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Posted November 30, 2011, 12:47 AM by Steven Walton | Filed in TechSpot, Hardware
The PC-Q25 vows to be Lian-Li's most advanced Mini-ITX offering yet. The case has plenty of room for high-end hardware, including full-length graphics cards. Besides catering to gamers, the chassis also attempts to woo media buffs with support for five 3.5" hard drives and some impressive cooling options.

The PC-Q25 has received hot-swap connectors to quickly load hard drives, tool-less side panels for faster access and it lost the 5.25" optical drive bay. The new arrival certainly appears to be a more modern enclosure, but it also seems to have a few drawbacks that we'll flesh out right up next.
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Posted September 22, 2011, 6:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
Although there's no shortage of mammoth full tower desktop chassis, very few enclosures cater specifically to LAN-goers. Considering the stringent attributes and relatively niche market involved, that should come as no surprise. The ideal LAN party case is small and…
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Posted August 31, 2011, 8:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware With Video
Lian Li has introduced a new chassis that could serve as a compromise between the familiarity of a horizontally structured chassis and the oft-advertised superior cooling of vertical layouts. The PC-90 (alternatively called "The Hammer") offers a unique spin on…
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Posted June 24, 2011, 3:04 AM by Steven Walton | Filed in TechSpot, Hardware Breaking News
With dozens of affordable, well-equipped desktop cases begging for your cash, it can be a nightmare to find the right one for your needs. Hoping to simplify your building experience, we've assembled a shortlist of six unique sub-$200 enthusiast chassis that deserve your attention.

Included in our roundup is BitFenix's flagship Colossus Venom Edition, and their new budget Shinobi mid-tower. The Cooler Master Storm Enforcer and the highly acclaimed HAF X making an appearance in Nvidia-green. Rounding up the review is Lian Li's LanCool PC-K63 chassis and Thermaltake's Chaser MK-1.
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Posted June 9, 2011, 7:31 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
Lian Li's ever-expanding chassis lineup got a little larger today with the addition of two new cases: the PC-C60 and PC-6. The former resides in Lian Li's HTPC Domus series, supporting ATX, microATX and Mini-ITX motherboards, and measuring a relatively…
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Posted May 10, 2011, 4:19 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
Lian Li has unveiled a new special edition desktop chassis that promises to turn a few heads. Resembling the shape of a seashell, the all-aluminum PC-U6 Cowry touts a "thermally-optimized" design that utilizes two separate "heat zones." The layout places…
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Posted December 29, 2010, 4:24 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in TechSpot, Hardware Breaking News
Much like Ferrari and Lamborghini in the automotive world, Lian Li is considered by many to be the flagship computer chassis manufacturer. But with stiff competition from the likes of Silverstone, Corsair, NZXT and several others, does Lian Li still have what it takes to remain relevant in the ever-changing PC market? Today we'll be looking at the Lian Li PC-V2120A, a luxury full tower chassis that sports a tool-less aluminum design supporting up to ten 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch HDDs, 11 expansion cards and five fans.
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Posted December 21, 2010, 3:47 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
They say big things come in small packages, and that's precisely the marketing angle Lian Li has taken with its small form factor cases. Being a mini chassis, the company's new PC-A04 only accepts micro-ATX or mini-ITX motherboards, but it…
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Posted December 10, 2010, 9:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
Lian Li has updated its Tyr PC-X500 premium-grade chassis to include various features that reviewers and fans requested when the product launched back in 2008. Answering criticism, the company has added a side panel window to show off the PC-X500FX's…
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Posted October 12, 2010, 4:51 AM by Steven Walton | Filed in TechSpot, Hardware
Today we are looking at a pintsized HTPC/desktop case that, despite its size, can accommodate some impressive gaming hardware. The Lian Li Mini Q PC-V354 is a bit of an all-rounder, suitable for both compact gaming rigs and home theater…
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Posted September 16, 2010, 5:51 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
Lian Li has introduced two new premium desktop cases to its V series, the PC-V1020 and PC-V2120. Priced between $289 and $349 depending on the color (silver/black or red), the former is a mid-tower chassis with support for ATX and…
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Posted October 2, 2008, 3:30 PM by Julio Franco | Filed in TechSpot
Every industry has its few elite companies that offer products at a considerable price premium for those that can afford them. In the computer case industry there's only a handful of names that fit this category. Since the early days…
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Posted August 12, 2005, 9:49 PM by Justin Mann | Filed in Industry News
Fancy hardware almost always requires a fancy case, most enthusiasts would agree. You want your box to smoke the competetion and have style while it does it. Fancy cases often come at a price, and one of the pricier types…
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