This channel is so elite. Your approach to teaching and explaining is so thorough. I hope you go far because your content, style, cadence, delivery is so perfect.
Cannot emphasize enough how grateful I am for your videos - your expertise and thoroughness is wonderful. Just completed my first PC build ever with this case in about 5 hours - I used this video, as well as 2 others you made, to guide me through it. Cheers!
Chris, I just wanted to drop you a note to express my gratitude for your well-thought out and well-presented Lian Li build videos. I just built my second PC (previous one was 6 years ago) and I relied heavily on your videos. I watched your presentation over and over to make sure I fully understood what goes where and in what order. You were a life-saver for sure! The last thing I wanted to do was plug it in and here something go wrong or fry some component. Instead, I hit the power button and it fired right up. Keep up the great work and thanks again for your calm, reasoned presentation.
Hey Mister Flannigan... I didn't watch the video until the end I didn't need to know more 'bout it and you know why? Because this video is the BEST any newby like me can find it is simple and perfectly organized.. you don't skip the parts like all the other utubers u only fast forward the screwing parts which is really appreciable. U made me save money. THUMB UP AND SUBSCRIBE
It doesn't really matter if you do a push or a pull or even push pull config on water cooling. The different is minimal, not enough to warrant doing it one way or another. At least according to experts who have done the testing on RUclips. I think it was Linus Tech Tips channel.
So glad you popped up on my RUclips feed! Your videos are really well presented, and I love that you go into such great detail and explain everything so clearly. I'm in the process of getting my new system together, and your videos have been a great source of information. Thanks! 👍
Hello Christopher, I'm planning on a build using the UNI fans and the O11 Dynamic Mini case, I've got one thing bugging me that I'm not sure about: Is there any way I can connect both the pump RGB header and the 2 UNI fans from the AIO RGB header into the fan controller's group 4 for RBG handling? Is there something like a splitter for these Lian Li RGB headers that could fix this issue? Asking because the motherboard I'm currently stuck with doesn't have any ARGB header. Thank you for the awesome and extremely detailed video, as well as for your response :)
This is beyond helpful, I am a complete beginner with building pcs, and I have watched this as I build my first pc, everything ran smoothly and I am so excited about being able to say I build a pc (and that it turned on lol) Thankyou!
Hi Christopher , So I’m using the same lian li Sl120 fans and the 240mm aio with Sl120 fans and don’t know how to connect the argb togheter so I can connect the rest of the fans on the hub. I have the same configuration with 7 fans. If I connect the two rgb cable from the aio pump and fans there is no more space for the other fans.
Great job! PS You don't really need screen at the top or behind the AIO fans since they are exhausting. I personally set my AIO fans to intake since it created a more positive air flow cooling condition in my case. I am using the exact same case with the same fan configuration and an ATX MB.
Chris - will this fit a Noctua D15 ? it has a 165mm CPU clearance and this case says 172mm clearance. So I would assume yes, theoretically, but what would you say ? Thanks !
i have a nzxt z63 240mm aio cooler, should i have the fans facing the way you did? ( exhaust ) instead of intake? i was thinking putting 3 normal fans below the gpu as intake then 3 ontop as exhaust. so will be okay for the aio cooler to be like yours? aka an exhaust or do you recommend intake?
Hey CHristopher, i really liked your build , and i have made a very similar one, but the problem i have is that i cannot get my rpm's shown in the lian li L-connect, and i also cannot change the colors? i'm stuck , do you know what could be wrong ?? thx man
Have you fixed it? How did you do it if that’s the case. If not, can someone please find a solution to this, I have the exact same problem with my new build
Thanks for the detailed guide, really helped me alot on my build, just happened that the bottom intake Uni Fans in my rig are not rgb active, the fans are functioning but the RGB is gone off. Would you happen to have any specific pointers on how to fix this issue? Would really appreciate
@@Bckner Yes and no, it seems like its an issue with the connector cable, because once I reset them only one of the three fans is now on and the other two are a different shade color, so over the weekend i'll replace that cable to check what the issue is
@@harrisonbanda4921 my problem is that the fan hub’s 4 pin cable that gets plugged into a system fan header on the motherboard doesnt get recognized in my bios. The software wasnt able to control my fans either and they always run at 100% speed
Hi there! I have the exact fan setup as you but with a nvidia 3080. My gpu goes up to 85. I play fortnite with the lowest settings and have 144hz on. CPU stays cool under 40 but GPU gets HOT. What should I look to do?
Great video and great build! One question. If you were doing an intake push/pull for the radiator, so 4 fans in total taking in air (2 on back and 2 on front), where would you plug the 4 fans in? I'm asking because I only have one CPU_FAN header on my case, and my AIO is plugged into it with nzxt fans. The other 2 uni fans on the front are plugged into the uni hub, but this is probably not the right way to do it.
How come the front panel power switch cable make no difference in wich way you connect it?? It is clearly visible the + an - in the connector. (Im going for my first pc build...This tutorial deseve 1mln likes)
ok i know this is an old video so i hope someone replies.. my hd audio cable doesn't go all the way in? In the video it also seems like it only goes halfway but the plug comes loose if I even touch the cables slightly. My mobo is the rog strix b-760-g
According to Gamers Nexus the orientation of the radiator is incorrect. The tubes should be at the bottom and below the pump to avoid air accumulates at the top which produces higher temps and also more noise. Is it possible to mount the radiator in this Lian Li case tubes down without them getting in the way of the gpu?
Thank you very much! I built my PC in exactly the same case and thus could simply follow your step by step guide. You saved me a lot of time and trouble. Keep it up!
I'm confused with the Rad fans. Why not just plug them into the Uni Hub? Is this because PC requires CPU_FAN1 to be used otherwise it won't boot up right? So you used a splitter and plugged the 2 Rad fans into the CPU_FAN1 header? DId the splitter come with the AIO?
I have a question for Connecting the Fans. When I have 2 more fans, which I want to use in the back of the radiator( 2 front, 2 back ) how do I connect these 2 extra fans, since the controller has only 4 Slots? ( 1 bottom, 1 top, 1 radiator front, 1 solo next to the cpu) ? Thankful for Every help 🙏🙏
I really like this case. Much cheaper than something similar by Corsair. The only thing that lets it down is that you can't fit a standard ATX PSU in it which means another expense in having to buy a new PSU. I guess that is why it is only half the price of Corsair's cube case.
Installing the ATX bracket was extremely hard and very annoying. I think I was unlucky and got a bad one because when you put the screws in the video it was seamless. Meanwhile mine was close to impossible to screw. Thankfully after more than an hour of trying I managed to screw 3 out of 4 screws but the 4th screw (in the middle of bracket) is basically impossible to go through. The bracket is still stable with just 3 screws and mounting the ATX board was easy enough but damn that was so annoying to deal with.
Chris, thanks for the videos. Question, I followed the setup for the Lian Li fans with the connectors and controllers and have ran into the following. AIO fans turn on and spin while plugged into the motherboard but the LED’s don’t turn on being plugged into the controller. Suggestions?
Did you by any chance find out if connecting the radiator fans directly to the radiator vs connecting them to the fan connector ( @41:48 ) makes a difference? My CPU temps are a tad bit high and I feel like maybe I should connect the Radiator fans into the cpu fan port on mobo and move the radiator connector on to the aio pump port on the mobo
I know this video is a few months old now, but how do you know which motherboard drivers you need to download? I see there are multiple drivers you don't download and you don't specify why or which ones you do :)
Great video, just a question. How come u don’t just connect the rgb and fan headers from the lian li fans on the radiator to the lian li controller ? Is it better to just connect the fan header to the cpu fan header like u did or is there not much difference Thanks
You can turn your AIO so that hoses are on the bottom which will eliminate any possible noise and create a more positive coolant flow without possibility of air cavitation.
I think there's even tutorial for 360 aio with atx mobo. I think I heard Lian Li will release new one. Case depends if you plan getting uw monitor, double or more. But both look great
I'm looking forward to building in to mine some time next week. I'll be transplanting most of my setup from an NR200 (picking up an ATX board). Don't get me wrong, I like the NR200 but vanity sometimes gets the best of me and I want to be able to look at and admire something I've built rather than just a perforated black box... which performs excellent. I don't have much but I can have a nice looking PC! The only deviation I'll be making (as you pointed out) is flipping the AIO so it's drawing in fresh air (in push/pull). It's unfortunate that I'll have to look at more exhaust side of fans but as a person who owns three cats I generally do my best to go with positive pressure. I'm not that concerned about GPU thermals since that'll be fed mostly fresh air from the bottom and even though I am sure other components might see a slight uptick in temperatures (such as the VRM and M.2s) it's more or less inconsequential with this board due to its robust design. I could also reverse the top fans as intakes and turn the rear and AIO fans as an exhaust too... that could be interesting...
I tested every possible fan placement and found that radiator on the side with the fans intaking fresh air and top fans intaking also and exhausting out the back gave me the best thermals.
This is such a good tutorial but i have one small problem, for some reason the l connect software doesnt work for my lain li uni fans sl120s v1, i have tried lots , but i have no clue what to do, do you have any ideas?
This channel is so elite. Your approach to teaching and explaining is so thorough. I hope you go far because your content, style, cadence, delivery is so perfect.
Cannot emphasize enough how grateful I am for your videos - your expertise and thoroughness is wonderful. Just completed my first PC build ever with this case in about 5 hours - I used this video, as well as 2 others you made, to guide me through it. Cheers!
Same here thank you so much
what size of motherboard did u use? Did you have to buy an extender for the motherboard like so many youtubers have said is needed?
Chris, I just wanted to drop you a note to express my gratitude for your well-thought out and well-presented Lian Li build videos. I just built my second PC (previous one was 6 years ago) and I relied heavily on your videos. I watched your presentation over and over to make sure I fully understood what goes where and in what order. You were a life-saver for sure! The last thing I wanted to do was plug it in and here something go wrong or fry some component. Instead, I hit the power button and it fired right up. Keep up the great work and thanks again for your calm, reasoned presentation.
Hey Mister Flannigan... I didn't watch the video until the end I didn't need to know more 'bout it and you know why?
Because this video is the BEST any newby like me can find it is simple and perfectly organized.. you don't skip the parts like all the other utubers u only fast forward the screwing parts which is really appreciable.
U made me save money. THUMB UP AND SUBSCRIBE
you're the man! helped me out with my build in this case! awesome and keep up the solid videos!
Nice guide as always and the case is looking nice too. But I prefer the bigger ones and the radiator mounted at the top.
Best PC build tutorial for this case. Very clear explanation. Thank you!
It doesn't really matter if you do a push or a pull or even push pull config on water cooling. The different is minimal, not enough to warrant doing it one way or another. At least according to experts who have done the testing on RUclips. I think it was Linus Tech Tips channel.
Always doing a great job! Thank you for taking the time to teach us how to do it more efficiently and easy
That was THE BEST VIDEO i have ever seen, thank you a lot for your time !!!
Hands down one of the best tutorials out there
Hi quick question i am using a fractal lumen s24 with a i5-12600k in this case but my cpu temps are absurdly high, any way i can remediate this?
Hey Christopher, I just wanted to say thank you for this amazing video. It really helped me with my first build! Thank you
So glad you popped up on my RUclips feed! Your videos are really well presented, and I love that you go into such great detail and explain everything so clearly. I'm in the process of getting my new system together, and your videos have been a great source of information. Thanks! 👍
Top noch video! Thanks mate
The fact this only has 1.2k likes is absurd. This video/uploader deserves so much more reward for the work that was put in to make this
True!!!
Hey Christopher, I assume I'm down the road from you in Northern Ireland. How did you even get your hand on a 30 series card? Haha
Hello Christopher, I'm planning on a build using the UNI fans and the O11 Dynamic Mini case, I've got one thing bugging me that I'm not sure about:
Is there any way I can connect both the pump RGB header and the 2 UNI fans from the AIO RGB header into the fan controller's group 4 for RBG handling? Is there something like a splitter for these Lian Li RGB headers that could fix this issue?
Asking because the motherboard I'm currently stuck with doesn't have any ARGB header.
Thank you for the awesome and extremely detailed video, as well as for your response :)
Same problem here
Been waiting for this case CF! I have it's larger brother and am interested in the comparo. Great job as always.
Thanks
if my motherboard (asus b550a) doesn’t have a usb type c will my pc work?
This is beyond helpful, I am a complete beginner with building pcs, and I have watched this as I build my first pc, everything ran smoothly and I am so excited about being able to say I build a pc (and that it turned on lol) Thankyou!
Hi Christopher , So I’m using the same lian li Sl120 fans and the 240mm aio with Sl120 fans and don’t know how to connect the argb togheter so I can connect the rest of the fans on the hub. I have the same configuration with 7 fans. If I connect the two rgb cable from the aio pump and fans there is no more space for the other fans.
Great job!
PS You don't really need screen at the top or behind the AIO fans since they are exhausting. I personally set my AIO fans to intake since it created a more positive air flow cooling condition in my case. I am using the exact same case with the same fan configuration and an ATX MB.
Chris - will this fit a Noctua D15 ? it has a 165mm CPU clearance and this case says 172mm clearance. So I would assume yes, theoretically, but what would you say ? Thanks !
It's gonna look real cramped, but I hope he tests it! Not just for the looks, but thermals compared to AIO.
i have a nzxt z63 240mm aio cooler, should i have the fans facing the way you did? ( exhaust ) instead of intake? i was thinking putting 3 normal fans below the gpu as intake then 3 ontop as exhaust. so will be okay for the aio cooler to be like yours? aka an exhaust or do you recommend intake?
this is the complete guide building for this specific pc case!
I often see build vids but they never show post build setup, it’s great to see the full process. Subbed. Great content! 👍
Awesome, thank you!
Hey CHristopher, i really liked your build , and i have made a very similar one, but the problem i have is that i cannot get my rpm's shown in the lian li L-connect, and i also cannot change the colors? i'm stuck , do you know what could be wrong ?? thx man
Have you fixed it? How did you do it if that’s the case. If not, can someone please find a solution to this, I have the exact same problem with my new build
@@fransekberg1172 update the firmware of the connect
Thanks built my first PC and it was a breeze thanks to this video. Lian li on top 🙌
Congrats Chris on reaching 25k subs. great build guide as usual.
You are the best in terms of gaming PC installation. Thank you.
I know this was two years ago but what was the keyboard you was using in this video?
Amazing video
hey Chris. I'm just wondering if you flip these builds for a profit, or are you asked by customers for specific builds?
I just build them for RUclips
@@ChristopherFlannigan you don't sell the build afterwards?
@@pryda001 (that's a secret) .
Thanks for the detailed guide, really helped me alot on my build, just happened that the bottom intake Uni Fans in my rig are not rgb active, the fans are functioning but the RGB is gone off. Would you happen to have any specific pointers on how to fix this issue? Would really appreciate
have you figured this out? i have the same issue
@@Bckner Yes and no, it seems like its an issue with the connector cable, because once I reset them only one of the three fans is now on and the other two are a different shade color, so over the weekend i'll replace that cable to check what the issue is
@@harrisonbanda4921 my problem is that the fan hub’s 4 pin cable that gets plugged into a system fan header on the motherboard doesnt get recognized in my bios. The software wasnt able to control my fans either and they always run at 100% speed
I would like to know where you are getting these mythical graphics cards from :)
Microcenter 🥵
Great video! Really looking forward to the review!
Hi there! I have the exact fan setup as you but with a nvidia 3080. My gpu goes up to 85. I play fortnite with the lowest settings and have 144hz on. CPU stays cool under 40 but GPU gets HOT. What should I look to do?
I wanted to say thank you for making this video, I build a pc with my dad and I was following this guide, it was extremely helpful.
Great video and great build! One question. If you were doing an intake push/pull for the radiator, so 4 fans in total taking in air (2 on back and 2 on front), where would you plug the 4 fans in? I'm asking because I only have one CPU_FAN header on my case, and my AIO is plugged into it with nzxt fans. The other 2 uni fans on the front are plugged into the uni hub, but this is probably not the right way to do it.
How come the front panel power switch cable make no difference in wich way you connect it?? It is clearly visible the + an - in the connector.
(Im going for my first pc build...This tutorial deseve 1mln likes)
tysm !!!
I saw somewhere that ur supposed to use two pcie cables for the GPU instead of one with the 3000 series cards. Can you give your input on this?
Why pair a 3060 with an i9? Surely and i5 or a 5600x would be more than enough?
ok i know this is an old video so i hope someone replies.. my hd audio cable doesn't go all the way in? In the video it also seems like it only goes halfway but the plug comes loose if I even touch the cables slightly. My mobo is the rog strix b-760-g
Thank you very much I'm Brazilian and I'm trying to assemble my pc but I didn't find any video explaining it (I'm a beginner in assembling a pc)
Question: I have ordered Thermaltake's 850w GF1 series I believe 140mm, will that fit the O11 air flow mini?
I’m getting a white 24 cable extension does it come with the other cords you mentioned?
Was going to run this case for my next build with a 5950x can I run a 280mm on the side for better results?
According to Gamers Nexus the orientation of the radiator is incorrect. The tubes should be at the bottom and below the pump to avoid air accumulates at the top which produces higher temps and also more noise.
Is it possible to mount the radiator in this Lian Li case tubes down without them getting in the way of the gpu?
I think the GPU might just get in the way if one is using one.
The way you setup fans, don't you have a MASSIVE negative pressure in the case? With only 3 fans blowing in air and 6 fans blowing air out...?
could not have built my 2 pcs without this guy. Great videos and very informative
Just finished building and I’m ready to start her up for the first time! So nervous 😵💫
i am able to change fans color with l connect but not with the motherboard software.
Can you please tell what could be the issue.
you chose the worst motherboard for this build. one big black piece in a solid white build sticks out like a sore thumb.
would my mpg z390 gaming carbon fit in this case?
very beautiful gpu HELLO FROM BULGARIA !!!
wat sfx psu i need for a i5 11 gen and 3060ti all of item i pic comy up to 419wattage estmited
Just a question for the fans. Could you get a lian li reverse fan, so you don't have to turn the fans over?
Such a great video.
Would love to an updated build of this again in complete white.
Your accent is amazing
Thank you very much! I built my PC in exactly the same case and thus could simply follow your step by step guide. You saved me a lot of time and trouble. Keep it up!
Hey Chris, my lian li fans are not reacting when i use the l-connect app? what to do?
I'm confused with the Rad fans. Why not just plug them into the Uni Hub? Is this because PC requires CPU_FAN1 to be used otherwise it won't boot up right? So you used a splitter and plugged the 2 Rad fans into the CPU_FAN1 header? DId the splitter come with the AIO?
I have a question for Connecting the Fans.
When I have 2 more fans, which I want to use in the back of the radiator( 2 front, 2 back ) how do I connect these 2 extra fans, since the controller has only 4 Slots? ( 1 bottom, 1 top, 1 radiator front, 1 solo next to the cpu) ? Thankful for Every help 🙏🙏
can you do an upgrade of this build with the snow white case and a 4070 card?
I really like this case. Much cheaper than something similar by Corsair. The only thing that lets it down is that you can't fit a standard ATX PSU in it which means another expense in having to buy a new PSU. I guess that is why it is only half the price of Corsair's cube case.
Installing the ATX bracket was extremely hard and very annoying. I think I was unlucky and got a bad one because when you put the screws in the video it was seamless. Meanwhile mine was close to impossible to screw. Thankfully after more than an hour of trying I managed to screw 3 out of 4 screws but the 4th screw (in the middle of bracket) is basically impossible to go through. The bracket is still stable with just 3 screws and mounting the ATX board was easy enough but damn that was so annoying to deal with.
I should have gone with this case instead I went with a Corsair 4000D 3900x and a 280mm AIO. Should I upgrade to a 360mm AIO in the future?
Chris, thanks for the videos. Question, I followed the setup for the Lian Li fans with the connectors and controllers and have ran into the following. AIO fans turn on and spin while plugged into the motherboard but the LED’s don’t turn on being plugged into the controller. Suggestions?
Is it possible to do a budget build in this case? For a video and if I wanted to do one?
I finished the build some days ago. Difference is I use Ryzen 9 5900X and AM4 motherboard. Thanks for the amazing video!
this content is unbelieveable. very informative and in depth!!
Thanks so much! This helped me a ton with my first build
Did you by any chance find out if connecting the radiator fans directly to the radiator vs connecting them to the fan connector ( @41:48 ) makes a difference? My CPU temps are a tad bit high and I feel like maybe I should connect the Radiator fans into the cpu fan port on mobo and move the radiator connector on to the aio pump port on the mobo
Amazing, detailed video. Great work.
I know this video is a few months old now, but how do you know which motherboard drivers you need to download? I see there are multiple drivers you don't download and you don't specify why or which ones you do :)
Still after 2 years this helps a lot, I am a total beginner but also hire someone to build it for me is expensive. Thank you !!
You the best😎😎😎
new to building a pc so can we use all these downloads with any mb?
My HDMI cable won’t connect do you know what could be wrong?
Great video and “Very” informative.. thank you🎉
Great video! I wish you would have used an Asus motherboard and AMD Ryzen processor. New subscriber here!
Thanks for showing what all can fit in there looking to upgrade pc with another case have a h510 right now with atx board and looking to get an AIO
Great video, just a question. How come u don’t just connect the rgb and fan headers from the lian li fans on the radiator to the lian li controller ? Is it better to just connect the fan header to the cpu fan header like u did or is there not much difference
Thanks
You can turn your AIO so that hoses are on the bottom which will eliminate any possible noise and create a more positive coolant flow without possibility of air cavitation.
Yo what does the slot 7 slot 5 slot type thing matter what do I do how do ik what to use
How much will the build cost ?
Hands down. The best tutorial I've seen.
I have lian li uni SL V2 and i got lil confused then I realized.
I had to really push the top fan into the CPU power plug to get it to fit the case bracket. Was quite snug, was this your experience?
I know it’s an old video but could I put a 360m aio on the top, can’t decide between the mini and evo
I think there's even tutorial for 360 aio with atx mobo. I think I heard Lian Li will release new one. Case depends if you plan getting uw monitor, double or more.
But both look great
even tho it makes perfect sense I'd rather use a top radiator and have the side fans intakes.
I want to correct myself on that. Stock cpu cooler. Side mounted gpu.
I'm looking forward to building in to mine some time next week. I'll be transplanting most of my setup from an NR200 (picking up an ATX board). Don't get me wrong, I like the NR200 but vanity sometimes gets the best of me and I want to be able to look at and admire something I've built rather than just a perforated black box... which performs excellent. I don't have much but I can have a nice looking PC!
The only deviation I'll be making (as you pointed out) is flipping the AIO so it's drawing in fresh air (in push/pull). It's unfortunate that I'll have to look at more exhaust side of fans but as a person who owns three cats I generally do my best to go with positive pressure. I'm not that concerned about GPU thermals since that'll be fed mostly fresh air from the bottom and even though I am sure other components might see a slight uptick in temperatures (such as the VRM and M.2s) it's more or less inconsequential with this board due to its robust design.
I could also reverse the top fans as intakes and turn the rear and AIO fans as an exhaust too... that could be interesting...
Thanks for your help ! I love your channel ! You deserve more
how does the x570 itx not have a usb c header wtf man.
I bought some atx length white cables for this build, its a mess at the back. Would sfx cables, no extensions, still reach.
3years old, but still actual. Thanks a lot :)
I tested every possible fan placement and found that radiator on the side with the fans intaking fresh air and top fans intaking also and exhausting out the back gave me the best thermals.
Thanks a bunch, really helped with my first PC build. Keep up the great work!
Can someone advise if the AIO tubes can rotated? If so, is the ideal tube position facing down?
This is such a good tutorial but i have one small problem, for some reason the l connect software doesnt work for my lain li uni fans sl120s v1, i have tried lots , but i have no clue what to do, do you have any ideas?
Have you fixed it? I have the same problem
It does all fans