Introduction

I would like to thank Lian-Li for supplying the review sample.


Lian Li is known for making some very elaborate aluminum cases, and the company has also offered actual work desks made of the material in the past. But those were large, not very fashionable, and geared toward those who wanted something fancy in their office. The DK range of enclosures come in different sizes and offers a cleaner, simpler look that works in an office, or as a reception desk in a more public surrounding. While we have reviewed fairly traditional Lian Li enclosures in the past, the DK-02X represents an extreme departure into what could be done while still offering some viable functionality.

The "X" in the "DK-02X", like all of Lian Li's cases signifies that the chassis is anodized black inside and out. As of now the DK-02X and the DK-02 are the same case. This might change if Lian Li comes out with a silver version (which would be named DK-02A), but there are no plans for this at this time.

Specifications

Packaging

The Lian Li DK-02X ships in two packages: one with all the parts for the tabletop and the other, smaller box with two aluminum stands for the table. These are held in place with foam spacers and have been put into individual heavy duty bags.


The tabletop has been packaged away inside layers out of cardboard and Styrofoam. There are also bits of foam strewn in-between to keep everything in place. Beneath the first cardboard layer are all the flat pieces, like the glass top and aluminum panels. Below it are the chassis' actual tray, which is where you will place both systems, and below the tray is another layer inside of which all the medium-sized panels and the keyboard tray have been placed. By the time I got to those parts, there unfortunately wasn't enough room to take a proper picture of the compartment.