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The PC-TU200 ships in a small, very colourful box, showcasing how attractive and feature-rich the case is. It also highlights how Lian Li were inspired to design the case itself … mimicking a protected flight case.
Both side panels sit flush with the frame and are easily removed by sliding latches located at the rear of the case, which quickly ejects the appropriate side panel. This is very handy should you require fast access to the interior. It also shows Lian Li aren’t afraid to be innovative on such a small case design.
The front panel section is home to a few notable features such as 2x USB 3.0 slots, a single E-sata port and front panel HD audio. A ventilated mesh section fills a large portion of the front of the case with the standard power and reset buttons located just above.
Taking a closer look at the front intake ventilation, a sizable Lian Li badge is located in the middle of the fan mesh which hides a suitably sized 140mm, Lian Li branded fan. This provides almost all of the airflow into the case, which should be more than adequate, as most systems that will be housed in this chassis will consume a low amount of power and subsequently generate little heat.
Looking at the rear of the case, you will find the 2 latches mentioned above, a large vented area which spans from the top of the case to the bottom of the I/O cutout and a power supply mounting plate. Located just below this are 2 ventilated PCI covers.
It looks ok, but im not sure about the handle. I can appreciate why its there, but it puts me off the shape. can it be removed?
Its a nice idea, but there are flaws. the corners of the case for instance, why not make the four protective extra ‘pads’ rubberised? they are aluminum, and I know the black version of the case will mark extra easy when moved about. Thats the biggest mistake IMO. id rather have a thin rubber pad on each corner of the case to keep the aluminum off the surfaces, rather than have it all stratched.
The price is also a little high.
Built my last system using this case. Removed the drive cage & installed the Addonics snap-in bay for hard drives. There was enough room to fit a H70 water cooling unit with the radiator fitted via a manifold to the front fan. To finish off a Seasonic fanless PSU & a Gainwind 670 Phamtom (with the shroud removed). Positive air pressure cooling that runs nice & quiet 🙂
I for one like this design – especially the handle.
It looks sturdy and has soft edges; I have been stabbed by the edges of my old case because of the twisted sheet metal (but hey, I just about lost an eye putting up a steel shed).
The grating for the large fan makes this case look like a cheap guitar amp, which is good in my opinion.
Looks very portable.
I love the appearance and I bought one after reading this review. I do agree and never actually thought about the rubberised corners. they should be rubber, not metal, as this will mark badly over time, as its meant to be moved.
Hopefujlly they change this in the next revision to be more ‘durable’. im sure lian li can get it looking right and not cheap.