CoolerMaster Vs Lian Li

ChaosdaJoker · 7 Apr 2011 at 11:20

So basically for my new build im going with a new case, my current case is the Thermaltake Armor, its a nice case, but after looking at it for 5 years its time for a change.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-156-CM

The CM RC-1100 Cosmos S got some great reviews, but people said cable routing can be an issue due to its small space behind the motherboard tray, also some complained there was no reset switch on the case ( how big of an issue could this be )

For the other cases, ive been looking at the Lian Li cases, some of them are very sleek looking, and have some great reviews aswell, ive also seen that some members on the forums have them and cable routing allows for awesome airflow, but what one is better

Lian Li PC-A71FB
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-172-LL

or
Lian Li PC-A77FB
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-196-LL

The A77 seems to have a more open front on it, does this increase the noise from the case a lot.

Suggestions?

Apem · 7 Apr 2011 at 12:02

You cant really compaire the Cosmos to those Lian Li's they are a lot newer cases, I would recommend the ATCS840 if you havent yet looked at it m8.

zia · 7 Apr 2011 at 13:54

+1 for lian li A71f cuase i have one, a very versatile case depending on your needs,

zia

Hydrogoo · 7 Apr 2011 at 15:09

I'm getting a new PC this week and I had 3 cases in mind when deciding what I was going to build. Factors I was looking at were Airflow/Styling/Cable Management.

The three that I was torn between were the CM 690II Advanced, CM Storm Scout, and NZXT Phantom.

all have amazing cable management by the looks of it, but in the end I settled for the NZXT as it was the prettiest of the three cases for me

Wepohn · 7 Apr 2011 at 17:29

I've been looking into getting either the a77fb or a71. I like that the A77FB has USB and no door but I'm not really sure if it's worth the price difference.

Also reports saying that the fan cables are too short and don't reach the fan controller for the a77fb and I don't like blue led's

Do doors restrict airflow much?

{T5K}TT · 7 Apr 2011 at 17:47

This new Lian Li, from their Lancool range, looks good: http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/lancool_pc_k59/

Called the Lancool PC-K59, it is smaller than the cases the OP linked, but check the cooling results in that article: Only a few degrees off the Antec DF 85, and a lot cheaper. That's pretty good I think.

setter · 7 Apr 2011 at 17:48

Another option would be the A70F.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-171-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=187

Identical interior to the A71F, got one here and ive been very impressed with it. I think that the A77FB is way to expensive tbh.

shaffaaf27 · 7 Apr 2011 at 17:55

how about the silverstone FT02?

Alternateline · 8 Apr 2011 at 01:16

I've had both brands of cases and would trust Coolermaster all the way.

I know each case is different but my Lian Li case was awful to heat and designed upside down, with the psu at the front.

{T5K}TT · 8 Apr 2011 at 22:57

shaffaaf27 said:
how about the silverstone FT02?

Lovely case, but when will they come into stock? Seem to be hard to get.

C64 · 8 Apr 2011 at 23:07

If you can live with the looks I'd look at the cheaper cooler master HAF X what sort of budget do you have ?

Personally I wouldn't get any Lian li I think they are slightly outdated in terms of cooling most are 120mm fans only and lack good cable management around the motherboard tray.

I think you'd be more impressed with the haf x or a silverstone Ft02 I'd get the silver one around £170 though not sure blacks worth the extra money.

The coolermaster ACTS 840 isn't to be sniffed at either.

jej_knowles · 8 Apr 2011 at 23:26

dont get a lian li a71f because ive got one and its absolutely rubbish compared to the cosmos honest!!!