CASE WINNER
LIAN LI
PC-O 11 - DYNAMIC
It’s a case that we’ve ribbed no end in the mag,
lambasting just how common it is and how many
liquid-cooled builds are out there using this chassis.
But, without a doubt, it’s still the best case out there
today. There’s a reason why it has won all those
awards, and why it’s winning this one from us.
The PC-O11-Dynamic looks incredible, is built
from some epic materials (mostly aluminum), has a
fantastic array of layout features, extensive cooling
support, hard drive support, and on top of that, is
ridiculously affordable at $1 60.
The only downsides—though they are pretty
minor—are that it is a bit bulky and could use a few
more storage options for the true full-tower purists.
But full marks Lian Li, keep up the good work.-^ $160,^ http://www.lian-li.com^
-^ Reviewed:^ Maximum^ PC,^ June^2021
CASE RUNNER UP
CORSAIR 7000 D
AIRFLOW
Corsair’s 7 000D chassis is a true monster when it
comes to full-towers. This thing is designed with
absolute cooling in mind and packs in support for two
480mm and one 420 mm radiators at the same time.
If this thing was kitted out to the max on a
water-cooled agenda, it could support no less
than 24 separate fans. There’s also support for
motherboards all the way up to E-ATX, the potential
to install ten 2.5-inch drives (or six 3.5-inch drives),
and it features Corsair’s new design—all clean-cut
lines and solid materials too. It’s a true monster.
The only downsides are that it is seriously big and
weighs 4 1.2lbs straight out of the box. On top of that,
sadly, there’s no support for the 5.25-inch drive bays
found in some of its competitors either.
- $260, http://www.corsair.com
- Reviewed: Maximum PC,September 2021