MSI High end
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$370–$409
X870E platform match
Corsair Obsidian 500D RGB SE Black
- Brand
- Corsair
- Model
- Obsidian 500D RGB SE
Corsair’s Obsidian 500D RGB SE: a 2018 high-end mid-tower with hinged glass, 360 mm rad support, and iCUE Commander PRO—now discontinued.
TierHigh end?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedJun 2018
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Form factorATX
ColorBlack
Tempered glassYes
Max GPU length370 mm
GixCore Editorial
Product overview
Released in June 2018 as the RGB‑equipped variant of Corsair’s Obsidian 500D, the 500D RGB SE debuted at Computex and went on sale in Japan on June 30, 2018; it sits within Corsair’s Obsidian Series. The model is now discontinued.Sourcecorsair.com
Positioned as high_end, it exists to be a clean, premium showcase chassis with tempered glass and iCUE‑controlled lighting. It fits Mini‑ITX/mATX/ATX boards, GPUs up to 370 mm and 170 mm air coolers, supports front 360 mm and top 280 mm radiators, takes ATX PSUs, and provides two 3.5‑in plus three 2.5‑in bays with front USB‑C and dual USB 3.0. An iCUE Commander PRO is included for fan/RGB control.Sourcecorsair.com
LifecycleDiscontinued
Best for
Official product specifications - showcase/RGB
- water cooling/radiators
- high GPU clearance
Pairing fit
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Gigabyte High end
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Z890 platform match
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Gigabyte Mainstream
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B850 platform match
Gigabyte Mainstream
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B850 platform match
ASUS Mainstream
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B850 platform match
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B760 platform match
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B760 platform match
MSI Mainstream
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Compatible Power supplies
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850W capacity for headroom
MONTECH High end
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850W capacity for headroom
XPG High end
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650W capacity for headroom
Seasonic High end
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$144–$159
750W capacity for headroom
FSP High end
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$190–$210
850W capacity for headroom
Super Flower High end
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$114–$126
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EVGA Mainstream
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$142–$157
500W capacity for headroom
Antec Mainstream
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$116–$128
750W capacity for headroom
Rosewill Mainstream
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$47–$52
650W capacity for headroom
EVGA Budget
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$70–$77
700W capacity for headroom
EVGA Budget
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$84–$92
500W capacity for headroom
ASRock Budget
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750W capacity for headroomSpecifications
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Current modelCatalog models
Max GPU length370 mm
Higher than 29% of cases
- Form factor
- ATX
- Color
- Black
- Tempered glass
- Yes
- Max GPU length
- 370 mm
- Dimentions
- 19.69 x 9.17 x 18.35 in
- Weight
- 24.0 lb
- I O Ports
- 1x USB 3.1 Type-C
- Expansion Slots
- 7
- Max Cooler Height
- 170 mm
- Radiator Support
- Front 360 mm, Top 280 mm, Rear 120 mm