Lian Li PC-Z60 Case Review

Overclockers.com · 07-25-11, 01:57 PM

Lian Li is no stranger to the case market or the enthusiast community. They are known for making some of the highest quality cases available. We present one of the newest additions to their family, the PC-Z60. This will be my first experience with a Lian Li case, and I'm anxious to see if their cases live up to all of the praise.

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Xterra · 07-25-11, 05:01 PM

Great review!! I hate how case manufacturers think that everyone places their computer on hardwood floors, damn bottom intake vents =/

stunt · 07-26-11, 08:10 AM

I have a 1x12 board with ceramic tile on it that I set my cases on in my office. I hate carpet and would rip every last bit of it out of my house if I had the cash but I love the PSU intake under the system.

Great review Matt.

MattNo5ss · 07-26-11, 09:04 AM

Thanks guys!

I don't believe a blocked intake vent will have any effect on the PSU getting air because of the following quote from the review

The PSU is raised ~0.5" from the bottom of the case.

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There are two rails topped with rubber for the PSU to sit on, and the bottom vent, mentioned earlier, for air intake. The two rails are raised from the bottom of the case to allow the PSU to get air even if the case is sitting on carpet or if the vent is blocked by some other means.

stunt · 07-26-11, 10:51 AM

They use the same system in the Lancools also.

MattNo5ss · 07-26-11, 11:48 AM

I really like the whole PSU installation system: Isolated by rubber, off the bottom of the case, and completely tool-less.

The only thing that I had to use tools on during installation was the 2.5" SSDs

stunt · 07-26-11, 12:03 PM

Did you use a 1/2 " impact on that?

I kinda like the tool-less design too. There a lot of similarities between the Z60 and K62 Lancool designs. Except cost and aluminum.

I've said it before but I just can't get over the quality and design of the Lancool K62. I'm used to buying 200 to 300 dollar Lian-Li cases but I like this Lancool more than any other case I've owned.

I'd like to see you review this $99.00 case and get your opinion.

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All the fans, PSU, and HDDs are rubber insulated on the Lancool too.

Xterra · 07-26-11, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattNo5ss

Thanks guys!

I don't believe a blocked intake vent will have any effect on the PSU getting air because of the following quote from the review

The PSU is raised ~0.5" from the bottom of the case.

I read that, I was just pointing out that why design a feature around something that looks great but really isn't practical... lol

MattNo5ss · 07-26-11, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stunt

Did you use a 1/2 " impact on that?

I kinda like the tool-less design too. There a lot of similarities between the Z60 and K62 Lancool designs. Except cost and aluminum.

I've said it before but I just can't get over the quality and design of the Lancool K62. I'm used to buying 200 to 300 dollar Lian-Li cases but I like this Lancool more than any other case I've owned.

I'd like to see you review this $99.00 case and get your opinion.

On edit:
All the fans, PSU, and HDDs are rubber insulated on the Lancool too.

Ship one over and I'll give it a look through

For me, price is always a concern. If I'm going to drop big bucks on a case, it better be perfect for whatever I need it for, and then go above and beyond my expectations. Personally, features/quality per dollar is what I like to see in a case.

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Originally Posted by Xterra

I read that, I was just pointing out that why design a feature around something that looks great but really isn't practical... lol

I see what you mean, but whether or not it's practical is debatable, in my opinion. The majority of desks have a spot for a PC, and not everyone has tall carpet where their PC is located.

stunt · 07-27-11, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MattNo5ss

Ship one over and I'll give it a look through

No matter where the PSU is located, I still don't set my systems directly on carpet.

MattNo5ss · 07-28-11, 10:25 AM

Good news, stunt. We'll be getting a LanCool case, so you don't have to ship one over

stunt · 07-28-11, 10:32 AM

Good Matt. I guess I can unbox my i7 system.

mgsickler · 08-04-11, 11:29 AM

Good review! Currently looking for a new case. Looks like a pretty decent one.

SuperDave1685 · 08-05-11, 11:34 AM

Sweet review

I'll recommend this case to a friend of mine!

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Overclockers.com Join Date: Nov 1998	Lian Li PC-Z60 Case Review Lian Li is no stranger to the case market or the enthusiast community. They are known for making some of the highest quality cases available. We present one of the newest additions to their family, the PC-Z60. This will be my first experience with a Lian Li case, and I'm anxious to see if their cases live up to all of the praise. ... Return to article to continue reading.
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07-26-11, 10:51 AM	#5
stunt Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N.E. Illinois	They use the same system in the Lancools also. __________________ i7-2600k* MSI Z68A-GD80 mobo8 gig G Skill Ripjaws510 120gig SSD* 1 TB WD Cav blkCrossfire HD6850s212+ CoolerAX750 PSULancool K62 case i5-650Asrock P55 xtr4 moboAsus GTX 560TI 1GHX650 Corsair PSU8 gig XMS1600120G Intel SSD 500g hot swap2x2 TB F4 drivesLancool K62 case (workhorse) E6700975 Intel moboHD4850* 8 gig Ripjaws* 2x80 raid 02X2 TB storage (server)620 Corsair PSU (6 years old)*Fractal Design case
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stunt Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N.E. Illinois	Did you use a 1/2 " impact on that? I kinda like the tool-less design too. There a lot of similarities between the Z60 and K62 Lancool designs. Except cost and aluminum. I've said it before but I just can't get over the quality and design of the Lancool K62. I'm used to buying 200 to 300 dollar Lian-Li cases but I like this Lancool more than any other case I've owned. I'd like to see you review this $99.00 case and get your opinion. On edit: All the fans, PSU, and HDDs are rubber insulated on the Lancool too. __________________ i7-2600k* MSI Z68A-GD80 mobo8 gig G Skill Ripjaws510 120gig SSD* 1 TB WD Cav blkCrossfire HD6850s212+ CoolerAX750 PSULancool K62 case i5-650Asrock P55 xtr4 moboAsus GTX 560TI 1GHX650 Corsair PSU8 gig XMS1600120G Intel SSD 500g hot swap2x2 TB F4 drivesLancool K62 case (workhorse) E6700975 Intel moboHD4850* 8 gig Ripjaws* 2x80 raid 02X2 TB storage (server)620 Corsair PSU (6 years old)Fractal Design case Last edited by stunt; 07-26-11 at 12:12 PM.*
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MattNo5ss b4n4n4 dr4g0n d00m3d m0d3r4t0r Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AL	Good news, stunt. We'll be getting a LanCool case, so you don't have to ship one over __________________ i7 3770K \| Asus Maximus V Gene \| 4x2GB Dominator GT DDR3-1600 6-6-6-20 \| eVGA GTX670 SC \| 50GB OCZ Vertex 2 \| SeaSonic SS-1000XP i7 2700K \| Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3 \| 4x2GB G.Skill Eco DDR3-1600 7-8-7-24 \| eVGA GTX680 \| 256GB OCZ Vertex 4 \| SeaSonic X750 E8700/E6750/P4 631 \| Rampage Extreme & EP45T-Extreme & Commando\| Whatever I Can Find Laying Around... O/C Author Profile \| HWBot Profile \| Heatware (89-0-0) \m/ OverClockers mATX L33T Club \m/ Projects: Copper-Framed, MDF Station \| PVC-Framed, MDF Station \| Custom Cascade Cart/Case \| Untitled TJ07 Build
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