The Disappointing Experience with Corsair Obsidian 1000D Fan Tray

As I sit here, staring at the six high-performance QL140mm fans and a 420mm radiator that I purchased for my new Corsair Obsidian 1000D case, I can't help but feel frustrated and misled. The default configuration suggested by Corsair is not what it seems to be, and I'm left with a collection of expensive components that don't fit the case as advertised.

I was initially excited about upgrading my system with the Obsidian 1000D's sleek design and impressive specifications. However, when I started setting up the fan tray, I quickly realized that something was off. The diagrams provided by Corsair on their website showed a 360mm top radiator and 120mm fans, with markings indicating that they were actually 420mm and 140mm respectively. This was absurd, to say the least.

What's even more disappointing is that I had planned to replace the top fan rack with a 2x480 setup, but unfortunately, Corsair was out of stock on those specific components. If only I knew that the default configuration would require such specific sizes and configurations to fit the case properly, I might have been more accommodating.

The lack of clearance for fittings and tubing is a major issue, especially considering my preferred side inlets don't even allow for push/pull fan configurations. Moreover, changing the inlets on the top rad to the left-hand side resulted in another problem, as shown in the picture below.

Furthermore, when I looked at the default configuration listed by Corsair, I noticed that it showed 140, 280, or 420mm radiators for the top, with fans centered to the case. However, what I received was a completely different setup altogether.

To make matters worse, the pictures and specifications provided by Corsair were misleading from the very beginning. The advertised default configuration listed 3x 140mm fans, but when I bought one of those radiators, I found that it actually had 3 purple lines marked as '120mm' above three fans. This was not what I expected at all.

In conclusion, my experience with the Corsair Obsidian 1000D fan tray has been nothing short of disappointing. The misleading specifications and diagrams on Corsair's website left me feeling frustrated and upset, especially after spending thousands of dollars on this system. It's essential for customers to be aware of these issues before making a purchase.

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