Lian Li PC-011 - Beginners Build Log

Damien. · 3 Jun 2019 at 20:20

I just wanted to share with you all my recent gaming tower build.

Specification

Case: Lian Li PC-011 Dynamic
PSU: Corsair RMx 750W
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K
Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro
Paste: Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
GPU: Asus ROG Strix RTX 2080Ti
Memory: Team Group Dark Pro "8Pack" 16GB 3200MHZ DDR4
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus
Fans: Corsair ML120 Pro RGB 120mm

I am absolutely delighted with how the build has turned out and wanted to say thank you to @orbitalwalsh for advice given when choosing components. Pictures to follow.

Damien. · 3 Jun 2019 at 20:22

Pictures (Naked):

Damien. · 3 Jun 2019 at 20:23

Pictures (Sides On)

Damien. · 3 Jun 2019 at 20:30

Overclocking

CPU currently running stable at 5.0GHZ on all cores with a vcore of 1.3v and LLC set to 5.

Initially I was disappointed with my core temps whilst running Prime95. Although not terrible, my CPU package maxed out at 89 deg C after about 11 minutes. This prompted my to check my initial paste job, clean, re-paste and re-seat the cooler. That said when I removed the cooler I didn't think the coverage looked that bad.

CPU and cooler cleaned up, fortunately I hadn't been cursed with abrasive Kryonaut;

Kryonaut reapplied using the spreading technique;

Which seems to have done the trick, max CPU temps now 79 deg C after a 10 minute run;

Damien. · 3 Jun 2019 at 20:37

Future Plans

Turning up and due to be fitted tomorrow;

- Black/White Braided Cables and 3 more Corsair ML120 RGB fans

ninezerofive · 3 Jun 2019 at 21:22

Looks Good !

P.S. Nice teddy bear !

Damien. · 3 Jun 2019 at 23:00

Prime after a 1.5 hour run;

Andygully · 4 Jun 2019 at 07:43

I really like this case it was top of my list but i ended up get the phanteks p350x which i really like.
Good job it looks good and the braided cables will make it look better.

Damien. · 4 Jun 2019 at 08:32

Andygully said:
I really like this case it was top of my list but i ended up get the phanteks p350x which i really like.
Good job it looks good and the braided cables will make it look better.

Its an awesome case, I've always been a fan of Lian Li.

Thanks for the comments, pictures with braided cables installed should be posted tonight.

eldergeek · 4 Jun 2019 at 12:10

Hi Damien - got a question for you; is there any room to place lighting strips along the inside to emulate the glass lighting that is achieved in the razer edition?

Damien. · 4 Jun 2019 at 12:36

eldergeek said:
Hi Damien - got a question for you; is there any room to place lighting strips along the inside to emulate the glass lighting that is achieved in the razer edition?

Hi, I'll take a look tonight when I fit the new cables. I'll post some pictures for you.

eldergeek · 4 Jun 2019 at 12:56

Damien. said:
Hi, I'll take a look tonight when I fit the new cables. I'll post some pictures for you.

That would be fantastic, thank you. Additionally, I'm thinking about this case because I'd quite like to get some symbols etched into the glass - would you say it could be safely done? Is the glass thick enough? I know the case isn't designed for airflow strictly speaking, but aesthetically I prefer the dynamic over the air.

Damien. · 4 Jun 2019 at 13:01

eldergeek said:
That would be fantastic, thank you. Additionally, I'm thinking about this case because I'd quite like to get some symbols etched into the glass - would you say it could be safely done? Is the glass thick enough? I know the case isn't designed for airflow strictly speaking, but aesthetically I prefer the dynamic over the air.

The glass is very thick, as always the build quality from Lian Li is top notch.

With regards to the airflow, id actually say its fairly good. It has plenty of options for fan and rad mounting.

orbitalwalsh · 4 Jun 2019 at 13:33

Looking good !!!

Damien. · 4 Jun 2019 at 22:25

eldergeek said:
That would be fantastic, thank you. Additionally, I'm thinking about this case because I'd quite like to get some symbols etched into the glass - would you say it could be safely done? Is the glass thick enough? I know the case isn't designed for airflow strictly speaking, but aesthetically I prefer the dynamic over the air.

Glass thickness;

Space for LED strips;

Damien. · 4 Jun 2019 at 22:29

Update:

3 more fans and braided cable set fitted today! (Wondering if OCUK have stopped Haribo? Over 2.2k spent and not a single packet.)

TerrierHTFC · 6 Jun 2019 at 11:17

Very nice indeed.

What's the noise like with 9 120's? Presumably you have them on fairly low rpm?

ubiquity · 6 Jun 2019 at 13:52

Looks fantastic!

Out of interest, did you consider using the side/front mounting for the radiator rather than the top?

orbitalwalsh · 6 Jun 2019 at 13:56

Loving it !

How you finding the Temps ?

Damien. · 6 Jun 2019 at 14:04

ubiquity said:
Looks fantastic!

Out of interest, did you consider using the side/front mounting for the radiator rather than the top?

I did. The only options this case offers is top, side or bottom. It looks best top mounted and my temps are good so I've just left it there for now.

orbitalwalsh said:
Loving it !

How you finding the Temps ?

Temps are good when stress testing. Yet to try extended gaming sessions but during heaven and superposition GPU and CPU didnt breach the 60 deg C mark.

TerrierHTFC said:
Very nice indeed.

What's the noise like with 9 120's? Presumably you have them on fairly low rpm?

Noise in my opinion is more than acceptable. I have the fans set to balanced and I just let them manage them selves based on the default temperature response curve.