch, Paris Hilton has the Metro clutch, and Molly Sims has the Avalon bag in black.

molly sims has vision for the bad boys

have you read the manual???

“Steve Santagati has done it again! He brilliantly shares the secrets men don’t want women to know about them. It’s like having a cool, best guy friend in your back pocket. This book is a MUST have for any woman who wants to know how men think, and, more importantly, have the upper hand in winning over the man of their dreams.”
—Dr. Robi Ludwig, author, psychological commentator, and host of TLC’s One Week to Save Your Marriage
“Steve is definitely a man’s man! I’ve seen him in action, and he knows what he’s talking about when it comes to dating and relationships. I’m sure The MANUAL will become every woman’s mible (a Bible on men)!”
—Rachael Ray, #1 New York Times bestselling author and TV personality
“Steve has opened a real can of worms with The MANual. It’s going to be much easier for women to traverse the dating world after they read this…and much tougher out there for the bad boys!”
—Molly Sims, star of the hit show “Las Vegas”