Computex: New CORSAIR Crystal Series 280X RGB MATX Case, iCUE Software VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 Memory and More
CORSAIR today launched its new CORSAIR iCUE software, the VENGEANCE RGB PRO Series DDR4 memory, the Crystal Series 280X RGB and Crystal Series 280X MATX PC cases and the Obsidian Series 500D RGB SE PC Case.
For the first time from CORSAIR, iCUE unifies dynamic lighting control, cooling control, system monitoring and command customization within a single interface, supporting thousands of CORSAIR products.
CORSAIR has today also announced two new flagship additions to its range of RGB products; VENGEANCE RGB PRO Series DDR4 memory and the Obsidian Series 500D RGB SE PC Case. Both feature individually controllable multi-zone RGB lighting, able to be synchronized across all your compatible CORSAIR devices with a single click, as well as performance monitoring.
VENEGANCE RGB PRO Series DDR4 memory brings multi-zone RGB lighting to the DIMM slot, with each module boasting ten bright RGB LEDs, controlled by CORSAIR iCUE software. Lighting synchronizes with all your CORSAIR iCUE compatible hardware. It's even possible to re-order or invert each module's lighting in iCUE.
Setting up VENEGANCE RGB PRO is as simple as fitting modules into a DIMM slot on most current Intel and AMD DDR4 motherboards and running CORSAIR iCUE, with no additional cables or wires required. What's more, VENGEANCE RGB PRO is XMP 2.0 compatible with a single motherboard setting, and available in speeds up to 4,600MHz.
The memory features a custom performance PCB and aluminum heatspreader available in black or white.
In the new Obsidian 500D RGB SE, the standard 500D front aluminum plate is replaced with a smoked tempered glass and backed by three LL120 RGB fans, each equipped with 16 LEDs for a total of 48 RGB LEDs of illumination.
Powered by an included CORSAIR Commander PRO digital RGB lighting and fan controller, and CORSAIR iCUE software, you can synchronize lighting with the rest of your CORSAIR iCUE compatible setup. The iCUE also offering system monitoring and customizable cooling curves, so you can take direct control of your system's fans, adjust speeds to correspond with CPU, GPU or system temperatures for low-noise operation, or even stop them completely when you need a moment of silence.
Behind it's RGB lightshow and tempered glass front panel, the Obsidian 500D RGB SE retains its basic features - smoked tempered glass panels on either side and an aluminum top plate and trim Imside, there are plentiful fan mounts, storage space and extras, such as a vertical GPU mount.
CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO Series DDR4 memory will be available in June 2018. The new Obsidian Series 500D RGB SE is available now.
CORSAIR also today announced the release of the new Crystal Series 280X RGB and Crystal Series 280X MATX enthusiast PC cases. They feature tempered glass panels in the front, side and roof. Illuminated by two LL120 RGB fans, each featuring 16 RGB LEDs, the Crystal 280X RGB also includes a CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO digital RGB lighting controller.
Crystal 280X RGB | Crystal 280X | |
Motherboard Form Factor | MATX, Mini-ITX | MATX, Mini-ITX |
Exterior | 3 x Tempered Glass (roof, front & side) | 3 x Tempered Glass (roof, front & side) |
Cooling | 2 x LL120 RGB fans | 2 x CORSAIR 120mm Fans |
Lighting Control | Included CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO Digital RGB Lighting Controller | N/A |
Fan mounts | 2 x 120mm front, 2 x 140/120mm roof, 2 x 140/20mm floor | 2 x 120mm front, 2 x 140/120mm roof, 2 x 140/20mm floor |
Radiator Capacity | Up to 240mm front, up to 280/240mm roof, up to 240mm floor | Up to 240mm front, up to 280/240mm roof, up to 240mm floor |
Drive Bays | 2 x 3.5in, 3x 2.5in | 2 x 3.5in, 3x 2.5in |
Max GPU Length | 300mm | 300mm |
MSRP | $159.99 Exc. Tax | $109.99 Exc. Tax |
Beneath its tempered glass exterior, the Crystal 280X RGB offers a dual-chamber design keeps your system's core hardware, such as motherboard, CPU and graphics card, on display and directly cooled by up to six cooling fans, with support for multiple 240mm liquid cooling radiators. Meanwhile, the power supply, drives and cabling are easily concealed in the rear chamber, with plenty of room for cable routing.
Its dual-chamber design also allows the Crystal 280X RGB to offer room for up to two 3.5in drives and three 2.5in drives.
Full-coverage dust filters in the front, roof and floor ensure your system stays looking its best over time.
Available in black or white, the Crystal 280X RGB is also available as the Crystal 280X, equipped with two CORSAIR 120mm cooling fans, for those who'd rather keep a low profile when it comes to their small form factor system.
Obsidian Series 500D RGB SE | |
Motherboard Form Factor | ATX, MATX, Mini-ITX |
Exterior | 3 x Tempered Glass Panels (left side, right side, front), Aluminum top and trim. |
Cooling | 3 x LL120 RGB fans |
Lighting Control | Included CORSAIR Commander PRO Digital RGB Lighting and Fan Controller |
Fan mounts | 3 x 120mm/2 x 140mm Front, 2 x 120/140mm roof, 1 x 120mm rear |
Radiator Capacity | Up to 280/360mm front, up to 240/280mm roof, up to 120mm rear |
Drive Bays | 2 x 3.5in, 3 x 2.5in |
Max GPU Length | 370mm |
MSRP | $249.99 Exc. Tax |
New PSUs
CORSAIR has also added two new models to its line-up of computer power supplies, the SF Series 80 PLUS Platinum in 600W and 450W, and the VENGEANCE Series 80 PLUS Silver in 650W and 750W.
The small-form-factor SFX SF Series 80 PLUS Platinum PSUs offer an efficient of up to 94%. it is using 100%,105°C rated Japanese capacitors and it is backed by a seven-year warranty.
The PSU offers fully modular cabling and individually sleeved cables. The SF Series also equips a low-noise 92mm fan, allowing for higher airflow at lower RPMs, with a Zero RPM fan mode switching the fan off entirely at low and medium loads for near-silent operation. Finally, the new SF Series also includes an SFX-to-ATX bracket, allowing installation into both small form factor and full-size ATX cases, for when your next big build, needs a small PSU.
The new VENGEANCE Series 80 PLUS Silver PSUs provide the next step up in efficiency for system builders used to 80 PLUS Bronze, alongside low-noise performance. 80 PLUS Silver efficient to up to 89%, the new VENGEANCE Series also feature 100% ,105°C rated Japanese capacitors along with a switchable single/multiple +12V rail design, enabling users to instantly switch from multiple +12V rails with OCP on each cable, to a single +12V rail; allowing all of the PSU's +12V capability on any of the PSU's DC connectors.
The VENGEANCE Series 80 PLUS Silver PSUs have a semi-modular cable design, while a 120mm cooling fan with Zero RPM fan mode allows for near-silent operation at low and medium loads. It is backed by a five-year warranty.
Both the SF Series and VENGEANCE Series PSUs will be available in July 2018.