Are Lian Li cases worth the expense?

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tecumseh

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Ok, I might get the Lian Li 60 (4 usb front side) with a 350 watt power supply for $200. First, the case is all Aluminum, tool less and pull out motherboard tray. I've read nothing but great reviews on these cases. Anyone have one? Are thet worth the price? thxs:)
 
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hmsrolst

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You might want to take a look at this recent thread--

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There are others too, if you search futher back.
 
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FlowerMan

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I think so. They are one of the nicest cases around. Every little detail is geared towards the computer enthusiast. The easily removable PS mounting system, the case doors, the HD rack, and the simple but very useful motherboard-to-leds/switches disconnect :) My mom's PC62-USB is a very nice case, but when I build my bad-ass system for school, I'm gonna use a ColdForge... if its available by then :D
 
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rondeemc

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Oh and I have both the PC-12 and PC-68usb. Don't even consider the PC-12, very poor quality finish. The 68 is great. FlowerMan has hit on a lot of the benefits. The stock fans are OK but then that is something easily changed and is true of most cases. Some powersupplies are a little trouble to install. I had to remove the bottom fan grill on my enermax to get it in the case and then reinstall, not really that big of a deal. Everything fits nice and I like the real drive covers instead of the punchouts. This is my first case with a filter and I am amazed at how much it is trapping. It mods easily. I replaced the 80 in back with a 90 to help remove the heat from the 8045 and cutting the case was very easy. Previous case was the Fong Kai 302 and I missed the extra room and big fans but the motherboard tray and smaller size and more bays easily makes up for that. I like the 68 vs the 60 because you can remove the front grill easily and modify it. I replaced the stock grill with a much less restrictive aluminum mesh and it looks factory. Another plus with this mod is that you can see the filter to see when it needs to be clean. I still want more air intake area so I am moving the usb ports to one of the 3.5 plates, that is unless I end up getting the Dragon plus in which case I will do away with them altogether since it comes with two usb's up front on the reader. Don't like the fact that you have to remove the front to get to the fan control but when I get my dremel for xmas (saw it in storage behind some boxes) I plan to make an access port.
 
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Crazymerlin

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if you have the money the lian-li cases are top notch i have the (silver pc-60+usb) and the (gold pc-? i think 67 or something) same as the pc-60 only in gold color. I have been very, very pleased with mine, the only thing i needed the screwdriver for was for the mobo an that's it, no sharp edges ! I have heard some people having trouble installing their enermax power supplies, which is confusing to me i have 2 enermax 350's that have fit it just fine. it would not fit in the back ( it was close ) i just installed it from the inside and it was no problem. the only downside's i can see to this case are (1) the price , but hey it's worth it and (2) these suckers are really, really easy to scratch;) all in all these cases are sweet ! u won't be dissapointed.:)
 
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tazdevl

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I've got a PC60 USB. Modded it a fair amount and it's a great case. I highly recommend it.

If you think LianLi are expensive, go look @ CoolerMaster cases... same quality but much more expensive and you get nothing additional for your money.

People that talk about Enermax PSU's and LianLi's are misinformed. The older Enermax PSU's 90MM fan grill (on the bottom of the PSU) bowed out/away from the PSU. To install it, you had to undo all but one screw and dink around with it to get it in.

The newer PSU's do not require any changes. I will admit I had to tilt it a bit to get it in, but the grill in the newer models is flush with the bottom of the PSU, so there is no compatibility issue anymore. If it was a true incompatibility, you wouldn't be able to get the PSU in @ all.

 
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Nerdwannabe

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Whoever think Lian Li and Cooler Master has similar quality should put down their crack pipe.

The front panel alone makes a day and night difference. Lian Li use aluminum sheet, Cooler Master use Aluminum plate, thickness is quite different.

Also, Lian Li use proector to keep you away from knief edges, if that cheesy plastic falls off..... ouch!!!
I wonder why they wouldn't bother smooth the edge out instead using those plastic.

 
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Kingofcomputer

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yes.
reasons:
al case is rare, only 6 manufacturers right now can produce al case - 3 taiwan (1 is lian-li), 1 china (skyhawk), 1 japan, 1 korea.
al case is much lighter.
al transfers heat better.
 
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anime

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well--it's depend...
IF you got too much cash and dont know what spend 'em on... get this case...IMHO I have other stuff better to spend my extra cash on than to get this case.
If you are asking compared to regular case--are there any big significant features that warrant the big price jump other than it looks cool--well not really- for most People regular case will do just fine.
In asia--these aluminium case-Lian-li & coolermaster plus other generic brands are so darn cheap compared to here in US (regret for not getting one last time I was there :( )
 
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rondeemc

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anime
Out of curiosity what case would you recommend that is completely toolless (excluding drives mounting); has a motherboard tray; quick detach connector for the case's button, speakers,etc; is a true midtower and yet will hold 12 drives; comes with a filter; fan bus; none of those ackward stamped drive covers;and has an excellent reputation from actual owner's?
 
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GoSharks

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does lian li make a case with a glossy finish like the coolermaster ones have? i know the 60 has the matte finish, not too crazy about that, but glossy finish :p
 
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I just got my Lian-Li PC-61 Black w/USB today. I really like it. Its alot lighter that my other case. Some say that they rattle more but I haven't noticed that at all. Its abit smaller than my old case (Chenbro Genie) but its got enough room. And I really like room in my case. Its a very 'professional' case for lack of a better work.

:D:cool:
 
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FlowerMan

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<< al transfers heat better. >>



LOL :D No it doesnt, unless you have a complete sealed up case with no air moving in or out ;) As a case material, aluminum does not help lower your case ambient temps at all.
 
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<< al transfers heat better. >>



LOL :D No it doesnt, unless you have a complete sealed up case with no air moving in or out ;) As a case material, aluminum does not help lower your case ambient temps at all. >>




Well, the guy said al transfers heat better, and he is right. Don't be so quick to laugh.

Devil's Advocate: Do you have proof it doesn't lower ambient temps at all?
 
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FlowerMan

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http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?s=2087ec030deb2239b65faf8c402aa5b0&threadid=272010

Aluminum, as a case material, produces such negligible results that it voids the excuse of buying a Al case just because it "cools better". When an object is at equilibrium with the atmosphere, it will be the same temp as the atmosphere, in this case, you room or the air being sucked into the case. If the airflow is good, you will have the same case ambient temp, regardless of the material of the case. The reason why aluminum cases get better results in reviews is because they are designed differently than their steel counterparts. If you took 2 identical shaped cases, one made of Al and the other steel, you would get the same temps, assuming your airflow was decent.

Didnt think I'd have to explain all this crap, but you AT guys seem to just ask for it :D
 
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rondeemc

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Second flowerman....buy this for the weight, quality, features and not for the thermal conductivity.
 
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Mitzi

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Had my Lian Li PC60USB for a couple of weeks - I think its fantastic and well worth the cash.

Why do people spend £300 on a graphics card which will be out of date in 3 months but only spend £30 on a case which they have to work with and look at for the next 12-24 months?
 
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ChrisADuffy

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Why? That is a good point and I can not answer that. Quality cases are a must in my book and don't have to be expensive. One Example is the Enlight 7237.
 
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hmsrolst

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Just to throw in my .02: I think that this has been a superb thread and really shows this forum at its best. It's gotten out fundamental information not only about what qualities particular cases have, but also what's just hype. It also makes clear that in the end, once one narrows the field to quality cases, it really becomes a personal decision about what particular features are important to an individual and how much one is willing to spend to get them. Bravo!
 
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