Specifications
| Lian-Li
PC-V2110 Specifications |
| Case
Size |
"Super Full
Tower" |
| Dimensions |
210x620X620 (W, H, D) |
| Front Bezel Material |
Aluminium |
| Color |
Available in Black or
Silver |
| Side
Panels |
Anodized (Brush Effect), Windowed Panel available
upon request |
| Weight |
14KG
|
| Body
Material |
Aluminium |
| 5.25" External Drive
Bays |
7 external 5.25" bays |
| 3.5" Ineternal
Bays |
8 Internal 3.5" bays |
| Expansion
Slots |
8
Rear Exapnsion Slots |
| Motherboard
Compatbility |
E-ATX,ATX, M-ATX |
| Front Case
Fan |
14cm Ball Bearing, Selectable speeds = 800, 980 and
1180 RPM |
| Rear Case
Fan |
12cm Ball Bearing, Selectable speeds = 1020, 1240
and 1500 RPM |
| Top I/O
Panel |
USB2.0
x 4, IEEE1394x1, E-SATA x 1, AC97+HD Audio |
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Case Layout
The chassis and panels are aluminum alloy,
helping to keep weight to a minimum, and at a price point of ~$385 we'd expect no
less. Aimed at those of us who prefer a minimalist look with straight lines, the
PC-V2110 does not disappoint. The panel finish is brushed aluminum anodized in a
choice of black or silver. A side effect of having the black finish is that finger
prints show up like beacons from afar and will probably keep most of us reaching
for a polishing cloth frequently, as we did through the course of testing the case.
Unlike its PC-V2010 brethren, which offer a full-frontal look of the drive bays,
the PC-V2110 keeps things hidden by means of a sturdy ridged front door. The
door includes a lock and two keys for the security conscious.
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The door latches by means of ball
bearings that slot securely into grooves in the top and bottom door brackets. Two
rubber insulation strips on the door help to keep vibration and rattling to a minimum
when fan speeds are ramped up. Users may also reverse the door mounting so that
it opens from left to right if they wish, as the brackets are easily removed and
reversed by means of six Phillips head screws. All front 5.25" bay panels are
vented to allow for air intake, and they have small removable and washable nylon
grills installed to prevent dust buildup within the case. The lowest square shaped
grill in the picture is the inlet for the front 14cm fan.
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Both front and rear fans connect to a
fan controller PCB located above the rear exhaust fan. An additional header is available
for the supplied memory/chipset cooling fan and bracket. The front fan is easily
removable for dust filter cleaning by means of two thumbscrews, though you will
have to remove both side panels first. Removing the panels is quite easy as each
panel features a single screw retention mechanism. However, we did find the lower
door bracket on both panels has a very tight grip on the lip of the case; a smearing
of Vaseline should help with removal if you plan to swap components frequently.
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A significant portion of case weight
comes from the side panels, which are thick aluminum with a brushed anodized finish.
Sound deadening material has been applied to both panels and the top panel of the
case, which should help reduce overall system noise. There are no elaborate or garish
patterns on the side panels; instead, a decorative serrated edge on the panels complements
the clean look of the case.
Silver castors add some mobility to the
case and a touch of aesthetic class to the overall look. The castors do not
swivel; rather a fixed position is used meaning movement is limited to forwards
and backwards rolling (though you can slide the case to turn it a bit if
necessary). The rear castors feature a brake mechanism so that the case does not
roll freely once it's in the desired location.
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aeternitas - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - link
If you want to see what im comparing this to; http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents....">http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents....HexiumVII - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - link
Please post shots of the case while filled to the brim, like maxed out hard drives please!!Googer - Thursday, June 12, 2008 - link
Here's a Video (several thousand pictures) of the Case.http://www.vimeo.com/1004500">http://www.vimeo.com/1004500
aguilpa1 - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - link
I have no doubt the build quality is exceptional as I have the V1000B myself but this has no circulation to it? Plus it looks like they still haven't figured out how to make a removable mobo tray? If Anand plans to make this a test case I would think that would be priority. I have had to change mobos enough to know its important.Rajinder Gill - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - link
Sorry, page 3 has been updated - the tray is removable.Stock airflow is designed with silence in mind and is adequate in most cases. We'll probably end up water-cooling everything as I have a couple of spare PA 120.2's which should fit in the base nicely with a bit of modding..
regards
Raja
yyrkoon - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - link
Removable motherboard trays do not make a good case, although I personally would not mind one as well. I have probably the 'cheapest' in the Lian-Li line (the PC-G50), which as far as I know is no longer made, but dahm the case is less than 16" tall ! Cramped, but it looks nice, unlike those embarrassing cases another user mentioned, and its very compact, which is why I bought it aside from the fact that it uses(or can use) 3x 120mm Fans with the Lian-Li 4in3 HDD bay add-on.I also own an Antec P182 case, and while I think it is very well built especially considering layout(and I do like it), it just seems so much like a monster by comparison, and it is only a few inches taller . . . I guess my full tower 'lovin' days are over with.
strafejumper - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - link
looks decent to me, most cases especially "gaming cases" look incredibly bad to me, like embarassingly ugly to have in your house. This one looks pretty good although i've never owned a lian-li so i don't think i fully understand whats good about them.Currently i still have this chenming/chieftec case: http://www.case-mod.com/images/chen_black_lg.jpg">http://www.case-mod.com/images/chen_black_lg.jpg - add a light in the window, a modular psu, and a couple decals and it looks great, i've had it a long time and no plans on changing it.
This is kind of the best case i've seen though hp blackbird : http://h20435.www2.hp.com/gallery/files/Gallery-De...">http://h20435.www2.hp.com/gallery/files/Gallery-De...
i really like how it is suspended and a nice low angle in the air instead of resting on some plastic feet, and the arm that suspends it is really sturdy (i think i read someone stood on top of the case and it was fine.) I Gotta fit one of those in the budget one day just for the case :)
Noubourne - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - link
I have not seen anyone mention a Panaflo for a very long time now. I have a couple of those 120x38s sitting around, and they really can push the air.I have since switched to Yate-Loons though, and I am very happy with their performance.
I liked this review. Good to see what some increased airflow will allow in this case. I would like to see even more of that kind of thing in the future with some noise measurements added on.
I'm currently running an Antec 900 and it's a very open design like some others, but the large exhaust fans really reduce the amount of noise generated by the machine. I've had more closed designs in the past that do a good job of keeping the noise contained.
At any rate - the ability of a case to cool and keep quiet are always my two main considerations. I'd love to see case reviews compared on those two points using standard methodology to get an idea of how different cases perform.
Rajinder Gill - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - link
Hi,All good points that we should consider. It's been a long time since we looked at cases and the excuse of needing a new one for the motherboard stuff kinda rifled into reviewing one.
I still love the Panaflo's, they are unique in some ways. I had a spare lying around so ran with it and now it finds home for the exhaust on the V-2110.
The noise measurements are one area I should have looked into and it was on my mind, so certainly worth adding to anytihng down the pipe in the future..
I approached this a little nervously with it being my first case review and all. Also had some video that I did not quite cut but will endeavor to do so on future reviews. Thanks for the approval anyway :)
regards
Raja
just4U - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - link
Raja, others have been a little perplexed by the new hard drive setup by Lian-Li (looking at other reviews) In your opinion, Is it any better then their old design?