Question 1

is the front panel removeable ?

Accepted Answer

No, the front panel is not removable.  The Front filter slides out from the sides, it is held by magnets and is really easy to pull out for cleaning and then putting it back into place. I do mine once a month.  For radiators and fan mounting in the front there is a bracket that you undo the screws on and slide out - you then attach your fans or fans+ radiator to it and then slide the whole thing back in. Its on rails and works really slick. I wish more cases were like that.  I have had my 500D since it was released and it has been a good chassis.  Was pretty easy to build in too. I have a Corsair H150i AIO in the front as intake  - two ML140's in the roof and a ML 120 in the rear (exhaust) and despite some reviews I have decent air flow and temps.

Question 2

Does the tempered glass scratch?

Accepted Answer

I am sure you could scratch it depending on the material and force being applied but, for daily usage in PC  gaming room or office environment not so much. Compared to acrylic its night and day. My acrylic panels seemed to pick up scratches and scuffs from the slightest of touches no matter how careful I was.  My cases with TG look as fresh as the day I peeled the plastic shipping cover off. I am not afraid to clean them or touch them etc.  That being said I would not try using sandpaper on them or anything like that.

Question 3

what fans come with the case?

Accepted Answer

Two Corsair 120SP's

Question 4

Does this case have enough clearance for a Noctua NH-D15 air cooler?

Accepted Answer

A Noctua NH-U12S fits just fine its what I used to run and it is 158 mm high. THE D15 is 165mm. I am pretty sure it will fit.

Question 5

What model / series fans are included... AF? SP?  Are they "quiet edition"?

Accepted Answer

I really can't remember, but I think they are SP.  4 come with the case ( 1 exhaust, 3 for included 360mm rad).  I'm also running a 240mm rad with SP fans for liquid cooling.  The case is extremely quite, running 24/7 at a high performance level.

Question 6

I have an older motherboard, Z97 to be exact. Can I connect the front USB 3.1?

Accepted Answer

Hello I've done a little research on the Z97 motherboard and I've found that, yes you can some of those motherboards have a 3.1 header but I'm not sure all do. So your best bet because you didn't specify which brand etc besides Z97 would be to look up your exact motherboard and see if it has a 3.1 header on it. Now I took a picture of the cable coming from the case but i cant put it on here for some reason.....:( Also there might be a adapter for the cable to the header on the motherboard so that might be worth looking into. I Hope this was helpful.

Question 7

Will the ASUS ROG ZENITH EXTREME fit in this case?

Accepted Answer

I have no experience with AMD boards, but if it is equivalent to an Intel ATX board size wise, it should fit.  Remember, this is a mid-tower case, so if you have a lot of stuff to put in it, you may want to look for a full or super tower.  My box is water cooled, CPU & "GPU(s), and I have nice air flow through out.

Brand	Corsair
Series	Obsidian 500D
Model	CC-9011116-WW

Type	ATX Mid Tower
Color	Black
Case Material	Aluminum / Tempered Glass
With Power Supply	No
Power Supply Mounted	Top
Motherboard Compatibility	Micro ATX / ATX / Mini-ITX
Side Panel Window	Yes

External 5.25" Drive Bays	No
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays	2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays	3
Hot-Swap Drive Bays	0
Expansion Slots	7

Fan Options	Front: 3 x 120mm (1 x 120mm fan included) or 2 x 140mm fan Top: 2 x 120mm/140mm fan Rear: 1 x 120mm fan (included)
Radiator Options	Front - Up to 360mm / Rear - Up to 120mm / Top - Up to 240mm / Top - Up to 280mm
80mm Fans	No
140mm Fans	No
Side Air duct	Yes

Max GPU Length	370 mm
Max CPU Cooler Height	170 mm
Max PSU Length	225 mm
Dimensions	20.00" x 9.17" x 19.76"
Weight	12.15 lbs.

Corsair Obsidian 500D CC-9011116-WW Black Aluminum / Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Learn more about the Corsair CC-9011116-WW

Customer Reviews of the Corsair CC-9011116-WW

Warranty & Returns

Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information

Warranty

Return Policies

Manufacturer Contact Info

Item#: N82E16811139100