Lian Li PC-7FNWX

[sdym]

Hello all

I currently own the Lian Li PC-62B, which is a little beat up but still going strong.
(silver version: http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=326&cl_index=1&sc_index=38&ss_index=96).

I'm tackling a new build over the next couple of weeks, and one of the things I am considering is a new case. I love Lian Li, and the PC-7FNWX interests me a great deal:
(http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=490&cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=62)

I like this case largely because of the aesthetics, but also because of the e-sata, usb3 and HD audio.

Does anyone have any experience with this case? One of my principal concerns is space - I'm not in a position to upgrade to a full tower, but I'll need some elbow room given that I'll be investing in the XFX 5850.

If I decide to stick with the 62B, I'd like to get a replacement (window) side panel, but I don't know whether the mid-tower replacement panel on Lian Li's website would fit. If anyone happens to know, that would be great (I haven't received a reply on this from Lian Li).

Thanks
Steve

 

[Randomacts]

Gah that case is ugly imo.

 

[shovenose]

what about:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112239

 

[sdym]

Nice recommendation, shovenose, but I'm not a big fan of the top of that case. I know that the difference is minimal, but if I'm buying a new case I guess I shouldn't compromise...

Also, I believe that the connectors (usb, sata, audio) aren't in line with the 7FNWX unless I've missed something.

 

[shovenose]

ok i kinda think that case you want has a wierd front fan grill that would restrict lots of air thus creating more noise...

 

[sdym]

Thanks for the tip. Does the PC-60FNWX have the same problem?

http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=489&cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=62

 

[shovenose]

nope. in fact i would say thats one of the least restrctive fan grills ive seen.

 

[sdym]

Thanks a lot for the input. I hadn't considered the noise issue until today!

 

[sdym]

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