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Lian-Li PC-888: The New Big Blue

Mark Wilson — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:40:00 +0000

The Lian-Li PC-888 is a gargantuan PC case. Gargantuan, I say!

Constructed primarily of blue anodized aluminium, the Lian-Li PC-888 was designed to mimic the shape of a sail, but it also exploits the power of wind (not liquid) to keep the interior cool…a feat considering that the case can store 11 different 5.25″ drives with removable dust filters. Whatever Lian-Li may say, this thing is not a hardcore gaming rig. It’s a server or RAID cabinet disguised in electric blue.

Only 500 PC-888s will be produced and they’re expected to cost up to $US500 apiece. That’s pricey, but there’s not exactly a cheap equivalent on the market. I mean, this case’s closest analogue is probably Dubai’s Burj Al Arab. [bit-tech via DVICE]

PC-XB01 Aftermarket Xbox 360 Case First Impressions (Verdict: Quieter…Sort Of)

Sean Fallon — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:30:00 +0000

The guys over at bit-tech have got there hands on one of those aftermarket Lian-Li PC-XB01 cases for the 360 and offered up a few initial impressions. One of the major criticisms of the design was that it seemed to add a lot of bulk to the already large console. Bit-tech noted that it appeared smaller in person and could fit comfortably under one arm. They also claim that the Xbox was whisper quiet after installation, but it still made too much noise when a game was running.

Bit-tech was also a bit concerned about the scratch prone brushed aluminium finish and what they considered to be shoddy craftsmanship in spots—but they still regard their overall first impression to be a positive one. No matter how you look at it, the XB01 case is definitely a lot bigger than the 360, the look is a matter of opinion, and it is not completely silent, so it really comes down to whether or not it does a good job of cooling down the console. Bit-tech hopes to have a temperature test up soon. [bit-tech]

Aftermarket Xbox 360 Case Reduces Noise, Heat and Design

Sean Fallon — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:20:00 +0000

If the Xbox 360 is simply too loud, hot and small for your taste, the Lian-Li PC-XB01 case mod can help. The case can silence the disc drive with sound-proofing foam and keep things cool with improved airflow, a single 120mm fan or optional water cooling system. Plus, it is four times the size of the 360–so you know it will take up that extra space you have been meaning to fill. A price point has not been made available, but we do know that you can get your hands on this hulking beast sometime this August. [Lian-Li via Xbox Scene via Hack a Day via Boing Boing Gadgets]

Lian Li Cranks Out Super Hot Armorsuit PC Case

Haroon Malik — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:45:00 +0000

We just checked in with the guys at Lian Li, and we managed to peek a look at their new, smoking PC cases. The best of the bunch is the Armorsuit enclosure, shown in the image above. It’s smoking. The case has a solid aluminum construction (with plastic side windows), nine 5.25-inch device bays (including two 3.5″ x 3 HDD cages), three LED fans, LED lined heat exhaust and liquid pipe inlets for solvent cooled systems. If that doesn’t sound great; check out the gallery, revise your opinion and eat humble pie.

Lian Li has been busy at work; they have an entire product refresh that is expected to drop soon. Unfortunately, the website is yet to be updated, but the new range will consist of at least ten new models. As we said, the big daddy is above, but if you want something a bit more moderate, Lian Li has you covered. (Check the gallery for different iterations of the above Armorsuit.) [Lian Li]