Question 1

I am new to building computers, and will probably get this case for my first build. That being said this might sound like a stupid question, but is there a power button on the front/top of this case?

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Hey! It's great to hear you're going to be building your own PC. It's a very rewarding experience, and the best thing is that your computer will likely be of a higher quality than most prebuilt comps filled with trashware that slows down the computer, along with outdated parts.

This case does have a power button. It's at the center top of the front panel of the computer. Right above where you would install a CD/DVD drive. If you look close enough, you will see two white LED powered lights. The button is in between those two white lights. Very discrete.

I used this case for a budget build I recently did for family. It has great cable management, great cooling. But do note that this particular case does not come with the window. You have to find the other 350D on newegg to get the one with the window--it costs a little more.

Question 2

I have a small mini tower I'd like to upgrade.  It has an Asus ATX board.   My case is only 17" deep just like the Corsair, so I'm thinking it might work.

Does anyone have experience with an Atx board in the Corsair?  Do mounting holes line up on an ATX vs. a miniATX?    If the board would have to extend past the back of the drive bays, is there any room behind them?

Will newegg let you return a case just because it doesn't fit your needs?

TIA, Ed

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Ed,

You should confirm that your motherboard is ATX.  This case is for mATX only which means a full sized ATX board will not fit.  It sounds like you may have a mATX board, in which case you should be fine.  Definitely try to confirm before ordering.  See if you can find the manufacturer and model number and plug that into Google to check if it is considered ATX or micro ATX.

That said, the Corsair Obsidian line has become one of my favorite cases.  They look amazing, have great airflow and the stock fans are very quiet (not quite silent, but close!).

Question 3

can the intake air be easily filtered?

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Yes, as long as you use the two mounting locations in the front of the case for your intake.  The front of the case has a filter screen that comes with the case and is very easy to remove and clean the dust build up off.  Their is also a screen on the bottom of the case to filter the air the power supply picks up.  Their is no filter on the top or back of the case as these fans are designed to   exhaust the  air from inside.

Question 4

i am currently looking for a new mini itx case and seems as how the case i really wasnt the 250D is perpetually sold out i am considering this case. it will definitely fit a micro it mobo?

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The case definitely fits a micro ATX board with plenty of mounting configurations so a smaller ITX case should fit in with even more room. I have the Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 in mine right now. Also, there is even enough room in it to squeeze a Corsair H80i in it as well. The case has worked out well for me.

Question 5

Does this case have a windowed side door?

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This case does not include the window side door. There is another model, that is more expensive, that has a side window.

Question 6

Will the gtx 780 ti dual classifed fit in this case?

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I have a 780 Classified and assuming they are the same dimensions it will fit just fine. The power cables come very close to touching the door of the case but not quite.

Question 7

Would someone post the exact width of the ROM bay covers at the top front of case? In reviews people are talking about how the clean lines of case are ruined by putting a DVD in. I have to have them so I'm just trying to visualize. A close-up picture would be great. I originally thought they were spring loaded covers not removable plates. Thanks

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I don't know if you're still looking at this.  But I don't think it ruins it at all.  (If you only use one, I'd use the top one.) I'd be happy to post a close-up picture, but I don't know where - I'll have to look around for that.  They are removable plates.  (The cover over the fan/filter is spring loaded.)

Note that ridge around the whole outside edge?  Under the removeable plates, it does match up with the edge of that.  i.e. there are no extra gaps coming in from the sides.  It's 7" wide, which is the same as the front plate.  The "frame" for the drives is indented approximately 3/16" (depth).  The drives themselves will be flush with the framing they fit in.  The drive openings are ~5 4/5" - they are a tight squeeze, but they do fit and once in there, they line up nicely.

This is of course my opinion, but I don't think they look bad.

Mine also don't run into the motherboard, a complaint I read.  Mine are your normal size DVD drives.  My motherboard is the MSI B85M-G43 Micro ATX (N82E16813130700) if you want to look at the measurements and make a comparison.  There's about a half inch from the DVD to the edge of the motherboard.

I did see some pictures but I'm clueless where.  I think I did a search for reviews and happen to come across them.

Question 8

Does this tower support a microATX or an ATX power supply?

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ATX is supported. I've used a corsair cx430m and an EVGA supernova nex750g with no issues.

Question 9

will a CORSAIR Hydro Series H110 Extreme Performance Water/Liquid CPU Cooler. 280mm fit in the top of this case?

if not how about the H100i?

also could I do a push/pull with the H100i?

Thank you.

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If you plan on using an optical drive, forget about the H110. I was able to make the H110 fit because I wasn't using an optical drive. If you go with an H110 I strongly recommend installing it BEFORE installing your motherboard.

A H110i will definitely fit in the 350D. The compatibility is even listed on Corsair's website.

I can not safely answer whether or not you can push/pull with the H110i.

Question 10

My questions is if this case will fit a 12.0" x 9.6" motherboard? I don't want it too snug, I'd like some free space.

Accepted Answer

The Corsair Obsidian 350D is a Micro ATX case, so it will accommodate only mATX boards (9.6"x9.6").  I suggest looking to a full ATX case for a 12"x9.6" board.  You might look at the Corsair 450D.  MRSP is $10 more than the 350D and will have plenty of room for you!

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