Lian Li PC-Q17 Mini-ITX Case Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging and Bundle3. Lian Li PC-Q17: Exterior4. Lian Li PC-Q17: Interior5. System Installation6. Testing: Thermals and Acoustics7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

Here we get our first look at the exterior of the PC-Q17. Made entirely from brushed aluminium, on first impressions it is certainly very classy.

The front panel I/O is pretty limited, though, comprising of 2x USB 3.0, headset jacks and a power button. However, it would be unreasonable to expect more from a Mini-ITX chassis.

The picture on the left shows the tempered glass side panel – and you will have to excuse the reflections, but there is very little I can do about that! It is held in place with 4 thumb screws in each corner. Once that is off, you get a better look at the interior of the case, but more of that on the next page of this review.

A tasteful Lian Li logo is visible in the bottom left corner of the side panel, too, which adds a touch of class since Lian Li are associated with high-end cases.

The other side panel is aluminium, though, and not glass. One problem with the all-aluminium construction is that it shows fingerprint marks very easily – so you will have a hard job keeping the PC-Q17 very clean. An ASUS ROG logo has been placed in the bottom right corner – a visible demonstration of the fact that this case is ‘ROG certified.'

At the rear of the case, users can mount 2x 80mm fans, and there are just 2 expansion slot covers.

So far so good – the PC-Q17 is very attractive thanks to the aluminium construction. The tempered glass side panel is stunning, too, and it will look even better when it is showing off the components inside.

Also, before moving on, I should note the case's dimensions. It measures (W) 201mm x (H) 276mm x (D) 407mm, meaning it is very small. What most impresses me is how low to the ground it is – NZXT's Manta ITX chassis is 426mm tall, in comparison.

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