Corsair Obsdian 800D Case Mod Project

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MonsterMawd

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This custom Corsair Obsidian case project is for Canada's premiere hardware review site, "Hardware Canucks"

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Here is some of the Case Mods & Supplies that will be used in this project

Acoustical Sound Proofing Sheets for your PC

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http://www.mnpctech.com/colored_acrylic_sheet_casemod_window.html

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U-channel molding, http://www.mnpctech.com/UChannel.html
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I'll be using these pop-rivets for computer cases, http://www.mnpctech.com/Pop_rivets_for_computer_case.html

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Most Computer Chassis will accept 1/8” diameter size Pop rivets.

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Hmmmm.... debating about the factory feet

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Sorry, these factory feet MUST GO!

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I just wanted to see how this rad grill looked on the Obsidian, thats all

I see some Chieftec cues in the manufacturing. The Obsidian reminded me of the old Alienware ALX chassis. The texture of the Matte Black finish as well

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The front bezel assembly comes off easily

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SATA Hot swappable HD bays

I'm not a fan of the Corsair "sail" window design, I'll take it Squared for this one..

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After a quick alteration! Square is better in this case.

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The Motherboard tray will slide out, but you must remove 3x screws and drill out 3x pop rivets, located in the rear (shown in photo) It would have been nice if the rivets were screws instead.

Maybe you've debated about painting your Obsidian chassis. This is how I remove the plastic "Tool-less" 5.25 bay sliders without breaking the tiny plastic tabs inside. These tabs hold the slider onto the bay. You will need to bend the metal tabs as I illustrate here. You need to first file down the sides of the metal tab, so it will sit flush when you flatten it (not shown). I will then tap the metal tab with a flat head screw driver using a rubber mallet.

Keep in mind if you're painting your chassis, you will need to bend the metal tabs back into place after re-installing the sliders. Doing this will likely chip your new paint! so you'll have to re-touch these tabs again. After considering this thought, I've decided to eliminate the sliders altogether. Corsair has left the option of fastening in your optical drive the traditional way with screws. Only 2 screws per side, but thats sufficient enough!
 
looking fantastic i wondered about the black power/reset button and the cosmetic covers staying black, but looks great with mobo tray matching, stunning work well done so far monster. 😱
 

If you look at the pictures the fans are sandwiched between the rad and case/fan grills, so the fans are pull exhaust fans, unless there's 6 fans which would be push/pull, you can't tell from the pictures if there's 3 or 6 fans.
 
Installed the window in the side panel. The window is 1/8" cast acrylic. I threaded the window for 6/32 stainless steel socket head machined screws.

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Hardware Canucks logo is made from Red & White Vinyl Film.

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seperate topic...sort of...
i dont really wanna atart a thread about this,
but i have a question that maybe monstermayd can help me with...
is there any way i can make the stock amd socket 939 cooler quieter.
it looks somewhat like this:
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What the frick man. What a talent you have!!!

Just excellent. This is the first case mod anything I've ever seen. (never knew people did this kind of thing.

Too bad my artistic skills stop somewhere just shy of fingerpainting...

 
I have been going through the mnpctech mod examples and they are just insane haha. maybe someday down the line I'll give it a shot. Not when I'm a poor college student and ruining my case would be a huge pocketdrain lol.

Well done!
 
@ shovenose, it's for hardwarecanucks.com. Yes, I built the Nvidia cube. I'm behind with commitments and not accepting any more work until later this summer or the fall, sorry. Post your cpu question in the Cooler and Heatsinks Forum Lots of good advice there :)

@xRome, Voiding warranties is my business 😀

@ JohnnyLucky, Thank you :sol:


I realized after applying the vinyl, we should have used a darker color for the "HARDWARE" text, just like their real logo... Duh! I'm going to redo it.

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@ shovenose, the fixings used are the same as the rad grill and are special lengths to accomodate the new grills thickness, also from a engineers view this to me makes it look a more quality build. :)

@ monstermawd, the case is looking better with every installment i presume you replaced mobo tray rivets with proper fixings to allow easier future access.
like the screw fixings used on grills and side panel looks solid and window is great, matching grill on hot swaps is good to see.
great stuff again and again but hey, you do great mods.

Dan :pt1cable: