Getting smaller. Not a bad looking case, considering the radiator compatibility. One thought, by the way; is there any chance that a case's volume could be added to the spec sheet? It's a simple conversion to Literally, but it would make it easier to directly compare case sizes across many case reviews.
Yeah, that's not small in the slightest. I built my own with a total internal volume of about 9.5L. Holds an ITX board, SFX PSU, dual slot GPU of about 12" long, and two 2.5 HDDs.
Attractive, but again, I haven't been impressed by Lian Li's density. With m.2 drives, no optical drive requirement, SFX PSU's, a case like this shouldn't be any more than 12 litres, but I suppose the decision to include space for a chunky radiator dictated the dimensions. Otherwise, an attractive case in my opinion. I'd happily have this sitting on my desk.
Because such cases are the growth segment and medium term future of the mITX market segment. The smaller at any cost users who created it are being drawn off to NUC type microboxes. From the other direction mITX boards have gotten feature rich enough and the price premium has gotten small enough that they're looking attractive to people who previously built single GPU mATX boxes. Even cases like this are significantly smaller than their old case; so they're happy with the size reduction. At the same time they're not interested in compromising on being able to use oversize GPUs and big tower coolers or CLC watercooling while still being able to overclock and have enough room to comfortably work on their build.
With a 40mm PSU fan I'd advise against the offered GTX 1060 GPU; never mind a larger card. 40mm fans can't move much air without being obnoxiously fast and loud.
Wow Lian Li cases are not looking very good lately. I'm still waiting for a newer version of the PC-Q01. Their case ls used to be mostly single pieces of aluminum over a frame, that created a unibody look that was very sleek and looked very high quality, sort of like a MacBook looks sleek and premium. But this looks like 4 aluminum sheets slapped on a frame... Just like any other basic pc case ever. Also, acrylic? Not glass? Really? If they're not doing proper glass, there at least a version without a window?
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BrokenCrayons - Friday, September 29, 2017 - link
"...front panel connections in teh latest chipsets already."Minor typo there with the word "teh" in that line.
feelingshorter - Friday, September 29, 2017 - link
The text says "..a CPU cooler up to 145mm tall can fit" but the table says "(H)140mm" so which is it?Drumsticks - Friday, September 29, 2017 - link
Getting smaller. Not a bad looking case, considering the radiator compatibility. One thought, by the way; is there any chance that a case's volume could be added to the spec sheet? It's a simple conversion to Literally, but it would make it easier to directly compare case sizes across many case reviews.Wardrop - Friday, September 29, 2017 - link
I agree, if you could list "litres", that would be awesome.jospoortvliet - Saturday, September 30, 2017 - link
That would be interesting yes. Also to compare to the entropy case which I find more interesting to be honest.https://bottlenext.com/
meacupla - Friday, September 29, 2017 - link
It might be mITX, but it's still 19.75L, which is on the larger side, as far as "mITX that can accept longer video cards" goes.bill.rookard - Friday, September 29, 2017 - link
Yeah, that's not small in the slightest. I built my own with a total internal volume of about 9.5L. Holds an ITX board, SFX PSU, dual slot GPU of about 12" long, and two 2.5 HDDs.jospoortvliet - Saturday, September 30, 2017 - link
Check the entropy out: https://bottlenext.com/ now that is 8+2 l but round. Very cool ;-)Wardrop - Friday, September 29, 2017 - link
Attractive, but again, I haven't been impressed by Lian Li's density. With m.2 drives, no optical drive requirement, SFX PSU's, a case like this shouldn't be any more than 12 litres, but I suppose the decision to include space for a chunky radiator dictated the dimensions. Otherwise, an attractive case in my opinion. I'd happily have this sitting on my desk.etamin - Friday, September 29, 2017 - link
Lian Li has really fallen off in terms of market relevance with too many niche designs. They need to take a long hard look at Phanteks.sharath.naik - Friday, September 29, 2017 - link
QBX case is better and 1/3 the price at the same size. Its better looking and more flexiblehttps://www.anandtech.com/show/9757/the-cougar-qbx...
Wardrop - Saturday, September 30, 2017 - link
Better looking is very subjective. I much prefer the look of the Lian Li and superior metal finish.DavidBrees - Friday, September 29, 2017 - link
An ugly version of the NCase M1.jwcalla - Saturday, September 30, 2017 - link
Continuing the fad of gigantic mini-ITX cases.DanNeely - Monday, October 2, 2017 - link
Because such cases are the growth segment and medium term future of the mITX market segment. The smaller at any cost users who created it are being drawn off to NUC type microboxes. From the other direction mITX boards have gotten feature rich enough and the price premium has gotten small enough that they're looking attractive to people who previously built single GPU mATX boxes. Even cases like this are significantly smaller than their old case; so they're happy with the size reduction. At the same time they're not interested in compromising on being able to use oversize GPUs and big tower coolers or CLC watercooling while still being able to overclock and have enough room to comfortably work on their build.Sticknmove - Saturday, September 30, 2017 - link
I hope these guys sell the case only soon, it is perfectly tiny (230 x 146 x 241.5 mm):https://www.logicsupply.com/mc850-50/#specs
DanNeely - Sunday, October 1, 2017 - link
With a 40mm PSU fan I'd advise against the offered GTX 1060 GPU; never mind a larger card. 40mm fans can't move much air without being obnoxiously fast and loud.1_rick - Saturday, October 7, 2017 - link
A $900 Celeron with no discrete video card? Ridiculous.Ej24 - Sunday, October 1, 2017 - link
Wow Lian Li cases are not looking very good lately. I'm still waiting for a newer version of the PC-Q01. Their case ls used to be mostly single pieces of aluminum over a frame, that created a unibody look that was very sleek and looked very high quality, sort of like a MacBook looks sleek and premium. But this looks like 4 aluminum sheets slapped on a frame... Just like any other basic pc case ever. Also, acrylic? Not glass? Really? If they're not doing proper glass, there at least a version without a window?Kakti - Sunday, October 1, 2017 - link
Looks like it would blend in nicely with stereo equipment. I can dig it.samer1970 - Sunday, October 1, 2017 - link
ugly looking case .Lian Li , no one like the button in the middle like that.