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Tim S · 20th Dec 2006, 12:32

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...pc_thor/1.html

DougEdey · 20th Dec 2006, 12:54

I just want the case, but cannae afford it!

Tim S · 20th Dec 2006, 12:55

Yeah, it's a stunning bit of metal

Nitrix · 20th Dec 2006, 13:13

Great review guys!

Cthippo · 20th Dec 2006, 13:21

Nice. In some ways similar to the case design I've had rattling around in my head for a while now. I's love to go with a WC double with config for my next system, but I'll have to get a bigger, and stronger desk first.

The Bart Man · 20th Dec 2006, 14:02

I am surprised with the waterkit they included. With sutch a big case I thought it would be a really extreme watercooling kit but it isn't that big. Enough room to
do some really cool modding. But the case is al littel bit to big for me.

saeghwin · 20th Dec 2006, 14:39

Maybe it's just me, but what's so special about Lian Li cases? I got one for a build a while ago and it was nothing short of disappointing. Bad layout prevented me from being able to connect wires to the CD drive without cutting off all my fingers first. The metal for the case seemed really thin and made a really loud sort of metallic sound whenever you tap on it from the outside. The fans that came included were extremely loud, and the build quality didn't impress me at all. Granted, I didn't buy one of the really expensive ones, but I got one that was about $90 and received excessively high reviews from everyone on Newegg.

Mankz · 20th Dec 2006, 14:46

yep, good allround review.

I think Aqua-PC's has made a good move. Its a case people want, and the water-cooling set-up is easy to use, and pre-installed...

DougEdey · 20th Dec 2006, 14:46

Lian-Li cases (for me at least) are a lot cleaner looking, have better heat dissipation and have excellent build quality compared to any other case I've used.

Mankz · 20th Dec 2006, 14:47

coolermaster Wavemasters / pratorians are close, but otherwise i think Doug has hit the nail on the head.

having said that, they do seem a tad expensive.

Lazlow · 20th Dec 2006, 16:50

This looks like a good upgrade for my Yeong Yang, as it's run out of room for any other hardware - LianLi seem to have used the space well.

Mighty Yoshimi · 20th Dec 2006, 17:47

I love the fact that case manutfacturers are slowly working in conjunction with cooling companies (water) makes life a lot easier.

Henk · 20th Dec 2006, 22:26

That case is made of pure love

[WP@]WOLVERINE · 20th Dec 2006, 22:58

all this case needs is some flames in the sidepanels....oh wait a minute i just did that

But seriously the Lian Li cube is a absolutely wonderful case.

Nitrix · 20th Dec 2006, 23:07

Well we do have a Laser cutter

so thats no problem

[WP@]WOLVERINE · 20th Dec 2006, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitrix

Well we do have a Laser cutter

so thats no problem

If you ever get bored with that lasercutter theres room for it here

Nitrix · 20th Dec 2006, 23:39

i doubt it its MASSIVE - lol but im sure we can help out

HourBeforeDawn · 21st Dec 2006, 01:10

I love this case but I love my mountain mods case more however I do see this case being used in a future project or to house my current case build computer parts when they get out dated and I upgrade everything in it and move it over to the lian li.

I do agree with doug comments about Lian Li they are pricely but I think its justified for the quality.

Jipa · 21st Dec 2006, 13:09

I don't get the point... I'd say the one who pays the 400€ for a case like that must have a major fetish on large things. I like the small Lian Lis, but that is simply too freaking large for any purpose! The quality seems to be lianli-grade, but the outlooks.. No no.

Klekkus · 21st Dec 2006, 13:46

Your way behind!
This case came in july (without the WC) http://www.hardware.no/tester/kabine...ube_case/27520

It's actualy a project for microplex, a modular "dream-case"

20th Dec 2006, 12:32	#1
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20th Dec 2006, 12:54	#2
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20th Dec 2006, 12:55	#3
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20th Dec 2006, 13:13	#4
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20th Dec 2006, 13:21	#5
Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 4,475	Nice. In some ways similar to the case design I've had rattling around in my head for a while now. I's love to go with a WC double with config for my next system, but I'll have to get a bigger, and stronger desk first. __________________ Notice: If we see you flaming we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate measures - The Bit-Tech Fire Brigade.

20th Dec 2006, 14:02	#6
The Bart Man Modder Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 52	I am surprised with the waterkit they included. With sutch a big case I thought it would be a really extreme watercooling kit but it isn't that big. Enough room to do some really cool modding. But the case is al littel bit to big for me.

20th Dec 2006, 14:39	#7
saeghwin Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: US Posts: 87	Maybe it's just me, but what's so special about Lian Li cases? I got one for a build a while ago and it was nothing short of disappointing. Bad layout prevented me from being able to connect wires to the CD drive without cutting off all my fingers first. The metal for the case seemed really thin and made a really loud sort of metallic sound whenever you tap on it from the outside. The fans that came included were extremely loud, and the build quality didn't impress me at all. Granted, I didn't buy one of the really expensive ones, but I got one that was about $90 and received excessively high reviews from everyone on Newegg. __________________ ExpirationDate.info - Forums for dramatic conclusions. Life, philosophy, games, lucid dreaming, music, etc.

20th Dec 2006, 14:46	#9
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	Lian-Li cases (for me at least) are a lot cleaner looking, have better heat dissipation and have excellent build quality compared to any other case I've used. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

20th Dec 2006, 16:50	#11
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20th Dec 2006, 17:47	#12
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20th Dec 2006, 22:26	#13
Henk Uninformed Opinionist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 78	That case is made of pure love

20th Dec 2006, 22:58	#14
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20th Dec 2006, 23:07	#15
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20th Dec 2006, 23:39	#17
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21st Dec 2006, 01:10	#18
HourBeforeDawn a.k.a KazeModz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cali, USA Posts: 1,796	I love this case but I love my mountain mods case more however I do see this case being used in a future project or to house my current case build computer parts when they get out dated and I upgrade everything in it and move it over to the lian li. I do agree with doug comments about Lian Li they are pricely but I think its justified for the quality. __________________ Current Rig: RubyRED • Lian-Li A05B • (2) Swiftech 220 Radiators • (2) D5 Variable Pumps • (2) Res • and a whole lot of modding • Retired Rig: Project F.E.A.R. • TT Lanbox Lite • Swiftech H2O-120 • Q6600 G0 OC@3.6ghz • 2900XT • 4gb SuperTalent Memory •

21st Dec 2006, 13:09	#19
Jipa Licenced idiot. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 3,070	I don't get the point... I'd say the one who pays the 400€ for a case like that must have a major fetish on large things. I like the small Lian Lis, but that is simply too freaking large for any purpose! The quality seems to be lianli-grade, but the outlooks.. No no. __________________ Abit IP35 - E6750 - 8800GT 1024 MB - 2 GB 800 MHz - enough HDDs - 750 W Silverstone - CM Storm Sniper Asus P5Q-VM - Q9450 - 4 GB - 400 W Silverstone - Fortress FT01 AllTheMods - MetkuMods - LedCalc

21st Dec 2006, 13:46	#20
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