Recent content by dm1179

@balance101: thanks man. @IanM: you're welcome. the case arrived early in Asia. the Q28 is also available here. @Darkside: sorry, i won't be able to review the Q28 as it is too big for my use. my HDD are all external now. @EnzoFX: a little improvement goes a long way.. it maybe subtle, but...

the finished look..

PSU installed.. with the right side panel removed, it is easy to access the back of the motherboard if i need to add an mSATA/mPCIe card or change CPU cooler.. power ON, all working fine..

be sure to read the included installation guide, but installing the various parts is pretty straightforward for those experienced.. ITX board, CPU cooler, HDD and 14cm fan installed easily.. the Gelid Silent 14 PWM fan comes with 4 rubber mounts for vibration and noise control.. sweet.

as to be expected from Lian Li, the craftmanship and finishing are excellent.. DVD panel and Dual LED Power switch (Blue for Power/Purple for HDD Read).. classic Lian Li logo at front bottom.. USB3.0 ports on the right side.. air vents at the bottom and mounting holes for the HDD and...

the box dimension is 263x361x278mm (WxHxD) and gross weight is 2.6 kg. now, let's open the box..

the rest of the parts will be existing components..

decided to get a new case for my HTPC mini-ITX rig.. and a new 14cm PWM case fan to be mounted at the bottom of the case..

@Digikid: Intel uses push clips. the other 3 use mounting screws. can't use the backplates of Coolermaster since will hit 1 of the bottom chip (left side)..

@vipz: only GeminII M4 will block the PCIe slot.

Coolermaster GeminII M4 Coolermaster GeminII S524

Cooler Evolution.. Intel Core i5-2500K Stock Cooler Xigmatek Praeton LD964