Looking for a cube-shaped chassis for your next PC build? Take a look at Lian Li’s new midtower case, the PC-V33. The chassis features a flip-open canopy, a shock-absorbing drive cage, support for full ATX motherboards, and enough space to house a 240mm water-cooling radiator. The case will be made available soon (early September) for $199 (PC-V33A/B) and $229 (PC-V33WX).
Lian Li said on Wednesday that the front and top panels create a “canopy,” which is essentially a folded piece of aluminum that is attached to the chassis frame by a hinge. When the canopy is swung open and the side pop-out panels removed, you can change the internal hardware without the sides getting in the way.
The new case features a two-compartment design. The bottom section plays host to the power supply and hard drives while the top portion is for the motherboard and the graphics card. The case also comes in three styles: silver brushed aluminum (PC-V33A), black brushed aluminum (PC-V33B), and a version with a black interior and a tempered-glass side door (PC-V33WX).
“The floor of the main board compartment acts as a barrier so CPU and GPU heat does not affect the PSU or drives,” the company says. “The included 120mm fan vents the top compartment through the newly designed rear vent. The bottom compartment filters air for the PSU that is vented right out the back. The drives have their own 120mm exhaust fan with the aggressive new vent hole pattern”
According to Lian Li, the front bracket can fit dual 120mm fans or a water-cooling radiator up to 240mm. The case can also accommodate CPU coolers up to 190mm, and graphics cards that are up to 330mm long. The bottom section provides enough space for a 300mm power supply.
As previously stated, the case includes a shock-absorbing drive cage. This cage can store up to four 3.5-inch drives and comes packed with a rubber dampening system that the company says eliminates vibrations. This cage can be fully or half removed, providing additional space if needed.
Finally, the specs show that the case measures 334x352x390mm and provides seven expansion slots. The case also comes with two 120mm fans on the back, but customers can opt for two 120mm fans for the front. There are also two USB 3.0 ports, an HD audio jacks, and an illuminated power button.
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