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Beautiful case

LIAN LI PC-A05NB Black Aluminum ATX Mini Tower Computer Case
LIAN LI PC-A05NB Black Aluminum ATX Mini Tower Computer Case

Pros: All aluminum construction so it's one of the lightest case out there. Aluminum also acts like a giant heat sink for your parts. The finish on this case is absolutely stunning. I'd stop every 5 minutes just to stare at and admire the case. All tooless design, I've never had an easier time putting together a computer. Looks small from the outside but it's organized so well inside that you can fit any large video card or CPU heat sink in there. Slide out tray for power supply, so convenient because you can add the PSU from OUTSIDE the computer. I've always had a hard time adding PSU in other rigs but not here. Two large 120mm fans that push a lot of air and is very quiet. Anti vibration rubber grommets for all your fans and HDs. Superb craftsmanship. Everything fits nice and snug, no sharp edges. Not wobbly. Doesn't bend like other aluminum cases. For $90 it's a no brainer. There's also a free shipping code for all Lian Li cases in June-July, check your Newegg ema

Cons: The DVD drive slot does not have a flap that covers the drive. Sadly, the black plastic face of my DVD drive does not do justice to the rest of the finish on this case. Wish there was more room behind the mobo for cable management. There is NO firewire on this case, the top has a little space where the firewire port should be, but it's not there. Not a huge issue though since it's not used anymore and your motherboard has a firewire port in the back anyway. The finish is susceptible to prints from moisture and sweat. It's also easier to scratch than the matte paint on steel cases. The power button doesn't have a great spring to it. Sometimes it's hard to tell if I pressed it hard enough. No filters on fans like some of the other Lian Li cases. This is the biggest con for me. The power supply cable inside the case is much too long. All small cons, definitely buy this case.

Overall Review: The design is very innovative, the PSU is on the front bottom, below the HD racks. The fans also suck air in from the back and blows out to the front. Surprisingly the cooling in this case is superb. This unconventional method is actually really effective. It's hard to see from the pictures but once you put everything together, it all makes sense. The two 120mm fans are located in the front in front of the 3 HD tray and one in the back in front of the CPU. Normal rigs tend to push hot air from the HD to the CPU, which is a horrible idea since HDs can tolerate higher temperatures than CPU. This case pushes air from CPU to HD, I'm surprised other companies have not done that. The motherboard is upside down, so the hot video cards are above the CPU. It's brilliant since hot air rises. Get the Corsair HX520W modular power supply unit with this case, it runs cool in it and barely any wires. Just a brilliant case, I'm shocked that there are only 10 reviews, not enough people are