The surprisingly affordable Lian Li DAN-A3 is being joined in the market segment by another DANCase-assisted design, the B4. With, at a glance, similar specs and aesthetics, it seems strange for Lian Li to release such a case – until you notice the case’s party trick – dual orientation – albeit not stock. As you build in the B4, you have the option to have it laid out in the traditional layout, with the ports facing the rear, or add the optional (not included) Vertical Aerodeck accessory in a mini-tower layout, with the ports facing the bottom.
With the standard layout coming in at 21.3 Litres, down a full 5 litres from the A3, the B4 borders the traditional 20L size limit for SFF. Add another 3.2L for the Aerodeck add-on and your smol rig is now less smol, but still less voluminous than the A3.
The more subtle ‘mesh’ versions are already available for pre-order in Aotearoa New Zealand, starting at NZ$119. I couldn’t spot any availability in other markets after a quick search – please post links in the discussion thread as to your locale’s options!
What’s extra impressive at this price point is that a pair of slim 120mm fans are included and pre-mounted.
| B4 | A3 | |
| Volume | 21.3 Litres | 26.3 Litres |
| Width | 191mm | 194mm |
| Height | 288mm | 443mm |
| Length | 420mm | 306mm |
| Motherboard Support | M-ATX, M-ITX | M-ATX, M-ITX |
| GPU Support | 358mm, 4 slot | 415mm, 4 slot |
| CPU Cooler Height | 168mm (or 162mm with side fans) | 165mm |
| PSU Support | ATX up to 140mm, SFX, SFX-L | ATX up to 220mm, SFX, SFX-L |
Further on pricing: Fudzilla reports The new Lian Li B4-mATX PC will be priced starting at $69.99 for the Mesh Black version and going up to $89.99 for the Wood White model. The optional AeroDeck accessory will sell separately for US$29.99.
