Obsidian 800D, 900D or keep my TT Urban s71

[springs113]

I have a little dilemma, I just recently build the system listed below and I was wondering should I ditch the case and go with the aforementioned. I thought the Urban was adequate but now after doing my first loop, I want to expand and create a better loop and my case right now seem to be a limiting factor. I had to sort of mod a little to get he reservoir in where you see it at currently.

Any ideas?
http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/3661.html

 

[Nordic]

Air 540!

If you want to do more you will need a bigger case. I would be happy to keep the urban myself, but its your happiness that this thread is about.

Deciding between the 800d and 900d, how much space do you want?

 

[Jack1n]

You currently have a 240 rad + 2x120 rads,correct? if so i dont really see a need to expand your loop,even with a 240+120,a 780 is not a hot GPU,not is a 4770k a hot cpu.

 

[springs113]

Air 540!

If you want to do more you will need a bigger case. I would be happy to keep the urban myself, but its your happiness that this thread is about.

Deciding between the 800d and 900d, how much space do you want?
http://i.imgur.com/1iebm.jpg

I use to have a Spedo
http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/3152.html
The case on the right is the Spedo, the one on the left is the Chaser mk 1 which is about the same size as the Urban. My desk can fit whatever...I do love the design of the 900d but my o my that price damn...

You currently have a 240 rad + 2x120 rads,correct? if so i dont really see a need to expand your loop,even with a 240+120,a 780 is not a hot GPU,not is a 4770k a hot cpu.

Yea, that 240 rad is from the swiftech h220 aio it is also very thin. It is bigger than the h100 but comparing the thickness to my xspc 120 rad, it is very thin. I would eventually buy another hydro copper maybe later on this year or mid next year. I would probably get a bigger rez later on down the line.
The 800 looks to be an ideal monolithic size but checking the rad upgradability I may be limited. The 900 could hold a possible 3 quad 120/140mm rads. I would possibly be changing the pump/cpu block to a stronger one too. In my current setup I don't know where I would even put a separate pump or another rad. I couldn't even use a thicker rad inside the case If I wanted to.

The 900 also has a nicer design. If I could possibly sell my S71 that would help too.

 

[Nordic]

Are you upgrading because your temps are too high? Or is it because you enjoy watercooling?

If it is the first one, then you might have something wrong with your loop. I get great temps with a single 240mm rad. 50c cpu and 35c gpu. If it is the second, then you might want to look at the 900d because you will be nearly unlimited in possibilities.

 

[erocker]

All I got to say is.. The 900D is massive. Make sure you have room for it.

 

[radrok]

The 900D is massive. Make sure you have room for it.

Can't agree more.

My advice is: bigger is better

 

[Jack1n]

If your doing this to future proof yourself for a second GPU,than wait until the case you want is on sale or some thing or to see if the price drops until you actually buy that second GPU.

 

[springs113]

Are you upgrading because your temps are too high? Or is it because you enjoy watercooling?

If it is the first one, then you might have something wrong with your loop. I get great temps with a single 240mm rad. 50c cpu and 35c gpu. If it is the second, then you might want to look at the 900d because you will be nearly unlimited in possibilities.

Well I forgot to comment on Jacks touch on the temp part. Haswell is definitely a lot warmer than IB/SB. My gpu temps are great the cpu can climb though. It's a little bit of both.

All I got to say is.. The 900D is massive. Make sure you have room for it.

I know I have a large desk. Space is definitely not an issue.

Can't agree more.

My advice is: bigger is better

Ha ha... but on a serious note a larger case would definitely not need to upgrade to change anything or add anything within my loop. I would have to seriously preplan any future additions to my current system.

The price for the 900 is a turn off however...The most I ever spent on a case was my Spedo for 229. 350 I'm basically half way there to another 780 hydro copper

 

[radrok]

I'm basically half way there to another 780 hydro copper

The 900D will last multiple builds, the 780 GTX on the other hand...

 

[erocker]

I know I have a large desk. Space is definitely not an issue.

Just wait until you get it. It will block out the sun!

 

[radrok]

It will block out the sun!

reminds me of this

Sands of the desert, rise and block out the sun!

http://www.wowwiki.com/Ossirian_the_Unscarred

 

[springs113]

I am really on the fence, the 800d is absolutely a nice case too. I'm really torn, I would need to sell my s71 though. This is my first time ever going all out on a build. I love the look of the 900D too, it sorta remind me of the urban in a way.

 

[Hood]

900d

Go for the 900D - Why? Because the 800D is the first case Corsair ever sold (August 2009), and even though it was ground-breaking, it wasn't perfect (cheap plastic covers & latches breaking, SATA backplane breaking or catching on fire, terrible airflow, bad fans, limited radiator space, etc). The 900D comes after 4 years of case development and customer feedback. Corsair's George Makris says he read all the negative feedback and made it a point to address every perceived problem with the 800D, and then some. The only complaint I've seen against the 900D is the magnetic doors for the lower section popping open from fan pressure (easily fixed). The overall design and build quality has improved a lot, I'd say. And it will hold more long, fat radiators than you will ever need, even with a quad GPU setup and massive overclocks. But the best reason to get one is this; the way the PC industry is heading, this could be the last chance to build a system with such massive overkill and gargantuan dimensions, before everyone is reduced to having to buy NUCs, tablets, and ultrabooks. Well, I hope it never comes to that, and continuing to buy high-end desktop parts is the best way to keep that dreadful scenario from becoming reality.
I've wanted one of these since I saw the first teaser 6 months ago, and I've spent a lot of hours since then planning and mentally tweaking the epic build that this thing makes possible. If you're a hardware junkie like me, you'll decide that you have to get this case.

 

[springs113]

Go for the 900D - Why? Because the 800D is the first case Corsair ever sold (August 2009), and even though it was ground-breaking, it wasn't perfect (cheap plastic covers & latches breaking, SATA backplane breaking or catching on fire, terrible airflow, bad fans, limited radiator space, etc). The 900D comes after 4 years of case development and customer feedback. Corsair's George Makris says he read all the negative feedback and made it a point to address every perceived problem with the 800D, and then some. The only complaint I've seen against the 900D is the magnetic doors for the lower section popping open from fan pressure (easily fixed). The overall design and build quality has improved a lot, I'd say. And it will hold more long, fat radiators than you will ever need, even with a quad GPU setup and massive overclocks. But the best reason to get one is this; the way the PC industry is heading, this could be the last chance to build a system with such massive overkill and gargantuan dimensions, before everyone is reduced to having to buy NUCs, tablets, and ultrabooks. Well, I hope it never comes to that, and continuing to buy high-end desktop parts is the best way to keep that dreadful scenario from becoming reality.
I've wanted one of these since I saw the first teaser 6 months ago, and I've spent a lot of hours since then planning and mentally tweaking the epic build that this thing makes possible. If you're a hardware junkie like me, you'll decide that you have to get this case.

well I guess 900d it is, now to convince my wife to let me getaway with buying the Dell u2711,.gtx hydro copper, and every other part in my current build.

 

[springs113]

I'm so confused the more I read up on every case. I like the 800d for its size, the 900 for its size/ compatibility. the carbide it's a sweet spot for simplicity , both the 800/900 is nice for the long-term upgradability.

 

[Knight091]

900D hands down. It is the best case I have had. More room than most people will ever need. It is true the case is HUGE. So make sure you have room. The box that it came in I could almost get into.

 

[Hood]

Phanteks Enthoo

There is another contender for best water cooling case, just released, the Phanteks Enthoo (I know, terrible name). This case has room for up to 480mm rads and several spots for thick 240/280s or 360 rads, and I think a total of 15 fans, all precisely fitted into a package that's smaller than the 900D (2" less depth, 4" shorter). Now I'm not so sure that the 900d is the best. I guess we'll have to wait for some user reviews. If the pricing is accurate it will go for about $270, so that's a point in it's favor. Check out these videos from phanteks - http://www.phanteks.com/#&panel1-1&panel2-1 - and the capsule review from this site - http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188235

 

[springs113]

There is another contender for best water cooling case, just released, the Phanteks Enthoo (I know, terrible name). This case has room for up to 480mm rads and several spots for thick 240/280s or 360 rads, and I think a total of 15 fans, all precisely fitted into a package that's smaller than the 900D (2" less depth, 4" shorter). Now I'm not so sure that the 900d is the best. I guess we'll have to wait for some user reviews. If the pricing is accurate it will go for about $270, so that's a point in it's favor. Check out these videos from phanteks - http://www.phanteks.com/#&panel1-1&panel2-1 - and the capsule review from this site - http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188235

I saw that but never really read the info but it don't look like the hdd cages can be removed...biggest let down if they cant, but I will take a look in a few minutes.

Just watched that reveal....nice!

 

[Knight091]

There is another contender for best water cooling case, just released, the Phanteks Enthoo (I know, terrible name). This case has room for up to 480mm rads and several spots for thick 240/280s or 360 rads, and I think a total of 15 fans, all precisely fitted into a package that's smaller than the 900D (2" less depth, 4" shorter). Now I'm not so sure that the 900d is the best. I guess we'll have to wait for some user reviews. If the pricing is accurate it will go for about $270, so that's a point in it's favor. Check out these videos from phanteks - http://www.phanteks.com/#&panel1-1&panel2-1 - and the capsule review from this site - http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188235

Nice try but NO. The 900D kills that case in size and room inside for water cooling etc. The layout of the 900 is way better as well.

 

[MT Alex]

If I were in the market for a new case and was going to spend $350 plus shipping for a 900D, I'd save for a bit longer and get a CaseLabs M8. Unparalleled build quality and expandability, they are the true enthusiast case, but your looking at $400 plus accessories.

 

[springs113]

Nice try but NO. The 900D kills that case in size and room inside for water cooling etc. The layout of the 900 is way better as well.

The interior of the 900 cant be topped by this case yes, but the possibilities for mounting and pre done work is nice too...I like the outer look of the 900d more, I hate the hdd bracket thingy on the phantek but not bad, but I doubt that those cases will make it here to the U.S.

I have space for the 900d by the way Knight. My pc desk makes the 800d looks tiny. Luckily I can wait a little on my case purchase as my psu upgrade is of more importance.

If I were in the market for a new case and was going to spend $350 plus shipping for a 900D, I'd save for a bit longer and get a CaseLabs M8. Unparalleled build quality and expandability, they are the true enthusiast case, but your looking at $400 plus accessories.

Not a fan of CaseLabs whatsoever.

 

[MT Alex]

Not a fan of CaseLabs whatsoever.

Ouch. They run over your cat?

 

[springs113]

Ouch. They run over your cat?

No but their cases to me looks real bland.


Just got my 900D monstrosity.

 

[MT Alex]

No but their cases to me looks real bland.

Gotcha.

I've always been super pleased with my 700D, and it looks classy as all get out. It was a bonus that I got it cheaper from a vendor and it came with both the solid and plexi side panel. I wanted the 700 because the lower drive bays are easier to remove for a bottom rad and I couldn't care less about hot swap bays.

It's a pretty boring prospect, but I never need another case or to rebuild any of my loop other than new blocks, I've got it all set up. Sure, it's a good feeling, but like I alluded to, no more fun of setting things up.