I know this video is now 2 years old or older; but...... Thank you, Jay for this video!!! I spent many hours researching AM5 parts and researching reviews of the needed components. The case was a component I couldn't make up my mind on. As someone who has used "traditional" tower cases: I wanted something "different" along with the need for the PC to be on the left hand side of the desk. The installation of all the components in the case was the easiest one I've ever done and the cable management was awesome. I have since ordered another O11D Evo to move my AM4 platform into. While there are many cases that allowing the motherboard to be rotated: for me, the O11D Evo made sense as far as price and build ease for what I needed. Thank you so much!!!
I'd love to see an inverted build in this thing! What does inversion make you change about how you'd normally go about cooling the thing? And is a hotswap bracket for the drive cage even possible? Not often done in a case this size that isn't purpose-built for it.
The Lancool II has an HDD/SSD hot-swap kit available for $15. Pretty sure Lian Li is forward-thinking enough to have one ready for the O11 Dynamic EVO as well.
I'vre had an inverted case for a few years now (Corsair 600C) and I think the cooling suffers a bit. In this case its probably not too bad as you could just do bottom intake top exhaust either way. I'd be interested to see how it affects cooling for the 30 series FE GPUs in particular. Ive got an FE 3080Ti and I don't think inverted is giving the best cooling for its cooler design, so I was actually planning on picking up a normal oriented case, though inverted tends to work better for my setup space in general. This case is now the top of my list as I can orient it either way.
I prefer to have my feet next to the empty side rather than the motherboard side of my rig (not only does it relieve some anxiety from when I kick my computer... it also reflects the RGB off my toes!) so afaik it might depend on the configuration of your computer station. It gives you more options to RGB bling out! xD
@@pdraggy Ah. See, there I'm supposed to quote the great and powerful Paul: Computer off floor. Mine's only about 10 inches off the floor, but it's off to the side of me sufficiently that kicking it isn't happening.
I love my 011D XL. Was such a nice case to work in. Having a EK distribution block that’s designed for the case was a major plus. I even did some modifications to fit in a second EK FLT 360 reservoir on the MB side, and the vertical GPU mount with a radiator on the bottom. Took 2 months, but was a fun journey.
@@Evil_Chronic Ohh yeah, that's nice. Particularly the twin blocks side by side for the MB and GPU. And straight lines for the tubes. It's a shame when things don't line up perfectly, but fitting elbows are better than kinks in tubes imo
I don't mind paying for the accessories but I think they should offer a mesh version and glass version and then sell the accessories to convert either version if you wanted to.
Or simply make the mesh version the default and make the glass an option. By doing that, they might actually be able to reduce the base price of the case.
@@lyianx True, but a the same time what's more confusing for the consumer/end user? Buying a case then finding the opposite front panel you want or just buying the model with the front panel you want. (Keep in mind not everyone is super tech savvy like people watching this video) Each way has it pros and cons and Lian Li is probably making the choice they see best for them self.
You guys should do a build in this, easily one of the best cases I've seen, maybe one with a custom loop. Also seen Gamers Nexus's review of this thing and the customisability is very commendable. However, I think for the top shield, make it an option to have the usbs and stuff like that nearer to the front, because a lot of people put their pcs under their desk, and may find it hard to bend down, or find it hard to fit usbs on the top, so if the usbs were newer to the front, the user could maybe have the case stick out a bit and they could fit them in far more easily, but this is just my opinion. Other than that one small thing, cool case.
@@A.Martin The ports were movable from the front to the side. It was clearly demonstrated. Now the real downside is that they were on the bottom of the case rather than the top. That is actually good for setups like mine: with the PC on a floating shelf just above the rest of their builds. That is one of things I loved the most about it. My current case is the Lian Li Lancool 2, and its difficult for me to get to my front panel ports just because of where I keep it (yes, that is my fault, not Lian Li's).
Very well thought out. This is also why, in my mind, it's kinda lost its magic at this point. There's just something about it, that doesn't make me go wow. When I saw the original case, I was absolutely blown away by its simplicity. This is starting to be overengineered now.
@@kevinerbs2778 every case has some kind of flaw or tradeoff. No case is completly perfect. It all comes up to personal preference too if something may be a flaw or not.
@@kevinerbs2778 High-end SFX power supplies have served as an exhaust in cramped ITX builds for years now with no issues. As long as you have a high efficiency, high quality PSU, with average or above average heatsinks inside, and it's decently overkill for the power usage of your components, it's gonna work more than fine.
I'll for sure be using this for my upcoming build. The flexibility in the orientation both the entire case and gpu mounts with the kits are the main sell for me. Also finally a fully snow white version that is not the mini! :D
Ok now this version, I want - so much room for activities now, and would be more fun to mod. Also love that Gunmetal color, I think it would look great with a white frame with the Gun Metal panels.
Can we turn our beds into bunkbeds??? And here's the thing it will give us so much extra space in our room to do activities!!!! You don't need permision from us to build bunkbeds your adults you can do what you want...... sooooo...... I'm not making myself clear I DON'T GIVE A FU@K!!! sooooooo..... YES!!! You guy's will not regret this we will get so much more activities done! LMAO Step-Brothers movie was awesome.
People always say stuff like this, but never give a single specific. Keep in mind that anyone watching this channel, or Linus, or PC Jesus... you're a niche market. The general public doesn't like what we like. It's why operating systems have been going more towards phone/tablet type interface.
@@staLkerhu Definitely a niche market....ask a "normal" PC user and they will laugh at people who have a massive desktop PC (or a desktop PC at all) instead of something like a Microsoft Surface or MacBook Pro....hell now kids are basically just using their phones as their main PC. And then those same people complain about optical drives not being in many PCS/laptops anymore. Average person would never spend more $ on their PC case or processor much less the same amount of money for a cheap used car for a video card. Only people like myself who need space for multiple SSDs, airflow for expensive video card, capture card, etc. In other news I miss more full sized ATX cases or even taller. Shit feels cramped in mid caees
This looks fantastic. When I did my first build a year ago I thought the case from a different company was amazing, but that's also because I didn't know any better. I'd definitely want to do a build in this for myself or family!
Thank you so much Jay for making this excellent video. As always, your videos are tremendously helpful. Please note that there is a small screw on top of the glass side panel that Jay easily removes at 6:35. If that screw is not removed, then the glass side panel will not come off.
For me this is the perfect case! No trade offs, but I have one question, can you mount hard drives where the pcb on the back is showing? I love the look of the back of them!
I still have a Lian Li all aluminum case from 2004. I retired it about 8 months ago. It lasted through 3 separate builds and boring two 120mm fan holes in it. The fit and finish was superb. Loved the slide out motherboard tray. Taking that nice light weight case to a lan party was a joy. Due to heat considerations with newer generation motherboards and graphics cards I decided to get a new case for my newest build and chose a Fractal Design Define 7xl. It's huge and will take anything I can throw into it. It WON'T be going to any lan parties as it's a heavy beast.
This review and this case deserved the latest update with RUclips. Not having the dislikes being shown. This case and Lian Li doesn't deserve any dislike. Looking forward having this case
I got the XL myself and apart from the ability to switch it upside down I still prefer the XL especially on design (I prefer old button/io locations). About the Evo itself as you stated it in the title, I am amazed how they take the time to improve their design even though their are still in the top range compare to competition.
Imagine a company, that has a product that sells better than everyone’s…. But instead of doing what they can to destroy their competition and drive down competition. They actually keep improving. Some how they make things that perform better than other and look nice. How. Really should tell everyone how lazy these other companies have been.
6:13 I actually didn't even realise this when building my computer, I just took off my dust filter for my exhaust side with my O11 and it runs instantly cooler. could you guys maybe do like top 10 tips people overlook when building a computer? you guys are legends!
something like this really depends on the hardware you own and if you case has a good airflow around it. I could disable all top fans and the temps would climb like 1-2 degrees. the filter makes it easier to clean tho
That's also true for the intake. Remove the dust filter and more air goes through. Of course, more dust goes through too. So you have to clean out the computer more often. But I'd rather blow the dust out every couple of weeks and have a cooler quieter computer.
It's a great case all around and the mesh front option makes it an option for those who aren't wanting to set up a showpiece PC. I still think they could at least include some fans at that price, but whatever.
Almost winter of '24 here and I am case shopping. Coming back to this to see the details that are left out of other reviews. Looking like the RGB version of the EVO (with the front mesh kit) is one of my best looking options for a 9800x3d build and had to check it out, throw a like at the video and leave a comment when I saw it was one of Jay's videos. Great build details for those trying to make a choice on a case.
@JayzTwoCents at 06:00 you mentioned it is fine that the top does not have fan filters 'cos it should be an exhaust. But what about positive pressure then? Or positive pressure (and dusts) is not your priority in builds?
I just started watching your content like a month ago while I’m getting ready to build a pc, and I’ve learned so much about everything from you so far that I never would’ve thought about researching. It’s just plain fun to watch your videos! Keep it up Jay🤙🏻
It feels like with some of the optional accessories this case fills some of the void Case Labs used to fill and I'm sure that's reflected in the price.
In my last month of soaking up RUclips to catch up from a 15 year gaming and PC building hiatus, I independently came to the conclusion that this case (specifically the O11D EVO RGB successor) is all around one of the best looking, versatile, and great value cases ever made. Along the way I became familiar with and a subscriber of Gamer Nexus, PC Builder, optimum, TechSource, and many others along with of course this channel. It should not surprise me that you all speak highly of this case and that this line is one of the most popular out there.
i'm not usually one for hype trains because i usually find things are OVER-hyped but jesus christ there is so much to this case to love, there were multiple parts of the video where i out loud was like "ohhhh, that's really cool" so honestly i'm sold on it. like, who thinks of ALL of those features and then ACTUALLY puts them into their design?????
I really like just how much you can customise it to suit your layout. The option to double the amount of I/O ports is also a nice addition to an already fantastic case. The only real gripes I have are in two places. First, the reservoir's mount position seems like a lot of wasted real estate (unless you can reposition it further along, making space for a PSU next to it). Meanwhile, the top part of the compartment feels like a great place to mount a fan, to push air onto the motherboard's backplate... Second, I agree the Upright GPU kit is weird, but using this with the Front Mesh is weirder - this is especially noticeable with a partner GPU, which either have some RGB bling, or even an LCD display. I feel there could be a Hybrid Front Panel kit, with most of it a mesh for up to 140mm fans, but also a 20mm window flush with the RGB bar to support a partner GPU's "wow" area.
Real good that you purchase one case, and then can just swap stuff as to how you want it. I love the side radiator/fan bracket. I didnt like the look of my radiator on the side in my O11 really. It is great that they took this case and found ways to improve it. It is great that you make a left or right sided case depending on your setup. Good stuff Lian-Li!!! Job well done
It’s crazy how familiar you are with case design and function. You made this a great dive into this specific case, and system building. Really great video (that could have been a boring review)
I spent a couple of months trying to find the perfect case for the last build I kept coming back to the 011 dynamic and I kept rejecting it because everyone uses that case and I wanted something different. Finally out of frustration I just said screw it and ordered one. Now I know why everyone uses it. The dynamic is an amazing case.
ive spent 2 years trying to find a worthy replacement to my TJ 11 but there literally is none....and i can only fit the asus TUF Gpus all others are to long so i might be fucked for the 40XX series... unless someone make a decent case within a year....
6:36 So I have a white Lian li o11 dynamic evo and my glass panels actually had a screw slot in the center of the top bar where you push it out. Freaked me out a bit because at first I was just trying to pop the glass off but luckily realized I was gonna shatter it If I just tried to brute force it
If I didn't already build in the O11 Dynamic XL i would buy this case immediately. Phenomenal design, can't believe they continue to make an already great case even better.
Aside from my Primochill Wetbench, my last 4 cases were Lian Li. All of which fantastic build quality and very easy to work in. Honestly outside of a couple nice Phantek cases, Lian Li is easily no.1 in my book.
@Matt Cooper this is true also as my build would have been better originally for left hand side. I had to redesign my entire setup just to get it over on the right side.
"Fresh Mint Kit" made me laugh out loud a lot more than it should have ahahaha It's amazing what people can mis-see(?) at a glance LOL Fantastic video, as always!
thats some badass customization. i love that derbaur can help design cases while still uploading german videos, and english videos and doing insane overclocks and product reviews. the man is a robit
This is an excellent case and one I could look at in the future. My only gripe with the company is extra pieces being available. For those that get things used, keeping things out of the landfill longer, sometimes they may want to purchase something (not trying to use the warranty) in order to set up the case to their liking.
Wonderful Jay, I am seriously saving up for this in the new year. I can't afford a new GPU but I can give my current rig a facelift and I need the space for 3.5-inch storage. Thank you for the inspiration to get building again. International Music Services (Malta)
Something that none of the video showcase/reviews are mentioning is the extra cooling clearance for tower coolers! They went from an annoying 155mm to much more awesome 167mm! NH-D15's and Ice Giant ProSiphon Elites are part of the O11D mid twr game now. =) About time Lian Li!
I'm building my Second PC and am using that same case, i can see why they are so popular, I believe they have a bigger version of that case as well now.. So Far I'm loving all the gromets and cable running options on it.. If I can recommend a video to do, If you haven't done one on the subject, ( I'm new to the Channel), and that would be all the extra cables needed to do a build, I just had to order a USB 2.0 Multi Header plug to finish my build.. Love the Channel...
Hey Jay. I'm building my first ever computer at 76 years old and this is the case that I've decided to go with simply because of your excellent review. It has the space and adaptability/flexibility to provide me with the confidence to have a go. The only concerns so far are the connections to fans and ARGB. But I will get there.
I know this has been a year for this video. Is it possible to work on another build view with this case but in reverse mode and with a RTX 4090 build. Curious if the GPU card can fit vertically on the slot next to the motherboard or how much sag will there be if the card was placed horizontally near the top of the case?
At 24:40 where he says the ATX motherboard would hang off, on my Lian Li Mini it came with extension plate that screws to the side of the case to give you a flush mounting surface for the entire board. So not sure if that statement is accurate.
Vid blew my mind! I have a high end build w/a C700m case & this reminds of that in customizability. Just ordered one at a 1/4 of the cost of the CM for my daughters build
I just received my evo case, loved the modularity of it when I watched the video. Disappointed that there aren't many places in the UK to get the extras, but did manage to grab the front mesh kit and my first of many 3 pack kit of the uni fans. Time to get rid of the Corsair 780t that my build is currently in. A huge thanks to you Jay as you are the content creator I watch most for up to date ideas and advice on which hardware to look for and which to avoid 🤘🏻
I would like the mesh front version case but it appears that such has to be purchased in the USofA for shipment to Canada. Last week I tried to buy Phantek T30 fans (6) and the customs clearance is over 100$ so getting parts from the US is just a none starter. Plus UPS will not let me recover my user id nor my password so I could pay the expediting and vat fees.
Stunning! You can see why lian li are leaders in this field, it’s not just about making a quick buck, it’s about bettering the experience for enthusiasts with their builds. Can’t wait to buy it
I think this is amazing like the customization alone seems reason enough to be excited for. I like the clean look the case provides and the option to be different than your average build. I’m currently upgrading my rig and yes i know bad time to do that with all the inflation on pricing but, this makes me want to get this case to make my new build look aesthetically pleasing. Hope to get one can’t wait to see others builds on this.
This video got (and left) me wondering: Can you mix and match? Especially those optional parts you are showing, could they be used in O11 mini? Or older models? Or other models there's of O11? Could parts of this new case be used in other models? You could maybe touch the inter usability in the powerblock video? Or just make a Lian Li Lego video showing what all parts can be swapped and made into a crazy build with different Lian Li case parts to see how far their modularity really goes?
Finally, someone who listen to their customers. As Jay said, there is no perfect case and even this one you make a tradeoff with some customisation but at least they do not force you and makes it your choice. It is prety good and it gives choices along the road when you decide to modify your components. Personally I would keep de front glass, 3 intake fans from the side, my red devil 6700XT mounted verticaly bcs this gpu looks nice and then whatever works :)) GJ Lian Li and YES, I would love to see a build where all the option are used at least for show and then Jay choose the final config.
Jay i totally agree with you regarding the cable channel management. I just recently had the Montech Sky Two Chassis and boy was I frustrated with the cable management in that case, I couldn't even close the back case. So I've sent back the Montech Sky Two Chassis and am looking for a new chassis hence I'm here watching your video.
Is it worthy enough for me to build in? While the option to invert the case is worth a lot of points (I rarely see those, and I most commonly have my machine on my left), and I really like the optional grey mesh front and movable front I/O, the fact that (like most cases nowadays) it has no slot for an optical drive makes it a no-go as far as I'm concerned (I still use those, and do not want to need an external one).
Newegg is sold out I only saw one other place for "preorder" and I don't know whether the date was Feb 11 or Nov 2. What attracted me to this case was it can be used for fun stuff and it has provision for 3+ HDDs. I don't build PCs but I'm going to try one so I'm somewhat less than savvy about this stuff. I want a case that will be easy to work with and so I kind of thought getting a bigger case than I really absolutely need would be a good idea. Is there something that is close to this case that is readily available?
The interesting part about this case is that I don't see any intake filters for dust. Maybe the intakes are wide open so dust is not an issue or has time to settle with the air flow?
Great case. Unfortunately, the Harbor Gray was sold out, so went with black. This case makes the build so easy. Used Lian Li AL120 Unifans, installed the fan controller, which the case RGB plugs into; EK 011D Side Distroplate; 2 EK PE360 radiators, and voila, everything is neat, clean, and cool. I agree with Jay, the cable channel is a definite plus. I have both regular 011D and an 011D XL builds and in each I've got the cables crammed in and bulging, since I'm running so much stuff. This case, everything fits behind the shroud. Also love the mesh top and side panels, which seem to help airflow, over the prior 011D slotted panels. If you can't easily build a great system with this case...give up!
I just picked up this case in White. Heads up! When removing the glass side panel, there's a small screw at the top in the middle next to the glass panel, make sure you remove that before attempting to remove the panel.
here I am gearing up to build my dream machine and purely by accident I stumble upon this video and what case did I choose for my machine well this one and you have just dispelled the last lingering questions about my case which arrives tomorrow ... thank you for the timely input now I need to order some accessories that I never knew existed til now awsome ...!
i bought the front fan bracket and populated the whole case with fans and a 240mm aio with a push pull configuration. my fan curve never goes above 30% fans speed. allowing the quietest pc gaming pc under full load and its awesome. i love the tinkering that building a computer gives you. top fans (exhaust, bottom fans (exhaust), front fans (intake), side fans (intake), rear fan (intake)... with top mounted aio... allowing positive air pressure, getting the benefit of dust filters, and a super aggressive low fan curve. 3080 never goes above 80 degrees C (thats playing 4k max settings on a game like hogwarts legacy). but with most games it sits around 70 degrees C. 12700k never goes above 50 degrees C at the high end.
really tempted to consider this, but don't wanna give up the lancool 215 either, the airflow is just superb in that along with the dust filters. will totally wanna get this if going to water cool the entire system.
I wish all manufacturers put this much thought into their cases! The downside to that, would of course be even more expensive cases, but even so, it's great to see Lian Li do this and listen to feedback as well. I still would not buy this case, because of it's size, but if I had unlimited budget and space to put my PC, I would definitely be getting one of these, even if just to support the initiative! For now though, I will stick with my current build, that does still use an ejectable cupholder aka BD-RW drive, which is also not an option on the 011.
That side panel swivel sheet for the fan / rad mount really explains why Lian Li Left me on read when i offered them the product I made to solve that issue for them in the non Evo models.
Damn you, Lian Li... I was SO proud of my first own complete build in a Define r6 two years ago. And now I will have to fight the urge (and fail, probably) to dismantle it all and rebuild it in this more than yummie beauty of a case.
Looks great. If you want to use 2 360mm rads where would you mount them for best cooling, I assume one on the top, but what about the other one, bottom or side? And for that rad have the fans blowing in or exhausting out? Ps I agree re the mesh should be included
Hey Jay, I would absolutely love to see a build in this, but if you do PLEASE do it in the left-side configuration! Like you said at the beginning, it looks similar to the regular O11 Dynamic from the outside, so I feel like a left-side build would give it a lot of novelty and make it much more interesting. Plus it would show us exactly how it flips, because I still can't wrap my head around it. For Lian-Li, I don't know how much this is addressed but because we have a new location to put the graphics card, it would make a lot of sense to include watercooling component support in the bottom left of the chassis, to help fill the space if the graphics card is on the right. Or maybe some sort of new distribution block/pump designed for this case that helps fill that space? Either way, this is seriously one of the most impressive and well designed cases I've ever seen.
Super case. Super well-thought-out. IMHO, the best I've seen so far for standard ATX mobo, as it's designed to last a lifetime along different configurations and add-ons. Finally, we could simply have to change the ports module if some other standard hits the street, instead a buying a whole new case (hopefully there will be more I/O configurations available for those modules)... Thank you so much for this review. You suggest that since there's the name behind it, then "this turns into that"... I just wonder how much of "work" Der Bauer have actually put into the design and engineering of this new Dynamic awesome upgrade.
Regarding the upright mount, I'd put in a triple fan set up, but have the bottom fan act as a exhaust rather than an intake. Two fans blowing directly on the card, and the 3rd (which is in-line with the cards exhaust) pulling air out.
LoL and i thought this looked mini haha but then again i only use Full Towers and most cases on the market now are to small for me even the 1000D sooo yeah..
Love the case, Lian Li cases are brilliant. Could the vertical GPU be more central, towards the side big glass? Giving more room for cables and liquid cooling. Does the case support chimney orientation? That would solve a lot of the issues.
On this case are you able to have HDDs on the bottom fan bracket and still have fans on the bottom too? I'm running some 14TB Helium drives and they can get a little hot.
"because it's the thing that you look at all the time" I legitimately bought a Phanteks P500A with the flashenblinken for my hardware, which was and still is placed not only outside of my room, but on another floor, where I don't look at it unless I have to go do something to it. I admired its lights for a little while and fiddled with them briefly (after spending most of my build time figuring out the wiring since there were some routing/length issues with my new ARGB AIO as well) and then disabled all of the lights. I got it mostly for its utility rather than its looks, and boy howdy do I enjoy its utility.
Right until now the O11 Mini hit the sweet spot for me in terms of features, visuals and form factor. They shortened the air mini a tad too much for my plans and I wasn't really sure what to get. Now I think I'm sold on the EVO.
@@N7_Ronnie I really lik the mini, but had they gone for full atx psu support I'd never doubted that choice. But the EVO now brings so much extra while keeping the stout look, they hit it out of the park for me. :)
@@FastSloth87 yeah, but I was talking about the regular mini, not the air mini there. It's a really odd one with the mini and air mini. They reduced the height and depth of the air mini even further and that prevents me from using the air mini, since it's become too small for my planned build. But when I'm allready locked in to something a bit larger I might go for the EVO directly since it's closer to the stout look of the mini and air mini thans to the extra width but delivers more space and options than the regular O11
For aesthetics make the upright GPU bracket screws area slidable to position the GPU centrally between the motherboard and the front of the case. This would also provide space and give the ability to connect cables to all motherboard sizes.
With the vertical mount gpu kit can you fit a 360 rad and fans on the bottom still? And are the currently released distribution plates going to fit in this case or will we have to wait for a new run?
LOVE MY NEW LL o11D Evo build. I also just replaced cheap apevia fans with adjustible mag. AL 120mm fans(quiet and blow like a jet). Great case, amazing cooling (6 intake side and bottome, 3 exhaust corsair h150i elite capellix 360 aio top and corsair 120 rear) and plenty of room for even more hardware. I can park my car in there. LL o11D Evo | Msi x570 Game+ | Ryzen 9 5950x | Gigabyte Rtx 3080 | x 4 Corsair Vengeance RGT RT 8gb 3600MHz | x2 WD Blue 570 m.2 nvme SSD 1 TB | 2 TB Seagate HD | Corsair H150i Elite Capellix 360mm | x6 LL Uni Al120. Uploading Build Specs/looks on my channel shortly! Thanks J and crew
I bought a new Lian mesh case a couple years ago. never got to use it, threw it out. The box it came in showed No damage on it. but the case it's self was Twisted and warped bad, doors would not shut at all, glass was okay. That meant no more purchases of lian for me. I could not afford to return as shipping from canada to usa was to expensive
Great review! You saved me from a bad relationship with the corsair 5000 which looks good but it is less than functional. Seeing this video I returned that one and ordered this one. Thank you!
How do you connect the card with the Mainboard? I didn't see a raiser cable which is flexible enough and it would look really bad since it is very large
I don't plan on building another computer for a year or two, but I'm extremely tempted to pick this case up so it doesn't go out of stock whenever I get to it. This looks fantastic both aesthetically and mechanically.
Now I want that Mesh kit for my Lian Li 011D XL. When I go to build a computer for my teenagers I will definitely be getting this one. You have a lot more options for orientation with it which makes it even better.
I just found a video of someone building in the Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO and they used an AIO for cooling the CPU, however this "Reviewer" placed the radiator on the bottom of the case thus letting any air to go to the pump and then complains/explains why he did the set up that way. (He did a vertical GPU mount blocking off the top mounting area) This reviewer also mostly complained about how this case is not for the beginner in building computers.
I put a aorus z390 extreme in my o11 and i dont think it looks bad at all. The only thing i dont like is that the front panel usb sticks out over my fans. But other that that the over hang just covers the grommets for the cables and adds the lighting from the board there. Think it makes it look better imo.
I know this video is now 2 years old or older; but......
Thank you, Jay for this video!!! I spent many hours researching AM5 parts and researching reviews of the needed components. The case was a component I couldn't make up my mind on. As someone who has used "traditional" tower cases: I wanted something "different" along with the need for the PC to be on the left hand side of the desk. The installation of all the components in the case was the easiest one I've ever done and the cable management was awesome. I have since ordered another O11D Evo to move my AM4 platform into. While there are many cases that allowing the motherboard to be rotated: for me, the O11D Evo made sense as far as price and build ease for what I needed.
Thank you so much!!!
I'm excited to get mine too. I just ordered a few days ago.
I'd love to see an inverted build in this thing! What does inversion make you change about how you'd normally go about cooling the thing? And is a hotswap bracket for the drive cage even possible? Not often done in a case this size that isn't purpose-built for it.
Steve from gamers nexus flips his
The Lancool II has an HDD/SSD hot-swap kit available for $15. Pretty sure Lian Li is forward-thinking enough to have one ready for the O11 Dynamic EVO as well.
I'vre had an inverted case for a few years now (Corsair 600C) and I think the cooling suffers a bit. In this case its probably not too bad as you could just do bottom intake top exhaust either way. I'd be interested to see how it affects cooling for the 30 series FE GPUs in particular. Ive got an FE 3080Ti and I don't think inverted is giving the best cooling for its cooler design, so I was actually planning on picking up a normal oriented case, though inverted tends to work better for my setup space in general. This case is now the top of my list as I can orient it either way.
I prefer to have my feet next to the empty side rather than the motherboard side of my rig (not only does it relieve some anxiety from when I kick my computer... it also reflects the RGB off my toes!) so afaik it might depend on the configuration of your computer station. It gives you more options to RGB bling out! xD
@@pdraggy Ah. See, there I'm supposed to quote the great and powerful Paul: Computer off floor. Mine's only about 10 inches off the floor, but it's off to the side of me sufficiently that kicking it isn't happening.
I love my 011D XL. Was such a nice case to work in. Having a EK distribution block that’s designed for the case was a major plus. I even did some modifications to fit in a second EK FLT 360 reservoir on the MB side, and the vertical GPU mount with a radiator on the bottom. Took 2 months, but was a fun journey.
Pics or it didn't happen 😏
@@Evil_Chronic Ohh yeah, that's nice. Particularly the twin blocks side by side for the MB and GPU. And straight lines for the tubes. It's a shame when things don't line up perfectly, but fitting elbows are better than kinks in tubes imo
@@letsgoBrandon204 thank you, was my first time doing acrylic so double bends were intimidating. Which is why I with with more fittings lol.
They definitely have put in the work making this case, great customization. Way to go, Lian Li and Roman.
You know it's an amazingly well thought-out design when even the most unusual type of customization is taken into consideration. 🤯
I don't mind paying for the accessories but I think they should offer a mesh version and glass version and then sell the accessories to convert either version if you wanted to.
Or simply make the mesh version the default and make the glass an option. By doing that, they might actually be able to reduce the base price of the case.
having two different skews taking up space costs more than you'd think.
They have a company called SSUPD for that mesh designs. Original branding will never change lol too much $$$ at stake
@@lyianx True, but a the same time what's more confusing for the consumer/end user? Buying a case then finding the opposite front panel you want or just buying the model with the front panel you want. (Keep in mind not everyone is super tech savvy like people watching this video)
Each way has it pros and cons and Lian Li is probably making the choice they see best for them self.
of course you don't mind, you have more money than you can handle responsibly.
You guys should do a build in this, easily one of the best cases I've seen, maybe one with a custom loop. Also seen Gamers Nexus's review of this thing and the customisability is very commendable. However, I think for the top shield, make it an option to have the usbs and stuff like that nearer to the front, because a lot of people put their pcs under their desk, and may find it hard to bend down, or find it hard to fit usbs on the top, so if the usbs were newer to the front, the user could maybe have the case stick out a bit and they could fit them in far more easily, but this is just my opinion. Other than that one small thing, cool case.
My mans typed genesis
every chase unboxing, "you should do build in that".
@@samson_the_great Lmao I got carried away
yea it needs to have an option for the top front or front top for the ports.
@@A.Martin The ports were movable from the front to the side. It was clearly demonstrated. Now the real downside is that they were on the bottom of the case rather than the top. That is actually good for setups like mine: with the PC on a floating shelf just above the rest of their builds. That is one of things I loved the most about it. My current case is the Lian Li Lancool 2, and its difficult for me to get to my front panel ports just because of where I keep it (yes, that is my fault, not Lian Li's).
This has to be one of the most well thought-out, and well-designed cases I've ever seen
Not really, it's overrated. I can point a flaw with it right now why would you put a power supply behind a hot cpu socket.
Very well thought out. This is also why, in my mind, it's kinda lost its magic at this point. There's just something about it, that doesn't make me go wow. When I saw the original case, I was absolutely blown away by its simplicity. This is starting to be overengineered now.
@@kevinerbs2778 every case has some kind of flaw or tradeoff. No case is completly perfect. It all comes up to personal preference too if something may be a flaw or not.
@@kevinerbs2778 The power supply can be mounted at the bottom which is below the CPU socket where its cooler.
@@kevinerbs2778 High-end SFX power supplies have served as an exhaust in cramped ITX builds for years now with no issues. As long as you have a high efficiency, high quality PSU, with average or above average heatsinks inside, and it's decently overkill for the power usage of your components, it's gonna work more than fine.
I'll for sure be using this for my upcoming build. The flexibility in the orientation both the entire case and gpu mounts with the kits are the main sell for me. Also finally a fully snow white version that is not the mini! :D
I love this case already because of the modularity. The inverted layout is a game changer for me because of my current set up.
Ok now this version, I want - so much room for activities now, and would be more fun to mod. Also love that Gunmetal color, I think it would look great with a white frame with the Gun Metal panels.
No power tools!
Can we turn our beds into bunkbeds??? And here's the thing it will give us so much extra space in our room to do activities!!!! You don't need permision from us to build bunkbeds your adults you can do what you want...... sooooo...... I'm not making myself clear I DON'T GIVE A FU@K!!! sooooooo..... YES!!! You guy's will not regret this we will get so much more activities done! LMAO Step-Brothers movie was awesome.
I'm gonna put my balls on this case
@@WaylanderWOR Where are you going??? i'M GONNA PUT MY NUT SACK ON YOUR DRUM SET!!! LMAO
This case is blowing my mind. Would definitely choose this as my next case as I need something better to cool my graphics card. So much customization!
This is scam. Please don't fall for this
@@batman_ara nah if someone falls for it I won't be sympathetic
@@batman_arawhy is it a scam?
If only Microsoft would listen to their customers like Lian Li does it would be a better computer experience.
People always say stuff like this, but never give a single specific. Keep in mind that anyone watching this channel, or Linus, or PC Jesus... you're a niche market. The general public doesn't like what we like. It's why operating systems have been going more towards phone/tablet type interface.
@@LBCAndrew maybe I'm wrong, but in my opinion saying it is a niche market is a tiny bit strong.
@@staLkerhu how many people do you think buy 200-300usd pc case?
@@clarkkent6054 sorry, maybe I misunderstood the gentleman, I thought he is speaking about DIY PC builders in general...
@@staLkerhu Definitely a niche market....ask a "normal" PC user and they will laugh at people who have a massive desktop PC (or a desktop PC at all) instead of something like a Microsoft Surface or MacBook Pro....hell now kids are basically just using their phones as their main PC. And then those same people complain about optical drives not being in many PCS/laptops anymore. Average person would never spend more $ on their PC case or processor much less the same amount of money for a cheap used car for a video card. Only people like myself who need space for multiple SSDs, airflow for expensive video card, capture card, etc.
In other news I miss more full sized ATX cases or even taller. Shit feels cramped in mid caees
This looks fantastic. When I did my first build a year ago I thought the case from a different company was amazing, but that's also because I didn't know any better. I'd definitely want to do a build in this for myself or family!
Thank you so much Jay for making this excellent video. As always, your videos are tremendously helpful.
Please note that there is a small screw on top of the glass side panel that Jay easily removes at 6:35. If that screw is not removed, then the glass side panel will not come off.
You’re a chad for helping me lmao
I'd be really tempted to use this as my next case if I was doing a new build. The inverted layout is awesome.
For me this is the perfect case! No trade offs, but I have one question, can you mount hard drives where the pcb on the back is showing? I love the look of the back of them!
I still have a Lian Li all aluminum case from 2004. I retired it about 8 months ago. It lasted through 3 separate builds and boring two 120mm fan holes in it. The fit and finish was superb. Loved the slide out motherboard tray. Taking that nice light weight case to a lan party was a joy. Due to heat considerations with newer generation motherboards and graphics cards I decided to get a new case for my newest build and chose a Fractal Design Define 7xl. It's huge and will take anything I can throw into it. It WON'T be going to any lan parties as it's a heavy beast.
This review and this case deserved the latest update with RUclips. Not having the dislikes being shown.
This case and Lian Li doesn't deserve any dislike.
Looking forward having this case
I got the XL myself and apart from the ability to switch it upside down I still prefer the XL especially on design (I prefer old button/io locations).
About the Evo itself as you stated it in the title, I am amazed how they take the time to improve their design even though their are still in the top range compare to competition.
Imagine a company, that has a product that sells better than everyone’s…. But instead of doing what they can to destroy their competition and drive down competition. They actually keep improving. Some how they make things that perform better than other and look nice. How. Really should tell everyone how lazy these other companies have been.
6:13 I actually didn't even realise this when building my computer, I just took off my dust filter for my exhaust side with my O11 and it runs instantly cooler. could you guys maybe do like top 10 tips people overlook when building a computer? you guys are legends!
I don’t even put the cover back on the top for that same reason.
@@official_commanderhale965 another good idea for the summer!
something like this really depends on the hardware you own and if you case has a good airflow around it. I could disable all top fans and the temps would climb like 1-2 degrees.
the filter makes it easier to clean tho
That's also true for the intake. Remove the dust filter and more air goes through.
Of course, more dust goes through too. So you have to clean out the computer more often. But I'd rather blow the dust out every couple of weeks and have a cooler quieter computer.
It's a great case all around and the mesh front option makes it an option for those who aren't wanting to set up a showpiece PC. I still think they could at least include some fans at that price, but whatever.
Description links wont work for me,did you happen to have it?
Almost winter of '24 here and I am case shopping. Coming back to this to see the details that are left out of other reviews. Looking like the RGB version of the EVO (with the front mesh kit) is one of my best looking options for a 9800x3d build and had to check it out, throw a like at the video and leave a comment when I saw it was one of Jay's videos. Great build details for those trying to make a choice on a case.
@JayzTwoCents at 06:00 you mentioned it is fine that the top does not have fan filters 'cos it should be an exhaust. But what about positive pressure then? Or positive pressure (and dusts) is not your priority in builds?
I just started watching your content like a month ago while I’m getting ready to build a pc, and I’ve learned so much about everything from you so far that I never would’ve thought about researching. It’s just plain fun to watch your videos! Keep it up Jay🤙🏻
Has actually made me consider replacing my current 011 dynamic for this one, the options and flexibility are unreal
It feels like with some of the optional accessories this case fills some of the void Case Labs used to fill and I'm sure that's reflected in the price.
In my last month of soaking up RUclips to catch up from a 15 year gaming and PC building hiatus, I independently came to the conclusion that this case (specifically the O11D EVO RGB successor) is all around one of the best looking, versatile, and great value cases ever made. Along the way I became familiar with and a subscriber of Gamer Nexus, PC Builder, optimum, TechSource, and many others along with of course this channel. It should not surprise me that you all speak highly of this case and that this line is one of the most popular out there.
i'm not usually one for hype trains because i usually find things are OVER-hyped but jesus christ there is so much to this case to love, there were multiple parts of the video where i out loud was like "ohhhh, that's really cool" so honestly i'm sold on it. like, who thinks of ALL of those features and then ACTUALLY puts them into their design?????
I really like just how much you can customise it to suit your layout. The option to double the amount of I/O ports is also a nice addition to an already fantastic case.
The only real gripes I have are in two places. First, the reservoir's mount position seems like a lot of wasted real estate (unless you can reposition it further along, making space for a PSU next to it). Meanwhile, the top part of the compartment feels like a great place to mount a fan, to push air onto the motherboard's backplate...
Second, I agree the Upright GPU kit is weird, but using this with the Front Mesh is weirder - this is especially noticeable with a partner GPU, which either have some RGB bling, or even an LCD display. I feel there could be a Hybrid Front Panel kit, with most of it a mesh for up to 140mm fans, but also a 20mm window flush with the RGB bar to support a partner GPU's "wow" area.
Real good that you purchase one case, and then can just swap stuff as to how you want it. I love the side radiator/fan bracket. I didnt like the look of my radiator on the side in my O11 really. It is great that they took this case and found ways to improve it. It is great that you make a left or right sided case depending on your setup. Good stuff Lian-Li!!! Job well done
It’s crazy how familiar you are with case design and function. You made this a great dive into this specific case, and system building. Really great video (that could have been a boring review)
Agree totally, I feel I came for Jay's 2c and got five bucks worth! Excellent vid!
I spent a couple of months trying to find the perfect case for the last build I kept coming back to the 011 dynamic and I kept rejecting it because everyone uses that case and I wanted something different. Finally out of frustration I just said screw it and ordered one. Now I know why everyone uses it. The dynamic is an amazing case.
ive spent 2 years trying to find a worthy replacement to my TJ 11 but there literally is none....and i can only fit the asus TUF Gpus all others are to long so i might be fucked for the 40XX series... unless someone make a decent case within a year....
6:36 So I have a white Lian li o11 dynamic evo and my glass panels actually had a screw slot in the center of the top bar where you push it out. Freaked me out a bit because at first I was just trying to pop the glass off but luckily realized I was gonna shatter it If I just tried to brute force it
If I didn't already build in the O11 Dynamic XL i would buy this case immediately. Phenomenal design, can't believe they continue to make an already great case even better.
isn't O11 Dynamic XL better?
Aside from my Primochill Wetbench, my last 4 cases were Lian Li. All of which fantastic build quality and very easy to work in. Honestly outside of a couple nice Phantek cases, Lian Li is easily no.1 in my book.
The inverted possibility is very smart for streamers who have two PCs and want matching builds for the left and right sides of their Desks
This is a really good Point, Even for work and Gaming machines Having at Home at one desk. Thanks! 😀
@Matt Cooper this is true also as my build would have been better originally for left hand side. I had to redesign my entire setup just to get it over on the right side.
"Fresh Mint Kit" made me laugh out loud a lot more than it should have ahahaha
It's amazing what people can mis-see(?) at a glance LOL
Fantastic video, as always!
thats some badass customization. i love that derbaur can help design cases while still uploading german videos, and english videos and doing insane overclocks and product reviews. the man is a robit
I'd never heard of a "robit" before, so I looked it up and it's actually pretty neat.
This is an excellent case and one I could look at in the future. My only gripe with the company is extra pieces being available. For those that get things used, keeping things out of the landfill longer, sometimes they may want to purchase something (not trying to use the warranty) in order to set up the case to their liking.
Wonderful Jay, I am seriously saving up for this in the new year. I can't afford a new GPU but I can give my current rig a facelift and I need the space for 3.5-inch storage. Thank you for the inspiration to get building again. International Music Services (Malta)
I also just got a new case for better airflow im goinv to wait a few more years before i go for a Case like this lol Looks awesome
Something that none of the video showcase/reviews are mentioning is the extra cooling clearance for tower coolers! They went from an annoying 155mm to much more awesome 167mm!
NH-D15's and Ice Giant ProSiphon Elites are part of the O11D mid twr game now. =) About time Lian Li!
I'm building my Second PC and am using that same case, i can see why they are so popular, I believe they have a bigger version of that case as well now.. So Far I'm loving all the gromets and cable running options on it.. If I can recommend a video to do, If you haven't done one on the subject, ( I'm new to the Channel), and that would be all the extra cables needed to do a build, I just had to order a USB 2.0 Multi Header plug to finish my build.. Love the Channel...
Hey Jay. I'm building my first ever computer at 76 years old and this is the case that I've decided to go with simply because of your excellent review. It has the space and adaptability/flexibility to provide me with the confidence to have a go. The only concerns so far are the connections to fans and ARGB. But I will get there.
Hey man, hope you have a blast building your first computer, it's a really awesome experience. do post the pictures somewhere so we can see it
Never clicked off of porn so fast
I know this has been a year for this video. Is it possible to work on another build view with this case but in reverse mode and with a RTX 4090 build. Curious if the GPU card can fit vertically on the slot next to the motherboard or how much sag will there be if the card was placed horizontally near the top of the case?
At 24:40 where he says the ATX motherboard would hang off, on my Lian Li Mini it came with extension plate that screws to the side of the case to give you a flush mounting surface for the entire board. So not sure if that statement is accurate.
They absolutely killed it on this case. Definitely do a build in it!
Vid blew my mind! I have a high end build w/a C700m case & this reminds of that in customizability. Just ordered one at a 1/4 of the cost of the CM for my daughters build
10:04 why do I feel like jay's taking a dig at linus here 😆
I just received my evo case, loved the modularity of it when I watched the video. Disappointed that there aren't many places in the UK to get the extras, but did manage to grab the front mesh kit and my first of many 3 pack kit of the uni fans. Time to get rid of the Corsair 780t that my build is currently in. A huge thanks to you Jay as you are the content creator I watch most for up to date ideas and advice on which hardware to look for and which to avoid 🤘🏻
I would like the mesh front version case but it appears that such has to be purchased in the USofA for shipment to Canada. Last week I tried to buy Phantek T30 fans (6) and the customs clearance is over 100$ so getting parts from the US is just a none starter. Plus UPS will not let me recover my user id nor my password so I could pay the expediting and vat fees.
Stunning! You can see why lian li are leaders in this field, it’s not just about making a quick buck, it’s about bettering the experience for enthusiasts with their builds. Can’t wait to buy it
I think this is amazing like the customization alone seems reason enough to be excited for. I like the clean look the case provides and the option to be different than your average build. I’m currently upgrading my rig and yes i know bad time to do that with all the inflation on pricing but, this makes me want to get this case to make my new build look aesthetically pleasing. Hope to get one can’t wait to see others builds on this.
This video got (and left) me wondering: Can you mix and match? Especially those optional parts you are showing, could they be used in O11 mini? Or older models? Or other models there's of O11? Could parts of this new case be used in other models? You could maybe touch the inter usability in the powerblock video? Or just make a Lian Li Lego video showing what all parts can be swapped and made into a crazy build with different Lian Li case parts to see how far their modularity really goes?
jay, your hardware reviews are the best. this was the best review of this case i've seen. great job guys. thanks!
I need to see a build in this Jay water cooled the works, it would be awesome to see how many water cooled variations you can get out of it
Finally, someone who listen to their customers. As Jay said, there is no perfect case and even this one you make a tradeoff with some customisation but at least they do not force you and makes it your choice. It is prety good and it gives choices along the road when you decide to modify your components. Personally I would keep de front glass, 3 intake fans from the side, my red devil 6700XT mounted verticaly bcs this gpu looks nice and then whatever works :)) GJ Lian Li and YES, I would love to see a build where all the option are used at least for show and then Jay choose the final config.
Jay i totally agree with you regarding the cable channel management. I just recently had the Montech Sky Two Chassis and boy was I frustrated with the cable management in that case, I couldn't even close the back case.
So I've sent back the Montech Sky Two Chassis and am looking for a new chassis hence I'm here watching your video.
Overall impressed! Lian Li and SSUPD taking big Ws on the engineering side of their cases.
Is it worthy enough for me to build in? While the option to invert the case is worth a lot of points (I rarely see those, and I most commonly have my machine on my left), and I really like the optional grey mesh front and movable front I/O, the fact that (like most cases nowadays) it has no slot for an optical drive makes it a no-go as far as I'm concerned (I still use those, and do not want to need an external one).
Newegg is sold out I only saw one other place for "preorder" and I don't know whether the date was Feb 11 or Nov 2. What attracted me to this case was it can be used for fun stuff and it has provision for 3+ HDDs. I don't build PCs but I'm going to try one so I'm somewhat less than savvy about this stuff. I want a case that will be easy to work with and so I kind of thought getting a bigger case than I really absolutely need would be a good idea. Is there something that is close to this case that is readily available?
6:19 Unless you have a cat that feels that they can sit wherever they feel like
The interesting part about this case is that I don't see any intake filters for dust. Maybe the intakes are wide open so dust is not an issue or has time to settle with the air flow?
I have this case, I bought it a few months ago. The small glass front panel should have an option for non glass with 2 intake fans. Cheers.
Great case. Unfortunately, the Harbor Gray was sold out, so went with black. This case makes the build so easy. Used Lian Li AL120 Unifans, installed the fan controller, which the case RGB plugs into; EK 011D Side Distroplate; 2 EK PE360 radiators, and voila, everything is neat, clean, and cool. I agree with Jay, the cable channel is a definite plus. I have both regular 011D and an 011D XL builds and in each I've got the cables crammed in and bulging, since I'm running so much stuff. This case, everything fits behind the shroud. Also love the mesh top and side panels, which seem to help airflow, over the prior 011D slotted panels. If you can't easily build a great system with this case...give up!
I just picked up this case in White. Heads up! When removing the glass side panel, there's a small screw at the top in the middle next to the glass panel, make sure you remove that before attempting to remove the panel.
here I am gearing up to build my dream machine and purely by accident I stumble upon this video and what case did I choose for my machine well this one and you have just dispelled the last lingering questions about my case which arrives tomorrow ... thank you for the timely input now I need to order some accessories that I never knew existed til now awsome ...!
i bought the front fan bracket and populated the whole case with fans and a 240mm aio with a push pull configuration. my fan curve never goes above 30% fans speed. allowing the quietest pc gaming pc under full load and its awesome. i love the tinkering that building a computer gives you. top fans (exhaust, bottom fans (exhaust), front fans (intake), side fans (intake), rear fan (intake)... with top mounted aio... allowing positive air pressure, getting the benefit of dust filters, and a super aggressive low fan curve. 3080 never goes above 80 degrees C (thats playing 4k max settings on a game like hogwarts legacy). but with most games it sits around 70 degrees C. 12700k never goes above 50 degrees C at the high end.
really tempted to consider this, but don't wanna give up the lancool 215 either, the airflow is just superb in that along with the dust filters. will totally wanna get this if going to water cool the entire system.
23:43 my mind is blown. I had seen this vertical option quite a few times but I never considered how it was going to be used with a monitor.
7:03 hahahahaha that box looks mysteriously simply sh*tter!
I wish all manufacturers put this much thought into their cases!
The downside to that, would of course be even more expensive cases, but even so, it's great to see Lian Li do this and listen to feedback as well.
I still would not buy this case, because of it's size, but if I had unlimited budget and space to put my PC, I would definitely be getting one of these, even if just to support the initiative!
For now though, I will stick with my current build, that does still use an ejectable cupholder aka BD-RW drive, which is also not an option on the 011.
That side panel swivel sheet for the fan / rad mount really explains why Lian Li Left me on read when i offered them the product I made to solve that issue for them in the non Evo models.
Damn you, Lian Li... I was SO proud of my first own complete build in a Define r6 two years ago. And now I will have to fight the urge (and fail, probably) to dismantle it all and rebuild it in this more than yummie beauty of a case.
Looks great. If you want to use 2 360mm rads where would you mount them for best cooling, I assume one on the top, but what about the other one, bottom or side? And for that rad have the fans blowing in or exhausting out? Ps I agree re the mesh should be included
Hey Jay, I would absolutely love to see a build in this, but if you do PLEASE do it in the left-side configuration! Like you said at the beginning, it looks similar to the regular O11 Dynamic from the outside, so I feel like a left-side build would give it a lot of novelty and make it much more interesting. Plus it would show us exactly how it flips, because I still can't wrap my head around it.
For Lian-Li, I don't know how much this is addressed but because we have a new location to put the graphics card, it would make a lot of sense to include watercooling component support in the bottom left of the chassis, to help fill the space if the graphics card is on the right. Or maybe some sort of new distribution block/pump designed for this case that helps fill that space? Either way, this is seriously one of the most impressive and well designed cases I've ever seen.
Super case. Super well-thought-out. IMHO, the best I've seen so far for standard ATX mobo, as it's designed to last a lifetime along different configurations and add-ons. Finally, we could simply have to change the ports module if some other standard hits the street, instead a buying a whole new case (hopefully there will be more I/O configurations available for those modules)... Thank you so much for this review. You suggest that since there's the name behind it, then "this turns into that"... I just wonder how much of "work" Der Bauer have actually put into the design and engineering of this new Dynamic awesome upgrade.
Regarding the upright mount, I'd put in a triple fan set up, but have the bottom fan act as a exhaust rather than an intake. Two fans blowing directly on the card, and the 3rd (which is in-line with the cards exhaust) pulling air out.
I have a dynamic mini and it never felt "mini" to me. It does everything I'd expect a normal case to do. And it looks fantastic.
LoL and i thought this looked mini haha but then again i only use Full Towers and most cases on the market now are to small for me even the 1000D sooo yeah..
Love the case, Lian Li cases are brilliant.
Could the vertical GPU be more central, towards the side big glass? Giving more room for cables and liquid cooling.
Does the case support chimney orientation? That would solve a lot of the issues.
I like that the new standard for measuring whether or not a cable channel is adequate is whether Jay can fist it.
On this case are you able to have HDDs on the bottom fan bracket and still have fans on the bottom too? I'm running some 14TB Helium drives and they can get a little hot.
"because it's the thing that you look at all the time"
I legitimately bought a Phanteks P500A with the flashenblinken for my hardware, which was and still is placed not only outside of my room, but on another floor, where I don't look at it unless I have to go do something to it. I admired its lights for a little while and fiddled with them briefly (after spending most of my build time figuring out the wiring since there were some routing/length issues with my new ARGB AIO as well) and then disabled all of the lights.
I got it mostly for its utility rather than its looks, and boy howdy do I enjoy its utility.
Really like the upright GPU mount, fills in that dead space for air-cooled rigs.
Right until now the O11 Mini hit the sweet spot for me in terms of features, visuals and form factor. They shortened the air mini a tad too much for my plans and I wasn't really sure what to get. Now I think I'm sold on the EVO.
i have the 011 mini all white edition i love it but yea think i might go evo for my next build next year i really like this one glad Jay reviewed it
@@N7_Ronnie I really lik the mini, but had they gone for full atx psu support I'd never doubted that choice. But the EVO now brings so much extra while keeping the stout look, they hit it out of the park for me. :)
Same here! I pre-order mine too along with a sfx to atx adapter lol
@@oxyuran5998 The O11 Air Mini has ATX PSU support.
@@FastSloth87 yeah, but I was talking about the regular mini, not the air mini there. It's a really odd one with the mini and air mini. They reduced the height and depth of the air mini even further and that prevents me from using the air mini, since it's become too small for my planned build. But when I'm allready locked in to something a bit larger I might go for the EVO directly since it's closer to the stout look of the mini and air mini thans to the extra width but delivers more space and options than the regular O11
For aesthetics make the upright GPU bracket screws area slidable to position the GPU centrally between the motherboard and the front of the case. This would also provide space and give the ability to connect cables to all motherboard sizes.
With the vertical mount gpu kit can you fit a 360 rad and fans on the bottom still? And are the currently released distribution plates going to fit in this case or will we have to wait for a new run?
LOVE MY NEW LL o11D Evo build. I also just replaced cheap apevia fans with adjustible mag. AL 120mm fans(quiet and blow like a jet). Great case, amazing cooling (6 intake side and bottome, 3 exhaust corsair h150i elite capellix 360 aio top and corsair 120 rear) and plenty of room for even more hardware. I can park my car in there.
LL o11D Evo | Msi x570 Game+ | Ryzen 9 5950x | Gigabyte Rtx 3080 | x 4 Corsair Vengeance RGT RT 8gb 3600MHz | x2 WD Blue 570 m.2 nvme SSD 1 TB | 2 TB Seagate HD | Corsair H150i Elite Capellix 360mm | x6 LL Uni Al120. Uploading Build Specs/looks on my channel shortly! Thanks J and crew
Would it help to have the case fan that's opposite the blow back from the founders card become an exhaust than an intake?
I bought a new Lian mesh case a couple years ago. never got to use it, threw it out. The box it came in showed No damage on it. but the case it's self was Twisted and warped bad, doors would not shut at all, glass was okay. That meant no more purchases of lian for me. I could not afford to return as shipping from canada to usa was to expensive
Realy Love this case, very very nice!
Great review! You saved me from a bad relationship with the corsair 5000 which looks good but it is less than functional. Seeing this video I returned that one and ordered this one. Thank you!
How do you connect the card with the Mainboard? I didn't see a raiser cable which is flexible enough and it would look really bad since it is very large
I don't plan on building another computer for a year or two, but I'm extremely tempted to pick this case up so it doesn't go out of stock whenever I get to it. This looks fantastic both aesthetically and mechanically.
Now I want that Mesh kit for my Lian Li 011D XL. When I go to build a computer for my teenagers I will definitely be getting this one. You have a lot more options for orientation with it which makes it even better.
Where can I buy this? It seems sold out everywhere
Yes i want to see a build in this! I'm thinking of getting this case because it just seems so good with every possibility and all that, i love it!
I just found a video of someone building in the Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO and they used an AIO for cooling the CPU, however this "Reviewer" placed the radiator on the bottom of the case thus letting any air to go to the pump and then complains/explains why he did the set up that way. (He did a vertical GPU mount blocking off the top mounting area) This reviewer also mostly complained about how this case is not for the beginner in building computers.
I put a aorus z390 extreme in my o11 and i dont think it looks bad at all. The only thing i dont like is that the front panel usb sticks out over my fans. But other that that the over hang just covers the grommets for the cables and adds the lighting from the board there. Think it makes it look better imo.