Lian Li PC-101B Reviews?

[johnnyr1]

Anyone have this case? Care to share your thoughts?

 

[pkme2]

It's hard to visualize having a upside down computer case especially when my 3 LL rigs are right side up.

Newegg Lian Li

I have the PC-60 and PC-7B.

I recommend PC-60B+2 as a mid-tower.

 

[krotchy]

Ive built 3 computers using a PC-101(2 black, 1 silver), and 1 using a PC-201(Black).

The PC-201B was the first case I have used by lian-li, and it was for a 9 HD workstation at work. After using it I dont see myself buying any other brands Cases, total joy to work with.

Also, all 3 of the computers I built using the PC-101's have heat pipe cooled motherboards, and all run incredibly cool. Honestly the PC-101 is probably the best Mid-tower case I have ever seen, touched or used. Quiet, stylish and well laid out with incredibly high quality components. SPCR reviewed it quite well too.

The only things to be aware of is if you get a modular power supply, you may need to remove the middle HD rack. However this still leaves you with 3 HD slots in the bottom. Also, SATA cables easily reach the bottom hard drives, but you may need a longer IDE cable if you use PATA hard drives.

 

[johnnyr1]

Well, I've decided to stick with the P180 I have coming. Hopefully I will like it.

Update: Dang you and your persuasive post. I ordered the PC-101B. I hope I love it as much as you do.

Have you had any problems with the 24-pin motherboard power cable reaching?

I'm going to be using the Antec Truepower II, I hope its long enough.

 

[Operandi]

SPCR Lian Li PC-101 Review.

 

[krotchy]

Originally posted by: johnnyr1
Well, I've decided to stick with the P180 I have coming. Hopefully I will like it.

Update: Dang you and your persuasive post. I ordered the PC-101B. I hope I love it as much as you do.

Have you had any problems with the 24-pin motherboard power cable reaching?

I'm going to be using the Antec Truepower II, I hope its long enough.

Keep in mind, the mobo is upside down and the PSU is on the bottom, so cable lengths for the power supply pretty much dont have issues. The case is essentially a normal case turned upside down.