This New PC Case Turns Your Tower Into Seashell
She sells PC cases by the sea shore.
Aside from those who make their own insane case mods, the computer cases on the market today are still of the boxy, rectangular variety. There's nothing wrong with that, as such towers make it easy to store and stack our systems.
For those who want something with a more organic flavor, Lian Li has this seashell case:
Lian Li calls it the special edition PC-U6 Cowry, which the company says "exhibits personality and craftsmanship while breaking free of simply being a box to house components" that is "not meant to be hidden under a desk but instead incorporated into its surroundings as a part of decoration and reflection of taste."
Inside it can accommodate three 3.5" and two 2.5" internal HDDs. All of the HDD mounts are tool-less and come with anti-vibration thumb screws with rubber suspension. Externally, one 5.25" ODD tool-less mount is located at the top of the front-panel. Four, ventilated PCI slots are located on the back-panel with enough space to mount graphics cards as long as 310mm. Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX motherboards mount using thumb-screws within the PC-U6 Cowry as well as a standard ATX PS/2 power supply unit that mounts at the base of the case right above ventilating holes protected by a washable air filter.
Two side-panel 120mm fans also come with washable air filters. A fan speed control-switch has been included as well. Two rubber-ringed holes are also included for users to be able to easily mount a liquid cooling system.
The front panel has two USB 3.0 ports, one e-SATA port, and HD audio ports. Finally, if shape wasn't stylish enough, a 530mm red LED kit is included.
The all-aluminum case weighs in at 4.5kg. Its dimensions are 219mm x 500mm x 410mm.
It'll set you back $349; but can you really put a price on style?
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That's scaled down and cheaper Lian-Li Memorial Case. It's a knock-off from their own earlier product, for which they charged 700 bucks, claiming that there will never be anything like that. Lame.
the article title made me lol
very neat
"She sells PC cases by the sea shore." lolz
Surely should be "Li sells PC shells by the sea shore"
Since when is a seashell cool? What's next...a butterfly or pony shaped case? Does it come in pink?
Different shaped case is a good idea, but I'd want a tough or cool-looking one...not a seashell.
Since when is a seashell cool? What's next...a butterfly or pony shaped case? Does it come in pink?Different shaped case is a good idea, but I'd want a tough or cool-looking one...not a seashell.
Specifically for someone like me who enjoys the sea. You'd be surprised how popular this would be for both genders, and I'm surprised you couldn't even give an example of your tough looking case.
For someone who grew up by the water all his life I enjoy this case.
Specifically for someone like me who enjoys the sea. You'd be surprised how popular this would be for both genders, and I'm surprised you couldn't even give an example of your tough looking case.For someone who grew up by the water all his life I enjoy this case.
Ok so yeah maybe a few guys out there would find this case cool. It is a nice concept, but..................it's still a Sea Shell.
Lian-Li PC 777 Memorial Edition came out 5 years ago.
Super heading 'She sells...' whatever !
I wonder if it's waterproof. (Sarcasm intended)
That's scaled down and cheaper Lian-Li Memorial Case. It's a knock-off from their own earlier product, for which they charged 700 bucks, claiming that there will never be anything like that. Lame.
Yeah, but according to the reviews people didn't mind the case, but thought it could be a bit smaller, cheaper, and have a few more features. Oh look what lian li just did, listened to customer advice.
God.... a seashell?
I would rather have a donkey shaped case.........
Gay looking case.
"Can you really put a price on style?"
Yes. Yes I can. I wouldn't pay a hundred bucks for that funky looking case.
Yuck! This is IMHO a tech fashion fail! You can have mine....
Eh, not particularly my cup of tea. I also couldn't see spending more than $70 on any case. For $70 you can get a case with plenty of room for expansion, solid build quality and abundant air flow.
I could see getting a $200 if I liked to stick with a look. But I generally like to refresh my case when I build a new computer. I just get tired of looking at the old one.
Did the pull that idea out of Apple's dumpster?
Is a snail the best metaphor for an enthusiast/gaming PC. Call me when the Cheetah case is out.
I can see how you could incorporate this nicely into a room.
I'd give Lian Li an Award for being the best in making the ugliest computer cases on earth.
yaaaaaaa.....
Expensive, but beautiful!
let me guess!!! gonna make my computer slow like a snail?
Hm... Nautilus anyone? I thing this looks kinda cool. Give it some bright green LED fans and it'd be a creepy looking thing! Non-euclidean geometry anyone?
Li sells PC shells down by the sea shore.
Cool looking case with a more natural look than the traditional cases, but I prefer a case made from renewable natural materials.
Since when is a seashell cool? What's next...a butterfly or pony shaped case? Does it come in pink?Different shaped case is a good idea, but I'd want a tough or cool-looking one...not a seashell.
When did things related to the ocean become synonymous with gay or feminine?
I doubt B&W is targeting these $60k speakers to women and gays.
Minus the LED kit, a case like this would look great in a corporate office as opposed to a "tough" case which would look completely tacky and out of place.
odd, the link didn't appear.
http://www.duban.sk/HighEnd2004/B&W%20Nautilus%202.jpg
Specifically for someone like me who enjoys the sea. You'd be surprised how popular this would be for both genders, and I'm surprised you couldn't even give an example of your tough looking case.For someone who grew up by the water all his life I enjoy this case.
Keep in mind Zerotherm made a cooler in the shape of a butterfly, and that case has been out before.