Lian Li Announces the PC-Q10WX a Mini-ITX Chassis in the U.S. Market

[CtW]

Souce; http://www.tweaktown.com/pressrelease/9836/lian-li-announces-pc-q10wx-mini-itx-chassis-market/index.html

 

 

Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd announces the PC-Q10WX Mini-PC chassis. A continuation of Lian Li's lineup of small PC cases, the PC-Q10WX is the first Q series case to feature an acrylic side wall: perfect for showing off the high-performance hardware and cooling systems this conveniently sized chassis can accommodate.

 

 

The Lian Li PC-Q10WX is very compact, weighing only 2.3kg and measuring 207mm x 277mm x 335mm. Despite its size, its clever layout still offers enough space for a 270mm VGA card, a CPU cooler up to 140mm tall, and a PSU up to 150mm long. The PC-Q10WX supports up to two 3.5" drives or three 2.5" drives. A 5.25" drive bay fits a slim optical disk drive or an additional 2.5" or 3.5" drive. It supports a standard ATX power supply for builders who do not want to sacrifice high-performance components for a small form factor. Two expansion slots provide enough room for full-sized video cards.

 

Myriad Cooling Options

With space for a 240mm radiator on the top panel, and 120mm on the back panel - this little case gives builders enough flexibility to install almost any kind of water or air cooling setup. The water cooling grommets allow all-in-one cooler tubes to pass from inside to out; a small touch that gives DIY enthusiasts more freedom. And with room for up to 140mm CPU air coolers, it is possible to outfit the PC-Q10WX with air or water cooling.

 

Solid, Beautiful Construction

Almost entirely composed of brushed aluminum and acrylic, the PC-Q10WX is robust, beautiful, and minimal. Even its power button is cut from aluminum. Aluminum pegs with rubberized feet provide clearance along the bottom panel for increased airflow. The power button, two USB 3.0 ports, and HD audio ports are available on the front panel, along with a small air vent, for convenient connectivity. The top and side panels pop open and closed securely while the glass wall uses 4 thumbscrews for easy access.

 

 

Price and Availability

The PC-Q10WX will be available for USD $119 in US in early September.

 

Product Highlights

• Easily removable acrylic side panel
• Water cooling: 240mm on top, 120mm on back
• Convenient rubber grommets for all-in-one cooling
• Illuminated aluminum power button
• ATX type PSU
• Accommodates longer VGA card - up to 270mm
• Accommodates larger CPU cooler - up to 140mm
• Accommodates larger PSU - up to 150mm Long
• Availability in US: Early September
• MSRP: USD 119

If you want some more info about this case, here's the product page: http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-q10/

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This case seems to be very close to the Ncase M1 as far as the interior layout is concerned, which is a very good thing, given how amazing that case is. Since this is a Lian Li  case, the build quality will definitely be superb. It is also at a very competitive price point, seeing as the Dan A4, a smaller sff case that is also being manufactured by Lian Li is set at $250 and the M1 is $185. I'm looking forward to seeing what people do with this case!

[Ostwind]

This is about where I was expecting pricing to be when I saw it awhile ago, I love Lian Li's stuff.

[snowComet]

The case looks good, but my only problem with this case is if u want to use a 240mm radiator, you seems to need build a custom loop....

 

 

at least on Q17 there are cut-outs for tubing...

 

[CtW]

The case looks good, but my only problem with this case is if u want to use a 240mm radiator, you seems to need build a custom loop....

 

 

 

at least on Q17 there are cut-outs for tubing...

 

 

I guess you could route the tubing through the holes above the fan if you take the grommets and fans out but even then rad support would be a bit iffy. At least you could put a decent air cooler in it though.

[snowComet]

I guess you could route the tubing through the holes above the fan if you take the grommets and fans out but even then rad support would be a bit iffy. At least you could put a decent air cooler in it though.

 

ar, don't see the openings around the fans. Thx for reminding me.

[kainobean]

looks like a perfect little case for a fury nano or maybe even the fury x but nano would be better for this case i think... if im judging this right the powersupply will go upfront and block all support for any long gpu out there so the only cards to fit in this are the fury nano and fury x and other itx cards that are around but obviously dont perform as well... correct me if im wrong... cause i didnt feel like reading much just looked at pictures

[Norseman4]

• Accommodates longer VGA card - up to 270mm
• Accommodates larger CPU cooler - up to 140mm
• Accommodates larger PSU - up to 150mm Long

 

These are the shorter side of normal now, though, OK the PSU is in the average normal range.

 

None of these are Longer or Larger sizes, from what I've seen, and I'm trying to build in a Corsair 250D.

[Albatross]

I like it, even though the freakishly empty front is sort of off to me. 

[CtW]

I like it, even though the freakishly empty front is sort of off to me. 

That's where the psu goes.

[Albatross]

That's where the psu goes.

 

Yea, but it still looks weird that is so blank.

[CtW]

These are the shorter side of normal now, though, OK the PSU is in the average normal range.

 

None of these are Longer or Larger sizes, from what I've seen, and I'm trying to build in a Corsair 250D.

270 mm is ~10.6in which is the length of a reference 980ti pcb. A few non reference designs do go over this (MSI Twin Frozr 4, Gigabyte Windforce, etc) but the majority of graphics cards sold today would fit in this case. As for the cooler, there are 2 places to mount a 120mm AIO internally and 1 place to mount a 240mm rad externally. If you wanted to use an air cooler in this case, there are plenty of great low profile coolers that have the fan parallel to the mobo (ex: http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=111&lng=en). I doubt that it would be hard to get parts that fit in this case.