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When space is a consideration for your next PC, nothing competes with the Lian Li PC-Q07. This compact case is made specifically for mini-ITX motherboards which are some of the smallest form factors in the industry. Despite the economical dimensions, the PC-Q07 still fits standard sized parts. You can create the compact PC of your dreams with a full-sized optical drive, 3.5-inch HDD and ATX PSU.
The innovative cooling design for the PC-Q07 makes case fans unnecessary. Perforations in the panels vent hot air to keep heat from building up and slowing down your system. If your PSU has a 120mm fan, you can mount the power supply facing the CPU to aid in cooling. Mount the PSU the other way and cool the power supply with fresh air. The choice is yours!
Silent performance is important to Lian Li, and it shows with the PC-Q07. The chassis is built with 1.5mm-thick aluminum alloy to minimize vibration. The side panel is secured by screws to increase the stability of the case. Finally, HDDs are mounted with anti-vibration grommets that keep the hard disk drive from shaking the case when it spins up. For all of your silent and compact computer needs, buy the Lian Li PC-Q07 today!
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great case
- Pros: beautiful case, quality built.
normal-sized* DVD/CD drive, ATX power, PCI card, and 3.5" drive supported.
It WILL support 2.5" and 3.5" HD simultaneously (I'd not found this confirmed anywhere but 2.5" mounted under 3.5" will both fit without touching)
- Cons: I REALLY wish they had managed to accommodate a second 3.5" hard drive bracket, with two drives in RAID this would be a perfect mini-server box.
* Would it have been so bad to make it an extra 1/2" deeper to permit full-sized (instead of needing shorter) DVD/CD drive to fit and still have room for connectors?? (PATA is tight squeeze, SATA requires 90 degree data cable for tight squeeze)
For desktop use (I'm using as server) front audio connectors would be welcome
Power and HDD LEDs are super-bright (small resistor in series should reduce that though - as with front audio this isn't an issue for me using it as a server case but would be irritating as exposed HTPC)
3-pin power LED connector (WHY?? every mobo I've seen has 2-pin) but with care and a toothpick the pins can be rearranged
still 5 eggs, since all these issues are minor and were known in advance
"motherboard and drive mounting screws" - only enough for mobo, and no extra screws for case sides (small, black, l
- Other Thoughts: If you already have a pico-itx power supply it will work quite well - the bottom vents on the rear have a larger round hole in the center that works well for the 12v power connector, though likely intended for a wifi antenna.
plenty of screws (spares for hard drive with grommets and PSU mount thumbscrews as well) except as noted in Cons.
Without ATX power supply (with pico-itx) this sucker is light as a feather fully assembled. Moving from a book-sized steel mini-itx case with 2.5" drive & pico-itx psu this is about same weight despite 6x the size. shipping weight 4lbs.
Yes, it's tight space to work in - I strongly recommend any full-size ATX power supply have modular (IE removable) cables or you'll easily get cable-clot. Install drives first, then mobo, then psu, then close case.
One of these at home and another on the bench at work (ISP) with intel D945GCLF2 mobo, both draw compliments. Wish NewEgg carried the silver and red versions as well.
Great Case
- Pros: Small
Standard PSU
Beautiful Construction
- Cons: Aluminum = More Noise
Small = Not a lot of room
- Other Thoughts: Beautiful Case, but I highly recommend a modular PSU because cable management is a MUST.
And for the guy whining about having dual slots for this thing. What are YOU thinking? You're really going to put a monster vid card into this size of a case? And there's one board currently on NewEgg that has a PCI-E slot available. I think they were thinking not many people need dual slots.
Wanted a case with standard PSU because all the other cases available for Mini-ITX were severely underpowered or wouldn't fit even a stock heat-sink.
Using Intel E7400, Zotac 9300 in this rig and it's perfect, with Zalman 7700 Fan [it's tight on chipset heatsink], system doesn't go above 60C even at 100% CPU.
| Model | PC-Q07 |
| Type | Mini-ITX Tower |
| Color | Black |
| Case Material | Aluminum |
| With Power Supply | No |
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pretty lame
- Pros: newegg's service, as always. it is in fact a mini-itx case that houses a zotac board with the intel stock hsf(lga775)
power buttons and frontside usb work as expected
stylish exterior
holds atx psu, 3.5 hdd, and 5.25 dvdr
ideal size for a media center pc/mackhack
- Cons: everything else:
lian li, in my experience, represents the poorest quality:price ratio in a case manufacturer- this being said, i got this one for $45 which i think is still overpriced after recieving it. the fact that this case is normally 79.99 is an outrage, but again, lian li has this reputation so youve been warned :-)
they give you poor quality in screws, pre stripped to ensure youll be bending some metal to remove the panels
the board mounts are not flush with the backplate, so be prepared to do some more creative bending to get your audio and other IO plugged in to the rear
there is not one place to mount a fan in this case- horrible design. an exhaust fan wouldve been sufficient, and while space is limited, i can come up with a couple places that i'll be able to rig a 120mm so my psu is not the only ventilation
the hdd mount is also of horrible design - cheap aluminum, bends when mounting, and again, uses the same poor quality screws to affix it to the bottom
- Other Thoughts: my recommendation to make this case work would be to plan on using an intel atom board with a modular, or fairly sparing power supply as space is limited and storing extra wires out of the cpu fan's way is a challenge
also, take great care in unscrewing the panels. once their cheapy screws are out, i suggest using hdd screws if you have 16 of them, as they will be much easier to remove later - nothing is more frustrating than stripped screws
keep in mind that hdd screws are larger, but paving the way for them takes minimal effort
also, for those getting high temps, it works well to drill four holes into the front of the case to mount a fan to that section - the fan wont have anywhere to pull from, but it will help move air through the back and side vents
this case gets two eggs only because after all was in and arranged, it did work as expected
to its credit, this is one of the best itx cases ive seen on newegg, but a small matx case may have been a better option
Nice case for ITX, minus standardization
- Pros: ~VERY~ nice looking case. My first Lian-Li case, and I have to admit it's impressive. Only ITX solution this size that I've found which uses a regular ATX PSU. Includes a hole in the back for (bottom middle) for a WLAN antenna or using a Pico-ITX PSU power plug. Product quality is excellent, with exceptions...
- Cons: ...I'm amazed how nice the case is, and yet they don't use standard mount spacing points for the board and expansion slot. I tried three (yes, three) different mfg ITX boards in this case, and every one had the same 1/4" spacing gap between the ITX board I/O ports and the shield. It made the use of the I/O shield pointless.
Same issue with the expansion slot. Using a PCI or PCI-e card (different boards) left a 1/4" (ish) gap from the lip of the card where the screw goes into the case. I (literally) had to bend the metal card cover for it to fit in properly and not pop out of the expansion slot.
If the attention to standard mounting point(s) was given 1/10 as much lovin' as the quality of the case build, then this would be a 5 egg review instead a 3 egg review. Why buy a standardized case if it's going to be a pain?
- Other Thoughts: Like another reviewer stated: First install the 5.25" device (if you wish), then the ITX board, and lastly the PSU if you're using a full sized PSU.
I'd like to see an alternative solution to the gaping whole left by the PSU for those that chose to use a low-power ITX board powered by an Pico-ITX PSU. ::shrug:: Just a thought...
Nice Little ITX Tower
- Pros: Very compact case. Nice build. Very high-quality, sturdy material.
Looks like a tiny little server case (and is great for making an Atom server running Linux or Windows Home Server).
If using an Intel Atom motherboard or other similar embedded board, you likely will not have any problems putting this together.
Case itself is light as air. If you don't use an optical drive and power supply, you can wind up with a very light PC.
There's one PCI/PCIe expansion slot as well as an antenna hole on the bottom that's hard to see in the pics. So you can get an internal USB WiFi adapter with antenna dongle and not waste the one PCI expansion slot on a WiFi card (use it for a TV tuner, better sound or video card, etc instead).
- Cons: Case will get cramped with a regular, non-modular power supply. Case is actually larger than it looks in the photos, and larger than most ITX cases.
Power supply WILL be hovering right over the CPU and likely will not clear whatever heatsink you're using. It likely will not take a regular Intel or AMD CPU and its heatsink. You're better off using an embedded motherboard like an Intel Atom or VIA Nano board. If using a regular socket CPU, try to get a very low-profile heatsink, though remember the power supply WILL be right over it.
If using a 2.5" HDD, it will sit right on the metal floor of this case (the screws go through the case from outside the case). I bought some small rubber washers from a hardware store (ACE or True Value) to elevate it a bit and dampen the vibration.
The power supply hole and bracket only fits a normal ATX power supply. You can use a smaller size power supply but you will have to be creative with covering the back hole for it.
- Other Thoughts: Case is the same width as a normal ATX case (it can take one normal-sized optical disc drive. It is only a few inches shorter than a micro-ATX case. The real difference in size is the front-to-back depth (less than half of a normal ATX case), which is the same as its width. It's like a tall cube in this aspect.
Installation with a normal-sized, non-modular ATX power supply is possible, but you will have to shove all of the cables to the back and make sure.
You can use one each of a 2.5" HDD and a 3.5" HDD together, but the will be right on top of each other, nearly touching. If going this method, it's probably not a good idea to use a hot HDD like a 10K+ RPM SATA or SCSI drive.
For a completely silent solution, get a SSD, an Atom or VIA motherboard without a fan and a micro-ATX power supply with a minimal-speed fan. The case is all aluminum and has plenty of vents, so it will transfer the internal heat fine as long as it's sitting somewhere with good airflow
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LIAN LI |
| Model |
PC-Q07 |
| Spec |
| Type |
Mini-ITX Tower |
| Color |
Black |
| Case Material |
Aluminum |
| With Power Supply |
No |
| Motherboard Compatibility |
Mini-ITX (170mm x 170mm) |
| Expansion |
| External 5.25" Drive Bays |
1 |
| Internal 3.5" Drive Bays |
1 ( Plus 1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD) |
| Expansion Slots |
1 |
| Front Ports |
| Front Ports |
USB2.0 x 2 |
| Physical Spec |
| Dimensions(L x W x H) |
8.19" x 7.60" x 11.02" |
| Features |
| Features |
Lian Li Fine Craftmanship Product
Mini-Q PC-Q07 was manufactured in Taiwan. The quality and craftsmanship are high standard. In some process, Lian Li still asserted in using hand craft to in certain steps in production. Because of some unique techniques can’t be replace by machines, and it is how much effort Lian Li has put into it’s product.
To ensure user can put everything together easily, Lian Li designer decided to use only standard PC component inside the Mini-Q PC-Q07, standard Mini-ITX motherboard, standard 5.25” optical drive, standard 3.5”/2.5” hard drives, and standard ATX PS/2 power supply units. The parts are easy to get on current market, and it would be easy to upgrade and server in the future. |
Introduction
When space is a consideration for your next PC, nothing competes with the Lian Li PC-Q07. This compact case is made specifically for mini-ITX motherboards which are some of the smallest form factors in the industry. Despite the economical dimensions, the PC-Q07 still fits standard sized parts. You can create the compact PC of your dreams with a full-sized optical drive, 3.5-inch HDD and ATX PSU.
The innovative cooling design for the PC-Q07 makes case fans unnecessary. Perforations in the panels vent hot air to keep heat from building up and slowing down your system. If your PSU has a 120mm fan, you can mount the power supply facing the CPU to aid in cooling. Mount the PSU the other way and cool the power supply with fresh air. The choice is yours!
Silent performance is important to Lian Li, and it shows with the PC-Q07. The chassis is built with 1.5mm-thick aluminum alloy to minimize vibration. The side panel is secured by screws to increase the stability of the case. Finally, HDDs are mounted with anti-vibration grommets that keep the hard disk drive from shaking the case when it spins up. For all of your silent and compact computer needs, buy the Lian Li PC-Q07 today!
Highlights
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Great Compatibility
The Lian Li PC-Q07 supports standard Mini-ITX motherboard, ATX power supply, 5.25" optical drive, full-height PCI card and 3.5" HDD or 2.5" SSD for great compatibility.
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Convenient Front USB Ports
The Lian Li PC-Q07 features two USB 2.0 ports on the front panel for easy access to your USB devices.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | LIAN LI |
| Case Material | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Expansion Slots | 1 |
| Front Ports | USB |
| Motherboard Compatibility | Mini-ITX |
| Type | Mini-ITX Tower |
| External 5.25" Drive Bays | 1 |
| Internal 3.5" Drive Bays | 1 |
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Reviewed By: j on 7/24/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
