Lian Li Case Question

[Zetherin]

FlimFlam, I don't know how you keep the insides so fucking clean.

Man, I always have problems with dust. I guess Lian Li's are dust repellant, too?

 

[FlimFlam]

FlimFlam, I don't know how you keep the insides so fucking clean.

Man, I always have problems with dust. I guess Lian Li's are dust repellant, too?

A lot of these models and many other cases have air filters. The tj07 does not, but I do a lot of upkeep. I get the GF to clean it.

 

[Arcygenical]

A lot of these models and many other cases have air filters. The tj07 does not, but I do a lot of upkeep. I get the GF to clean it.

Hahaha. I couldn't imagine having a girlfriend that would clean my case. Now, mine actually surprised me the other day talking about the horrors of ESD, but I'm too... anal... I guess, to let that happen.

Nontheless, kudos to your better half, she does a damn good job .

 

[Yousie]

Hahaha. I couldn't imagine having a girlfriend that would clean my case. Now, mine actually surprised me the other day talking about the horrors of ESD, but I'm too... anal... I guess, to let that happen.

Nontheless, kudos to your better half, she does a damn good job .

Hahahaha... I'm pretty sure your gf doesn't even know what ESD stands for!!!

 

[Arcygenical]

Hahahaha... I'm pretty sure your gf doesn't even know what ESD stands for!!!

Electro Static Discharge. Go read a book

 

[Yousie]

Electro Static Discharge. Go read a book

And when, exactly, did I say I was your gf?

 

[FlimFlam]

Hahaha. I couldn't imagine having a girlfriend that would clean my case. Now, mine actually surprised me the other day talking about the horrors of ESD, but I'm too... anal... I guess, to let that happen.

Nontheless, kudos to your better half, she does a damn good job .

Hahahaha... I'm pretty sure your gf doesn't even know what ESD stands for!!!

See's a Swiffer addict. Seriously, we have like 10 different types. We have 4 cats who leave hair everywhere and she is a cleaning freak, so stuff gets cleaned around here DAILY.

 

[Thund3rb1rd]

Have you ever did a build in one, so nice coming out with no bleeding fingers.

Nope, sure haven't. Although that would go a bit toward seeing the other point of view here. But, I'm pretty sure I have a good grasp on it anyway. I've built in 7 different cases, most of which where made in the last millennium. And I haven't cut any appendage yet. Maybe it's because I take more time with my builds?? Or, maybe if I was building in a $150 case that I would take MORE time, therefore less risk of a cut?

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... Give me a plastic alien any day of the week.
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the mothership has landed
although I don't have much room to talk here, my 690 has 2 red 120s up front and 2 more up top

Seriously they are top quality.

that's true, but even as good as they are, they are still hard to justify the price point

Sure they are a bit overpriced, but this is what protects the innards of your PC.

a powmax can do that

Why people skimp on the case is beyond me.

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It is the protective shell, and it aids in airflow thermals, etc. Aesthetics are a big thing to since the last thin I want is an eye sore on my desk.

what percentage of people put their mid size towers ON their desk? But, then we're only back to justifying price.

With that being said, as people have mentioned they are highly modifiable, customizable, and a great canvas for painting, powder coating, etc.

, so are cooler masters, and rosewills for that matter.

However, while some Lian Li cases are minimalist, or "plain" they have many which are far from convention and downright out of control. I mean c'mon, they are computer cases, what do you want mass produced enclosures to look like?

Most cases follow the normal structure, and it would be bad business for a case maker to deviate far from that so I don't know aht you expect them to be. Sure, there is a market for Alien Head cases, and cases resembling turbine engines but that just starts drifting into bad taste.

Now I'm confused, is it mass produced normal structures? Or, is it a case that's worth $100+.

So basically you are paying for the name a bit the aluminum, anodizing, and the craftsmanship.

BINGO!!1! give the man a cookie

But something has to be said about the expandability of any case you can put a dremel to, the sheer choices of cases and configurations, the interchangeability of parts, etc.

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Also, you don't get loud, leaf blower fans in them. They are usually 120mm, low dba/high cfm fans. In the end, you get the finest quality cases out there, and good deals can always be found for them. So that in a nutshell is why Lian Li's are the premier cases along with Silverstone and Soldam (not avail in US), at least IMO.

With some few cent rubber grommits my apevia 120MMs are quiet as well, you just have to get the metal or plastic out of the way of air flow. My CM was $30 after MIR, doubt that's ever going to be seen on a Lian Li, even a rebadged one.

I wasn't meaning to cut Lain Li down here, but I'm just wired to be blunt.
To put it simply, if you want to pay for form over function (i.e. iAnything), that's what you choosing, not necessarily a better case. Some people, like me, choose it the other way around. I want a case full of holes, so I can load it up with fans, and make it a mini-frig.

 

[Arcygenical]

To put it simply, if you want to pay for form over function (i.e. iAnything), that's what you choosing, not necessarily a better case.

Well, there are *lots* of reasons that make Lian-Li cases better than most, other than Aesthetics...

They're always well engineered. Take the PC-V series... 3mm thick side panels, a wicked locking system for them, nice compartmentalized interior, all held together with screws... etc.

Two years ago, I was *so* against paying more than 150$ for a case... but when I got my Lian-Li, I've never gone back! These things are absolutely gorgeous inside and out, with incredible modability, and stability...

However, there are a lot of ingenious cases out there, some that exceed Lian's too, so it's really a mixed bag.

 

[FlimFlam]

Nope, sure haven't. Although that would go a bit toward seeing the other point of view here. But, I'm pretty sure I have a good grasp on it anyway. I've built in 7 different cases, most of which where made in the last millennium. And I haven't cut any appendage yet. Maybe it's because I take more time with my builds?? Or, maybe if I was building in a $150 case that I would take MORE time, therefore less risk of a cut?

You are making the assumption that only haste causes cuts.

the mothership has landed

although I don't have much room to talk here, my 690 has 2 red 120s up front and 2 more up top

No company is perfect, except for Apple.

that's true, but even as good as they are, they are still hard to justify the price point

Why? If you are paying 50% more say for a small percentage gain in performance, and a $1000 processor, the case is not the make or break component oftentimes. But to each his own. I am simply relating my preference, and opinion.

a powmax can do that

Of course they can.

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skimp: : to give insufficient or barely sufficient attention or effort to or funds for.

Like everything else in life, it is a matter of perspective.

what percentage of people put their mid size towers ON their desk? But, then we're only back to justifying price.

I don't know, but inferring from "post your desktop" threads, I would say a high percentage. Said threads should be a viable random sample of the population. Again, we are back to opinions and preferences.

, so are cooler masters, and rosewills for that matter.

And so are most cases. Just a matter of degrees. There is something to be said about modding a top of the line case. They are already top of the line, but the danger of the loss, making an error, etc makes it more special in my estimation. Also, making it your "own" has a redeeming quality about it.

Now I'm confused, is it mass produced normal structures? Or, is it a case that's worth $100+.

mass produced normal structures. Yes, even esoteric Lian Li cases are mass produced, and I use "normal structure" as in the conventional or normative structure, kind of akin to Plato's "forms."

BINGO!!1! give the man a cookie

No need for being an asshat. People who pay for the name have a hard time divulging that they do, which I think I have done here. However, Lian Li is not really a household name outside of enthusiast circles, so that is nullifying.

You effort would be better directed toward people who by Seven jeans, Louis Vuitton bags, Prada shoes, and tiffany diamonds. Lian Li is hardly conspicuous consumption, and relatively speaking minute. But you also have to thank fools who over pay for things since they inject money into the economy.

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Awww, thank you.

With some few cent rubber grommits my apevia 120MMs are quiet as well, you just have to get the metal or plastic out of the way of air flow. My CM was $30 after MIR, doubt that's ever going to be seen on a Lian Li, even a rebadged one.

No doubt. Good for you. I hope your savings are compounding in an interest beearing account or financial instrument right now.

I wasn't meaning to cut Lain Li down here, but I'm just wired to be blunt.

No shit.

To put it simply, if you want to pay for form over function (i.e. iAnything), that's what you choosing, not necessarily a better case. Some people, like me, choose it the other way around. I want a case full of holes, so I can load it up with fans, and make it a mini-frig.

Case full of holes? Like your head?

I see your points but you are being a little acerbic and troll like. But I respect your opinion, and budgeting is really the way to go. What is really great though is that with today's tech like Core 2 Duos, etc you can really stretch your dollar and get top of the line power without paying for it. You used to have to get a P4EE or fx55 for $1000 to get great performance, but in all components we are seeing more power per dollar, and real value and the savvy OCer can extract a lot of power from a $200 cpu. With that being said, it is the best time to be able to treat yourself on a nice case unless you're YOU.

 

[FlimFlam]

Well, there are *lots* of reasons that make Lian-Li cases better than most, other than Aesthetics...

They're always well engineered. Take the PC-V series... 3mm thick side panels, a wicked locking system for them, nice compartmentalized interior, all held together with screws... etc.

Two years ago, I was *so* against paying more than 150$ for a case... but when I got my Lian-Li, I've never gone back! These things are absolutely gorgeous inside and out, with incredible modability, and stability...

However, there are a lot of ingenious cases out there, some that exceed Lian's too, so it's really a mixed bag.

Well said. But some people will never see it that way, no matter how much glue they sniff.

 

[NukeULater]

I just bought a Lian Li V2000, after using it I wouldn't buy any other case (except maybe silverstone). I was really impressed with the quality, all the parts fit together nicely. The 3mm side panels are tough and resilient, they can take a beating (I don't test that though).

Name is another one, its similar to pulling up to stoplight in your Corolla and the guy next to you is driving a BWM. I'm not affected with this, I bought a Lian Li for the quality.

Price, they are not really that expensive. Lian Li makes many decent cases in the $100 to $150 range. The best cases from other companies are the Antec P182 and the 900. Any Lian Li PWN's them in the face. In fact the P182 is mostly plastic, does that make it cheap in your book? My case the V2000 was about $260 and it was the best $260 I've ever spent.

Looks, most Lian Li cases are simply designed. They are for people that enjoy simplicity, and that is starting to get hard to find with a lot of these other cases. If you like that plastic alien head look, go ahead its your opinion.

Personally, I think someone in this thread is jealous that they don't own a Lian Li. Well its your loss you didn't buy one.

 

[Zetherin]

Me, being the OP, already stated that I'd be willing to pay more for a case, as I feel it is vital (like FlimFlam).

Thund3rb1rd, what was the point of picking apart each of his posts? You didn't really supply any evidence that would support your opinion on this matter, nor did you really even bash the Lian Li (to do that you would have had to actually analyze what separates Lian Li from it's competitors and then come to a conclusion whether it's worth the money or not. However, you decided to just focus on universal modability)

It seems to me that the post was more of a personal attack than a differing of opinion. Can we try to keep that type of nonsense out of this thread?