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LIAN LI PC-7FNW - opinions. ratings, setup ok?
subaru41
Hello,
I was wondering if anybody has this case and what their opinions were on it. link below.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112250&cm_re=lian_li-_-11-112-250-_-Product
Also I was wondering if this case would be ok for my setup below as far as cooling. I will not be doing any overclocking. I just don't know if this case has enough cooling or if it is something I shouldn't worry about or not. I picked this case because wanted an all aluminum case with a window that isn't too flashy. Let me know if there is another case I should look at. Also is my power supply enough for my setup or should I get an 850W power supply.
Power Supply – Corsair 750HX 750W
Motherboard – Asus Crosshair III Formula
CPU - AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Memory – Corsair Dominator 4GB (2 X 2GB) DDR3 1600
2 Video Cards – Sapphire Vapor-X Radeon HD 5770 Crossfire
2 Hard Drives – Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB
DVD Drive – Asus Blue-Drive Sata BC-08B1ST
Thanks for any help
I was wondering if anybody has this case and what their opinions were on it. link below.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112250&cm_re=lian_li-_-11-112-250-_-Product
Also I was wondering if this case would be ok for my setup below as far as cooling. I will not be doing any overclocking. I just don't know if this case has enough cooling or if it is something I shouldn't worry about or not. I picked this case because wanted an all aluminum case with a window that isn't too flashy. Let me know if there is another case I should look at. Also is my power supply enough for my setup or should I get an 850W power supply.
Power Supply – Corsair 750HX 750W
Motherboard – Asus Crosshair III Formula
CPU - AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Memory – Corsair Dominator 4GB (2 X 2GB) DDR3 1600
2 Video Cards – Sapphire Vapor-X Radeon HD 5770 Crossfire
2 Hard Drives – Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB
DVD Drive – Asus Blue-Drive Sata BC-08B1ST
Thanks for any help
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That Lian-Li case is a great case. You pay extra for Lian-Li, but you get high quality hand-crafted airplane-grade aluminum cases. The cooling will be plenty for you purposes. If you are worried then you could look at Lian-Li's only real competition, Silverstone:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163102
Your current PSU will do just fine and doesn't need to be upgraded. -
dont forget antec they bring thier a game when it comes to cases....
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000007%201054808289&Description=antec&name=ATX%20Full%20Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129056&cm_re=antec_skeleton-_-11-129-056-_-Product -
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subaru41 said:Thank you,
If I plan on upgrading to 2x 5970 video cards in a year. will I have enough power? I know each card takes 2 6 pin pci-e power cables.
Well, for that your going to need around a 1kw PSU.
One of the best 1kw PSUs at a good price:
http://www.provantage.com/enermax-erv1050ewt~7EMAX01E.htm
You will also need more cooling than that Lian Li can give for 2 5970s, the silverstone should do fine.
Here is an even better case, possibly my favorite case on the market:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163161&cm_re=ft02-_-11-163-161-_-Product
It is a bit more expensive, but the features you get with it are extremely useful, it is also a Full Tower, not a mid tower.
Here is a good review:
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/28091-silverstone-fortress-ft02-mid-tower-case-review.html -
AMW1011 said:Well, for that your going to need around a 1kw PSU.
One of the best 1kw PSUs at a good price:
http://www.provantage.com/enermax-erv1050ewt~7EMAX01E.htm
You will also need more cooling than that Lian Li can give for 2 5970s, the silverstone should do fine.
Here is an even better case, possibly my favorite case on the market:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163161&cm_re=ft02-_-11-163-161-_-Product
It is a bit more expensive, but the features you get with it are extremely useful, it is also a Full Tower, not a mid tower.
Here is a good review:
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/28091-silverstone-fortress-ft02-mid-tower-case-review.html
OK, So are video cards of the future always going to be roughly 3 inches longer than like the ATI 5770?
I don't mind paying more for a case, and power supply. I just don't want a year to go buy, and the have to buy a new case and power supply to upgrade my video cards.
I was actually looking at the FT01 and FT02, but opted for the Lian Li cases because it was all aluminum and sexier in my opinion. I probably will go with the ft02 and a larger power supply, so I wont have a problem with the video cards. I will have to sacrifice sexiness for my needs. Any other all aluminum case under $300 that would be comparable to the FT02?
Thanks AMW1011, I didn't realize the 5870 and 5970 were so big, I really never looked at them. just the graphics charts on Toms Hardware. That is how I cam up with in my opinion for now is - 2 5770 are the best for the money. -
what about this power supply. Silverstone 1000W. does it have the right connectors for 2 5970's?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256057 -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121037&cm_re=1000w_power_supply-_-17-121-037-_-Product
This is a real highly rated power supply in the 1000w range -
subaru41 said:what about this power supply. Silverstone 1000W. does it have the right connectors for 2 5970's?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256057
That is a pretty average PSU, I've seen high DOA rates.darkjuggalo2000 said:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121037&cm_re=1000w_power_supply-_-17-121-037-_-Product
This is a real highly rated power supply in the 1000w range
That is a decent PSU, but there are better in the price range.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=155
"...the unit was only barely in spec by test five and levitated itself out of spec in both crossload tests."
Ripple issues.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=138
As you can see, the Enermax delivers excellent performance and only for a little bit more. -
how about this one below. I would prefer a silverstone or a black power supply, I just dont want any red, or neon colors in the case, blue is ok, I know it sounds dumb. but i might go with the Enermax any ways.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10010777&prodlist=celebros -
subaru41 said:how about this one below. I would prefer a silverstone or a black power supply, I just dont want any red, or neon colors in the case, blue is ok, I know it sounds dumb. but i might go with the Enermax any ways.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10010777&prodlist=celebros
That is the same silverstone PSU.
If you must have a black PSU then the Silverstone will work I suppose, but you could get a great PSU that is garenteed to perform superbly and use black stickers or spray paint to cover up the "bling". -
AMW1011 said:That is the same silverstone PSU.
If you must have a black PSU then the Silverstone will work I suppose, but you could get a great PSU that is garenteed to perform superbly and use black stickers or spray paint to cover up the "bling".
THE NV is much bigger. take a look at the fans and the white sticker. It seems to have more connectors too with what i am seeing.
NV
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10010777&prodlist=celebros
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256057 -
darkjuggalo2000 said:i hate to say it but silverstone does not have a good reputation when it comes to psu's they are better at making cases
How is this one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139007&cm_re=corsair_power_supply-_-17-139-007-_-Product -
subaru41 said:Hello,
I was wondering if anybody has this case and what their opinions were on it. link below.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112250&cm_re=lian_li-_-11-112-250-_-Product
Also I was wondering if this case would be ok for my setup below as far as cooling. I will not be doing any overclocking. I just don't know if this case has enough cooling or if it is something I shouldn't worry about or not. I picked this case because wanted an all aluminum case with a window that isn't too flashy. Let me know if there is another case I should look at. Also is my power supply enough for my setup or should I get an 850W power supply.
Power Supply – Corsair 750HX 750W
Motherboard – Asus Crosshair III Formula
CPU - AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Memory – Corsair Dominator 4GB (2 X 2GB) DDR3 1600
2 Video Cards – Sapphire Vapor-X Radeon HD 5770 Crossfire
2 Hard Drives – Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB
DVD Drive – Asus Blue-Drive Sata BC-08B1ST
Thanks for any help
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