Lian Li PC-B25FB KingMod

Darksaber · Nov 27, 2009, 10:13 AM

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TheLostSwede · Dec 7, 2009, 07:27 AM

It doesn't seem to have any big cable routing/hiding issues judging by another review

Nor does it look like you have to remove the other side panel to install the drives, although the case would end up a bit messier if you don't.

Darksaber · Dec 7, 2009, 02:14 PM

Interesting. I was not able to install the hard drive in that fashion.

If you look closely, the drives are missing the screw on the left side. The one on the right of each drive is clearly visible, the one on the left is not. So this is not the intended installation method.

I do not really call this case clean. Look at the cable mess on the bottom, compare that to the Corsair 800D, which has set new standards in cable routing/hiding. Considering that fulltower chassis costs 199 euros and this PC-B25B costs 159 Euros, but is a mid tower chassis...

cheers
DS

KieranD · Dec 7, 2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darksaber

Interesting. I was not able to install the hard drive in that fashion.

If you look closely, the drives are missing the screw on the left side. The one on the right of each drive is clearly visible, the one on the left is not. So this is not the intended installation method.

I do not really call this case clean. Look at the cable mess on the bottom, compare that to the Corsair 800D, which has set new standards in cable routing/hiding. Considering that fulltower chassis costs 199 euros and this PC-B25B costs 159 Euros, but is a mid tower chassis...

cheers
DS

Well i thought you couldnt see the left side screws because of the locking mechanism but im not sure now!
Looks like most cases from Lian Li are using the Lancool ideas and design, like the new Armoursuit and this case.
The whole construction is impeccable in quality.

EDIT: TBH i would want to mount it with the cables to the back so cable hiding was easier and it looked better overall, that how you did it right?

WarEagleAU · Dec 9, 2009, 08:15 PM

Awesome review DS as always. I like how the stuff is hidden but I am not a fan of no fans or no intake and exhaust. Silence is one thing but man heat is another.

Nov 27, 2009, 10:13 AM	#1
Darksaber W1zzard's Sidekick Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 2,461 (0.86/day) Thanks: 33 Thanked 704 Times in 244 Posts System Specs	Lian Li PC-B25FB KingMod To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/L...B25FB_KingMod/ Last edited by Darksaber; Dec 7, 2009 at 03:46 PM.

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System Name:	Core i7 Overclocked - Main Workstation
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Motherboard:	Asus P6T Deluxe
Cooling:	Noktua U14P Super Silent
Memory:	3x2GB OCZ 1600 MHz CL8
Video Card:	2x MSI Cyclone Radeon 6850 1GB in Crossfire - tuned to be silent
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Optical Drive:	Samsung 16xDVD & Samsung 16xDVD-/+RW
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Sound Card:	Asus Xonar D2X PCIe
PSU:	Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750W
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Dec 7, 2009, 07:27 AM	#2
TheLostSwede Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: A little green island far far away Posts: 843 (0.27/day) Thanks: 16 Thanked 152 Times in 113 Posts System Specs	It doesn't seem to have any big cable routing/hiding issues judging by another review Nor does it look like you have to remove the other side panel to install the drives, although the case would end up a bit messier if you don't.

Dec 7, 2009, 02:14 PM	#3
Darksaber W1zzard's Sidekick Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 2,461 (0.86/day) Thanks: 33 Thanked 704 Times in 244 Posts System Specs	Interesting. I was not able to install the hard drive in that fashion. If you look closely, the drives are missing the screw on the left side. The one on the right of each drive is clearly visible, the one on the left is not. So this is not the intended installation method. I do not really call this case clean. Look at the cable mess on the bottom, compare that to the Corsair 800D, which has set new standards in cable routing/hiding. Considering that fulltower chassis costs 199 euros and this PC-B25B costs 159 Euros, but is a mid tower chassis... cheers DS

Dec 9, 2009, 08:15 PM	#5
WarEagleAU Bird of Prey Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gurley, AL Posts: 9,994 (3.99/day) Thanks: 3,810 Thanked 557 Times in 521 Posts System Specs	Awesome review DS as always. I like how the stuff is hidden but I am not a fan of no fans or no intake and exhaust. Silence is one thing but man heat is another. __________________ =-TheEagle-= http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=62454 “You crazy? Surfing any website without an antivirus is like freaking with a dirty woman without protection” -OzzmanFloyd120 - Edited for content and clarity

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