The O11 Dynamic Mini with the slightly larger size of the Air Mini (for ATX PSU compatibility) would be absolutely perfect. I really hope Lian Li produces a second revision or hybrid version for that reason.
This Version exists in brazil, its called O11 Dynamic mini Redragon spec, its a collab between Lian Li and Redragon, but is 100% made by Lian Li, this version uses the case of Air mini but with a frontal glass panel
Thank you so much for doing a video like this. So detailed, informative and a great comparison video. I was really stuck on deciding whether to get a D mini or Air mini. This has really helped me out. For my pc needs, although I like the fact that the Air mini can fit an atx PSU, I finally decided on going with the D mini, mainly because it is a bit longer in length so I can put 3 fans at the bottom to mirror the 3 fans on top.
Just an FYI for those wanting to front mount their 280mm AIO, the front fan brackets makes it very difficult to mount a longer than normal 280mm radiator. I have the Deepcool Castle 280ex and it took me forever to mount it (front mount, pull configuration, tubes down). That might not be an issue if you have a short 280mm radiator, or a 240mm radiator.
wow, good on LiaLi for considering ATX PSU support for the legendary o11 mini. Wish we still had the option for front tempered glass though, coz pulling air from the bottom could still be enough for air focused builds.
I got the mini air, and its a awsome case to build in. I done allot of coolermaster 200 cases and meshilischous cases but gotta say that the illusion of a itx is perfect. Running a ryzen 7600x, 32gb ram and a RTX 3070, mobo b650 Tomahawk, all parts are white and all cpu cooler is the thermalright assasion and total of 12 phantek argb fans, Asiahorse arg extenders for 24pin gpu cables mesh. I still got my main pc that is in a Fractal design R7 but i think im going to buy another Air mini but black, and put em side by side and paint the wall behind em white and black.
Thank you Alaina and also the cameraman/camerawoman, we could see his/her hand reflected on the mirror of the AIO :) Have a great weekend and keep it up the great job
All the o11d needed was a mesh side panel and space for an ATX psu to fix it the air mini had the right idea but messed up in changing the dimensions of the height and length when the width was the only changed it needed Air mini should allow a 280 aio to be mounted on the rear and 3 120mm fans on the bottom to make it perfect
Nice review! I like the comparison with O11D mini (have one). The most important difference to me (besides the "air flow" changes) is the support for ATX PSU. For a high end system SFX PSUs with high wattage are hard to find, at least over the last months. With the decreased max CPU cooler height my Noctua NH-D15 wouldn't fit, and it looks awesome in a small case like this :)
The Noctua cant fit, neither a 360 AIO at the TOP, less a 280 on the side . . . so frustrating . . . and for just 2cm!!! 2!!! 1inch!!! is no difference to a whole case!! a USB thumbstick is bigger!!!
@@Raxsephon It's not a water-cooling case. The O11D Mini is so you get those features. The airflow is so much better in the Air Mini though that a 280mm rad in front with a few fans is all you need for a cool CPU. Someone left a comment on Lian Li's RUclips saying this front AIO configuration got him the best temps he's ever had in a case. So no worries bud.
I went back to the clearances portion to see if you mentioned how many slots that 1080 was. Then I was working, so I missed it all together. I looked it up, 2 slots. (In reference to side panel clearance and vertical mounting)
@@bornlibra23 Yes, I watch just about every video and live Stream (when I can) that if offered by PCWorld, especially when I see something being done by Alaina.
Nice information I’m really excited about building my PC and actually thinking about getting the 011 air mini which motherboard would support this one best?
Quick correction, on this part: ruclips.net/video/5887bvDMvS8/видео.html , on the black version of O11 Air Mini that part is anodized aluminum, not painted.
I own black Air Mini, Its absolutely amazing case. Till few weeks ago I had Fractal Torrent and I have used Fractal cases for a long time, but the quality since series 7 on all on them is nothing short from cheap, all plastic and ugly design. Owing Air Mini now I can compare and its night and day as far is quality and aesthetics. My Strix 3090 and 5950X are very happy, all air cooled....just love it.
the compatibility for the regular ATX power supply and regular ATX motherboards is a no-brainer for me. This is easily the best case for the people who want to get rid of their old ugly cases and migrate their builds to a small form factor
The only thing that I don't like about the air mini is the silly front fan cage. It blocks the back RGB of many fans and it look rubbish from inside when looking at the front. I am currently thinking of how to mount fans without that silly contraption. Lian li if you listening please provide alternatively mounting system . Just 4 holes would do.
I was really hoping to see the O11 Air mini have top 360 rad support like the O11D Mini but with the ATX support. I can't imagine that it would have been that difficult to make the depth a few more mm to make that possible. Maybe it can be modded to fit because my 360 rad is 397 and this thing is 400? I'm happy to see ATX support but it means I have to choose between buying a new power supply or a new AIO if I want to port my system over to this case. Any one know if any of this is possible?
Best Joke on the Air Mini version: The Front Cooler Frame blocks Lian Lis own best RGB Cooler Lights. The side-Stribes. Genuis design, to forget your own products xD
Hmm. Honestly i think i like the original model more. It has a bit more of a premium look, a "Do it how you want to" vibe with the accesories and isn't afraid to ask you to use a SFX PSU instead. It is designed for builders willing and planning to spend a bit to create a show-case build to their exact specifications. The AIR seems designed more for general use. making some concessions to fit in a ATX power-supply, losing some mod-ability and being a bit restricted on the front. The parts it definitely does have going for it, is the fine mesh that looks a lot more spiffy than the original and indeed is in that sweet spot where it is porous enough for airflow, but also acts as a filter so no magnetic meshes required.
You can tell the D-Mini is in daily use. No way that machine is in storage. I would swap out the fans on the Galahad AIO for Uni-Fans and set them as intake so as to have positive pressure in the case. It's definitely Negative pressure now. Sure it doesn't look as nice but the Brushed aluminum discs on the front of the Uni-Fans can be peeled off and put on the hub on the back of them. You can use a heat gun or hair dryer to loosen them up but I just peel em right off.
awesome side by side comparison was definitely very good style video considering it is basically the same case slightly retooled. Now all they need to do is make a 011D mini that supports ATX PSU's the the o11 air mini not having triple fan support on bottom of the case is a deal breaker for me unfortunately.
@@pcworld You're right, must be early reviewer samples with acrylic. I bought the O11D mini off this video and have no regrets. Also I will do anything for that top radiator offset bracket the O11D air is coming with.
@@katherinesilens2994 yeah that's true, for o11d mini have acrylic surface but that's just for black version, for white and snow edition just metal painting, and for o11 air mini have metal painting for all variant colors, nothing from acrylic surface.
The biggest difference for me is the air mini fits atx psu's and the dynamic mini only fits sfx. I was at microcenter this weekend and almost walked out with the dynamic mini before I saw it only fit sfx psu's. I have a full atx build I have been itching to transplant but I'm not trying to buy a new psu. I do air cooling so I don't care about the inordinate amount of time the review spends talking about rad sizes.
Why is PC World so drunk on Lian cases? Its so rare to see anything actually good on here. My favorite case is the Cooler Master Cosmos. Back in the day I took that thing on a flight from Las Vegas to Miami to get it on a cruse ship (for work) sailed around for a week and then flew it back to Vegas. I don't remember how much it weighed but the cost to fly it was around 200 dollars.
@@pcworld Oh, sorry, wasn't trying to come across as being hostile. And FYI, you are my second favorite person on the show... Sorry, but you just can't beat Gordon... :)
Actually it's can put 3 fan 120mm in bottom for o11 air mini, but attention for side by side fan just half hole and another half is closed by metal case.
Nah, smaller radiator capacity in the Air and the depth of the component section is shallower making it hard to fit certain GPU waterblocks. People find out the hard way about the regular O11 Dynamic that it's pretty shallow and should have gone with the XL or the Mini which has deeper clearance than the regular O11 Dynamic.
you forgot to note on the rear comparison that the psu sizes are different as the 011d mini can only fit sfx power supplies and the air mini can fit normal atx power supplies the placement was not the main difference...
I hope the imbecile that made the genius decision to make the Air's hardrive cage riveted got fired and permanently banned from ever participating in design of computer chassis.
In the air mini there is room for an atx psu, while in the 011 mini only the SFX/SFX-L psu and thats why ill buy the air mini
The O11 Dynamic Mini with the slightly larger size of the Air Mini (for ATX PSU compatibility) would be absolutely perfect. I really hope Lian Li produces a second revision or hybrid version for that reason.
They sell a tempered glass version of the air mini at microcenter.
This Version exists in brazil, its called O11 Dynamic mini Redragon spec, its a collab between Lian Li and Redragon, but is 100% made by Lian Li, this version uses the case of Air mini but with a frontal glass panel
Thank you so much for doing a video like this. So detailed, informative and a great comparison video. I was really stuck on deciding whether to get a D mini or Air mini. This has really helped me out. For my pc needs, although I like the fact that the Air mini can fit an atx PSU, I finally decided on going with the D mini, mainly because it is a bit longer in length so I can put 3 fans at the bottom to mirror the 3 fans on top.
Just an FYI for those wanting to front mount their 280mm AIO, the front fan brackets makes it very difficult to mount a longer than normal 280mm radiator. I have the Deepcool Castle 280ex and it took me forever to mount it (front mount, pull configuration, tubes down). That might not be an issue if you have a short 280mm radiator, or a 240mm radiator.
This was informative and helpful! Thanks for the great coverage. The O11 Air Mini is the PERFECT balance of looks and airflow for me.
wow, good on LiaLi for considering ATX PSU support for the legendary o11 mini.
Wish we still had the option for front tempered glass though, coz pulling air from the bottom could still be enough for air focused builds.
we need a mini non air v2 with atx psu support. like u said just slap a glass on the new air mini and done
@@Daisudori so a O11D Mini V2? :)
It usually isn't.
Still haven’t done it yet… 😡😡😡
Very thorough review with a good explanation of the differences. I was really only interested in the 011D Mini and got all the info I needed. Thanks.
I got the mini air, and its a awsome case to build in. I done allot of coolermaster 200 cases and meshilischous cases but gotta say that the illusion of a itx is perfect. Running a ryzen 7600x, 32gb ram and a RTX 3070, mobo b650 Tomahawk, all parts are white and all cpu cooler is the thermalright assasion and total of 12 phantek argb fans, Asiahorse arg extenders for 24pin gpu cables mesh. I still got my main pc that is in a Fractal design R7 but i think im going to buy another Air mini but black, and put em side by side and paint the wall behind em white and black.
That dual build plan sounds dope! -Alaina
Thank you Alaina and also the cameraman/camerawoman, we could see his/her hand reflected on the mirror of the AIO :)
Have a great weekend and keep it up the great job
Nice to have your succinct breakdown of the differences in BOTH Lian Li cases. Missed you on THE FULL NERD!
Who votes a thumb down, this is a great video and very informational.. just rude. Thanks for the side by side comparison!
All the o11d needed was a mesh side panel and space for an ATX psu to fix it the air mini had the right idea but messed up in changing the dimensions of the height and length when the width was the only changed it needed
Air mini should allow a 280 aio to be mounted on the rear and 3 120mm fans on the bottom to make it perfect
Nice review! I like the comparison with O11D mini (have one). The most important difference to me (besides the "air flow" changes) is the support for ATX PSU. For a high end system SFX PSUs with high wattage are hard to find, at least over the last months. With the decreased max CPU cooler height my Noctua NH-D15 wouldn't fit, and it looks awesome in a small case like this :)
@@pcworld I'm sorry, it just slipped out of my fingers :)
The Noctua cant fit, neither a 360 AIO at the TOP, less a 280 on the side . . . so frustrating . . . and for just 2cm!!! 2!!! 1inch!!! is no difference to a whole case!! a USB thumbstick is bigger!!!
@@Raxsephon It's not a water-cooling case. The O11D Mini is so you get those features. The airflow is so much better in the Air Mini though that a 280mm rad in front with a few fans is all you need for a cool CPU. Someone left a comment on Lian Li's RUclips saying this front AIO configuration got him the best temps he's ever had in a case. So no worries bud.
ATX PSU vs SFX PSU makes the choice pretty simple.
I went back to the clearances portion to see if you mentioned how many slots that 1080 was. Then I was working, so I missed it all together. I looked it up, 2 slots. (In reference to side panel clearance and vertical mounting)
Alaina, many of us miss you as part of the 'Full Nerd' episodes. THis video was great and I just gave it a 'Like' :)
Hi PE4Doers. Nice to see you here.
@@bornlibra23 Yes, I watch just about every video and live Stream (when I can) that if offered by PCWorld, especially when I see something being done by Alaina.
Awesome comparison! Very thorough while also being straight to the point and clearly explained as well!
Nice information I’m really excited about building my PC and actually thinking about getting the 011 air mini which motherboard would support this one best?
Quick correction, on this part: ruclips.net/video/5887bvDMvS8/видео.html , on the black version of O11 Air Mini that part is anodized aluminum, not painted.
I own black Air Mini, Its absolutely amazing case. Till few weeks ago I had Fractal Torrent and I have used Fractal cases for a long time, but the quality since series 7 on all on them is nothing short from cheap, all plastic and ugly design. Owing Air Mini now I can compare and its night and day as far is quality and aesthetics. My Strix 3090 and 5950X are very happy, all air cooled....just love it.
I liked the full specs and info you gave us thank you 😊
the compatibility for the regular ATX power supply and regular ATX motherboards is a no-brainer for me. This is easily the best case for the people who want to get rid of their old ugly cases and migrate their builds to a small form factor
Thank you very much!
This is a awesome overview. Thank you!
The only thing that I don't like about the air mini is the silly front fan cage. It blocks the back RGB of many fans and it look rubbish from inside when looking at the front. I am currently thinking of how to mount fans without that silly contraption. Lian li if you listening please provide alternatively mounting system . Just 4 holes would do.
I was really hoping to see the O11 Air mini have top 360 rad support like the O11D Mini but with the ATX support. I can't imagine that it would have been that difficult to make the depth a few more mm to make that possible. Maybe it can be modded to fit because my 360 rad is 397 and this thing is 400? I'm happy to see ATX support but it means I have to choose between buying a new power supply or a new AIO if I want to port my system over to this case. Any one know if any of this is possible?
I'd totally use the side radiator to cool the gpu. and a top one for the cpu. and let the bottom intake. and add an exhaust to the back.
Great, very in depth review Alaina 🥰🏆! I’m still holding out hope for an ITX O11 sized case 😅. It’s great to see smaller cases becoming more popular.
Literally what I was looking for. Thank you
Great job and full reviews.. This video deserves more views compared to other youtuber .. Tq so much
very thorough video. just what I was looking for. thanks
if you're going to choose what would it be
Best Joke on the Air Mini version: The Front Cooler Frame blocks Lian Lis own best RGB Cooler Lights. The side-Stribes.
Genuis design, to forget your own products xD
Hmm. Honestly i think i like the original model more. It has a bit more of a premium look, a "Do it how you want to" vibe with the accesories and isn't afraid to ask you to use a SFX PSU instead. It is designed for builders willing and planning to spend a bit to create a show-case build to their exact specifications.
The AIR seems designed more for general use. making some concessions to fit in a ATX power-supply, losing some mod-ability and being a bit restricted on the front. The parts it definitely does have going for it, is the fine mesh that looks a lot more spiffy than the original and indeed is in that sweet spot where it is porous enough for airflow, but also acts as a filter so no magnetic meshes required.
Very very good pronunciation, intonation 👍🏼and great explanation 👍🏼
You can tell the D-Mini is in daily use. No way that machine is in storage. I would swap out the fans on the Galahad AIO for Uni-Fans and set them as intake so as to have positive pressure in the case. It's definitely Negative pressure now. Sure it doesn't look as nice but the Brushed aluminum discs on the front of the Uni-Fans can be peeled off and put on the hub on the back of them. You can use a heat gun or hair dryer to loosen them up but I just peel em right off.
awesome side by side comparison was definitely very good style video considering it is basically the same case slightly retooled. Now all they need to do is make a 011D mini that supports ATX PSU's the the o11 air mini not having triple fan support on bottom of the case is a deal breaker for me unfortunately.
I really like the print on your shirt Alaina :) Of course you got my 'Like'
Alaina with O11 Minis!
The Air Mini looks really inviting, but I think I still illogically want a Sith Holocron build (the pyramid case in one of the previous videos :p )
So you can't swap hard drive cage and power supply on either of these? Wasn't that a feature of the regular O11D?
Nice, but . . . why WHY!!! did they made it shorter than the regulat O11 Mini? now a 360 AIO cant fit at the top, neither a 280 on the side . . .
Maybe it's for watercooling instead of being more focused on aio or smthn?
280 goes on the front just fine. That's all that an AIRFLOW MINI CASE NEEDS.
Would a 3080 fit in the 011 air mini with a 280mm front mounted rad?
I really love the look of the aio pump head in the 011 air. Can you please tell me what it is.
thanks for the video it was really helpful!
thanks!
Bought a 280mm aio so when i get the air mini i can pop on the side, great
Is the surface finish around the I/O different? I heard the O11 mini is an easily scratched acrylic surface.
@@pcworld You're right, must be early reviewer samples with acrylic. I bought the O11D mini off this video and have no regrets.
Also I will do anything for that top radiator offset bracket the O11D air is coming with.
@@katherinesilens2994 yeah that's true, for o11d mini have acrylic surface but that's just for black version, for white and snow edition just metal painting, and for o11 air mini have metal painting for all variant colors, nothing from acrylic surface.
detailed review and beautiful voice, love it!
Amazing content! I definitely needed all of this info to make an informed decision.
This is such a good video!!
i just want to know how many space behind o11 air mini side mount ,is it possible to mount a radiator behind
The biggest difference for me is the air mini fits atx psu's and the dynamic mini only fits sfx.
I was at microcenter this weekend and almost walked out with the dynamic mini before I saw it only fit sfx psu's. I have a full atx build I have been itching to transplant but I'm not trying to buy a new psu.
I do air cooling so I don't care about the inordinate amount of time the review spends talking about rad sizes.
Can we get a full atx case review?
The 011d mini does support e-atx also..
@@pcworld Huh? The O11D Mini does support E-ATX, as was stated. This is on the Lian-Li website, you can't get more 'official' than that.
@@Mapantz1 Thank you, someones paying attention.
I need a 011 midAir , make it already !
That was helpful thanks
the glass frame should've also been black like in the o11d. white just makes the frame look chunkier
does any1 know if the front panels are interchangeable?
Original version for me the Air version doesnt look as nice
they noticed the mistake they made with the Mini sfx power supply, otherwise this Air would not have come out on the market
anyone else note that the AIO tubes are leading upwards in the air mini lol
Why is PC World so drunk on Lian cases? Its so rare to see anything actually good on here. My favorite case is the Cooler Master Cosmos. Back in the day I took that thing on a flight from Las Vegas to Miami to get it on a cruse ship (for work) sailed around for a week and then flew it back to Vegas. I don't remember how much it weighed but the cost to fly it was around 200 dollars.
@@pcworld Oh, sorry, wasn't trying to come across as being hostile. And FYI, you are my second favorite person on the show... Sorry, but you just can't beat Gordon... :)
they need fix front panel for Air mini
I wish these were interchangeable
Can put a 3 fans on bottom?
Actually it's can put 3 fan 120mm in bottom for o11 air mini, but attention for side by side fan just half hole and another half is closed by metal case.
O11 Air version are actually better for water cooling imo
Nah, smaller radiator capacity in the Air and the depth of the component section is shallower making it hard to fit certain GPU waterblocks. People find out the hard way about the regular O11 Dynamic that it's pretty shallow and should have gone with the XL or the Mini which has deeper clearance than the regular O11 Dynamic.
O11d is fantastic，I can put 4090 in there and still have room, wait, what? No SFX ATX 3.0 PSU yet? Oh no…
Rejoice! Corsair just lunched recently the 1000w SF1000L with the new type 5 plug, amazing ATX 3.0 SFX PSU!
aio tubes at the bottom :')
you forgot to note on the rear comparison that the psu sizes are different as the 011d mini can only fit sfx power supplies and the air mini can fit normal atx power supplies the placement was not the main difference...
I MAHE AIR MINI !!!!!!!!! top case !!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to US Trade War this case is cheaper outside of US
Specs would be nice on screen at the same time for true side by side comparison. Also this video could be way shorter. Skipped
I still don't get why they reduced the length lik for the size you can't even install a 360 aio/rads like wtf?
It's a MINI AIRFLOW CASE. Not built for water-cooling specific builds. That's what the D Mini is for.
Yikes. Script needs an editor. So much redundancy they could have been cut.
I hope the imbecile that made the genius decision to make the Air's hardrive cage riveted got fired and permanently banned from ever participating in design of computer chassis.
damn, two RTX 3090 on AIO won't be able to use NVLink bridge
Why would anyone buy a mini case and try to put 2 of the biggest most expensive graphics cards in it? 🙄🤔
011D mini is much better for me
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presenter sound clueles would be better if you read just spec script
She obviously knows what she’s talking about… did you even watch the video?
Just another troll! Dont feed! Alaina knows her stuff! Very animated and descriptive. Thanks Alaina!
Air mini is the best PC case ever made after the NR200
Very thorough review with a good explanation of the differences. I was really only interested in the 011D Mini and got all the info I needed. Thanks.