Lian Li vs CoolerMaster

[mediumcool]

I'm trying to decide between these two cases and I'm wondering which do you guys recommend?

LIAN LI PC-82 for $149
This comes with side window, 4 usb ports in the front and 3 fans.

CoolerMaster PAC-T01 Praetorian for $126
This has a Top fan and audio firewire and 2 usb ports in the front and it's cheaper.

Thanks.

 

[mediumcool]

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?sid=3FD662006429E17F&product_code=292088&pfp=BROWSE

http://www.sundialmicro.com/cgi-bin/sundial/pact01.html

 

[beatle]

I'm in love with my Coolermaster ATC-201B-SX1 which is functionally the same as the Praetorian. Build quality is top notch and cooling is great. I also prefer the look of Coolermaster cases, but that's a personal thing.

 

[Corporate Thug]

both are nice, i perfer the coolermaster

 

[mediumcool]

I was thinking about getting the Coolermaster too. I don't think I need the 4 USB ports and if I wanted, I could cut my own window on the side panel. But it's a Lian Li !!!

 

[beatle]

Originally posted by: mediumcool
But it's a Lian Li !!!

But it's a Cooler Master!!!

 

[RollWave]

love my ATC-710...or is it 701? damn my dislexia

 

[alexneuman]

I agree. The new cooler master cases can't be beat.

 

[mediumcool]

So what do you guys think of the PRAETORIAN compared with the other COOLER MASTERS?

 

[stardust]

I dunno, but im not liking that square grill on the front of that pretorian... Lian Li has a very solid design also

 

[beatle]

Which ones? The Praetorian just seems like a name given to the ATC-201 series of cases. Their other cases are also very nice, similar designs. You won't get me near one with a door, however... they're too much of a hassle.

 

[TrailerParkKing]

I have to toss my hat in the ring of Coolermaster as well. ILOVE mine.... although mine doesn't have the front fans as i would like, I drilled 1/4 inch holes in a pattern in the bottom to increase flow... works like a charm!!!!! I LOVE this case!!

 

[snowwie]

the praetorian is comparable to the PC-60

both are excellent quality, I think the coolermaster is better out of the box, lian li's are more moddable to suit your cooling needs

I prefer lian li

 

[zodder]

I've had my Lian Li PC-65B for more than a year now and I will never buy anything other than a Lian Li from now on. Lots of open space, easy to work in, stylish and solid.

 

[mediumcool]

So what are the biggest differences between a LIAN LI and a COOLERMASTER? They seem very close in terms of the overall structure.

 

[Egrimm]

I prefer the way LianLi's are built inside, much better than CMs imo. The removeable hd-rack is a great thing for example.
CMs do often have a better look outside though but as said before their look is more finshed so that might also decrease the amount of possible mods.
Oh, and I never cut myself on a LianLi, all edges were smooth but when I build a computer recently in a CM case for a friend I ended up with a pretty big cut, might have gotten unlucky though as most people say CMs have well rounded edges.

 

[hmsrolst]

From my experience, CM's have better overall fit and finish, and they seem sturdier. But because of that, it's harder psychologically to take a dremel to them. The upshot for me has been that my Lian Li has been modded to have better airflow and to operate quieter.

 

[mediumcool]

Which is more useful, 4 USB ports or 2 USB ports, iEEE, and audio ports?

 

[beatle]

Originally posted by: mediumcool
Which is more useful, 4 USB ports or 2 USB ports, iEEE, and audio ports?

To me or you? Personally as long as I have at least a couple usb ports up front, I'm good to go. I don't have any firewire devices and my headphones are connected to my receiver.