Introduction
I would like to thank
Corsair for providing the review sample.
Specifications
Corsair Carbide 550D |
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CASE TYPE: | Mid Tower |
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MATERIAL: | Steel, Plastic, Aluminium |
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WEIGHT: | ~12 kg |
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SLOTS: | 7 |
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DRIVE BAYS: | 4x External 5.25" 6x Internal 3.5 / 2.5" |
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MOTHERBOARD FORM FACTORS: | ATX, Micro-ATX, ITX |
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DIMENSIONS: | 221 x 495 x 531 mm |
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FRONT DOOR/COVER: | Yes - Solid Aluminium |
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FRONT FANS: | 2 x 120mm (included) |
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REAR FANS: | 1 x 120mm (included) |
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TOP FANS: | 2 x 120/140 mm (optional) |
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BASE FANS: | 1 x 120/140 mm (optional) |
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SIDE FANS: | 2 x 120/140 mm (optional) |
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I/O: | 2x USB 3.0 1x Headphone 1x Microphone |
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FAN CONTROLLER: | N/A |
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Packaging
The Corsair Obsidian 550D ships in the same kind of packaging as most of the company's other enclosures. Full color packaging is becoming rarer by the day, but if that means that consumers end up paying less for a product - so be it. You will find a simple image of the chassis on the front and a blow up diagram on the rear of the cardboard box. There are no holes to grab the package on the sides, Instead there is some more info found on here, along with another prominent display of the model name.
Two thick Styrofoam spacers and additional cardboard piece have been used to secure the product within the package. A plastic back further protects the new chassis from fingerprints and scratches during the packaging process at the factory.