Monday, June 21st 2021
Lian Li Brings Concept Case to Retail with the 3-in-1 All Aluminum Full Tower ODYSSEY X
LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of aluminium chassis and PC accessories, announces the ODYSSEY X, available in full black, and silver/black. The open airflow full tower is built with high-quality aluminium featuring a sandblasted anodized finish with innovative folding glass panels and modular frame, allowing easy transformation to achieve 2 distinctive looks and 3 configurations. Built to house large components, the Odyssey X is geared towards water cooling enthusiasts demanding nothing but the best in quality.
The ODYSSEY X is delivered in Dynamic mode straight out of the box, and includes the accessories needed to transform into either a Dynamic-R (rotate) mode for a chimney style setup, or Performance mode for a complete change in orientation and increased airflow. To achieve this level of transformation, each part of the ODYSSEY X has been engineered to serve multiple purposes. The dark-tinted left and right side glass panels feature an edge and hinge design that makes them compatible in both Dynamic and Performance modes while completely transforming the look. When in Performance mode, the same panel design allows for more air circulation in the case, improving the thermal performance of the ODYSSEY X.
Additionally, the modular design allows the motherboard tray, front, top, and bottom panels to be interchanged to achieve the Dynamic-R and Performance modes. To complement the transformable aspect of the case, the front panels of the Dynamic mode, which are positioned at the top in Performance mode, can be flipped to relocate the vent gap either at the center of the front panel or at the edge, simultaneously redirecting the airflow as desired and modifying the appearance and performance of the case.
Water cooling focused
All 3 configurations of the ODYSSEY X can house large high-performance water-cooled components such as motherboards up to EEB, radiator support up to 1x 480 mm, fan support up to 9x 120 mm or 7x 140 mm, and an included pump stand that is removable and adjustable to help users align their tubing perfectly. With power supplies of up to 280 mm in length supported, larger high voltage PSUs will fit with ease and style, thanks to the included removable shroud bracket which hides cables and gives the system a clean look.
German gamer and overclocker Der8aur also consulted to ensure the design of the ODYSSEY X is optimized. Thanks to his contribution, the final design of the Odyssey X has been fine-tuned for maximum performance and usability. Available in all black, or silver and black, the ODYSSEY X opens for pre-order starting June 21st, 2021, at MSRP $499.00 USD. For more information, visit the official product page.
The ODYSSEY X is delivered in Dynamic mode straight out of the box, and includes the accessories needed to transform into either a Dynamic-R (rotate) mode for a chimney style setup, or Performance mode for a complete change in orientation and increased airflow. To achieve this level of transformation, each part of the ODYSSEY X has been engineered to serve multiple purposes. The dark-tinted left and right side glass panels feature an edge and hinge design that makes them compatible in both Dynamic and Performance modes while completely transforming the look. When in Performance mode, the same panel design allows for more air circulation in the case, improving the thermal performance of the ODYSSEY X.
Water cooling focused
All 3 configurations of the ODYSSEY X can house large high-performance water-cooled components such as motherboards up to EEB, radiator support up to 1x 480 mm, fan support up to 9x 120 mm or 7x 140 mm, and an included pump stand that is removable and adjustable to help users align their tubing perfectly. With power supplies of up to 280 mm in length supported, larger high voltage PSUs will fit with ease and style, thanks to the included removable shroud bracket which hides cables and gives the system a clean look.
German gamer and overclocker Der8aur also consulted to ensure the design of the ODYSSEY X is optimized. Thanks to his contribution, the final design of the Odyssey X has been fine-tuned for maximum performance and usability. Available in all black, or silver and black, the ODYSSEY X opens for pre-order starting June 21st, 2021, at MSRP $499.00 USD. For more information, visit the official product page.
24 Comments on Lian Li Brings Concept Case to Retail with the 3-in-1 All Aluminum Full Tower ODYSSEY X
AND THEN... I looked at the price. Holy moly! Out of my range anyway... by a long shot.
Pretty happy with my EvolvX for CAD220, but on subjective side I like LianLi Odyssey.
I miss the anodized AL timeless classic design that got Lian Li their name.
Although LIAN LI is/has normally been associated with high-quality cases, they really are tryin to screw da pooch with this one, uh huh, oh yea, 4 sure 4 sure, they did.... ESPECIALLY FOR $500 HAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!!!
But hey, at least they included a USB-C port on the front, so there's that :laugh:
It seems like the only interesting stuff in terms of design is coming from SFF side of things and Lian Li ironically actually do a lot of the contract manufacturing for some those products. One such example is the Skyreach from NFC, someone just needs to scale the aesthetic up to bigger form factors.
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Still fugly.
Must be a very big case
Playing in the league of 1000D corsair price seems fair with quality that come with lian-li
Also LL, have always made cases like this Snail, Sailboat, Train, Skyscraper(Burj Al Arab), they make one just about every or every other year with the same exact $500 price tag.
Three circular LED fans combined with a front rectangular build just doesn't look good imho, moreover it's an overly used visual elements in almost any cases available on the market right now.
I always appreciate a good front panel design without relying on RGB fans too much.
I won't say anything about the price considering I own a Case Labs. :D
I still have my 4 Lian-Li full Al cases from 10 years ago. IMO Lian-Li have lost their touch on the sleek/simplicity design they were known for.
For new PCs that I've built for friends and family, I've been buying Fractal Design cases. No they aren't Al, but at least they have the sleek and simple design similar to the old Lian-Li's from the 00's.