My Lian Li a70fb

paradigm · 4 Mar 2010 at 22:52

Looks much better!

Thought about a 24-pin extension to see if that'll fit behind the mobo tray? (leaving the PSU fixed 24-pin cables under the PSU)

setter · 4 Mar 2010 at 22:59

Thanks paradigm, im considering this extension.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-000-NX

The reversing off the drives really improves things, great tip. Though my hdd locking mechanism tends to vibrate a little now, gonna look into some way of quietening it down.

wingnuttzz · 5 Mar 2010 at 13:54

Looks good. Tempting to get one myself soon to replace my silverstone FT01 so i can mount my watercooling in it

don't know how the quality will compare though

theron · 5 Mar 2010 at 22:10

looks really good setter, nice to see how much u managed to improve the cables.

i am still thinking really seriously about getting this, more now ive seen this thread. what size radiator is likely to fit in the roof?

@ paradigm, how deep is the door panel? i have a scythe kaze master fan controller and its got 4 knobs that stick out about 12mm, would it close if i had this installed?

paradigm · 5 Mar 2010 at 22:16

theron said:
@ paradigm, how deep is the door panel? i have a scythe kaze master fan controller and its got 4 knobs that stick out about 12mm, would it close if i had this installed?

Easily

You get about 20mm.

setter · 5 Mar 2010 at 23:27

Just out of interest paradigm, would it be possible to take a door panel from the A71F and fit it to an A70F, on my A70F, the entire front panel simply pulls off to expose the fan filters. Such a nice simple arrangement, on my previous eclipse 62, i had to remove both side panels, and top panel to remove the plastic front fascia.

Btw, are you still looking at installing a watercooled setup in yours, planning the same on mine, hence my attention to cable managing.

BlackBat · 6 Mar 2010 at 01:43

I would've thought that the A71F is the same as the A71A/B in that the front panel has four screws holding it in place (not clips like the A70FB and A70A/B). This being because the added weight of the door may not be held effectively by the clip method and/or it would be easy to bypass a locked door by just pulling the front of the case off (complete with door).

setter · 6 Mar 2010 at 01:51

Ahh, didnt know about The screws mate, on my A70FB, the entire front panel simply pulls off, internally its the same case as the A71F, ive been looking for a triple panel radiator top panel for my A70FB, but lian li dont currently supply one for this new case (only a double), there are triple panels for older cases which will fit ok for a radiator, however they dont match the front panel connector slot on the new A70F/71. Theese newer case include firewire and esata ports which render the old panels obsolete, unless you cut it yourself.

theron · 6 Mar 2010 at 12:21

paradigm said:
Easily

You get about 20mm.

thank you paradigm

setter said:
Btw, are you still looking at installing a watercooled setup in yours, planning the same on mine, hence my attention to cable managing.

im looking for a watercool-able case, im hoping this is the one (when it comes back in stock).

i saw a photo of someone with a triple 120 rad in the roof so i guess thats possible.

Edit: triple rad in the floor http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?i...&hl=en&sa=N&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&ndsp=20&tbs=isch:1

setter · 8 Apr 2010 at 21:47

Fitted an nzxt 24 pin braided extension cable to hide the main psu atx cable. Main cable runs along the floor and up the back of the hdd bays now. Also moved the cable clamp closer to the psu and cable tied the two gpu power connectors together, (not in pic though).

Also stuck in a zalman mfc1 plus fan controller, havent connected it up yet as im waiting on a few braided fan extension cables coming.

Also, my nephew gave me a set of Lian Li vented drive bay covers.

Though im still undecided wether to use theese, or stick with the standard solid ones.

theron · 8 Apr 2010 at 23:11

solid no doubt.

the 24 pin connection really helps, shame u couldnt get it behind the mb tray i think.

still waiting for your water cooling setup

setter · 8 Apr 2010 at 23:24

Yep, bit of a pity it wont fit behind, still it looks better than the yellow and red spaghetti from before. Regarding watercooling, still waiting to gather some cash together mate.