You thought Lian Li's were expensive???

[ShinSa]

I always thought Lian's clean looks made it look cool. Although modding antecs might make it look cool I always frowned upon modding Lians( except glass and neons) since you're destrying beauty. I came upon this case and made me think twice.
Although 700 bux for a case is a bit expensive.

Red Lian

BTW, I think I'm in love with my pc-60. I always go behind the case once in a while and admire it's smooth finish once in a while. My roommate thinks im crazy.

 

[The Dancing Peacock]

They have some pretty expensive cases, but they do have the antec 1000 series in blue! I was going to get it in black for less, but the blue looks really nice.

http://www.designcomp.com/images/Cases/Chenming/Stock%20Color/601AE-BLD/lrg_1488.jpg

I love the lian li's but I can't spend that much on my case, gotta draw the line somewhere, I guess ...

 

[Mitzi]

ShinSa - the link is broken, allow me...

Red Lian Li case.

Its one nice case but I think my girlfriend would have a fit if I spent that much on a case. She couldn't believe I spent £130 ($180) on my Lian Li PC60.

 

[Hani]

<< I always thought Lian's clean looks made it look cool. Although modding antecs might make it look cool I always frowned upon modding Lians( except glass and neons) since you're destrying beauty. I came upon this case and made me think twice.
Although 700 bux for a case is a bit expensive.

Red Lian

BTW, I think I'm in love with my pc-60. I always go behind the case once in a while and admire it's smooth finish once in a while. My roommate thinks im crazy. >>



Wow, that is damn nice! The whole mod is perfect! What I really like is how they did the top panel window. That's some sweet work.

 

[Egrimm]

One word: wow!!! That's one of the best looking cases and mods I've ever seen. It looks fantastic, just too bad that it's so costly. If I just had a lot of money I could spend on a case...

 

[HappyPuppy]

I have the PC 70 and that case looks great! Be aware, though, that the added fans on the side and top are completely unnecessary and basically for looks only.

The case comes with two fans in front and two in the rear below the PSU and there are spots for two more 80mm fans above the PSU. Combine that with a PSU with dual fans and I can't imagine needing any more case cooling.

 

[dannybin1742]

might be fun to try and mod a case like that except do it cheaper, just use pictures as a reference

 

[Unit01]

i wanna know where the heck they come up with these prices ?


i could do that case for a litt more then half that price

 

[ShinSa]

<< might be fun to try and mod a case like that except do it cheaper, just use pictures as a reference >>



I've seen places that sell blue, purple, gold Lians. So If you have purchase one PC-60, and one PC-60 colored, I guess you get exchange parts to get something close to that?? Not to mention you have 2 lians and come out 300bux ahead.

I do love that red interior though.. Mmmm red~~

 

[lordPheaton]

lol thats hilararious.
there is about $450 bux in that case at the most.
there breakdown of the costs at the bottom is worth a chuckle as well

 

[MichaelD]

<< lol thats hilararious.
there is about $450 bux in that case at the most.
there breakdown of the costs at the bottom is worth a chuckle as well >>



Yup. It's a total rip. An Antec 1040 has 90% of the features of this case and costs about 1/6th the price.

 

[777php]

I'm sending in my sx1030 side panel to get a window installed from this site. They have a window that I have never seen before. I can't wait until I get it back.

 

[GoldMember]

The only reason that is so expensive is because Anondizing can be very expensive and time consuming.

I do that exact same look and quality all day long for customers using high grade paints.. Exact same quality for hella lot less. My site is going to blow you guys away.. just hold off on buying new cases and mods.. I got something to offer you guys that blowz all of these other places away.. Should be fully ready in about a week too! With all the nice touches.. online CC orders (visa, discover, AMEX, MC, Debit cards...) and case painting for a very nice price.. along with killer aluminum cases for way cheaper then Lian Li and they have the same quality! I will have OVER 120 cases to offer once I am fully operational. Plus more mod's then you can shake a d*ck at.. and custom made water-blocks and water cooling kits and setups that are 100% silent even with 120mm fan on the radiator and 2 60mm on other radiator.. very compact too! Fits in almost any case at the bottom and utilizes the bottom PCI slot..
Case artwork that is top notch.. Side panel laser cutting and etching along with window etching and design.. Meh.. It will all be on my site.. As soon as I get it you guys can check it out.. won't have any products on it but in the few days after I receive it, it will be almost if not more then half populated with products and pricing.. then come later this week the addition of credit card orders.

Anyway.. enough of me.. if you want more info you will have to PM me.. I don't wanna T-off the admins .

 

[ChrisADuffy]

The red Lian-Li kicks ass. Check my home made mods below...

 

[GoldMember]

Hah.. 431w .. hillarious.. I got one too.. it sucks.. always drops below it's rated line voltage and my damn Digi Doc 5 goes off.. Well.. just to let you guys know don't buy them.. EnerMax has discontinued them.

They would be fine if they didn't drop below that rating.. anywho.

 

[FlowerMan]

I bet Stilt could annodize a Lian Li for you without charging you an arm and a leg

 

[Finality]

<< Yup. It's a total rip. An Antec 1040 has 90% of the features of this case and costs about 1/6th the price. >>

Not true. The main cost of these mods is the anodizing + the lian itself. That alone comes to $400 the rest of the mods are what everyone else seems to charge for....

 

[nergee]

Hey, I have access to a vertical CNC mill and a nice new powder
coat system at work. I should try some of these somewhat
costly mods for FREE!

 

[GoldMember]

Hey.. Finality



<< The only reason that is so expensive is because Anondizing can be very expensive and time consuming. >>



... That is what I said up there.

Either way it's a waste because it can probably be done cheaper. Anodizing is NO different from using a high quality paint. Other then anodizing will protect from the weather and make the metal stronger. BUT Who the hell is going to have their case out on the patio all summer or winter?! Or who is going to be in their case bending parts of it around?

It's a useless mod when it can be done for WAY cheaper using other like materials.

 

[sygyzy]

I think it's nice and all that you are promoting your business and want to give people an idea of different alternatives, but don't mislead people into thinking painting is something it's not. Annodzing is super expensive and takes a big initial investment (tank and supplies, etc). Yes, I am just repeating what you said. However to say that painting is anywhere as good or "cool" as annodizing, is just a load of bull if you ask me. I am involved in the sport of paintball and you'd be amazed how customized these things can get. At least enough to rival, if not exceed PC Case modders. Anyways, I have had annodizing, powdercoating, and painting. By far annodizing gives the most interesting results. When you paint you are adding a pretty thick layer on top of your surface. I am not sure exactly how much (i am sure you can tell me) but compare it to annodizing. I bet it's a good difference. I think a good middle ground is powdercoating. It's much easier to do compared to annodizing but also does not cost as much. It is more expensive than painting though of course. It makes a good middle ground since you have all the flexibility and creativity options as painting for a cheaper price.

So, IMO, it would be a) annodizing b) powdercoating c) painting in terms of affordability. Annodizing would offer maximum cooling properties then powder and then painting. Maybe the last two are tied. Just because you can't annodize (or don't want to offer it), don't preach about how bad it is and how great your paintjob is.

 

[GoldMember]

Syg, I am going to have to disagree with you.

I can pick up anodized paint that looks exactly like real anodized aluminum. If you want to spend 666.00$ on an anodized case fine by me. I am just saying that it's not really worth it when you can get the exact same look for a lot cheaper.
I too used to be into paintball and I know what you are talking about. I am not misleading this people.. look at the posts and read them.. they are laughing at what this place is charging for it.

 

[GoldMember]

Not to mention that a case does NOTHING for cooling.. It's all about the fans. I never stated that painting was better then anodizing. I know it looks awesome. On some things anodizing is simple and cheap to do. But when you are talking about a case.. forget it being in the price range of most people. Even an anodized paint is expensive. But it gives you the same look.. not down to the molecular level like the chemical process of anodization.. but like I said.. who here really needs to protect their PC from the weather?

 

[sygyzy]

I agree with your new points. That is true, nobody is really taking these cases outside. I think that if you are talking bout cases like Antec's then go to town with painting. But if I had a Lian Li that was already aluminum and cost me nearly $200, I would definitely want annodizing or powdercoating at least. By painting, you are putting a layer of cheap paint on top of an aluminum (cold metal) surface and ultimately that is what you paid for.

 

[GoldMember]

I can agree to that. I do artwork on the outside of the case using high quality paints and what not.. comes out looking great.. That anodizing paint looks exactly like the real chemical process and is pretty damn high quality and expensive as all get out.. Most people here just blow their load on the case.. and don't have anything left for artwork, case mods, or let alone anodizing.

 

[sygyzy]

Once you get things ready on your end, let me know. I think you have a good head on your shoulders and you could become successful if you can do half the things you say you can. I think one thing you might look into is getting a good artist or airbrush artists. Have you seen the Alaska cases? I forgot the full name ... something Alaska. They have airbrushing artwork. That's something that will set you apart. Doing the same ol same ol is nothing new. Do interesting works, be a pioneer. I'll be your consultant for your company Non paying of course (well non paying in monetary terms, maybe some work hehe )