I know it's probably very early, but is there an estimation of price and launch date (even a super vague one)?
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Lian Li/DAN A3-mATX
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We are already in the revisit phase from adding feedback and experience we made with the first sample.
Is this better?
No
I like this design as well, but I think having the I/O on top looks better and is a little bit better functionally as it allows easier access when the case is placed lower on the ground (it is a small case so the top is always accessible), plus with a few 90 degree adapters it can very easily turn into a vertical case.
I think I understand why you went with bottom I/O - it is easy to rotate the case and keep the stand?
That is only my opinion of course
but really love the fact that you guys are listening to the feedback! This case is literally turning into my dream case and following it’s design and engineering phase is very exciting!
Also one thing, you said that the only difference to a box are the grooves and the stand, and while I prefer these new case feet, I think that adding a second colour tone would give it a great character - something like the Q58, something subtle though, darker/lighter white/black colour.
I think I understand why you went with bottom I/O - it is easy to rotate the case and keep the stand?
That is only my opinion of course
but really love the fact that you guys are listening to the feedback! This case is literally turning into my dream case and following it’s design and engineering phase is very exciting!Also one thing, you said that the only difference to a box are the grooves and the stand, and while I prefer these new case feet, I think that adding a second colour tone would give it a great character - something like the Q58, something subtle though, darker/lighter white/black colour.
I agree with you but this would be the only spot where IO does not interferece with fans, radiator, PSU s.o. So it is a compromice between IO feature and compatibility.
Is it possible to make the side bracket into two pieces? So when using tower cooler with max height, we can keep one or two fan on the side bracket.
And also I like the previous design of the feet, I know it may reduce much fan performance, but it make the case design more outstanding
And also I like the previous design of the feet, I know it may reduce much fan performance, but it make the case design more outstanding
I liked the original design better. The front panel line grid layout is disrupted by the new IO position
I like the stand better than the one in the previous design.
As others have said: I/O ports on the top look better (the new design doesn't look terrible, though, so if top I/O cannot be achieved without compromising functional aspects, so be it).
I think I like the original design better. Is there a way to put the I/O on the side so that the front is uniform and uninterupted?
Not gonna lie... I am looking forward to a final build that is both SFF and water cooled. This does tick off several of my checks. Especially the potential for a twin 360mm rad build. I have an NR200 currently and it looks a bit challenging to put such a setup in there. I do also have several other cases in my "Watercooled SFF endgame" folder along with a document stating what I might do for the build. This case: added to the list. Looking forward to the case's progression.
Yeah I have an NR200 and 2x280s simply will not fit without extensive modding - extending the height of the case in some way with 3d prints, which imo isn’t sturdy and doesn’t look good. Much rather have a case that’s actually built for it. This looks like the one.
Hello. The Lian Li Q58 has a single 2.5" quick/hot swap... is it possible to offer this? Thanks!
If it can't fit in the front panel like the Q58, I believe there is space below the PSU assuming a SFX PSU is used...
If it can't fit in the front panel like the Q58, I believe there is space below the PSU assuming a SFX PSU is used...
Will there be a vented front panel for the ATX PSU? Seems suboptimal to have the PSU fan towards the inside fighting with the CPU cooler for air, especially since it seems like the PSU is basically just dumping its heat into the bottom of the case to be sucked up by the CPU cooler. I'd think it would alleviate the issue some if the PSU was taking in its own supply of fresh air from the front.
If this case supported top and bottom 360mm rads (with a SFX PSU) if would for sure be the next go to SFF custom loop case. dual loop 360mm at around 20L while still being able to look at everything through the glass sidepanel would be insane.
I hope the top mount option for a radiator will still be considered (without the need to invert the case). Seems to theoretically have enough space for it if you move the SFX PSU low enough.
Would for sure be my next case if you manage to support dual rads in that orientation.
I hope the top mount option for a radiator will still be considered (without the need to invert the case). Seems to theoretically have enough space for it if you move the SFX PSU low enough.
Would for sure be my next case if you manage to support dual rads in that orientation.
@cLRLYY We are currently in the redesign process and I think i can share something soon that comes closes to your wishes
Im guessing its a while away then.@cLRLYY We are currently in the redesign process and I think i can share something soon that comes closes to your wishes
Anyone got a recommendation for a mATX case that can take a next gen 40xx card and a 360 rad?
@dondan is there a reason most of the cases you make don't have front perforations? My Lian Li Q58 (I know not your case) front panel heats up quite a bit especially with a FE card as the hot air sits right there. Even without the ability to mount a fan in the front, having performated front panel should help dissipate some of the heat. In the case of this case you can then flip the PSU and have the fan get fresh air from the front instead of taking in hot air from the GPU.
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