New Lian Li cases (V-series)

[ShockwaveVT]

video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVVTP30O7Gs

now @ the egg:
V1010B: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811112166
V1110B: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811112168

V2010B: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811112170
V2110B: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811112172

V1000Z not available yet, its the one with the SATA backplane for its HDD's
http://lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=213&cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=62

These take the classic V1000 and update it a bit, as well as returning to standard ATX mounting for the motherboard.

The Vxx10 series doesn't have the perforated panels, and seems to be going for more of a quiet setup.

The V2xxx series adds dual PSU mounts as well.

 

[ShockwaveVT]

oh and the prices... ouch.

 

[nitromullet]

Definitely nice cases, as always from Lian Li. I got rid if my v-series a while back because the inverted motherboard wasn't that great for video card cooling, at least before they came out with the Plus II with the side grille and fan assembly. Glad to see they finally made the v-series ATX.

 

[cvrefugee]

Good thing they are users friendly.

 

[Tim]

The V2010b looks like it wants to be my new friend.

I'm now accepting donations

 

[vailr]

Originally posted by: ShockwaveVT

V1000Z not available yet, its the one with the SATA backplane for its HDD's
http://lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=213&cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=62

Seems somewhat similar to the Mac Pro's SATA HD interface, no?

 

[LOUISSSSS]

i think they came out with these cases just to satisfy what everyone was complaining about the upside down motherboard. people always thought that motherboards equipped with heatpipes that wouldn't work upside down.

the truth is that, i've never seen an upside-down motherboard not work with heatpipes. i'm currently on a DS3P mounted upside down and my NB temps 45C @ load.
i've also had an old Asus A8N32-SLI with heatpipes mounted upside down with no problems at all too.

the ONLY reasons i'd take this over their old upside down motherboard-style V series is:
-more clearance for large CPU-coolers, due to the divider plate being in the way.
-can't really think of any more... maybe some people can help me out

 

[Tim]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
i think they came out with these cases just to satisfy what everyone was complaining about the upside down motherboard. people always thought that motherboards equipped with heatpipes that wouldn't work upside down.

the truth is that, i've never seen an upside-down motherboard not work with heatpipes. i'm currently on a DS3P mounted upside down and my NB temps 45C @ load.
i've also had an old Asus A8N32-SLI with heatpipes mounted upside down with no problems at all too.

the ONLY reasons i'd take this over their old upside down motherboard-style V series is:
-more clearance for large CPU-coolers, due to the divider plate being in the way.
-can't really think of any more... maybe some people can help me out

I really dis-liked my v1000bw. With all of those little holes everywhere, it just couldn't meet my expectations for quietness. Also, with the heatpipe issue... yes it didn't cause SERIOUS problems, but my MCP was quite a bit hotter in the v1000, but when I switched to a regular mb mounted case, it was 10C cooler... not even kidding. As far as airflow the case wasn't that great. The front intake is in a seperate compartment, leaving the v1000 to rely on the rear exhaust and all the meshing on the front to pull the weight of the MB cooling? Sorry but that just doesn't cut it. After much tinkering, it had 1 top 120mm blowhole, 2 120mm vertical window intakes, and the normal back exhaust. It was a shame that I had to add that many fans to keep my temps within limits that I felt were good for me.

All of that being said, here's the other plus points I think you missed
-New anti-vibration HDD mounting bays, helps more than you might think
-removable mb tray
-1010 and 2010 take away the stupid meshing from the front that lets sound escape any which way besides where it should (except for the 5 1/4" drive bay covers, solid ones can go in its place)

 

[GarfieldtheCat]

I really want to get the V2110. The thick side panels with a little foam insulation should help with the noise.

Do you think I could fit a 250mm side fan over the motherboard area? Or even just a 200mm? That with the rear case fan, and maybe put another top blowhole should provide awesome cooling to the CPU, Video Card, NB, and RAM. Cool air straight in from the side over the components, then out the two exhaust fans. The heatsink could point either up or back to take advantage of the case fans as well.

 

[Tim]

Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat
I really want to get the V2110. The thick side panels with a little foam insulation should help with the noise.

Do you think I could fit a 250mm side fan over the motherboard area? Or even just a 200mm? That with the rear case fan, and maybe put another top blowhole should provide awesome cooling to the CPU, Video Card, NB, and RAM. Cool air straight in from the side over the components, then out the two exhaust fans. The heatsink could point either up or back to take advantage of the case fans as well.

I guarantee you could fit a 250mm fan on the side panel MB area. I think the blowhole wouldn't even be necessary

 

[Corporate Thug]

I hope thats just a case of sticker shock and not the MSRP...

 

[GarfieldtheCat]

Originally posted by: theplaidfad

Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat
I really want to get the V2110. The thick side panels with a little foam insulation should help with the noise.

Do you think I could fit a 250mm side fan over the motherboard area? Or even just a 200mm? That with the rear case fan, and maybe put another top blowhole should provide awesome cooling to the CPU, Video Card, NB, and RAM. Cool air straight in from the side over the components, then out the two exhaust fans. The heatsink could point either up or back to take advantage of the case fans as well.

I guarantee you could fit a 250mm fan on the side panel MB area. I think the blowhole wouldn't even be necessary

I would think a second exhaust fan would help to keep the air moving. Since the 250mm would blow in way more air then a single 120mm will exhaust.

The big problem (other then the price!) is most CPU tower heatsinks are tall enough that a side fan won't fit. And I am not sure if you could mount the fan below/too the side of the Heatsink to get it to fit. I gues you could mount the fan on the outside, but it wouldn't look that great.

 

[Tim]

Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat

Originally posted by: theplaidfad

Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat
I really want to get the V2110. The thick side panels with a little foam insulation should help with the noise.

Do you think I could fit a 250mm side fan over the motherboard area? Or even just a 200mm? That with the rear case fan, and maybe put another top blowhole should provide awesome cooling to the CPU, Video Card, NB, and RAM. Cool air straight in from the side over the components, then out the two exhaust fans. The heatsink could point either up or back to take advantage of the case fans as well.

I guarantee you could fit a 250mm fan on the side panel MB area. I think the blowhole wouldn't even be necessary

I would think a second exhaust fan would help to keep the air moving. Since the 250mm would blow in way more air then a single 120mm will exhaust.

The big problem (other then the price!) is most CPU tower heatsinks are tall enough that a side fan won't fit. And I am not sure if you could mount the fan below/too the side of the Heatsink to get it to fit. I gues you could mount the fan on the outside, but it wouldn't look that great.

Don't forget that a lot of current video cards act as exhaust basically. IDK, I'm still just not seeing a second exhaust as necessary. Starting to get too much of a sound footprint for my taste

 

[GarfieldtheCat]

Originally posted by: theplaidfad

Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat

Originally posted by: theplaidfad

Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat
I really want to get the V2110. The thick side panels with a little foam insulation should help with the noise.

Do you think I could fit a 250mm side fan over the motherboard area? Or even just a 200mm? That with the rear case fan, and maybe put another top blowhole should provide awesome cooling to the CPU, Video Card, NB, and RAM. Cool air straight in from the side over the components, then out the two exhaust fans. The heatsink could point either up or back to take advantage of the case fans as well.

I guarantee you could fit a 250mm fan on the side panel MB area. I think the blowhole wouldn't even be necessary

I would think a second exhaust fan would help to keep the air moving. Since the 250mm would blow in way more air then a single 120mm will exhaust.

The big problem (other then the price!) is most CPU tower heatsinks are tall enough that a side fan won't fit. And I am not sure if you could mount the fan below/too the side of the Heatsink to get it to fit. I gues you could mount the fan on the outside, but it wouldn't look that great.

Don't forget that a lot of current video cards act as exhaust basically. IDK, I'm still just not seeing a second exhaust as necessary. Starting to get too much of a sound footprint for my taste

Depends on how fast the fans are. My case that I have now has a big side fan, a front intake for the HD's, and rear and top exhaust fans. Either get some quiet yate loons, or undervolt your fan of choice, and you can barely hear anything at all.