Corsair 650D Review

[findthecomputerroom6]

will a g1 sniper fit in this?

[findthecomputerroom6]

what will expell more air from the top, the 200mm fan or 2 120mm fans?

[Tro1086]

@findthecomputerroom6 2 140's

[4thNebula]

The 650D would be perfect for me if: 1)The top would be raised just enough to get the H00 could get in in push pull and clear the motherboard; 2) there would be an intake in the bottom like the 500R; 3) two 4 HDD cages would replace the two 3 HDD ones; and 4) a bottom SSD cage would be put in along side the new bottom intake fan (like the Silverstone Temjin TJ04-e). Those modifications would make this a truly awesome case that I would buy in a second.

[0oDarkLordRevano0]

I just bought a 400R. I think I'll buy the 650D now.

Wasting money FTW.

[TheFrisbeeFucker]

Will this case be more quiet than my coolermaster CM-690

[ToKiiNz]

@TheFrisbeeFucker o hell yea

[Killer101Twin]

Do a review on the Corsair 550D blows the R3 out of the water.

[highdunk5522]

could u fit a triple rad 120 in it?

[ZebbeSebbe]

TimeToLiveCustoms! Do you think a Cooler Master V8 will fit in this bad boy?

[4thNebula]

I enjoy your reviews a lot. They are very thorough and I find out things I may have not thought about. It would be great if this case and the 600T could be reviewed in regards to air cooling temperatures for the HDDs, Video Card and RAM. A side window is great but that leaves only the front intake for inflow of air.

[ToKiiNz]

@4thNebula yea i feel the 600t is a better case for the price you can put near any water cool rad and air cooled will work and it will fit any gfx card and your right you never get temps for cases

[MrPandawesome]

16:54 I think some editing was skipped :P

[Whambadambadamdoo]

did you ever do the watercoolingtest for this case?

[georgeghazi18]

can yo u fit a rx360 rad in the top if you keep the top drive bay free? and if it does fit can i put a rx120 on the rear without it interfering with the top rad?

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@georgeghazi18 no you cant

[georgeghazi18]

@TimeToLiveCustoms cheers mate. ill stick to my haf x then lol

[FrigiteAP]

Do you know if its possible to mount this EATX motherboard in this case? Asus MAXIMUS IV EXTREME Rev.3.0 Intel P67

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@FrigiteAP it covers the cable grommets by a tiny bit bit its all fully usable dude

[FrigiteAP]

@TimeToLiveCustoms thanks a lot

[tenajnin]

@FrigiteAP I have my R3E in mine with no problems at all. The 24 pin connector is a tad tight, but fits non the less :)

[xbesteverx1]

not hating here bro, just giving some feedback, But I have seen a few of your vids and I am subscribed, but you should make these alot shorter, I think you would get more views. you know maybe uner 15 mins. Make a vlog if you want regular users to keep up with what your up to! Just my opinion thanks!

[crimson177]

@xbesteverx1 The best thing about his reviews is that there long so he can give lots of information. If you want a short review were some guy reads the manufactures specs watch linustechtips or motherboardorg.

[xbesteverx1]

@crimson177 I agree with you actually, I like that there covering everything...not just box specs. but 30 minutes for me is a liiiitle to long. I suppose its best to havea full opinon on these products at the prices they are though right.

[fwupow]

I like it, but lack of support of extended or XL ATX mobos has me looking for the exits.

[sergiusimplu]

activate subtitles and go to 04:44

[Triffgits]

Hey man do you know if an H60 on a push-pull will fit in with two top mounted 140mms filling the exhaust vent? Is there enough clearance for the rad? It's a little hard to get a good idea with the video. (The rad is 120mm x 152mm x 27mm)

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@Triffgits yeah it will fit dude. Nut tbh the H60 really isnt that great fella :/

[Triffgits]

@TimeToLiveCustoms I know, but it beats the stock cooler, and I just happen to have an H60 off hand.

[rubix63]

@TimeToLiveCustoms i got my h60 for 30$ and it thinks it destroys any 30$ heatsink ever made

[BaronKRoolenstein]

@rubix63 scythe mugen 2 rev. B

[doomtomb3]

I would give it a Gold

[AlaskanMeTuber]

FFFF this or the 600T white edition D:?

[TheSuperSmo]

Will this fit a Maximus_IV_ExtremeZ motherboard??

[Lloyd2613]

gold doesn't rust loooooooooooool

[itskevinheath]

I am looking for a case I can put in a left corner, I love the 650D, but It's a little pricey, I have also looked at the Fractal Arc Midi (just to give you an idea of my aesthetic) do you have any other cases like this that you would reccomend? needs to be flat on the side, and I like a sleak/expensive look.

[xiRaDiiuM]

@itskevinheath well there's the Fractal Design R3 , Coolermaster Silencio or the two you mentioned oh and the bitFenix cases are quits minimal on looks. hope this helps

[itskevinheath]

@xiRaDiiuM The Silencio is close to what I am looking for, but my rig requires a bit more airflow then that case seems to offer (i7 2600k, 2x 6950s, 16gb ram...)

I have considered the r3, but again airflow comes to mind. I do like the idea of a silent case and have considered dishing out the extra $ for the Silverstone FT02. the BitFenix Raider or Shinobi may be just what I am looking for, though both have some minor drawbacks.

[xiRaDiiuM]

@itskevinheath The R3 does shift a fair amount of air despite its looks (with 1 less fan than the NZXT H2) it has better temps than it because of the slots down the door for the fans to beath which is lacking with the H2.

The Shinobi has nice looks but not a fan of the hdd mounting or the soft touch but that's me being picky, I own the 650D and its a great little case no doubt about that.

[gwman90]

I think for Christmas I'm going to buy you a tripod.

[MrWompf]

Should I get this or the Cooler Master HAF 932?

[MrMysteriousMoose]

@MrWompf Get the 650D for sure...

The 650D is THE best case in it's class no questions asked.

[xiRaDiiuM]

Hey TTL Why don't you do the watercooling video in this case as an Easter special for the YT fans? :)

[smbwrc]

@xiRaDiiuM yeah i agree, i have this case and want to see the water cooling options for it, hardware labs make 280mm rads that will fit in this case as their fan spacings are the 20mm required :D

[xiRaDiiuM]

@smbwrc I just got this case 4 days ago and I LOVE IT!, im planning on watercooling over the Christmas period but a little thought on what parts I need and setup needed <- noob to WC

[pal000006]

im most liky going to be buying one of these cases but im just wondering how heavy are they? with nothing in it

[xiRaDiiuM]

@pal000006 they have some weight to them empty, I would say 6-8 Kgs

[pal000006]

@xiRaDiiuM meh that wat i was hoping ^_^ awesome thanks :D deff getting one thow just got my water cooling kit comes in wednesday gona be so awesommme

[xiRaDiiuM]

@pal000006 its a case well worth getting, it looks sooooo much nicer in person then on a video, I'm VERY happy with mine.

[harritaco]

i know this is probably a stupid question but a micro atx board will fit fine right?

[uutttg]

@harritaco - Yep

[MrMysteriousMoose]

I'm surprised the 3D spinning logo in the bottom left hand corner didn't annoy me... Informative review, got a sub from me!

[jimmyakakev]

Would a 50/60mm 240 rad up top and a 200mm rad in the front be enough to cool a cpu and 2 gtx 570 full blocks in sli?

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@jimmyakakev possibly dude yes

[jimmyakakev]

@TimeToLiveCustoms Thanks =]

[AlaskanMeTuber]

@TimeToLiveCustoms

hey Tom, do you know of ANY modern case on the market today, that is great for air cooling AND can either rotate the hard drive cages 90 degrees so as to optimize airflow to the vid card, OR to remove al lcages completely and relocate the hdd to an optical drive bay, with adapter?

[yojgee]

@AlaskanMeTuber CM Storm Trooper maybe..

[AlaskanMeTuber]

@yojgee

i actually ended up going wit the Raven RV03, 3Dgameman convinced me with his good review, also, i had a couple amazon gift cards so i only paid like 40 bucks with free shipping rofl, couldn't beat that

[TheEGGtech]

@AlaskanMeTuber good choice :) no obstructions in the way. I have a fortress FT-02 and think its fanstastic, silverstone really have a winner with their 90 degree rotated motherboard area.

[MrAvatar9999]

Will this casing suitable for LGA 2011 motherboard ?

[AJonGAMES]

If i throw an H60 in there and I have it sucking are in via push-pull from the back of the case, you think the stock exhaust on the top will be enough or should I get 2 140mm fans?

Unrelated- I plan on putting a piece of tinted window film on the side panel and getting some subtle, red or blue lights on the inside. i think it will be sexy. opinion?

[themetalgod50]

gold

[AAErikCO]

Let's bring you in for a good ol' ganders

[GaleoMagnus]

Amazing Review & Amazing Case! Personally give the case a gold review for me ticks all the boxes, and for the extra money you do get that bit extra quality.

[Antonio001z]

I haven't done a build in 2 years HELP!!

Currently i am thinking

-Corsair 650D

-Asus Z68 Deluxe

-G skill rip jaws 8gb kit (2x4gb @ 2133) can i use to of these for 16gb ?? will it fit on the board?

-Asus 1gb GTX560

-PSU? unsure what to use will need one with heaps of connectors for when i fill the corsair bays and for graphics and fans.

that's my basic plan atm if you could give me tips on what could be better for a similar price or if this is all compatible it would be much appreciated thanks

[piskooooo]

@Antonio001z Looks good, I'd get a GTX 560Ti instead and a 650w PSU (Corsair HX series is great), for your CPU I'd get a i5 2500k.

[Antonio001z]

@piskooooo Thanks for the reply , my build has changes heaps since them

current specs are:

-Corsair Carbide 400r

-AsRock Z68 Extreme 4 Gen 3 motherboard (same features as deluxe except blutooth and 100+ cheaper)

-Intel i5 2500k

-Asus GTX 570 Direct CUII

-Antec earth Watts 650

-G.skill F3 8Gb ram 1666

[ReliquumVae]

@Antonio001z Thinking about doing the same build you got there, how's it coming along?

[Antonio001z]

@ReliquumVae waiting for parts still :( but have good hopes that it should turn out ok . .lately been scouring the local classifieds to find cheap ssds but its hard to find any for a reasonable price

[77boomerang]

This case or the Corsair Carbide 500R whice one is better?

[themetalgod50]

@77boomerang for budjet 500r if not go whit tis 1

[MrMysteriousMoose]

@77boomerang 650D no doubt in my mind

[080808clyde]

@77boomerang carbide 500r...........

[yojgee]

@77boomerang 650D. But to compare it to other cases out there, perhaps I would suggest Cooler Master Storm Trooper. :)

[xG4m3rJ4m3z]

@77boomerang This case!

[anhiirr]

@77boomerang this was made to be an entry level water cooling case the top was made to give clearance for a 240mm to a 280mm rad depending on if you use 120mm or 140mm fans. It is such a good case all around because of the functionality of the case. I have it using a nhd-14 love it, but if i wanted higher temps and wanted it to be louder i could mount an h100 push pull on top. Then again theres Ek, koolance etc. carbide 500r:200mm on side, 2 120mms in front. VS 650d 200mm on top and side window.

[nousername21]

@77boomerang I want to know that as well!

[SGawesome]

1:15 "why you no subscribe?!?"

[IIHazeXx]

What case should i get this or the haf - x based on noise levels only?

[vanveenmatt]

I just bought this case. Can't wait for it to arrive!

[BlessedTheExodus]

If I removed the drivebays, would there be room for a 240 rad on the floor? And possibly a 200mm rad with the stock fans in push-pull in front of that?

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@BlessedTheExodus I very much doubt it. If you are modding savvy then a 200mm rad in the front can be done, you would have to get the rad in front and then have a play with spacing on the extra 240 but I dont think it would be an option I would look at.

[BlessedTheExodus]

@TimeToLiveCustoms I found a buildlog that shows the 200mm rad installed without mods. I found that after I commented. Thank you for replying and making awesome videos though!

[MCurriePhotography]

@BlessedTheExodus I'm getting this case in a couple of days, I have a 240 rad as well, ill see if it could fit there for you if you want.

[BlessedTheExodus]

@MCurriePhotography I'd appreciate that. PM me when you find out. Thanks alot! :D

[nousername21]

Wow you do take your time for a review...hahah good review though! I am really happy about corsair products, they seem to be very well!

[Ruiso7]

remove that plastic dock at the top and I would Give it a Platium Award XD

[MrShnuggleMuffins]

650d or haf x... I will be air cooling initially bht water will always (maybe happen), gtx 560ti sli ...

[StefanH1234]

Gold for sure

[msi48701gb]

after watching this review i am going to buy this case.

[MrDJHappyFace]

Fucking platinum, its so easy to build in, honestly.

[MrShnuggleMuffins]

This will fit sabertooth??

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@MrShnuggleMuffins Tiger no. Motherboard yes :D

[wemmetje1]

@TimeToLiveCustoms ghahahahaaa :')

[080808clyde]

@MrShnuggleMuffins yes...

[MrShnuggleMuffins]

What case do you recomend?? Out of this 600t or any of your suggestions??

[MrDJHappyFace]

@MrShnuggleMuffins

Honestly, the 650D is just a sexy 600t :P Id pay the extra for the 650d though.

[ISUBANY11]

This case is...so...epic :3

[thekerrypetes]

if i were to ever use such an insanely thick radiator, i would probably mount the fans on the top considering the top fan portion is recessed a little on the outside. may look a little hokey but who pays attention to the top of their computer? thats just what i would do. but then again, if i were to do such a large water cooling system, i would score an 800D instead. this case would be PERFECT with the H100 cooler.

[EnsiGeetard]

Sweet video! I am considering this case because my current one is well.. shit.

This case has everything I want ever, but how is the airflow? That is an important issue for me. I heard the 200mm fans were a bit thin and flimsy and didn't move much air.

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@EnsiGeetard the airflow is above average dude, the case is a very good performaer even out of the box,

[XxColdFusionxX]

Hey TTL, can you tell us exactly how many millimeters there is between the top grill and the mosfet heatsink? Knowing that would make picking out a radiator so much easier. Gold all the way, since the price has gone down a bit since this video was shot.

Btw, this is the first of your videos I've seen, awesome review, I subscribed :)

Many Thanks

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@XxColdFusionxX LOL you keep removing the comments after Ive replied! 50mm max is about all I can remember dude. Sure I said about it in the video. any bigger than that and motherboard would become an issue.

[XxColdFusionxX]

@TimeToLiveCustoms That was a fast reply! I kept changing the comment with after thoughts I had lol :P. Thanks for the fast reply, I look forward to more of your reviews!

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@XxColdFusionxX 50mm rad max dude :)

[RemnantsOfBeauty]

I want this case >.< Pretty sure its pronounced "ObSIDian" not "ObsEYEdian" though.

[10thprestigepro]

Nvedia is like apple and AMD is like Microsoft. Nvedia cares about space while AMD does not.

btw it was a comment dont hate the comment

[whiteoreoxx]

Will the H100 fit with a push/pull configuration?

[ympkilla]

it looks a decent case and I would give it a very polished silver award

[ympkilla]

@ympkilla Just to explain myself... well the airflow is not bad but probably not perfect as well for an all-on-air cooling Though if you get your hands wet with water it will surely do

[Flyfunner5]

This or 600t white? I'm planning on air cooling. Also why do u do with cases and stuff u don't use? U shud do giveaways

[pillar2post]

TTL you still building a rig into the 650D?

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@pillar2post no matey sorry

[bce018]

Give him a break lol

To be fair the psu gets Berger airflow with the fan pulling air from the bottom.. BUT does look ugly so yeah fan upwards ftw

[ljcayie]

Your PSU is upside down. The fan should be facing downward.

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@ljcayie fraid not fella LOLs

[knfbnny]

@TimeToLiveCustoms but the corsair 650d purposefully has a grille at the bottom of the case below the PSU, and a dust filter for the purpose of flipping the PSU upside down ?

[TheXshot]

@TimeToLiveCustoms Actually, there's a dust filter, so the psu fan should face downward.

[Loolge]

@TimeToLiveCustoms It should. The bottom is perforated so your psu can get fresh air from beneath the case.

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@Loolge so why does it have the mounts both ways then??? LOL PSU's dont get hot. I understand what you are saying but it just doesnt work like that, it doesnt matter what way round it goes.

[TheXshot]

@TimeToLiveCustoms Because some full tower cases, have the PSU mount on the top of the case, instead the bottom. So I recommend changing it. 1: better cooling.

2. Better airflow in the case, because the PSU doesn't suck that air in.

3. Less dust in the PSU means longer lifetime.

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@TheXshot mate Ive spoken to many different people in the industry and been apart of that industry for years now. Its all about aesthetics... Nothing else. PSU's dont get hot nor do they have any real airflow to worry about. case should be dust filtered anyways. Honestly dude the more you post back the more Im laughing tbh :D Its a very uneducated opinion people formulate from lack of knowlege and understanding. You are just overcomplicating an issue that doesnt exist.

[TheXshot]

@TimeToLiveCustoms I liked you... but now that you're making fun of me... What I meant is, it's sucking a bit of air out of the case, into the PSU. I didn't say it was a big deal.

Also why do you think there's a dust filter UNDER the PSU?

(In every Corsair video, they have the fan facing down. (Hydro series installation guides, 650d promo. How to build a computer video by Newegg etc.)

I'm not saying it's a big deal, but in that case, it was meant to be facing down :)

[lord2468vader22]

This or the 600T

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@lord2468vader22 water or air......

[lord2468vader22]

@TimeToLiveCustoms air but there may Just may not 100% sure i might water cool in the future

[PsalmLove]

It looks like a Lian Li, I love it :)

[OriginalMergatroid]

According to Corsair, the 600T and 650D use basically the same chassis. The only thing different is the top, and the fans.

The 600T is the modders dream. You can do anything with it (more than the 650D). Look at the up to 4 rad water builds in the Graphite club (600T) at overclock>dot>net.

[OriginalMergatroid]

Oh man, they increased the area at the top of the mobo because the 600T has an area under the top grill that the 650D doesn't have. So, you can actually fit a large rad in the 600T because the fans go on the outside under the top mesh (something the 650D cannot do). I have modded my 600T case to allow an H100 on top with push/pull using standard 120mm fans. Lets see the 650D (which I love too) do that.

[TheBornSniper]

im making a custom rig in this case, its kinda budget

Corsair Obsidian 650D €144

Intel Core i7 2600K €250

Asus P8Z68-V €126

XFX Black Edition 750W € 100

Corsair Vengeance €44

Sapphire HD6950 €220

Total 884

How do you think this will do in gaming? Please andswer your videos are the best <3

[TheBornSniper]

@TheBornSniper BTW the vengeance is 8 GB DDR3

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@TheBornSniper I think it will do fairly well. If I was you Id just get the i5 2500k and spend the money you save getting a GTX570 from Nvidia

[TheBornSniper]

@TimeToLiveCustoms Haha, Thanks for the reply i can add some budget to it i guess :D

[MrKay00]

Love your vids mate. Just subscribed. one question any idea when we can see the corsair obsidian 650d water cooled mod. Am thinking of doing this with the Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD4 colours in black and white mod or Asus ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z Z68 in black and red mod. Cpu and Gpu water cooled. Gonna be my first ever build. And have an evga gtx 580 in sli. Am thinking of using IandH Stealth reservoir 175 will this work thanks

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@MrKay00 sorry fella thats not happening now.

[PersonalConspiracys]

which is better 650D or 800D?

[GamerX7800X]

@PersonalConspiracys 650D is better, the 800D has major airflow issues.

[PersonalConspiracys]

@GamerX7800X im using water cooling so air cooling isnt a problem

[GamerX7800X]

@PersonalConspiracys Then there both really good cases, im getting the 800D myself next week :)

[PersonalConspiracys]

@GamerX7800X I just brought mine today from amazon.. if you are buying it you better hurry 1 more day.. to get it for 249$

[GamerX7800X]

@PersonalConspiracys Wow thats damn cheap! the cheapest here in the Netherlands is €225,' which is about 320 US$ !!

[PersonalConspiracys]

@GamerX7800X hmm not sure if AMAZON ships worldwide =[ but 320$ cost alot.

[IanDDalton]

Hi TTL, just a quick question would the XSPC Rasa 750 RS240 fit in this, with fans on the rad?

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@IanDDalton yeah plenty of room for that dude :)

[IanDDalton]

@TimeToLiveCustoms sorry to be cheeky but wot about the XSPC Rasa 750 RS360 that got the OC3D gold award :)

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@IanDDalton obviously not because this case only supports 240mm rads.

[IanDDalton]

@TimeToLiveCustoms cheers lol am a n00b on this stuff, will post the build logs on OC3D wen its all complete :)

[3eopiotN]

would the msi big bang marshal fit in this case ? :)

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@3eopiotN I dont think so no dude :(

[3eopiotN]

@TimeToLiveCustoms aw to bad , want that motherboard so bad but cant afford a new case to :/

[Bifask]

Would anyone be able to tell me the dimensions of the hole in the chassis behind the hard drive cages for this case?

[nikbear]

Brilliant review even though you were in a hurry,lucky bugger getting to see Suzy Perry ;-) pretty damn cool case as well,can't go wrong with a Corsair though!! :-)

[SxeD4ve]

you forgot to cut out the part between 16:46 and 17:12 ... lol

[Geekman257]

You never did the 2nd part tom!

[tuscan63]

Any news on the second part of this review Tom? Interested in this case or either one of the Silverstone Ravens (RV02/3) just not sure which be better for a air build using SLI and a overclocked i5. What would you choose?

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@tuscan63 the ravens would be better for air.

[tuscan63]

@TimeToLiveCustoms Wow thanks for the fast reply, If i am honest didn't even expect one back from you, looks like its the Raven for me then :)

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@tuscan63 IMHO the white RV02 looks the dogs danglies ;)

[TheMRamstaff]

looking for a new case tom , what would you suggest?

[TimeToLiveCustoms]

@TheMRamstaff how long is a piece of string?

[TheMRamstaff]

@TimeToLiveCustoms =)) yeah thx , srry 4 the q

[rocko316gtr]

@TimeToLiveCustoms ...strange name for a piece of string!

[iheartcomps]

@TimeToLiveCustoms

5mm exactly