4/5

posted Jun-10-2011

I was moving and so couldn't get it assembled until now.

I am not a gamer, nor have I seen the chassis I ordered completely opened until I got it. So I was quite surprised to learn that, in order to use the DVD and all-in-one card reader I purchased, I will have to unlock the front of the case and swing it open, disabling the much touted air flow, as the fans swing out with the door.

I have never before seen a chassis that closed in the front bays, whose entire point is front access to devices during operation. This is why it didn't occur to me to ask.

I purchased this machine primarily for CGI rendering. I guess I'll have to make sure that I don't try to listen to a new CD during a render, or I'll have to rip it down first, and as I normally work with my PC on my right, I'll have to rearrange the workspace to put this one on my left, as the door swings out left.

During ordering, assembling, testing and burn-in; not one technician thought to contact me and let me know about this little quirk. I may have (probably not) gone with the same chassis, but I would have at least been informed about the issue. Caveat emptor.

Other than that, the Lian Li PC-P80B is an incredibly well-built case and the wiring done by Radioactive is the most professional I have ever seen. Looked more like a Lambergini than a PC.

Despite my dissatisfaction with the bay thing, this machine will serve my work purposed for the next five years easily.

This review was modified by Oligonicella on June 10 2011 07:00:08 PM

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