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It's certainly commendable to see just how much planning, work and revision goes into bringing a PC case from design to reality. Keep up the wonderful work, I'll be watching this thread like a damn hawk.

Absolutely stunning case. Any ballpark on when you'll be doing any thermal testing?

It made my day when I came back to this thread only to find that work has resumed to make this case a reality. Just like I bought the M1, I'll absolutely be buying this beauty. Necere, any ETA from Lian Li on when they'll be shipping you the prototype for fit/thermal testing?

It's about time more manufacturers stepped up and started introducing more steambox styled cases. I give Silverstone props for being one of the first, but their designs are hideous in my opinion. The Node 202 has my interest and for the price I can't complain.

I honestly didn't think you guys would be able to make something even more drop dead gorgeous than the M1 but here I am clearly proven wrong and drooling. It's about time someone stepped up and made a case combining the steam machine internal layout with refined minimalist aesthetics. I'll be...

Sweet build, what temps are you seeing with that cooler?

Very impressive case. Excited to see a prototype.

If you missed your chance in getting one of these gorgeous M1 mini itx cases, here's another opportunity! The link if anyone is interested: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251409500058?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Originally it was never my plan to sell it but I need the money more than the case right now, unfortunately. I'll get over it though and in the process hopefully make one of my fellow [H] members happy.

I was outside earlier shoveling snow and I recieved an unexpected surprise...:D I'm in Chicago, IL. I'll be selling it very soon, which makes me sad, but I'm just waiting on a better camera as this case deserves it!

I plan on selling mine once it arrives. I wonder if anyone else is planning to do the same?

I rarely ever log in to post but this case is absolutely gorgeous. The internal layout is genius and extremely efficient while being versatile at the same time. I truly wish that this case comes to fruition because I would buy one (or maybe two!) in a heartbeat. I honestly hope that out of...

In the market for a Mega Shadow, preferably with the mounting hardware and fan brackets. Post what you have or PM. Thanks.

I've got an Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe. Solid board.

Sweet, did you saw off the handles?

Very nice build. When you removed the top fan filter, how did you mount the fan? Looking at the official case gallery on Lian Li's website, I noticed that there aren't any screw holes on the top fan exhaust grill. Also, where did you actually buy the case because Newegg only caries the...

Very nice cooler. Can't wait to the see the performance this offers.

I see they removed the need for screws to attach the side panel and added their new locking mechanism. I hope they update the Q08 with this because I'd still like to have the 120mm fan up top.

So wait, the airflow is from back to front. This means the heat exhausted from the video cards gets intaked right back in? I also see it exhausts from the front middle in the HDD section, but doesn't hot air rise? Not sure how much of an improvement this is over the original design.

I would be very interested in something like this since there are hardly any sff cases that look as good as this.

I need to see pics of the insides! Come on Lian Li!

I really wish they showed more of the A05FN. CeBIT came and went with hardly a mention of the new model.

Exterior design is horrible. Interior design reminds me of the Alexer MC3 Supremer 2nd Age by WiNDy. Lian Li needs to do something with the interior design of this case, then it would be perfect!

Very nice case, I'll certainly be keeping my eye on this one for my next build. Still though, I'm curious to see what Lian Li has in store at this years CeBIT. Won't make my decision until then.

I believe Newegg is still selling the updated A05NB which I got from them a couple months back. The other upgraded version you are seeing is apparently the A05FN, which still isn't out.

I want to see Lian Li's 2011 catalog!

I wonder why they decided to go back to the a more typical internal layout? Since the PSU is in the front though, is the intake from the back to the front?

Define Mini is gorgeous.

Awesome case from Lian Li.

Very nice rig you got there, madthio. So the front fan intakes into the case?

Wow, some of you guys responded like total assholes. People make mistakes.

Can the front 200mm intake fan of the 650D be replaced by dual 120/140mm fans similar to the top 200mm exhaust fan?

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id=37&products_id=28985

This is indeed correct. I got mine from Newegg about 3-4 weeks ago.

Thanks. Yeah, the small cut near the backplate hole is stock and also, if you notice, there are two cuts towards the top of the panel as well. In the picture it's kind of hard to see, but those are stock as well. Lian Li sure does seem to be listening adding a nice big backplate hole and...

Thanks, the coating cost me $90 at a local shop. Not sure if it was a rip off or not, but I was originally going to get it painted by CyberDruid over at OCN for $150 + shipping, so I know I saved money. Yeah, that's how the case came, stock. I was originally going to do the cut myself, but...

So anyways, I got my A05N powder coated black. Gonna get some spray paint soon and color all the screws black. Also, I'm gonna do a 2x120mm Radgrill mod up top.

Finally got my A05N. :D Got it fully disassembled and will most likely be taking it to get it powder coated black tomorrow. As expected, build quality is top notch.

Great system you have there, Zap! How good is this case for carrying around to LAN's and such? I assume the handle does its job. As far as the heat issue is concerned, perhaps you should try a down draft CPU cooler like the AXP-140? I would think that it cools the surrounding memory and...

To those of you that have this bench, do you happen to know if the optional fan bracket would fit with a video card installed based on the screw holes? From the pictures, it looks like it could fit but I'm not sure. This is the bracket I'm talking about -...