LIAN LI PC-A17B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
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Reviews(25)
When I decided to build a FreeNas network-storage machine, I realized that I needed a case that could accommodate a large number of drives. This case, with (9) 5.25" bays works perfect. The case itself is very well constructed - no defects or problems with the one I received. The top is removable allowing you to better route cables and access the power supply (great if your PSU is modular). The case is very light weight, has nice airflow, and is beautiful to look at.
The Power/Disk LEDs on the front are very bright. I ended up putting some black electrical tape over them.
I have installed three Lian-LI EX-34NB drive units, allowing this case to hold a total of (12) 3.5" HDDs. The included HDD rack is removable, but if you decide to use it, it holds (3) 3.5" HDDs and has a 120mm fan attached.
This case is very well made, and the removable motherboard is a treat. All panels are removable, making configuration and cable management easy as pie.
The hard drive mounting system is awesome, and the case came with a bazillion little pieces that are oh-so-nice including a little plastic toolbox for screws and bolts and thumbscrews. A toolbox! Nice.
The front case LED power and HD activity LED connectors was a 3 pin connector, and would not fit on the motherboard. The others fit correctly, this doesn't, ill have to rewire it myself.
With the CORE i7 and EVGA x58 trisli board, the motherboard will not remove properly when the heatsink is mounted. I reccomend installing everything you need to install, then mount heatsinks once you know you will not have to remove mobos anymore.
The top fan makes it impossible to mount oversized power supply units, specifically, the 'CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply'
The removable power supply 'tray', however, is very nice, so im just letting it overhang the back of the system a bit. I will design my own bracket system for the case.
Nice case, but go with a different model of Lian-Li if you are planning on an oversized computer system. I will be stealing a full tower and modding it for my system, then will donate the lian li case back to my place of employment.
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Features & Details
- Aluminum ATX Mid Tower
- USB / Audio / IEEE 1394 Front Ports
- 9 External 5.25" Drive Bays
- 3 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
Specifications
| Brand | LIAN LI |
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| Model | PC-A17B |
| Type | ATX Mid Tower |
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| Color | Black |
| Case Material | Aluminum |
| With Power Supply | No |
| Power Supply Mounted | Top |
| Motherboard Compatibility | ATX, Micro ATX |
| Side Panel | without Side Window |
| External 5.25" Drive Bays | 9 |
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| External 3.5" Drive Bays | No |
| Internal 3.5" Drive Bays | 3 |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Front Ports | USB / Audio / IEEE 1394 |
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| 120mm Fans | 1 x 120mm front fan 1 x 120mm rear fan |
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| 140mm Fans | 1 x 140mm top fan |
| Side Air duct | No |
| Dimensions | 19.29" x 8.46" x 17.32" |
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| Features | Anti-vibration kit on the chassis. Like the EMI spring on the top cover, it absorb the vibration, and the side panel still easy to remove and close. Anti-vibration HDD cage, with anti-vibration kit and special HDD mounting rack. Front panel join with plastic jointer, to avoid vibration noise. High quality aluminum case, with anti-vibration rubber pad. 12cm fan on HDD cage, and user can set the cage in three different positions to get the best cooling to the system Rear mount silent 12cm fan to draw the hot system air out. A fan guard fitted to protect user’s hand. All the 5.25 bezels equipped with air filter. Two water pipe inlets for liquid cooling system. The top cover can be open up and remove for easy hardware installation and service. Removable motherboard tray Power / reset button and multi-media I/O ports location on the top-front for easy access. There are cable management clips at the rear of the motherboard tray. There are many special opennings for cables, and there are no shape edges, all the shape edges had been remove for user's safety. Multi-media ports connectors follow international specification standard, with one connector for easy installation Audio supports HD Audio and AC97 Audio design for batter compatibility. |
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| First Listed on Newegg | February 19, 2008 |
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