Lian Li V2000? Should I do it?

[Kolraw]

Alright, I currently have an Antec P180 case with a watercooling setup. I am not really happy with it because everything is so tight in it. I used to have an Inwin Q500 and thought it was a great case for water cooling but the thing was damn heavy. Since my waterblock started to crack when I was installing it (system was empty luckily) I decided to take this opportunity to upgrade some stuff.

I currently have an AMD X2, OCZ 520w powerstream, DFI motherboard (don't remember which one), MCP655 pump, and the usual components (hdds, dvd, etc). I am going to pick up a Black Ice GT Stealth 120mm radiator and a swiftech storm waterblock.

Since I can't find anyone locally that carries Lian Li cases I am looking to you guys to give me some info on the V2000B. First, will the OCZ fit okay? I have heard of some problems with the earlier V1000 cases. Second, how is the noise and dust? I am looking for a fairly quite system that cools well. In other words should I get the V2000 or not? I know it is pricey but I am sick of buying cheaper cases just to have to replace them in a year or two, I end up spending more on them that way then just buying high quality to begin with.

Any other comments and/or suggestions to this setup would be welcome.

 

[pkme2]

Lian Li V2000B Your inquiry.
Lian-Li PC-S80 another choice.
Lian Li PC-60 my choice.

I have added Yate Loons for better air flow control and quietness.
You can add one 120mm to side intake and 120mm for top exhaust.
My ambient 28C, working 38C, mobo 323C, load 45C
I recommend a Digital Thermometer Pen to check temps.
I use this as reference http://www.gen-x-pc.com/cputemps.htm
Hope this helps

 

[imported_Ishamael]

Neither the V1200 or the V2000 will have any problem ftting power supplies. The V1000 was a problem with modular supplies, i.e. any output not in the corner where wires normally come out, but both the 1200 and 2000 are 100mm longer, allowing even 1KW PSUs.

 

[krotchy]

I bought a PC-201B for my workstation over the V2000, although they are essentially the same case, just different look and I think the 201B has an extra fan near the HD's. Honestly it is a fabulous case, to the point that I am thinking about replacing my Cooler Master case with a lian-li just because the craftsmanship and styling are fantastic.

Also I am building another general purpose workstation and using the PC-101B because I had such a great experience with the 201B, and dont need all the extra HD's in the 201B.

 

[TrevorRC]

I had to make your decision and went with the G70... plenty of room for watercooling [Slightly tight completely internally mounting a 3x120 and a 180mm PSU, but it fits... with a standard ATX PSU a 120x3 fits in with several inches to spare.]]
Overall, very nice build quality, airflow is EXCELLENT, fans are relatively quiet [though undervolting them would always help.]

For 200 shipped, it's a chunk cheaper than the V-2000B... you can use the extra money to buy a 2x120 or 3x120 instead [and a GPU block]!

Just a thought.

My build is currently a work in progress--the last of my parts arrive next monday, though dremel work will probably start this weekend. "Project: Revamp"--do a search, you'll find the thread.

If you'd like, hold off a few days and you can see what the final build is like.

--Trevor

 

[LOUISSSSS]

you'll LOVE the lian li v2000, the quality is just amazing and is so easy to work in. i have the lil bro, but it shouldn't be much different

 

[krotchy]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
you'll LOVE the lian li v2000, the quality is just amazing and is so easy to work in. i have the lil bro, but it shouldn't be much different

I now have the PC-201B and 101B for 2 different stations. They are identical in every way except length and HD count (101=6, 201=12), and both are a pleasure to work with. Plus the other people at my office are like, "wow that was 200 dollars? well it looks like it was worth it" Crafstmanship is superb and they are very light.

So if he has the V1000 and loves it I guarantee the V2000 is just as good if not better, because they the V2000 is to be just a more spacious V1000.

p.s. After working with 2 Lian-Li cases, i think im turning into a Lian-Li fanboi, and I didnt think I could enjoy a freaking case that much.

 

[smopoim86]

I have that case, well actually the v2100, but the only diff is the front door. I'm in the process of installing watercooling in the case. I haven't installed any components yet, but i love how much room there is.
Here's a few pics
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all in high res so i hope ur not on dialup