Lian Li PC-O5SW Mini-ITX Case - White [PC-O5SW]

As each case of PC-O series corresponds to the PC O5SW its format more or less a classic desktop chassis, but without really fit into this category. Though it can also position it horizontally using optional stands, the focus lies clearly on the operation in the vertical direction - that is provides both through the large tinted glass panel that covers the entire left side of the housing and a good view of the built-in hardware , as also illustrated by the wall mounting option on the right side and the supplied feet for upright.

The PC O5SW is the second smallest version of the PC-O series and the smallest version with fans in the cover, in this case, two 120-mm fans. This is also the main difference to PC Ø5x, which does not have this vent has at the top of the case and therefore is slightly narrower. The housing width of 148 millimeters (178 mm with stand) 15 mm longer. This is enabled by the small form factor of the built-in hardware (Mini-ITX mainboard when and SFX at PSU). Due to the width is still comparatively low, the maximum height of the CPU cooler 85 mm - 15 mm more than the narrower PC Ø5x. However, the slightly increased width is not only air coolers benefits - together with the 120-mm fans in the lid can also be a slim radiator in 240 mm format are installed with up to 35 mm thickness. The use of all-in-one water cooling systems is of course possible, as long as the maximum radiator thickness is maintained.

A special feature that comes to the small width of the housing benefit, is the placement of graphics or other expansion card. Instead these as usual to be connected directly to the motherboard, here a riser cable is used, rotated the map by 90 degrees by means of which is mounted and thus in the lower housing portion is upright - the side that usually houses the fan on the graphics card, is thus in combination with the glass cover as well visible as the motherboard. Optical tidbits that can be excited at a maximum backplate stir in normal cases, come here so full advantage - just as well as high-quality motherboards and memory modules with email Heatspreaders. Because not only one or two, but four expansion slots are available, and high-end cars with sweeping Triple-Slot or even larger coolers can here be installed - at least if the HDD cage is located behind the front, up to 310 mm long graphics cards accommodate, otherwise, the maximum length 190 mm.

For optical drives, a slim slot for drives with the standard height of 12.7 mm is offered. Who does not need this, can there still install a 2.5- or 3.5-inch drive. Other two drives (2x 2.5-inch or a respective 2.5 and 3.5-inch drive), visit a support behind the motherboard and place the aforementioned drive cage behind the front holds a 2.5 and three 3 , 5-inch drives. Other two drives (2x 2.5-inch or a respective 2.5 and 3.5-inch drive) can be installed, if they are not add-in cards or the riser card is placed closer to the glass, to make room , To conceal the in comparison to high-end graphics cards and mainboards optically most unattractive drives in the shaft behind the front, is the case with an aluminum bezel.

Besides this diaphragm allow several other details to build extremely tidy and visually impressive systems with this case. As usual with Lian Li is the "SW" in the product name for a white body with black interior, and despite the already low housing width between Mainboardtray and right sidewall more than 30 millimeters square - along with the openings in Mainboardtray who exactly is located where normally the connections of the individual components sit, thus can be run behind the tray all cables along the shortest path, so that they are no longer visible through the glass. The large spacing of 30 mm allows the relaxed stowing also longer and more voluminous wiring harnesses, so here clean builds are possible without modular PSU.

Technical details:
Dimensions without stand: 148 x 465 x 384 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions with pedestal: 178 x 478 x 443 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: approx 6.4 kg
Material: brushed aluminum (housing), tempered glass (sidewall)
Color: White (outer), Schwarz (indoor)
Form Factor: Mini-ITX
Fan:
1x 140/120 mm (right side part)
2x 120 mm (cover; preinstalled)
Radiator Mounting:
240 mm (cover max 35 mm thickness.)
Drive Bays:
1x 5.25 inch (external, slim-slot format; instead, 1x 2.5 or 3.5 inches)
1x 2.5 inch + 3x 3.5 inch (internal; drive cage)
2x 2.5-inch or 2.5 1x + 1x 3.5 inch (internal; behind the motherboard)
2x 2.5-inch or 2.5 1x + 1x 3.5 inch (internal; occupied card slots)
PSU: 1x SFX
Expansion Slots: 4
I / O panel:
2x USB 3.0
2x Audio 1x per Audio In / Out
Maximum video card length: 190 mm (up to 310 mm without drive cage)
Maximum CPU cooler height: 85 mm
Maximum power supply Length: 140 mm