| Article Index |
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| Lian Li PC-K8 Case Review |
| The Exterior |
| The Interior |
| Installation |
| The Tests |
| Performance Summary |
| Conclusion |
| All Pages |
Quote: "The PC-K8 is part of this hybrid series utilising an external Aluminium shell and an internal SECC structure, the case being aimed at gaming and computer enthusiasts as a product with more value and branded with Lian Li to suggest it holds some quality design. But the PC-K8 already hit a snag when I first began to look at it, simply because it isn’t on Lian Li’s own website, However from what information I did gather, it comes already installed with a PSU and boasting some rather large fans, and once it arrived it was time to put it to the review"
Article PDF: Lian Li PC-K8 Review.pdf
Introduction
Lian Li have been in the business of manufacturing case for well over 20years. Their huge variety spans all shapes and sizes, many of which are unique and the vast majority are made from aluminium which has become a key feature of Lian Li Cases. There are arguments that aluminium absorbs heat better and that it is lighter yet just as strong as other metal cases, but Lian Li for a while have also been making what is known as the K-series cases which are basically the hybrid range, containing both aluminium and other metal elements.
The PC-K8 is part of this hybrid series utilising an external Aluminium shell and an internal SECC structure, the case being aimed at gaming and computer enthusiasts’ product with more value and branded with Lian Li to suggest it holds some quality design. But the PC-K8 already hit a snag when I first began to look at it, simply because it isn’t on Lian Li’s own website and it has already been a few weeks since it was launched here in Australia. However from what information I did gather, it comes already installed with a PSU and boasting some rather large fans, and once it arrived it was time to put it to the review.
Specifications
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PC-K8 |
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Case Type |
Midi Tower |
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Dimensions |
490mm(L) x 450mm(H) x 210mm(W) |
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Material |
External 1mm Aluminium Shell Internal 1mm SECC Framework |
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5.25” Drive Bays |
4 External |
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3.5” Drive Bays |
1 External |
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HDD Bays |
4 Internal |
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System Fans |
1 x 140mm Front Lian Li Blue LED at 1000rpm* 1 x 120mm Rear Lian Li Black at 1200rpm* |
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Front I/O Ports |
2 x USB2.0 1 x IEEE 1394 HD+AC97 Audio |
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Motherboard Support |
ATX, Micro-ATX, ITX |
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Power Supply Unit (PSU) |
450W FSP Group Inc. Model: AN450-W |
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Colours |
Black |
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Recommended Retail Price (RRP) |
AUD $179.00 |
The Box
The box was plain and ordinary, not with any fancy colouring or illustrations, but it was bound with straps and was thick cardboard to give the case some solid protection. Out of the box came our new PC-K8, wrapped in the usual Styrofoam and a blue plastic cover to prevent bumps, bruises and scratches. It is very much an industry standard to see cases like this and I don’t imagine it will change for a very long time.
Box dimensions were: 590mm (H) x 530mm (L) x 295mm (W)
