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Tim S · 17th Oct 2007, 10:03

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...lian-li_v350/1

We love all cases great and small, so it's only fair that we have a look at the new MicroATX case from Lian-Li. But is the V350 a new miniature champ or just a very small shrimp in a very big ocean? We find out in our comprehensive review of this brand new case.

yakyb · 17th Oct 2007, 10:33

i like it looks like an excellent case for my 690g

which PSU did you use?

Tile · 17th Oct 2007, 11:35

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CardJoe · 17th Oct 2007, 11:43

Yep, an Ultra X3 600W. Well spotted Tile!

Darkedge · 17th Oct 2007, 11:58

"Taiwanese equivalent of John Romero running around shouting that â€œDesign is law!â€ as minions churn out incredibly gorgeous PC cases of all shapes and sizes."

John Romero shouting design is law??? I just can't work out how horrifying that sentence is. John Romero, is and always will be a complete muppet so please NO!

Interesting case though but not a patch on a shuttle it seems.

CardJoe · 17th Oct 2007, 12:15

Believe it or not, Design is Law used to be the slogan of Ion Storm.

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/1998/11/25

Bindibadgi · 17th Oct 2007, 12:37

We've found a newest height of geekdom - quoting a slogan from a late 90s game and referencing a PA cartoon parodying it.

Winn0r!

Cupboard · 17th Oct 2007, 12:43

Great review, I think I will be avoiding that then...
Whats with

Quote:

Click to enlarge middle image

on the last page? Why can't I see the left and right pictures big

?

CardJoe · 17th Oct 2007, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cupboard

Great review, I think I will be avoiding that then...
Whats with on the last page? Why can't I see the left and right pictures big

?

Well, it's obviously three larger pictures shrunk down into one. I tried for ages to get the balances and levels and detail just right on the larger pictures, but couldn't quite manage it. In the end, since the first two were already seen essentially I just skipped it to the middle pic and hope nobody would mind. If its that important to you I can sort out the other two pics individually.

Firehed · 17th Oct 2007, 14:57

Joe, that's most definitely a firewire 400 port on the side, not an e-SATA (bottom of p2, there was also a typo somewhere, on instead of one or something).

Anyways, nice review. I wouldn't mind seeing that kind of mini-case being used for that mid-tower Mac thing all of my fellow fanboy breathren have been hoping for

*braces for impact*

CardJoe · 17th Oct 2007, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firehed

Joe, that's most definitely a firewire 400 port on the side, not an e-SATA (bottom of p2, there was also a typo somewhere, on instead of one or something).

Anyways, nice review. I wouldn't mind seeing that kind of mini-case being used for that mid-tower Mac thing all of my fellow fanboy breathren have been hoping for

*braces for impact*

Fixed...

naokaji · 17th Oct 2007, 16:46

those cases are made to put hw in once, place it in your grannies living room and never open it again...

so it doesnt really matter if they arent the easiest ones to work with on the inside....

CardJoe · 17th Oct 2007, 16:56

It does if your granny spills tea on it.

koola · 17th Oct 2007, 17:04

I had a v300 and got rid of it because of those stupid little screws on both side pannels. They really are a PITA to get in when the whole frame is bent slightly.

On a plus, they have rubber mounted HDDs so they shouldn't shake rattle an roll and two nice intake fans.

rgsaunders · 17th Oct 2007, 17:55

First step after assembling a system in a Lian-Li case (or before if you want to save some extra work), is to replace all the fans that came with the case with something like the Silenx or Silverstone low noise high cfrm units. The stock Lian-Li fans are quiet but provide virtually no air flow. It is also worth noting that removing the stock intake and exhaust aperatures on the case (a hole saw works well), will signifcantly increase the efficiency of the replacement fans. Lian-Li cases are elegant, however they do require modification to provide effective cooling.

Naberius · 17th Oct 2007, 18:18

Thats far too big, i'd much rather have something like a Silverstone Sugo.

xPaladin · 17th Oct 2007, 18:58

Maybe we should try to blend the case.

GoodBytes · 17th Oct 2007, 19:44

I never understood the point of having your optical drive on the side, now you can't put it on a corner a desk which is in the corner of a wall.a either you will not have access to the power button or the optical drive tray.

Tim S · 17th Oct 2007, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by xPaladin

Maybe we should try to blend the case.

That would be awesome.

HourBeforeDawn · 17th Oct 2007, 20:49

huh well its not to bad of a case when your really look at it, and looks like there is a little more room to work with then the smaller SF cases out there, Im currently using a TT Lanbox Lite and its a nice size but a tight fit to work with everything and I shoved a water cooling system in mine too lol

17th Oct 2007, 10:03	#1
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koola Eat my... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,210	I had a v300 and got rid of it because of those stupid little screws on both side pannels. They really are a PITA to get in when the whole frame is bent slightly. On a plus, they have rubber mounted HDDs so they shouldn't shake rattle an roll and two nice intake fans. __________________ PSN: koola-uk

17th Oct 2007, 17:55	#15
rgsaunders Old Computer Tech Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Napanee, ON Posts: 1	First step after assembling a system in a Lian-Li case (or before if you want to save some extra work), is to replace all the fans that came with the case with something like the Silenx or Silverstone low noise high cfrm units. The stock Lian-Li fans are quiet but provide virtually no air flow. It is also worth noting that removing the stock intake and exhaust aperatures on the case (a hole saw works well), will signifcantly increase the efficiency of the replacement fans. Lian-Li cases are elegant, however they do require modification to provide effective cooling.

17th Oct 2007, 18:18	#16
Naberius Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 193	Thats far too big, i'd much rather have something like a Silverstone Sugo.

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HourBeforeDawn a.k.a KazeModz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cali, USA Posts: 1,785	huh well its not to bad of a case when your really look at it, and looks like there is a little more room to work with then the smaller SF cases out there, Im currently using a TT Lanbox Lite and its a nice size but a tight fit to work with everything and I shoved a water cooling system in mine too lol __________________ 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 •