Review Roundup (Week ending 3/28/2014)

Today's weekly review roundup starts over in France. At 59'Hardware to be specific. This past weekend, they had a look at our Raptor M45 mouse and Raptor K40 keyboard. If you're looking for a no-nonsense mouse and a keyboard with excellent fit and finish without the extra macro keys and wrist rest (à la Raptor K50), this review is for you.

Moving on to power supplies; Hardware.Info did a MASSIVE 30 unit roundup that included five Corsair power supply units. Out of these, three out of the four units to receive a Gold Award were Corsair power supplies: The AX760i, the AX860i and the RM750.

And now for the case reviews!

The Graphite Series 760T received reviews all over the Internet.

Tweaktown:

“First of all, the aesthetics are pretty stellar in our opinion, and we like the slightly more aggressive look of the way the panels sort of just peek out around the bezel. Also with internal and external water cooling options, along with the ability for a radiator with push/pull fans at the top, it shows not only does Corsair listen to its customers, but that they can also deliver exactly what everyone wanted, and at a fairly decent price point that, to us, is right on point and well worth every penny of that $189.99 US MSRP; you surely won't be disappointed in this purchase!”

Anandtech:

“In summary, the Corsair Graphite 760T is a product that can offer a balance of everything. It is aesthetically attractive without being too aggressive, offers good stock thermal performance without being too noisy, and is very versatile without being too expensive… On the other hand, for those seeking a spacious, versatile, and well-designed case, the Corsair Graphite 760T is sure to please.”

Overclockers.com:

“Corsair tells us the Graphite 760T will carry a MSRP of $189, which in my opinion is a terrific value. To be honest, once I laid eyes on it and actually started building a system in it, I totally expected a price of around $229 or so. I certainly can’t complain about the price. The Graphite 760T is unique by design and very functional in nature, which will make it stand out in the crowded full tower case market. The abundance of possible system configurations this case offers is nothing short of astounding. From a simple air cooled system all the way up to the most elaborate custom water cooled system, the Graphite 760T will be up to the challenge. The uniquely designed side panels add a distinct flare to the case that should appeal to a wide variety of users. The side panels not only look good, but easily open up to allow unobstructed access to the components inside. The interior design is well thought out and has a host of enthusiast features to enjoy. I can honestly say that installing a system in the Graphite 760T was about as easy as it comes. The tool-less drive bay designs Corsair devised make completing your build quick and easy to accomplish. Couple that with the abundant cable management opportunities, and you’re well on your way to a sharp and clean looking build. Wrapping things up here, Corsair has definitely designed a case the checks all the boxes… and then some. Gamers, PC enthusiasts, or someone just looking for a very attractive and functional full tower case will want to take a serious look at this offering from Corsair. It’s an easy call this time around… Approved!”

JonnyGURU.com:

“As full tower cases go, Corsair's Graphite 760T is in general an improvement on what was already a pretty decent case in the Obsidian 750D. They've added features I was missing in that case, like the fan controller, and they've vastly improved access to the case by employing magnetic latching side panels."

OCaholic:

"If you are looking for a full tower case, with good equipment, unique design and good quality then the Corsair Graphite 760T is definitely a great choice. The price is set at around 170 EUR, which is not half bad for what you actually get from the Corsair Graphite 760T."

Cowcotland (French) awarded the 760T a Silver Award.

Le Comptoir du Hardware (French... no, really) gave the 760T four out of five stars.

Technic3D (German) also awarded the 760T a Silver Award.

PC-Max (German) empfehlunged the 760T.

The Obsidian 450D received some great reviews this past week as well.

Legit Reviews:

"Corsair’s attention to detail is obvious on the Obsidian 450D, it gives the feel of an expensive case without the high price. It includes pretty much every feature an enthusiast wants without compromising the minimalist approach."

TechPowerUp:

"...one should love the enclosure for its quality and look, as its looks perfectly resonate with the Obsidian line; and let it be known that the chassis will not give you any headaches as it only takes a bit of nipping and tugging to fit all the cables in nicely as you assemble your system."

eTeknix:

"There is a lot to love about this case and very little I can find fault with. Actually, if I’m honest there isn’t anything I found fault with, the whole thing is pretty perfect! It’s not often I come across a product where there isn’t at least one small detail that I wasn’t happy with, but Corsair have managed it with the 450D."

Technic3D (German) awarded the Obsidian 450D with a Gold.

Hartware.net (German) said the 450D was a "Top Product".

ReHWolution (Italian) awarded the 450D with both a Gold award and gave it their design award.

NextHardware (Italian) awarded the Obsidian 450D five out of five stars.

Overclocking-PC (French) gave the Corsair Obsidian 450D a Gold award.

Cowcotland (French) gave the 450D a Silver Award.

59'Hardware (French) awarded the 450D both a Recommended and Performance award.

Certainly Corsair's Graphite 760T and Obsidian 450D have kept reviewers around the world pretty busy! But all and all, it seems that everyone is fairly pleased with our efforts. With the input from our enthusiast customers along with the enthusiasts at Corsair, we strive to make each new product better than the last.