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Lian Li Case Review Roundup


Thu 2009-08-27 - Posted by Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan
Hardware Secrets, ocaholic, Overclockers Online, PureOverclock, and TweakTown have reviewed various PC cases from Lian Li.

Here's what they had to say:

  • Hardware Secrets: Lian-Li PC-8N Case Review:

    "In summary, we think Lian-Li PC-8N presents a terrific cost/benefit ratio for users looking for a light all-aluminum case with a conservative looks. Its price is attractive enough for users that never had an aluminum case before to finally have one."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • ocaholic: Lian Li PC-8 Case Review:

    "With the PC-8 Lian Li built an aluminium midi-tower which is very affordable and fits perfectly into their protfolio. Here and there you'll spot places where Lian Li really had to keep the costs down to offer such a low price. As an example we mention the side panels which fit accurately but no as perfectly as with other, more expensiv Lian Li cases. Furthermore you'll find edges at the hard drive cage which aren't deburred. Also the cables originating from the front panel can be a bit short under certain conditions. Really a pity is the fact that the front panel which is located on the bottom - very unpractical when the case stands on the ground - is too small to put a standard mini jack from a headphone through."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • ocaholic: Lian Li PC-9 Case Review:

    "With the PC-9 Lian Li built an aluminium midi-tower which is in fact expensive but has the typical Lian li quality which is well known. Apart from the fact that the harddrive cage is not compatible to SSDs and the too short fan cable from the back panel this is a very nicely and high quality designed case which is close to perfection."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • Overclockers Online: Lian Li ARMORSUIT PC-P50 Case Review:

    "Lian Li has built up a reputation over the years for their cases and the ARMORSUIT PC-P50 certainly carries on that legacy. The PC-P50 packs some quality tool free designs that make swapping components a snap. You also get the quality aluminum build and finish we have come to expect from Lian Li cases.

    There are a couple things that are a bit perplexing about the PC-P50 the first of which is the inclusion of only 9 motherboard standoffs when most full size ATX boards use 10. Also the top bezel seems to pop off too easily, which may be an annoyance if you intend to travel to LANs with your PC.

    These two minor points aside, the ARMORSUIT PC-P50 is a superb case with the quality of Lian Li. If you are in the market for a mid tower, the PC-P50 certainly deserves more than just a glance."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • PureOverclock: Lian Li PC-A70F Full Tower Case Review:

    "The Lian Li PC-A70F is a phenomenal case, the all-aluminum construction and attention to details are second to none. The sleek, professional look is a design exercise in tasteful restraint and while the $200 price tag isn't exactly cheap, this premium tower is still much cheaper than many of their other offerings. Mind you, this is probably the last case you'll ever need to own and we have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the Lian Li PC-A70F by giving it our Editor’s Choice Award."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • TweakTown: Lian Li PC-B70 Full Tower Case Review:

    "I have been using the PC-B70 for a week or so up to now and I can honestly say this chassis does exactly what it was built to do. That is, to give you a more silent experience while computing. I did a bit of audio testing just to grab some comparable numbers. With the door off and the same sound meter I use for cooler reviews, I held it in the center of the opening, about two inches outside the chassis. Fans were all set to their highest settings besides the GPU fan which I manually set at 50%.

    The sound level of the no door testing was 76dB, which is a bit on the loud side. With the door reinstalled and the meter returned to the same position, the meter bounced on the 52 -53dB mark; that’s almost a 25dB drop. I for one am impressed, as the same test on the HAF 922 left me with a difference of only 13dB with and without the door. Not only is this chassis designed to keep quiet, Lian Li packages the PC-B70 in a sexy, smooth, black exterior and a bright and roomy interior."


    Click here to read the full review.

As you can see throughout these reviews, Lian Li really doesn't make any mediocre models. They are all very well-built, thoughtfully designed, and attractive cases.

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