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Corsair Obsidian 550D Case Review
Author: Gabriel Torres
Type: Reviews Last Updated: March 15, 2012
Page: 4 of 8
Inside the Corsair Obsidian 550D
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Both panels are attached to the chassis using tool-less mechanisms. To release them, you need to push a button located on the rear panel.



Corsair Obsidian 550D case
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Figure 12: Button for releasing the left-side panel

The side panels have a dampening foam installed on them.

Corsair Obsidian 550D case
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Figure 13: Noise dampening foam on the side panel

The motherboard tray has a huge hole for you to access the backplate of the CPU coolers without having to remove the motherboard from the case, several holes protected with rubber covers for you to route cables behind it, and several clips for you to fasten cables using cable ties.

Corsair Obsidian 550D case
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Figure 14: Overall look

Corsair Obsidian 550D case
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Figure 15: A view behind the motherboard tray

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