Can your carry-on luggage play Crysis?
You have to hand it to Lian Li, the company isn't afraid to take risks with funky new designs on occasions. To date we've seen Lian Li offer a snail shaped case (PC-777 Memorial Edition), a PC chassis that doubles as a desk, and an enclosure for train enthusiasts. Now you can add to the growing list a case that can double as your carry on luggage.
Lian Li's latest creation is the PC-TU300, a rugged and portable ATX case with a built in handle. That alone makes it portable, but if you pair it with Lian Li's optional TC-01 Trolley Cart accessory, you suddenly have a system that you can pull through the airport (or wherever) in the same manner as your suitcase. And yes, Lian Li says it's small enough to qualify as carry-on luggage.
The case weighs 3.8kg (about 8.38 pounds) and measures 218 x 398 x 440 millimeters (8.58 x 15.67 x 17.32 inches), so it's fairly light and portable to begin with. It will get heavier as you add components, which can include multiple graphics cards, but that's where the trolley comes into play.
"The TU line is famous for its luggage-like durability and reliability and the TC-01 takes these qualities a step further. The Trolly Cart has two anchor brackets which are screwed into the side panel of the case. The trolly itself can then be attached to provide smooth rolling on flat surfaces, and easily removed when not in use," Lian Li explains. "The PC-TU300 is good choice for the traveler, whether for a local LAN or an international trip."
In other words, leave your laptop at home and bring your desktop instead. Of course, that means tracking down a monitor, mouse, and keyboard, but if you've always dreamed of traveling with your desktop, Lian Li makes a strong case (pun intended) for its latest offering.
You can stuff a pair of 3.5-inch drives and a single 2.5-inch SDD inside the PC-TU300. It also supports graphics cards up to 300mm (11.81 inches), CPU coolers up to 160mm (6.3 inches) in height, and PSU's up to 160mm in length.
The PC-TU300 will be available later this month in two variants -- PC-TU300A for $230 and PC-TU300X for $250. Lian Li didn't say what the differences are between those two configurations or how much the optional TC-01 accessory will cost.
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