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As with any small form factor case, there are certain challenges faced during the installation process. The most prominent challenge is the lack of space to work with. Lian Li have accepted that this isn't a problem that can be overcome and have opted to make almost everything inside the case removable.
Installing the motherboard is nothing out of the ordinary with a mounting support for Mini-ITX and Mini-DTX form factors.
Any internal storage can be mounted inside the drive cage, however, a single SSD can be mounted underneath the cage. It is recommended at this point to install any PCI/PCIe components as this cannot be done once the power supply has been installed.
With the drives in place, its now time for the power supply to be added. This is easily added to the system by screwing in the PSU support mount, pulling the cables through the PSU hole at the rear of the case and connecting them prior to sliding the power supply gently into the case. The power supply can then be secured to the case.
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.