Lian Li 6077 vs Kingwin 424

[lwlee]

Which is the better case?

Both has removable everything. Well thought out design. Similar looks.

I'm leaning towards the 6077 because it has the audio ports up front. Biggest advantage that the Kingwin has is its price. Newegg has the 6077 for $121 while the Kingwin is $90.

 

[AnnoyedGrunt]

Well, the Lian Li has a fan on top, which I don't like since I put stuff on top of my case all the time.

Also, the Kingwin has HDD isolators, and I can't really tell of the Lian Li does.

I know the Kingwin has a pass through for the 1394 instead of a header, but I can't see how the Lian Li's 1394 is connected.

The Lian Li has provisions for a greater number of fans, but does it have filters for the front fans like the Kingwin?

The Kingwin has 2 3.5" external drive bays, and I like that as opposed to getting an adapter like you'd need for the Lian Li case.

As you said, the Lian Li has audio connectors, but the Kingwin has a fan speed controller. I personally don't need to front Audio, but the ability to control the fan speed seems like a nice bonus.

Overall, I like the Kingwin better, but both seem to be very nice cases.

-D'oh!

 

[shaked]

The Lian Li has filters in it's front EX-23 HDD rack as well as a vent on the bottom of the case which also is filtered. There's also a fan speed controller underneath the front panel as most Lian Li cases have. As for 3.5" bays, you shouldn't really need more than one. Most of the accessories aren't very expensive. You will have to buy the 4th 80mm exhaust fan if you choose to go that route. I've looked at both cases extensively and I think the 6077 is a higher quality case. If you added another EX-23 HDD rack to it, the case would look even better. Both are excellent choices. If price is an issue, get the Kingwin. If not, I'd get the Lian Li because well, it's Lian Li. Just my opinion though.

Rich

 

[lwlee]

Thanks for all the comments.

Ease of use is also important. I bought a Elan-vital case before the mania over cases (modding and such) started. It was one of the first to try to integrate a tool-less design. I don't think they accomplish it. I had a heck of a time installing certain things. But at the time, I really thought it was one of the coolest case out there.