Lian Li want yr feedback of a new prototype aluminium case - the PC-A51

[carolkarine]

I like how they placed the psu to allow for an atx mobo in a matx sized case.

[theABCshop]

Could they not afford RAM?

[atomicmonkey101]

nice and compact at least. for atx i mean

[maxofox]

Front and top looks good but the window looks out of place and the red is a bit silly

Front mounted power supply is interesting

[alicskysareblue]

Could they not afford RAM?

its a mock up of a system. Stop nitpicking and look at the case and how it accommodates the parts, not just the bloody asthetics.

I find the hard drive mounts interesting, although I am concerned about air intake.

[bob345]

I think it looks awesome. But they could have definitely chosen a different colored motherboard to show it off with

[gastew15]

Not really all that amazing...

[themodernagenb]

I would just make the side panels go all the way to the top (you don't have to change the window size). It's just a weird cut-off point. Doesn't look right.

[snowComet]

Sorry for replying this old topic. Lian Li posted an update of this case a few days ago. They modified the case according to some of the suggestions. They have listed out the changes they have implemented.

 

 

1) Adding an all black window version, with the red and black window version being limited edition. (There will also be silver and black non-window versions)

 

2) A more user friendly and convenient top radiator mount with filter, that also sits flush on the top of the case.

 

3) Reinforced HDD bays

 

4) Bottom 120mm and 140mm fan mount for additional cooling options

 

5) Rear intake and bottom ventational filters added

 

6) Stealth bay added for the front 5.25″ bay

 

7) SSD mount behind the motherboard tray

 

8) Added versatile HDD mounting system

 

9) Front placed USB and HD audio connections for easy connectivity.

 

 

 

 

So what did u guys think of this update?

 

http://www.lian-li.com/lianliblog/pc-a51-updated/

[JAKEBAB]

Thanks for the photo. Now if the color wasn't exactly red(or it comes in other colors?) then it could be a great little mATX case. Loving how much space is back there!

It's full size atx they cut height down by putting the psu in the from which I really like and think it looks good and efficiently laid out I wish more cases did this so they weren't so tall.

[qwertywarrior]

nice small full atx case !!!

 

but how will be able to fit long GPUs ??

the hard drive cages seem non removable

[Poocannon]

nice small full atx case !!!

 

but how will be able to fit long GPUs ??

the hard drive cages seem non removable

The hard drive cages are removeable.

 

"8) Added versatile HDD mounting system"

 

In one picture there were 2 Cages removed.

[DefinitelyNotAPedophile]

I want some sort of metal piece supporting all the hard drives

[Fetzie]

Would want the window flush with the side panel. As it is, it looks like an amateur slapped it on the side and screwed it to the case.

[RatedBlam]

Looks really nice, beautiful I might say. But that tj-07 style window will split opinions for sure

edit: ooh the storage mounting options...