LIAN LI PC-T60B Black Aluminum ATX / Micro-ATX TEST BENCH Computer Case

Pros: Arrived in two days with super saver shipping
Not a scratch on it, each piece is in plastic
Each screw size is in its own bag
And on parts still in stock from other vendors
More pictures on Lian Li site http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=519&cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=62&g=spec

Cons: no mini atx mounting
no backplane for hhd,ssd cages
I feel it could use more cable management
tricky build
no dust cover

Other Thoughts: the key to my build was keeping the screws unmixed and noticing the psu standoffs are right/left/

Pros: Good idea! Looks beautiful! Practical!

Cons: It took me longer to interpret the instructions than to actually assemble the thing. NOT FOR EVERYONE!!! If you are not a curious, a dedicated or a patient person DO NOT buy this test bench (it is not a case even though i'm using it as one). If you are computer builder and like to pay attention to detail and are very organized: go ahead.

Other Thoughts: The title came up after I read a lot of the reviews and I identified with most of them. I would not recommend you buy this case (test bench) if you don't have the skills or the patience to learn or venture into building things from scratch. If you like puzzles, go ahead and buy. If you like challenges, go ahead and buy. If you are patient and organized, go ahead and buy.
I bought this case just because i like to show off to my friends and customers. Im a dj and a computer builder so I wanted to impress.
I new it was gonna take some assembly, but didn't think it was gonna be quiet the challenge, boy was i wrong. It took me several hours to figure it out, and about an hour to assemble. I could probably build one now in less than thirty minutes LOL! go ahead and buy and see what i mean.

Pros: This case is exactly what I was looking to get. Once assembled, the case is very solid and stable. I love the layout of this bench case, makes it very easy to work with. I love how easy it is to remove parts. Thumb screws hold all the major parts in, so if I needed to remove the motherboard tray for any reason, it is very simple. Lian Li did a very good job with this case.

Cons: The screws provided are very cheap. The screws will strip excessively easy. I had a bunch of screws left over, so it wasn't a huge deal.

Another problem is it does not come with the the air duct attachment or front USB panel. I knew this case would not come with either, but I didn't anticipate how difficult it was trying to track these parts down. I wouldn't mind paying more for this case if it came with these optional parts.

The biggest issue I had is the instructions were pretty bad. They have a series of small pictures, hard to see how some of the parts need to be facing to install. Personally, the picture on the front of the box was more effective than the instructions.

Other Thoughts: I wanted to rate this product 5/5, but due to the issue with the screw quality, poor instructions, and not offering the optional air duct and USB panel, I decided to leave it a 4 out of 5. Once assembled, the bench case is absolutely amazing. It does everything I want, and has just enough room for a small amount of expansion.

Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a bench case.

Pros: Light, durable, plenty of screws, good compatibility, brushed finish looks sexy.

Cons: The instructions were a bit difficult at first, if you are new to computers make sure to look up some how to vids.

Other Thoughts: Overall great test bench, however I would like to see a change with the handle, if you have a tall cpu heatsink then the handle might get in the way.

Pros: It works very well for initial setup, and testing of a new motherboard and cpu combo. Installation of large cpu cooler was a breeze thanks to a large cutout in the bottom of the motherboard tray. Removable motherboard tray helps. I also liked the removable hard disk holder and it even has a spot for a single 2.5 inch laptop hard drive or ssd.

Cons: Instructions were useless, the steps were not numbered, and the parts weren't labeled. Hardware and screws were difficult to differentiate. It took me 2-3 hours to assemble. I would have been better off winging it without the instructions.
The motherboard tray has no cross member underneath so there is a great deal of flex in the motherboard, especially with a heavy cpu cooler and graphics card. This flex could lead to issues over time. I would not recommend this "case" (if you can call it that) for long term or permanent use.

Other Thoughts: I still gave this item 4 eggs because I believe it works very well for it's intended purpose and would come in handy for anyone who does a lot of computer building with lots of different parts who doesn't want to do the initial setup in a regular case that is cramped and difficult to work on. When testing is done, then you can mount everything in the case for continued use.

Pros: Durable, easy to assemble, versatile, Lian Li quality. Nuff said.

Cons: A little time consuming to put together, about 45 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on how quickly you want to assemble. The optional front fan mount and the optional "multimedia" connectors are sold separately on other sites, but I cannot tell you because Newegg will not allow me to. Crybaby newegg. The fact that they are separate is why I removed one egg, should be included, but with the excellent price currently, $63, can't complain to much I guess!

Other Thoughts: Everyone complains that the screws aren't labeled, well they don't need to be, there are only a few diff types. The trick is to notice that all of screw sizes come in diff quantities, so just count how many of each screw type and that will tell you what screw that is need for each step of the instructions. Duh.... Also, everyone complains about the instructions being vague and having to use the box, sorry to say, but that is just silly. There is nothing wrong with the instructions, they are clear and easy to use. Granted they don't "spoon" feed you the directions like most instructions, so if you're not adept to deductive reasoning or common sense, or you just have no experience with cases at all, then this case is not for you.

Pros: Good quality aluminum construction. I thought this was a good value for what I paid. My previous solution was a Antec Three Hundred with all the screws removed. This product is a much better solution for fine tuning servers and workstations than my previous solution. I actually only have a optical drive installed in this machine, I just install the OS on the test bench and move the whole rig to the production case after testing.

Cons: Assembly would be far easier if screw types were separated and/or labeled. The assembly photos required a lot of interpretation, but once I got the hang of it most of the assembly time was screwing in screws. The instructions make the assumption that you read left to right and then down the page. There is no order specified it is sort of implied. Only reason I give it 4 eggs.

Pros: It's aluminum and from a company with an otherwise good reputation.

Cons: Where to start? Poor directions, as said previously the first thing you do is put the rubber feet on the inside. Many hours needed to assemble - I was so proud of myself to decoded them and finally get it right. Once assembled, it is totally useless as a test system as it takes as longer to install stuff than a conventional case. Poor design, my micro ATX motherboard was supported by only two standoffs. The power supply cords don't reach the motherboard. It even has the old 3-pronged power LED cord.

Other Thoughts: Lian Li makes classic, great aluminum conventional computer cases. This case is totally useless to me. It's too late return it, and has too many small parts to inflict on an auction buyer. I plan put it in the trash and use a spare conventional case for my test system. If any one wants to inflict this on themselves, contact me and I will give it to you for the cost of shipping (doctuh at the yahoo domain).

Pros: Easy to see everything. Looks cool to unknowing outsiders. needs alterations to really be what it should. If you have a dremel and some plate aluminum, some flat black paint (or whatever color you want to use) you can actually fix this into something usable.

Cons: You can assemble a regular case system and leave the side off just as fast as you can build one on this 'test bench'. I thought a test bench would be designed for quick access to all mounting parts and screws; this is not the situation here. You have to remove the top handle to remove the motherboard. You have to remove the platform from the side supports to remove any of the drives, as the mounting screw holes are hidden tightly behind those uprights. Same with the optical drive and power supply support parts, you have to dissasemble the thing to remove stuff. This is not what a 'test bench' should be.

Other Thoughts: The shape of the side upright pieces is the big problem; not tall enough to make easy installation and removal of the MB or extra large video cards, makes the top handle an odd shape, and the uprights block access to the drive and power supply cages screws, requiring removal to get to them. I don't know what engineer designed this, but I never took any design courses but I quickly drew up a plan to make this what it should have been, and it only took me about 20 minutes. Back to the drawing board

Pros: Many complain about the assembly and I too found it a bit daunting. But if you sort all the screws to size and read ahead a couple steps you will have no problems putting it together. I have MVE mother board with 2 670 graphic cards and holds it just fine.

Cons: None, but I didn't find it to be a 5 egg item, sorry.

Other Thoughts: I wish the back plate hole was a little larger for access to motherboard but cannot complain about it too much, it isn’t listed as an E-ATX case after all.