Lian Li PC-D8000

Overview

The Lian Li PC-D8000 features a sleek brushed black aluminum bezel with six 5.25" drive bays, one acting as the front I/O panel, which is removable without any tools and allows access to the D8000's 20 drive bays. The I/O panel occupies a 5.25" bay and four USB 3.0 ports as well as power and reset buttons.

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Based on 4 expert reviews

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Last revision on May 14, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Unmatchable amount of drive storage
Extremely well-equipped for over-the-top water-cooling
Lightweight, yet rugged, for its size

Reviewers Didn't Like

Front-panel clips need careful handling
The 20 drive bays would benefit from a SATA-power backplane

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Expert reviews and ratings

Although pricing puts it alongside the V2120B and 900D, it's in a completely different league than those cases. Personally, I've been seeking something like this for years and I couldn't be happier that the D8000 finally exists, even if it isn't perfect.

By TechSpot on July 22, 2013

Having reviewed dozens of cases spanning all sizes and budgets over the years, you'd think we would have seen it all, but Lian Li has taken us by surprise offering what is possibly the largest desktop chassis available today -- no easy task with titans...

By TechSpot on July 22, 2013

I would like to thank Lian Li for supplying the review sample. The D8000 is a huge cube chassis from Lian Li, and some may ask why such a monster is even on the market. The case caters specifically to those looking to build a super computer, as the...

By techPowerUp! on October 02, 2013

Far beyond a mere enthusiast PC case, the PC-D8000 is a war chest for maximum PC storage. It’s the ultimate solution for a mass-storage video server or the most extreme water-cooling project imaginable....

By Computer Shopper on November 14, 2012

The lian Li PC-D8000 is one beast of a case, the quality of its construction puts some manufacturers to shame, with its attention to detail and the sheer creative drive that the chassis exudes. There are some rather interesting features, such as being...

By overclockerstech.com on October 02, 2013

Lian Li PC-D8000

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