How Many Fans do you Run?

[Capper]

LOL. whats your impression of Lian Li cases? I bought one a few months ago, and was really underwhelmed with it

[One4yu2c]

Originally Posted by Capper

LOL. whats your impression of Lian Li cases? i bought one a few months ago, and was really underwhelmed with it

This is the first Lian-Li I've owned and given the quirky aesthetics, any impression I have is probably misguided. Prior to picking this model, I didn't see any Lian-Li cases that particularly interested me. That being said, I'm pleased so far w/ this specific model. Cliff notes version:

Pros
Solid construction, as would be expected at this price level
Two fan cooling solution works surprisingly well
Top mounted firewire/USB/audio ports
Bottom PSU placement (I'm indifferent to top or bottom, really)
Tooless drive cage
Looks funky

Cons
Roomy on the inside, but not as much as I anticipated
Grills are a dust magnet
Power/reset buttons feel almost flimsy when depressed
Side doors remove smoothly, but are more difficult to put back on
Price
Looks funky

Some pics:

[Capper]

wow.... you put some weird things in your computer cases...LMAO

[gvblake22]

Originally Posted by Capper

wow.... you put some weird things in your computer cases...LMAO

HAHA, yeah...
"Is it a fridge?"
"Is it a sports equipment rack?"
"NO! It's a Lian Li!!!!"

[Tyreal]

oh wow dude. is that the snail edition lian li?

Thats so messed.....

[gvblake22]

I guess I'll post a picture of all my fans. I forgot to include those two little 40mm exhaust fans by the add on card slots, but I never really ever use them anyway, so it doesn't really affect anything...

[fps justin]

that lian li thing is crazy. Besides its looks is it worth buying for performance?

[Tyreal]

The Lian Li's quality is top notch of course.

The look is kinda iffy. Some like it, most don't.

I honostly don't like it. Its the Lian Li's Anniversery or something like that. How much did it cost you?
Im guessing 100-200 dollars.


I'll post my pics tommorrow when i re-setup my comp.

[One4yu2c]

Originally Posted by fps justin

that lian li thing is crazy. Besides its looks is it worth buying for performance?

Well no, it's not worth the cost of admission on performance alone (see comments below), they charge an arm and a leg. Performance has been fine though, aside from the cons I already listed. Temps have been decent w/ a 4400+ X2 and stock hsf and AS5 (I have an Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro waiting to be installed):

Idle 2.2GHz
Mobo = 43C
CPU = 41C
GPU = 55C
HDD1 (WD 400GB/16MB) = 33C
HDD2 (same) = 34C

Load 2.2GHz (2xCPU Burn-In)
Mobo = 43C
CPU = 46C
GPU = 55C
HDD1 (WD 400GB/16MB) = 34C
HDD2 (same) = 35C

Load 2.2GHz (3DMark06 Game Demo, Prime95, 2xFolding@Home)
Mobo = 44C
CPU = 47C
GPU = 76C
HDD1 (WD 400GB/16MB) = 34C
HDD2 (same) = 36C

Idle 2.6GHz, 1.57V
Mobo = 44C
CPU = 49C
GPU = 59C
HDD1 (WD 400GB/16MB) = 33C
HDD2 (same) = 34C

Load 2.6GHz, 1.57V
Mobo = 44C
CPU = 58C
GPU = 59C
HDD1 (WD 400GB/16MB) = 33C
HDD2 (same) = 34C

Originally Posted by Tyreal

How much did it cost you? Im guessing 100-200 dollars.

That would have been nice - I paid $290 shipped from Computer3G. At the time, every other vendor was wanting a good chunk over $300. I see now that Monarch has it 'down' to $295. Realistically, no case is worth three C-notes IMO, and you're correct that most people don't like the aesthetics on this one. The case grew on me over time though and I wanted something downright different, which this definitely is, so I coughed up a small fortune.

[Tyreal]

There we go. All the evidence is there. You either hate or love it. Lian Li Charges alot for there cases but you can expect top notch quality and a professional look if you do get your hands on one.