Lian Li PC-A04

Darksaber · Jan 20, 2011, 08:39 PM

To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/LianLi/PC-A04B/

newtekie1 · Feb 3, 2011, 08:05 PM

On page 4:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darksaber

The two fans reach all seven fans...

I think that should be "reach all seven drives".

and also on page 4:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darksaber

If you are moving around the case on a carpet, these are bound to peel of eventually.

I think that should be "peel off eventually".

Man, I should be an editor for this place.

Awesome review of an awesome case!

sneekypeet · Feb 3, 2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtekie1

On page 4:

I think that should be "reachs all sevel drives".

and also on page 4:

I think that should be "peel off eventually".

Man, I should be an editor for this place.

Awesome review of an awesome case!

Grammar Nazi Fail????

garyinhere · Feb 3, 2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtekie1

On page 4:

I think that should be "reachs all sevel drives".

and also on page 4:

I think that should be "peel off eventually".

Man, I should be an editor for this place.

Awesome review of an awesome case!

I love it when someone tries to correct another and shows how fail they really are themselves!

newtekie1 · Feb 3, 2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

Grammar Nazi Fail????

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyinhere

I love it when someone tries to correct another and shows how fail they really are themselves!

Yes, I'm not perfect. It wasn't like I was trying to be a dick about it, just trying to help the reveiw look better, and hence the site look better.

Sorry, I won't attempt to help again.

garyinhere · Feb 3, 2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtekie1

It wasn't like I was trying to be dick about it

you mean a dick

erixx · Feb 3, 2011, 08:19 PM

peace!

newtekie1 · Feb 3, 2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyinhere

you mean a dick

Yes. Thank you.

cadaveca · Feb 3, 2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtekie1

Yes, I'm not perfect. It wasn't like I was trying to be a dick about it, just trying to help the reveiw look better, and hence the site look better.

Sorry, I won't attempt to help again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JF-AMD

Doh! Daddy needs coffee. I guess I need to underclock for the day as punishment

AnnCore · Feb 3, 2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtekie1

Yes, I'm not perfect. It wasn't like I was trying to be a dick about it, just trying to help the reveiw look better, and hence the site look better.

Sorry, I won't attempt to help again.

Actually, except for the "typo", you were right to point out the inaccuracies.

Thing is with forums and blogs, people too easily make mistakes. I always double check my posts and e-mails but still screw up from time to time. *sigh*

BTW, nice review. Enjoyed reading it.

newtekie1 · Feb 3, 2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadaveca

Ah, it is all in good fun.

ShogoXT · Feb 3, 2011, 09:42 PM

I like Lian-Li cases. Also been moving toward Micro ATX more than the mid towers. They just take too much space anymore. This might be the one.

ktr · Feb 4, 2011, 04:29 AM

Personally I would go for the a05, because of its unique layout and semi-sff size.

Andy77 · Feb 4, 2011, 01:31 PM

That butt-hole in the back is really weird...

erixx · Feb 4, 2011, 02:22 PM

@ AnnCore

Wow girls (or ladies, hehe) here!! And of the STAFF!!!

Zum Befehl! Kann ich Sie was anbieten?

mudkip · Feb 6, 2011, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy77

That butt-hole in the back is really weird...

lolled

Matesone · Apr 5, 2011, 09:54 AM

Thanks for the review, I've ordered one of these cases for my new build. But now I have a question regarding the 3 fans in the case.

On the Motherboard I am looking to buy, the ASUS P8P67-M, it looks like there is only one chassis fan power connector. Where should the other two connectors go? Is there a splitter of some sort, which makes it possible to connect all three to the connector on the MB?

I know i can just connect them to a molex, but this way the fans would spin 100% 247, and not spin up/down according to load/idle.

Thanks in advance!

Widjaja · Apr 13, 2011, 10:20 PM

Sexy for the most part

Tukzar · May 7, 2011, 12:57 PM

I chose Lian Li PC-A04 for my computer case and I'm planning to build mATX PC from following components:

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz, 6MB, LGA 1155, BOX
+ Zalman CNPS 10X Performa Cooler
RAM: GoodRam 4GB (2x3GB) 1333MHz CL9
MOBO: AsRock H67M-GE/HT mATX
GPU: Sapphire ATI Radeon HD6950 1GB DDR5/256bit DVI/HDMI/mDP PCI-Express
AUDIO: Asus Xonar DX
WLAN: D-Link DWA-131
HDD: Samsung SpinPoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB SATAII 7200rpm 32MB cache
SDD: Ocz Vertex 2 OC2SSD2-2VTXE90G 90GB SATA II
PSU: XFX Core 550W
ODD: Liteon iHAS124 SATA (black)
CASE: Lian Li PC-A04 + Lian Li USB3.0 connector UC-01

And I'm wondering if mentioned graphic card and cooler will fit in this case. What do you think?

Jizzler · May 7, 2011, 01:43 PM

Looks like there's only ~9.6" of clearance, so you'd need to remove the middle HD bay to have a 6950 fit.

As long as you don't need those extra bays in the future, looks like a good case for you build!

ShogoXT · May 13, 2011, 02:41 AM

These things have so limited availability right now. Hey anyone know if it comes with some kind of adapter for 2.5 drives? I got a Antec P180 Mini with a separate adapter only to learn there was one in the case too!

Jan 20, 2011, 08:39 PM	#1
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Feb 3, 2011, 09:42 PM	#12
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Feb 4, 2011, 01:31 PM	#14
Andy77 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 119 (0.08/day) Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	That butt-hole in the back is really weird...

Feb 4, 2011, 02:22 PM	#15
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Apr 5, 2011, 09:54 AM	#17
Matesone Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the review, I've ordered one of these cases for my new build. But now I have a question regarding the 3 fans in the case. On the Motherboard I am looking to buy, the ASUS P8P67-M, it looks like there is only one chassis fan power connector. Where should the other two connectors go? Is there a splitter of some sort, which makes it possible to connect all three to the connector on the MB? I know i can just connect them to a molex, but this way the fans would spin 100% 247, and not spin up/down according to load/idle. Thanks in advance!

Apr 13, 2011, 10:20 PM	#18
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May 7, 2011, 12:57 PM	#19
Tukzar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Powerful mATX PC I chose Lian Li PC-A04 for my computer case and I'm planning to build mATX PC from following components: CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz, 6MB, LGA 1155, BOX + Zalman CNPS 10X Performa Cooler RAM: GoodRam 4GB (2x3GB) 1333MHz CL9 MOBO: AsRock H67M-GE/HT mATX GPU: Sapphire ATI Radeon HD6950 1GB DDR5/256bit DVI/HDMI/mDP PCI-Express AUDIO: Asus Xonar DX WLAN: D-Link DWA-131 HDD: Samsung SpinPoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB SATAII 7200rpm 32MB cache SDD: Ocz Vertex 2 OC2SSD2-2VTXE90G 90GB SATA II PSU: XFX Core 550W ODD: Liteon iHAS124 SATA (black) CASE: Lian Li PC-A04 + Lian Li USB3.0 connector UC-01 And I'm wondering if mentioned graphic card and cooler will fit in this case. What do you think?

May 7, 2011, 01:43 PM	#20
Jizzler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Geneva, FL, USA Posts: 3,010 (1.43/day) Thanks: 567 Thanked 606 Times in 487 Posts System Specs	Looks like there's only ~9.6" of clearance, so you'd need to remove the middle HD bay to have a 6950 fit. As long as you don't need those extra bays in the future, looks like a good case for you build!

Processor:	AMD FX-8120
Motherboard:	ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional
Cooling:	Scythe Ninja 3
Memory:	G.Skill DDR3-1866 8GB x 2
Video Card:	Gigabyte GTX 660 2GB
Hard Disk:	Crucial M4 128GB, WD 640GB x 4, 2TB Seagate
Optical Drive:	Asus SATA DVD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	Asus 24" HD+ (1920x1200)
Case:	Lian Li PC-A17B
Sound Card:	Onboard
PSU:	OCZ GameXtreme 700w
Software:	Windows 7 Ultimate

May 13, 2011, 02:41 AM	#21
ShogoXT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 935 (0.49/day) Thanks: 38 Thanked 92 Times in 72 Posts System Specs	These things have so limited availability right now. Hey anyone know if it comes with some kind of adapter for 2.5 drives? I got a Antec P180 Mini with a separate adapter only to learn there was one in the case too!

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