Enclosures from Lian Li are always something special. It’s rare that computer cases are being manufactured according to such high standards. As expected we find perfectly made aluminum parts. All panels have been hairline brushed and the chassis itself is stiff. Nevertheless we have to mention that with this case Lian Li is using a base structure that is made from steel and not aluminum. The manufacturer claims that this helps them keep the cost at a reasonable level while achieving better stiffness and less vibration noise. A quick look at the specifications table shows that this case weighs 10 kilogram, which is quite heavy for a case that makes use of this much aluminum. On the other hand it means that Lian Li has not made any compromises in terms of material thickness and therefore the overall quality is very high.
As we already mentioned the left side panel as well as the front have been made from tempered glass. Both glass panels are kept in place using flat-headed thumb screws. Looking at the interior layout we see that this case is actually as compact/slim as it can be to still support EATX motherboards. It appears that the manufacturer tried to find a suitable compromise to not make the case too large yet still support highest-end components.
Looking for the I/O connectors we find them integrated into front facing face-plate. Next to two USB3.0 Type-A ports there is one USB Type-C connector and there are two 3.5 millimeter jacks to connect headphones and microphone. Right above to the 3.5mm jacks there is the power button. Lian Li decided to not equip this case with a reset button. |
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