Lian-Li QC problems?

[TopNurse]

I have seen quite a few Lian-Li QC problems crop up lately. Poor finish and machining, re-worked cases, steel parts, etc. I am curious to hear from others who have had similar problems or issues with Lian-Li aluminum cases. For more info and pics see my website at http://home.earthlink.net/~topnurse/index.html

 

[Koing]

Interesting.

I have a Lian Li PC61 case and it rocks The finish is great and lots of room. Removable HD rack that can fit 5 HD's, removable MB tray also.

Koing

 

[TopNurse]

Yes I have quite a few Lian-Li cases as well. The PC-7x series are all solid aluminum and very well finished. Not a single blemish or any other problem for that matter. It's the PC-6x series that seem to started having steel in them. And the V series cases are loaded down with steel! I spent a couple of hours last night searching the world for V series case reviews and only found one single review where they even mentioned the steel U-channel stiffners. This reviewer called it a "great design feature." I think aluminum "stiffners" would have worked out just as well.

However, if you really sit back and look at the case you have to start asking yourself WHY they have four (4) U-channels on each side panel. I can see the top and the bottom because they perform some function in holding and locating the side panel to the frame. Then it hit me as to what is really going on here. The U-channel "stiffners" are not stiffners for the panels, but are stiffners for the case! Take off the side panels and that case is really flimsy. I suspect that they are using the stiffners as part of the case frame and aluminum stiffners would have worked just as well.

Not the Lian-Li quality we have come to expect for $250 USD......

 

[zpapasmurf]

I fell in love with the look of the V-1000 and I would never look back. I havn't noticed these stiffners before, and I agree that on a $250 case when they say its aluminum they should use aluminum. Overall though, I would highly reccomend Lian-Li cases. Both of the ones I have (V-1000 and PC-60) have been great. The only thing I dislike on my V-1000 is that there is no removeable motherboard tray, which makes motherboard installation a bit more difficult.

 

[TopNurse]

The stiffners are the 4 pieces of steel that are attached on all four sides of the inside of the panels. Go here to this site and scroll to the bottom of the page.

 

[TopNurse]

The only thing I dislike on my V-1000 is that there is no removeable motherboard tray, which makes motherboard installation a bit more difficult.

I believe all the V series cases have no removable tray. I think if they did that they would have the box fall apart (literally). My PC-75 also does not have a removable tray. With the size of it you can just stick your head in and look around

 

[Nessism]

Originally posted by: TopNurse

The only thing I dislike on my V-1000 is that there is no removeable motherboard tray, which makes motherboard installation a bit more difficult.

I believe all the V series cases have no removable tray. I think if they did that they would have the box fall apart (literally). My PC-75 also does not have a removable tray. With the size of it you can just stick your head in and look around

I for one don't like removable motherboard trays. They reduce the structural integrity of the case compared to a fixed tray, create a possible source for rattle noise, and reduce the possibility of a large fan in the backboard.

The updated Lian Li PC-7b plus that has the 120mm fans in the rear does not have the removable tray because they can't fit the larger fan in there with it.

Just my opinion.

Ed

 

[akira34]

I have the V1100b case and it's built like a tank. With the full 2mm side panels and such it's solid enough for me to sit on... I've have no quality issues wiith the V1100b case, at all. It came with everything I needed to put the computer into it, and more. The only semi-complaint I have (not really a complaint, just something that would be nice if it was different) is the depth of the spot for the PSU. It's a nudge tight for my Antec NeoPower unit, but I still managed to get it to fit. Another 1/2" to 1" of space would have made things easier (depth)...

All things considered, I'd get another of the V series cases in less than a heartbeat.

 

[ribbon13]

The PC-V2100B is simply divine. My rig is my life and my source of income, and the only other case I would consider is the Enlight EN-8950

 

[TopNurse]

...removable motherboard trays....reduce the structural integrity of the case compared to a fixed tray, create a possible source for rattle noise, and reduce the possibility of a large fan in the backboard.

I totally agree so long as it's a server case. If it is for a friend I would prefer a removable tray for ease of work and re-work. But for me I would rather have a big fan and no vibrations. I have seen case designs that have removable trays, 120mm fans, and tray bolt downs to eliminate vibration. Custom wiring is also much easier on a case with no mb tray as well, which I do a lot on my own cases.

My Lian-Li case, IMHO, is still better than anything on the market. BUT, I sure wish I had known about the steel before I bought it as I live right next to the ocean and corrosion is a problem...

 

[TopNurse]

Originally posted by: akira34
I have the V1100b case and it's built like a tank. With the full 2mm side panels and such it's solid enough for me to sit on.

Does your 1100 have the side panel stiffners?

The only semi-complaint I have (not really a complaint, just something that would be nice if it was different) is the depth of the spot for the PSU. It's a nudge tight for my Antec NeoPower unit, but I still managed to get it to fit. Another 1/2" to 1" of space would have made things easier (depth).

I think they might have made some changes in this area. You might see if they have increased the PSU area a bit.