Chassis from Lian Li, NZXT Designed for Gamers
Two new unique chassis for gamers and HTPC enthusiasts hit the market.
Both NZXT and Lian Li revealed new PC cases designed with gamers and movie buffs in mind. Although neither chassis offering sports a high "wow" factor in appearance, the NZXT Vulcan M-ATX and the Lian Li TYR PC-X2000F are uniquely designed, with the former made for portability and the latter designed to fit within a home theater setup.
Available May 20, the NZXT Vulcan M-ATX features a unique carrying handle mounted at the top, making it easy for users to carry the rig to LAN parties or other events. Surprisingly, the handle doesn't really look out of place, fitting in with the chassis' overall hardened, black appearance. The case has a compact size of 16 x 7 x 16.6-inches, and comes packed with dual 5.25-inch slots and four 3.5-inch slots (internal and external). It can also house a 350-mm video card (like the ATI Radeon HD 5970) at the very least.
As for the Lian Li TYR PC-X2000F, the chassis was designed for both the gamer and HTPC enthusiast, however its design favors the latter category. This chassis is substantially bigger than the NZXT Vulcan, offering four "tool-less" 5.25-inch sliding bays with access on both sides of the rig, and seven "tool-less" hard drive sliding mounting racks. Behind the sleek, front cover you'll find three 140-mm silent intake fans, with the Fan Speed Control switch mounted on the back panel of the chassis.
Lian Li said that the TYR Pc-X2000F will sell for $539 USD, and may be available now. Although NZXT said that the Vulcan will hit the market on May 20, currently the chassis' pricetag is unknown.
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Designed for gamers and bankruptcy!
I want a mac.
The NZXT Hades looks sweet.
I hope the Antec 903 comes w these features. This case is designed better i just dont know if it looks better than the 902.
That's definately a nice look from NZXT
HAF 932> Both of those more expesnive cases.
That NZXT case looks gorgeous. I'd buy it (I already have a perfectly fine NZXT Case though
).
I want a mac.
NZXT needs a turret to complete the look
Why do they make anything geared towards gamers look really really queer. Flashy lights and weird shapes... it's almost right out of transformers... Sigh. I guess I'm the only normal gamer..
Not worth the price. Id rather buy multiple HAF932s than buy one of these.
I want a mac.
Two angry camels in a tiny car.
They look really good, and really expensive. Besides, I'm not ready to retire the dremel. I like cutting holes for windows, cables, fans, and backplates, so I'll stick with my Antec P-160 and CM-690.
Antec 903?
I like the look of the lian li, too expensive though.
The nzxt looks alright, anyone know how much it will cost though?
The NZXT reminded me of the lenovo workstation computer.
Two angry camels in a tiny car...doin' your mom!
Antec 903?I like the look of the lian li, too expensive though.The nzxt looks alright, anyone know how much it will cost though?
i doubt there would be a 903 since they wanted the 902 to be similar to the 1200. so both would need to change i guess. and some other designs with different names would be introduced.
lian li is fine but who would buy a $500+ case?
I think I will puke with those prices.... not worth the price
the nzxt will be about a hundred bucks and win,the lian li will never sell.
Why do they make anything geared towards gamers look really really queer. Flashy lights and weird shapes... it's almost right out of transformers... Sigh. I guess I'm the only normal gamer..
It's not normal for people to have different tastes? It's not normal to want to stand out? Personally, I'm happy with my $60 Rosewill Destroyer with an NZXT Sentry 2 on the front. Not too flashy, but a little bit of glow and a nice readout.
... Do have to say I'm going for a complete UV-reactive and lit liquid-cooled case next year.
How are these designed in anyway for gamers? I mean seriously an mATX case, who uses an mATX case to game with? These are more geared to people who have too much money with their excessively high price for little return.
thumbscrews for the motherboard?!!?! WIN!
Lian Li's are usually more expensive. I got the Li case that looks like the Apple G5. They use aluminum and the details are better. Most Antec case are like cheap plastic or heavy metal. But 540 for a case is way too much, not sure who is going to buy that one.
Well, if I would be the LAN-party going kind, I wouldn't mind the NXZT. However, being the settled-down type that I am, I'd just love the Lian Li case for my rig. Hell, if I had the right amount, I would even consider it for my server
$539 for a Lian Li? Save some money and get the Corsair Obsidian. Its big but the best designed case....and now everybody is copying them.
How are these designed in anyway for gamers? I mean seriously an mATX case, who uses an mATX case to game with?
People that use MACS.
Nice looking cases if a bit expensive. I agree with the others think that the HAF 932 (and 922: my case) look good for a lot less and with great airflow.
You know what I want t see now? Benchies on how well certain cases cool than others.
That'd be pretty sweet.
The Lian Li case looks more appealing to me.
I use Lian Li PC V1000Z Case of over 8 years (or more?) and I am not disappointed at all. It looks like the day I bought it, maybe not so shining anymore but that's OK.
Lian Li 4tw!