New Case - Can't Decide

trickycurve

trickycurve

trickycurve

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Afternoon all.

I've been putting this off for ages now, but I finally forced myself to type out this post. Since a few months ago I was very adamant about getting a new case for around the time I finished for the summer hols - reason being that I'd be spending a lot more time on my PC gaming, and my Antec 300 isn't quite up to the job of keeping my components cool on warmer days (cable management in the 300 is also abysmal). But I've just been putting it off for some unknown reason. Anyway, months ago I was looking at the Lian Li PC-B25FB and was quite set on getting it after reading a review on some site. However, about a month ago I started casually browsing cases again and saw topics and comments about the Lancool PC-K62, which seemed like a pretty good case after reading about it and seeing how much praise it gets.

Now, I've always preferred more understated cases, so naturally the Lian Li is more my cup of tea; however, the Lancool isn't as overstated (if you can even call it that) as a lot of cases, so I'm not going to dismiss it based on its looks. Essentially, I would *prefer* the Lian Li, but I'd get the Lancool if it's *better*.

I'm also looking at a quiet case. I don't mind the noise while I'm gaming because my graphics card is the most audible component, but the continuous whirring of my case while I'm watching films or TV gets annoying. I don't mind replacing fans if neither contender is especially quiet, but the case with the quietest stock fans will get bonus points when it comes making my decision. I have looked at cases designed for silent running, but none take my fancy.

Another thing is cooling: how does each case compare?

Cable management is also a must. I'm not too concerned about the Lancool, but I've seen the odd comment every now and then that it might be a bit of a squeeze routing some cables behind the motherboard tray of the Lian Li. Would be nice if anyone who owns or has owned the case could give their opinion on cable management.


Anyway, I think that's about it. Thanks a bunch chaps :)
 
Perhaps, it would best to know that Lancool cases are actually made by Lian Li. Just the Lian's are made in Aluminium and the Lancool are Steel.

The Lancool is fairly quiet, however I did change out the fans before I even started. If you want a better idea of what it's like to build in, read the build log I've linked to in my sig. Frankly, after that I still don't have any niggles with it!

The Lian Li is something I've had no experience, but I think you'll find both cases to be satisfactory of a quality. I think both cases would be reasonable case.

You'll have problems I think with fans no matter what I think, so I'd recommend a fan controller instead of replacement fans if you want to turn them right down for quietness whilst watching films...

kd
 
trickycurve; sounds like we're in a similar position with regards to philosophy on cases. How come you aren't considering say the R3/Arc Midi? Very understated and pretty quiet? Or do you just like the Lian Li style?
 
King Damager said:
If you want a better idea of what it's like to build in, read the build log I've linked to in my sig. Frankly, after that I still don't have any niggles with it!
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Just read your build log. It does indeed seem like a good case, especially so for building in with the predominantly tool-less design. Oddly enough, I was actually looking at Enermax fans myself as they seem to have good airflow for their noise output.

rOAdeh said:
trickycurve; sounds like we're in a similar position with regards to philosophy on cases. How come you aren't considering say the R3/Arc Midi? Very understated and pretty quiet? Or do you just like the Lian Li style?
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Just like the Lian Li. I did actually look at the R3, but all the horror stories put me off. :p

Even though I prefer the Lian Li's more understated looks, I might just take a gamble on the Lancool after seeing your build log, King Damager. And as you say, Lancool cases are made by Lian Li, so I don't think the K62's quality can be questioned. Think I'll order a bunch of Enermax fans as well (1x 120mm and 3x140mm), unless I can find anything better in a minute. :p


Thanks. :)
 
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That does look nice, but sadly it's a bit out of my price range. :( Unfortunately the K62 is out of stock at the moment, but I did order 1x120mm and 2x140mm Enermax fans and a 140mm Be Quiet Silentwings USC fan from elsewhere (was out of stock at OcUK and OcUK don't seem to stock Enermax fans at all). Hopefully OcUK will have the K62 back in soon.
 
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trickycurve said:
That does look nice, but sadly it's a bit out of my price range. :( Unfortunately the K62 is out of stock at the moment, but I did order 1x120mm and 2x140mm Enermax fans and a 140mm Be Quiet Silentwings USC fan from elsewhere (was out of stock at OcUK and OcUK don't seem to stock Enermax fans at all). Hopefully OcUK will have the K62 back in soon.
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Ironically I have posted about the availabilty of the K62 and 5UB has said they will not know about the availabilty until the end of week, It seems also they have taken the one with the red interior out of their inventory and are only going to stock the blue one? Hope not as this was the one I prefered :(.
 
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