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| Brand | LIAN LI |
|---|---|
| Model | PC-G50A |
| Type | ATX Mid Tower |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Case Material | Aluminum |
| With Power Supply | No |
| Motherboard Compatibility | 12" x 9.6" ATX |
| Side Panel Window | No |
| External 5.25" Drive Bays | 4 |
|---|---|
| External 3.5" Drive Bays | No |
| Internal 3.5" Drive Bays | 3 |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Front Ports | USB / Audio / IEEE 1394 |
|---|
| 80mm Fans | No |
|---|---|
| 120mm Fans | 1 x 120mm side fan |
| Side Air duct | No |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 19.3" x 8.3" x 15" |
|---|
| Features | Adjustable cooling kit Removable PSU tray Removable front panel |
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| Date First Available | March 02, 2006 |
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Pros: The build quality of this case is excellent, as are the included accessories. It has two very large and quiet fans, one of which is mounted on the side of the case, right above the peripherials. The case also comes with a generous supply of various screws, a few plastic ties, and a motherboard-spacer screwdriver. A large majority of the screws for the case are thumb screws, and the side fan can be adjusted a little. The fans have the kind of plugs that can plug into a motherboard (to provide monitoring) but also included are four-pin adapters to connect directly to the PSU.
Cons: As is to be expected with a case this small, space is cramped, and with the motherboard sitting basically upside down, wires and cables kinda fly everywhere. It's a pretty big hassle to change something once everything is in place. The harddrive tray is not removable, nor does it feature removable side brackets, so you have to take off both sides of the case to get to a harddrive. And it only holds a maximum of two. You could probably shoehorn a third in there, because there are slots for the screws, but it would be weird. As for 5.25" drives, again, you have to take both sides off to get to them, as there are no removable sliders.
Overall Review: I bought this case to build a PC for a non-techy person, so most of the cons didn't bother me (and I knew about them going in), since I won't be messing with the computer again. However, I wouldn't recommend this case for an enthusiast. And one last note, the power supply actually hangs over the side of the motherboard, rather than above (or below, however you want to think about it), so a tall hsf might cause a problem. However, it did clear the retail AMD hsf easily.