The case looks fantastic though and is narrower than your typical case and taller so you can still fit your gear inside. The drive bays for optical drives are on the side, which is a bit weird if you like to put your case directly beside your desk. The chassis holds ATCX mainboards.

Where this new case differs from its older doppelganger is in the windowed side panel that allows you to see all your cool hardware inside and the fact that the X500FX sports USB 3.0 ports on top. The case gets three 140mm fans in the back and a pair of the fans in front for a very robust cooling system with a multi zone heat management system. The chassis needs no tools either and has space for up to six HDDs.

The PC-Q09 is a smaller chassis measuring in at 256 x 110 x 200mm and weighing 1.4kg. The little case has a slim CD-ROM optical drive and a standard 2.5-inch HDD slot along with a standard 110W mini-ITX PSU with an external power brick allowing the chassis to be thinner and lighter with less heat output inside the chassis.

The chassis is covered in 1.5mm thick aluminum. The little case uses passive cooling with top and side vent holes and an 80mm fan can be put on the side of the chassis. Other features include a pair of USB 3.0 ports and more on the front cover. The PC-Q09F is 265 x 124 x 200mm and weighs 2.1kg. The extra size and weight of the case the due to the integrated 150W Flex ATX PSU.

Those four colors include black, silver, red, and piano white. Typically, you only get black and silver colors from Lian Li. The little case measures 200 x 326 x 260 mm and weighs 2.42kg. The small case can fit Mini-ITX and Mini-DTX mainboards inside and has a removable HDD cage. The chassis may be small, but it still uses normal ATX PS/2 power supplies so you have options on the market already.

The small case is made from 1.5mm thick aluminum sheets and it is designed for silent operation. The cooling solution for the case is a single 140mm fan and there are vent holes for CPU cooling located on the rear panel. Pricing and availability is unannounced at this time.

The chassis is silver and covered with brushed aluminum on the outside with a horizontal layout perfect for most entertainment systems. The chassis looks more like a home theater receiver than a computer. It measures 445 x 167 x 325mm and can be had in black as well as the silver color in the image.

The case supports Micro ATX, Mini DTX, and Mini ITX mainboards and has modular CD-ROM cage and modular HDD cages. The case also has three USB 3.0 ports, HD Audio, and eSATA ports along with a SD card reader slot on the front of the chassis. The cooling system uses a pair of 120mm fans and inside the case are three 3.5-inch HDD bays and a pair of 2.5-inch HDD bays along with four expansion slots. Pricing is unannounced.

techPowerUp got their hands on a pre-production version, and they seem impressed.  It’s the distinctive looks which swung opinion for the Lian Li; they actually say it’s not much of a test bench case, since you need to do some serious cable tying if you want to keep them out of the way, and the whole thing flexes around the multiple joints.

Still, we can see the new Lian Li garnering the same sort of fanbase as flocked to the Antec Skeleton, one of the better known – and similarly eye-catching – test bench cases of late.  Lian Li are yet to announce final pricing, but the PC-T1R Spider is expected to come in at around €150 ($205) and be available in black or red.

[via CaseModBlog]

The PC-P7FN chassis is an anodized black aluminum case that measures 210 x 470 x 490 mm (W x H x D). It supports ATX and micro ATX mainboards and has four 3.5″ drive bays, eight expansion slots, and five 5.25″ drive bays. One of the bays has a removable 3.5″ to 5.25″ converter. The case is built from 1.5mm to 1.2mm thick aluminum panes with a brushed finish all around.

The only difference between the PC-7FN and the PC-60FN is the design of the front panel with the 7FN having smooth rounded vent hole and the 60FN having a front bezel that is more open. Both cases have two internal fans with one being a 14cm intake fan with LED lighting and the other being a 120mm exhaust fan. Both cases also have a tool-less design and rounded edges to prevent cuts while working inside the case. Enthusiasts using water cooling will like that holes for tubing is already cut in the chassis as well.

The new Lian-Li hairline-brushed all aluminum Mini-ITX stands at 11-inch tall. Its mini fridge like design is rather unconventional, not eye pleasing in any ways, but internal space is roomy for the support of full size components. The Mini-ITX board fits on the side panel while the back has mounting brackets readied for a full size ATX PSU. Unit comes supplied with easy installation kits to allow a 5.25-inch optical drive, and a pair of 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hdd mount effortlessly with anti-vibration grommets and tool-less mounting screws on the system.

The Lian Li PC-Q07 is available now for a suggested retail of $69.

12 February 2009, Keelung, Taiwan – Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd has launched the PC-Q07 Mini-ITX chassis. The black hairline-brushed all aluminum PC-Q07 allows for the Mini-ITX platform motherboard to be combined with traditional full sized components, thus saving you money and giving you the option to utilize components from a system you already have. Designed to be passively cooled, with strategically placed innovative air vents make it both silent and safe. The small chassis can fit snugly in any environment. The PC-Q07 is definitely worth serious consideration for building the ultimate ITX platform. Ideal for System Integrators looking for money saving, high quality solutions.

PC- Q07 Mini-ITX Specifications
Standing at 193mm x 280mm x 208mm (W,H,D), the aluminum chassis has a reversible PSU bracket which allows the PSU to be arranged as you like. The chassis supports 1x 5.25” Optical drive bay with 1x 3.5” HDD bay and 1x 2.5” HDD bay. In addition, strategically placed air vents enable passive cooling to effectively keep your system optimal. The entire case weighs in at 1.1kg’s.

PC-Q07Special Features
The PC-Q07 has easy installation kits for the 5.25” optical drives, as well as for the 1x 3.5” HDD bays with anti-vibration kits, as well as room for a 2.5” drive underneath. The internal space is ideally arranged to keep everything well ventilated without compromising on your hardware thermal requirements. The small profile, incorporating traditional desktop components within the ITX platform makes the PC-Q07 the most attractive and innovative ITX chassis available.

Perfect for System Integrators (SI)
The benefit to use full size ATX power components coupled with the Mini-ITX platform makes this unique innovative chassis ideal for those system integrators looking to design a small profile, yet advanced system for their customers. The expense of slim ODD and an ITX PSU or external PSU is completely negated. In addition replacement components can be sourced from standard stocks, without the need to build up a special replacement inventory.

Traditional Durability
The classical style and functional design is the Lian Li goal. The essence of Lian Li products is the craftsmanship of the engineering. Intrinsic to the workmanship and quality is the customization which includes a whole host of optional extras that can be purchased to add more features to an already feature rich product.

For more details on features and extras available for the PC-Q07 please go to the Lian Li website

Like its previous anniversary release PC-777 to celebrate company’s legacy of craftsmanship and aesthetically innovative design, the PC-888 is a full-feature tower with a uniquely parabolic front panel curved in gradually, and mesh covered side panels bearing out its design. The whole chassis is constructed from a rigid aluminum, anodized in blue color. It’s another anniversary piece, but I have a feeling its timing may have something to do with the upcoming Chinese New Year, and for your information, the number 8 in Chinese culture, symbolizes fortune and prosperity; on the other hand, number 4 is entirely opposite.

Inside the massive case features dual 140mm intake fans, one 120mm exhausted fan, four units each on 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch drive bay and seven expansion slots. An I/O ports with the usual suspects as well as a card reader is built-in right on top of the case.

With limited production at 500 units, the Lian-Li is priced at an outrageous suggested retail of $640, $140 more than the individually laser-serialized Black Label Cooler Master, and the next one will top $1000, according to the company PR in a recent interview with CPU3d.

“The recent PC-888 was just a foretaste of extravagance, selling at about US$640 MSRP. We have heard rumours of a US $1000 case in the pipeline. What and how it looks is beyond me, but be prepared for another shocker. It will knock your socks off, and then probably have a place to steam-clean them too.

[bit-tech]

Both systems are tailored with the usual Li-Lian separated compartments we’ve grow accustomed to, which has large footprint with roomy design for water-cooling add-on and storage expansion; and are packed with high-end features such as vibration reduction brackets, anti-vibration rubber, aluminum sheet, Liquid cooling tubing holes and clusters of storage cages tools-less CD-ROM claspers and tool-less PCI card retention systems.

The PC-B71 , according to the manufacturer “is different via the lower part of the front bezel which has an integrated HDD Hot swappable SATA cage with a front facing securely lockable door”. Both are fan-cooled with dual 120mm exhaust fans , and a pair of 140mm blue lit LED intake fans with removable and washable nylon filters.

Extra multimedia ports include 4x USB 2.0 ports, 1x Firewire (IEEE1394), 1x E-SATA and HD + AC97 Audio ports are also provided and are mounted on top of the chassis. Users like to stick with full Lian Li custom parts can get the additional add-ons kits such as SATA Hot Swap HDD racks, fan speed control thermometers, PCI coolers, additional air intake fans, card readers and bezels for the CD/DVD bays.

The announcement made no mention of price and availability.

Highlights for PC-B70

* Patented anti-vibration brackets for seven (7) HDDs
* Tool-less PCI card retention system and tools-less CD-ROM claspers
* Patented HDD cage modules
* Dual PSU capability
* Extra long PSU support bracket
* Liquid cooling tubing holes
* Cable management system
* Sound dampening material on doors

Highlights for PC-B71

* SATA Hot swappable HDD cage
* Support RAID and seven (7) HDDs
* Lockable Front panel door for HDD mounting
* Tool-less PCI card retention system and tools-less CD-ROM claspers
* Dual PSU capability
* Extra long PSU support bracket
* Liquid cooling tubing holes
* Cable management system
* Sound dampening material on doors

It’s a mixed bag, from the sound of it, and how helpful the XB01 will be to you depends on what exactly you use your XBox 360 for.  The console is apparently silent without a disc present and much quieter when playing back DVDs, but as soon as a game is in it’s back to the usual turbine-hall noise levels.  Until Microsoft allow for games to be played from the hard-drive, or someone comes up with a way to fool the 360 into accepting a quieter DVD drive, it looks like we’re stuck with the noise.

In terms of the XB01 itself, build quality is reported as fair though not up to the usual Lian Li standards.  bit-tech describe it as being “built to a cost – a very reasonable cost” and lacking the “usually high Lian Li level attention to detail”.  Whether it’s worth $150 remains to be seen.

Each PSU has Power Failure Detection with OVP/OCP/OLP/SCP/UVP/OTP, plus support for multi-core CPU and Multi GPU/graphics cards, and comply with the newest Intel standard ATX 12V V2.3 & EPS 12V rail systems.  The PCI-E connector has bead-core protection to reduce EMI interference, and uses Japanese capacitor components which are apparently more durable and of better quality.

In terms of build, the PSU casings have honeycomb venting, the cables are all specially sleeved and a ball-bearing cooling fan works in combination with rippled-surface heatsinks.  Pricing is expected to be around $104, $144 and $177 for the 470W, 650W and 750W versions respectively.

Press Release:

Lian Li launches the all new MAXIMA Force PSU’s
Enthusiast performance durable PSU series

21 August 2008, Keelung, Taiwan – Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd has launched the MAXIMA Force series of Power supply units (PSU). The MAXIMA Force offers exceptional power regulation and safety features with 80 Plus certification showing Lian Li’s commitment to quality, while exemplifying Lian Li’s attention to detail through craftsmanship. MAXIMA Force complies with the newest Intel standard ATX 12V V2.3 & EPS 12V rail systems, while the environmentally friendly design for energy saving with Active PFC (>0.9) / High efficiency (>80%) complies with the best standards and allows additional full rated power draw during overclocking sessions. Hosting a complete range from 470Watts, 650Watts and 750Watts, the MAXIMA Force PSU’s are designed with the enthusiast gamer in mind.

The features include Power Failure Detection with OVP/OCP/OLP/SCP/UVP/OTP, plus support for multi-core CPU and Multi GPU/graphics cards systems, additional support for over-clocked CPU, GPU, and RAM System hardware with a maximum 100W overpower capability for one hour. The superior Japanese capacitor components bring long lasting durability and quality for the ultimate in stable power output.

The PCI-E connector has bead-core protection to minimized electromagnetic interference (EMI) for a cleaner output. Unlike some PSU’s out in the market, the MAXIMA Force can support its FULL rated power output. The cables have special sleeves to improve airflow through your case. The universal input accepts between 100V-240V and has a power switch at the back for added safety. The ball bearing fan gives consistent and quality airflow across specially designed heatsinks that have a special rippled surface to improve the surface area for superior thermal cooling performance. The uniquely coated outer casing has honeycombe d venting for excellent air-flow and ventilation.

With clean and stable power driving your PC via the MAXIMA Force PSU and the multi 12V rails output and bead core protection for the PCI-e connectors, failsafe safety protections, and 80 Plus output all combine to give the MAXIMA Force PSU superior durability than anything else you are likely to get. MAXIMA Force PSU’s have today what PC gamer’s need tomorrow!

For more details on features for the MAXIMA Force PSU’s please go here:

http://lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product04.php?cl_index=10&sc_index=36&ss_index=88

The BZ-U02 fits into a spare 5.25-inch bay and comes with 80cm cables to reach back to whatever port headers are on your motherboard or, feasibly, out the back of your case to plug into a spare port there. A flap-down cover keeps any dust out.

Available by the end of July, the BZ-U02 is available in silver and black, and will likely fit any computer case rather than solely be useful in Lian Li’s own range. It will be priced at around $30.