New Lian-Li PC-7FW

swannyUK · 22 Oct 2009 at 20:46

Hi all,

I've spent the last 2 days swapping out the contents of my ageing Coolermaster Centurion 532 into their new home. I've always loved the look of Lian-Li cases but could never really justify the price tags. After around 3 years of using my Centurion it has started to look a bit run down so i decided to treat myself.

I've spent quite a long time trying to get the cables how i want them which was a bit of a pain. There aren't many cut outs in this case and there's not much room to play with behind so i'm happy with what i've managed to do.

(Sorry for the rubbish pics...phone camera)

System Spec - Not as fancy as most of you guys

CPU: Intel Q6700 (stock speed)
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R
GPU: PALIT GTX275
RAM: Kingston HyperX 4GB
PSU: 580W TAGAN

Ducky Spud · 22 Oct 2009 at 21:01

Looks good

I considered that case when I was upgrading at the start of the year. Ended up going for a PC-A07 instead but still think that case looks great. Love the style of the front grill mainly haha

Cables are pretty tidy too, nice build

swannyUK · 22 Oct 2009 at 21:47

Cheers

Yeh the front grill is really nice and i like how the side window sits in the side panel rather than just bolted on top.

Ducky Spud · 22 Oct 2009 at 22:28

Yea, im normally a bit iffy about side windows but that one is actually pretty nice. Will fit my case too so may be getting one eventually, found a place selling them around £25

Orange · 22 Oct 2009 at 22:43

I love what you did the the gfx card power leads, my leads run acros the window from my 8800gtx.. The connectors are quite badly placed if you ask me

swannyUK · 23 Oct 2009 at 14:01

Yeh, they are a bit iffy to get tidy. Just so happened i had plenty of space in the drive bay so i wrapped them up in there

Dup · 23 Oct 2009 at 14:29

Snap, I love it. Great case and doesn't weight 5 tons like my old Kandalf!

michaelosmolski · 23 Oct 2009 at 14:43

Ducky Spud said:
Yea, im normally a bit iffy about side windows but that one is actually pretty nice. Will fit my case too so may be getting one eventually, found a place selling them around £25

Hi

Where did you get it from for £25? I have been looking for the side window in the UK everywhere...

cheers

fonetech · 23 Oct 2009 at 14:47

This is one awesome looking case and its making me change my mod i have planned

Shilz · 23 Oct 2009 at 15:12

What have they done to the HDD cage/bay! Looks different to mine :confused:

My Lilly PC60-FW is similar to the PC7-FW and the cage looks like this - http://i38.tinypic.com/11kwkg5.jpg

Not that it really matters becuase its still a sweet looking case.

Edit : Just noticed that the HDD cage will vary on each model.

Ducky Spud · 23 Oct 2009 at 16:13

michaelosmolski said:
Hi

Where did you get it from for £25? I have been looking for the side window in the UK everywhere...

cheers

If you do a quick search for "Lian Li Black Midi Tower Window Panel W-65BT" you should find it no problem

Dup · 23 Oct 2009 at 16:21

Shilz said:
What have they done to the HDD cage/bay! Looks different to mine

My Lilly PC60-FW is similar to the PC7-FW and the cage looks like this - http://i38.tinypic.com/11kwkg5.jpg

Not that it really matters becuase its still a sweet looking case.

Edit : Just noticed that the HDD cage will vary on each model.

No, they are the same but he has fitted the option panel you get with the case to prevent the HDDs from moving in transit (pointless if you don't move the PC much though).

Shilz · 23 Oct 2009 at 16:33

Dup said:
No, they are the same but he has fitted the option panel you get with the case to prevent the HDDs from moving in transit (pointless if you don't move the PC much though).

ohhhhhhh I see! Thats what that piece of metal was for lol!

Cheers

swannyUK · 26 Oct 2009 at 10:18

It's funny you should mention that tbh. I found it in the box and was wondering what the hell it was at first. Had a quick look at the manual and just slapped it in. After taking the pics i decided it looked ugly so took it off

The HDDs stay in fine without it so it's no biggy.

swannyUK · 30 Oct 2009 at 13:21

Just a thought but which way has everyone that has this case mounted their PSU?

I've put mine in with the intake fan underneath. It sits raised on the anti vibration rails so can get air but i was just wondering if it's better having the fan at the top or will it steal some of the air going to the Graphics Card?

*Ponders*