Author Topic: Lian-li cases? (Read 4988 times)

jharsh · « **on:** August 05, 2003, 06:02:15 PM »

are they any good? Are their better cases for the money?

thanks!:rolling

Boomslang · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2003, 07:49:08 AM »

I wish I had one. Tomshardware just did a review on cases

http://www6.tomshardware.com/howto/20030804/index.html

jharsh · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2003, 11:07:15 AM »

thanks for the link but I already read that :lol. That review Is why I asked as they did not review one.

Right now I'm looking at getting the Lian Li PC-70 . Thing is at $170 its expensive but I'v learned you get what you pay for (so no more $30 cases for me 8/ ). I mainly need a new case because my system keeps overheating. Even with 4 fans (2 intake 2 exhausts) My processor sits at 60C idle.

Wolverine of Ambush! · « **Reply #3 on:** August 06, 2003, 11:25:25 AM »

I have heard that those Lian LI cases are good..

Are you open to another case? There are quite a few of us that have an Antec Case. Mine is Beige but here's a link for one that is black... Here's a link at Antec Antec Case

When I switched to this Antec case..My mb temperature dropped by 20 degrees and I think my processor dropped by 15 degrees... Nevertheless, I have been very happy with this case. It is bigger than others and weighs more. But it does the job and is cheaper.

Antec case at Computers2go for $109 w/ 400w Power Supply

Some Cooling Tips from Antec

Hope it helps...

ZWarrior · « **Reply #4 on:** August 06, 2003, 12:13:00 PM »

It's possible that your fans are only causing a vortex, not a flow in the case. Perhaps check the flow of air in the case and see if that helps. I have 5 fans on my case, and it keeps the case at 80F and the CPU ~107F. It is a 1GHz CPU, but still.

Also take a look at using Ceramique by Artic Silver for your thermal compound. I am using the first generation Artic Silver compound on my CPU, and according to the reviews, this stuff is lightyears better!

ZWarrior · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2003, 12:47:26 PM »

I just found a great reason for Opie to get a Lian-Li case:

Get the full detailshere.

n1c · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2003, 09:32:56 PM »

I have the Lian Li PC-60 and I love it the only thing i wich it were a little biger bucause I have SO Much stuff in it that there isnt enuff room to hide all the cables.,.... butt its not that bad

anyway I shed 10 pounds off my old case (yes i putt it on the scale)

and its better for cooling the alluminum is always cool to the tuch!!!

jharsh · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2003, 10:08:27 PM »

ZWarrior: I saw that case. I gave it deep though and am still thinking but at $130 it's a little steep.

Also about my fans. They pump out only a little air due to the poor vent system in it. Once I get my Dremel cut-off disks I'll cut out the fans better and add external fan grills. Although I still want to buy another case as this one is a bit dinged/dented up from constant moving.

Wolverine of Ambush!: I am open to any case as long as it's built to last. I really want a litan-li case though as they appear to be the best.

[Edited on 8-9-2003 by jharsh]

Wolverine of Ambush! · « **Reply #8 on:** August 08, 2003, 08:48:10 AM »

I would check into the Antec Cases.. Good strong cases...with fantastic air flow...

jharsh · « **Reply #9 on:** August 14, 2003, 12:55:25 AM »

ok I decided on a case. Can't wait to install a window (have to practice a bit on some junk cases). I also plan on modding the front leds to fade colors. Should look cool!

Wolverine of Ambush!: I looked at antec cases but could not find one I liked. Although I was tempted by their alienware style cases. I leaned tward this case because it's so light(important when at a lan party). Thanks for the suggestion though as I have parts for a second system and may just get one for that system(you can never have to many systems :lol ).

[Edited on 8-14-2003 by jharsh]

ZWarrior · « **Reply #10 on:** August 14, 2003, 06:29:08 AM »

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... Thanks for the suggestion though as I have parts for a second system and may just get one for that system(you can never have to many systems :lol ).

Well said! ( 7 running fulltime in the house )

jharsh · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2003, 12:22:53 PM »

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Well said! ( 7 running fulltime in the house )

wow you have me beat. I only have 5 running 24/7 (One of them is a router though). Thing is they are spread over 3 rooms and 2 buildings so it's not like I have a "lab" although my garage is close:D.

[Edited on 8-14-2003 by jharsh]

[Edited on 8-14-2003 by jharsh]

ZWarrior · « **Reply #12 on:** August 14, 2003, 02:14:08 PM »

Lemme see here:
1) Warrior01 - WinXPpro ( gaming system )
2) Ruffie - WinXPpro ( wife's PC [NO TOUCHY TOUCHY!] )
3) Igor - Win2K ( Domain controller )
4) Eyegor - RH9 (SAMBA, and training )
5) Fragshack - Win2K (A! game server )
6) Webserver - Win2K (A! webserver )
all these are in the basement.
7) RoadWarrior - Win2K ( laptop )
various location in the house, depending on needs and what's on TV.

Need to get pics of the lab posted sometime.

jharsh · « **Reply #13 on:** August 14, 2003, 03:11:31 PM »

well lets see if I can name all mine :lol

server_9595a - My main server *nt4 server * (pentium 60)
server_330 - My backup/storage server *xp pro* (dual PII 300's)
cl6 - My main system *xp pro* (athlon xp 2600+)
cl4 - My moms computer *win98se* (athlon 750
inet - My router *linux* (486DX50)

I also have a few others I have on the network but they are off most of the time.

server_quantex - My 3rd backup server *nt4 server* (pentium mmx 200)
cl15 - My portable workstation *Win95c* (amd 486DX133)
gw2kcb - My laptop *win95c* (intel 486DX4 100)
Macintosh - My main mac *os8.1* (604e 120mhz)

Thats about it.

I have a picture of my main systems in the garage.
http://www.geocities.com/harshbarj/lab.html
The system on the left is under repair and not on my network at this time.

Morpheus · « **Reply #14 on:** August 15, 2003, 09:03:42 AM »

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Originally posted by ZWarrior
2) Ruffie - WinXPpro ( wife's PC [NO TOUCHY TOUCHY!] )

Unless it's broke then it's better get it fixed quickie quickie! At least that is how it is in my house.

JHarsh WOW you are a real GEEK!!!! (that's a compliment)

[Edited on 8-15-2003 by Morpheus]

ZWarrior · « **Reply #15 on:** August 15, 2003, 11:21:29 AM »

I am gonna have to get some pic of the lab in my basement. Gotta get a better camera with flash though. ZW likes low light conditions best.

Wolverine of Ambush! · « **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2003, 04:33:06 PM »

OH MY GOSH! You guys are ..um..er.... I don't even have a word in my vocabulary that explains the amazement that I am feeling....

I have to think up a word.. um...

zitzle-frag-en-biptle-zub-insky-berm-enheimer...

That explains what I feel.......nice pics

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