Corsair's Obsidian lineup has been growing in leaps and bounds since its introductory product, the 900D was first launched. Since then the Obsidian range holds a total of eight different cases which all endeavor to hit nearly every price point and usage scenario. For example the 250D is a diminutive Mini ITX chassis while the 450D caters to gamers who appreciate silence above all else and the 900D remains the flagship so-called 'super tower? for those no-holds barred extreme builds. Now, Corsair is introducing the 450D, a mid tower case that's being parachuted into the space between the 350D and 650D while trying desperately not to step on the toes of Corsair's Graphite, Vengeance and Carbide series.

Not that long ago $120 wasn't considered a lot of money for a case but as the competition has been steadily driving down costs while upping the value quotient. This situation has arguably benefitted end users in a big way since every company has been forced to innovate and offer ever increasing numbers of advanced features on lower end chassis. The only problem with an approach like this is that, other than size, there's a decreasing number of add-ons that can ultimately distinguish flagship models from more budget-conscious alternatives.