http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-v800/ any cases like that but cheaper? It is 129 here & silver, I like black http://www.silverpcs.com/lian-li-pc-v800-aluminum-case/ I have noticed amazon says discontinued also/
Enclosure A case that will match this one in size?
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The floppy drive bezel gives it away that it's quite old
It's also quite large at 27L, but large HTPC cases are still around, for example Silverstone. But the perforated front panel is quite unique for the HTPC design, I don't know of any alternatives
The L is for liters. So converting to Freedom units the case is ~1648 cubic inches.
I actually lol'd at this
I'm totally using "freedom units" in all of my remaining math and engineering courses this semester haha.
If you don't need ATX and can live with mATX, Silverstone has four cases for you at around 22L (liters):
SG01
Link: http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=196&area=en
SG02
Link: http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=182&area=en
SG11
Link: http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=535&area=en
SG12
Link: http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=540&area=en
SG01
Link: http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=196&area=en
SG02
Link: http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=182&area=en
SG11
Link: http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=535&area=en
SG12
Link: http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=540&area=en
Then you might want to take a look at the SG13:
That's pretty much exactly what you're asking for, and it's probably the smallest case that fits your constraints.
That's pretty much exactly what you're asking for, and it's probably the smallest case that fits your constraints.
There are a few really nice cases coming from Lian Li that were displayed at Computex this year. I am writing the PR and doing the YouTube video for them now.
You can look for the Q10, Q17 (won't be in North Am, sorry) and something for shorter GPU like the Q21. Sorry I can't show you more, but Logan from the Tek shows them fairly well in his video.
Anand shows some as well, but not so much: http://www.anandtech.com/show/9368/lian-li-computex-2015-booth-tour
Actually.. never mind, he only shows the big ones....
When I have the teasers ready for our blog, I will let you all know!
Thanks
Kip
You can look for the Q10, Q17 (won't be in North Am, sorry) and something for shorter GPU like the Q21. Sorry I can't show you more, but Logan from the Tek shows them fairly well in his video.
Anand shows some as well, but not so much: http://www.anandtech.com/show/9368/lian-li-computex-2015-booth-tour
Actually.. never mind, he only shows the big ones....
When I have the teasers ready for our blog, I will let you all know!
Thanks
Kip
Be sure to keep us posted and you can always make a new topic for new products ofcourse.
I have been amazed by Lian-Li's ability to reinvent themselves, with the new tempered glass tops and aluminium beam construction, also the wall-mountable cases deserve mention as do the desk cases. Although I find the feet on those horribly tacky (TV dinner table style). I'd definitely would love to see some more community interactivity going on, like a case design competition and a special design/finish line that include some rare materials or unique finishes, along with some form of customization.
I have been amazed by Lian-Li's ability to reinvent themselves, with the new tempered glass tops and aluminium beam construction, also the wall-mountable cases deserve mention as do the desk cases. Although I find the feet on those horribly tacky (TV dinner table style). I'd definitely would love to see some more community interactivity going on, like a case design competition and a special design/finish line that include some rare materials or unique finishes, along with some form of customization.
Did you say exotic materials?! Does anyone have some transparent aluminum they can send me
No reason, I just want to take the "all aluminum" to the extreme.
No reason, I just want to take the "all aluminum" to the extreme.
I'm not sure anyone is manufacturing Sapphire sheets that large.Did you say exotic materials?! Does anyone have some transparent aluminum they can send me
::EDIT:: If you want exotic materials, it seems like production of ultralight Magnesium-Lithium alloys is ramping up. Lenovo have a laptop (LaVie-Z) making extensive use of them for weight reduction.
On the other end of the scale, Tungsten is an interesting material. As well as being very, VERY dense, it's also incredibly hard and stiff. Even small thin-walled objects feel solid and hefty even if mostly hollow. Not too fun to machine though.
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Thanks Edz. But Lian Li is all about Aluminum. Myself, I am a Titanium guy, even my wedding ring is Ti, but Tungsten is worth looking into. Didn't someone foam it?
Magnesium-Lithium, so it explodes and burns
Magnesium-Lithium, so it explodes and burns
I think there are some Tungsten foams, but mainly for extreme refractory use (and given Tungsten's properties, I can't imagine foaming it is easy, or anywhere close to reasonably priced!).
AFAIK, Mg-Li isn't particularly more flammable than other Magnesium alloys. If something in your case is getting hot enough to ignite light metals, you already have a Very Big Problem. Pure Magnesium needs to hit over 470°C to ignite, alloys typically ignite at over 800°C, and some aero-grade alloys can reach over 1100°C. When as a bulk block or sheet, it's not nearly as flammable as when a powder or ribbon.
One issue with Mg-Li is I don't think anyone has a solid anodisation process worked out yet, so the surface is relatively soft and dentable compared to anodised Aluminium.
AFAIK, Mg-Li isn't particularly more flammable than other Magnesium alloys. If something in your case is getting hot enough to ignite light metals, you already have a Very Big Problem. Pure Magnesium needs to hit over 470°C to ignite, alloys typically ignite at over 800°C, and some aero-grade alloys can reach over 1100°C. When as a bulk block or sheet, it's not nearly as flammable as when a powder or ribbon.
One issue with Mg-Li is I don't think anyone has a solid anodisation process worked out yet, so the surface is relatively soft and dentable compared to anodised Aluminium.
One of the Lian Li cases exhibited at Computex 2015 was (I believe) a steel case with the design partially inherited from Lancool K62. I still have K62r2 sitting in my room.
Yes, that was a nice case. Bigger than SFF would like, eh
Exception proves the rule, right? But that case should be a modders go to for a while, and a dremel masters dream.
transparent aluminum is real! Star Trek would not lie to me! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_oxynitride
I really want a small square of it, just for fun. There is no need for a bullet proof case
