2011年1月27日星期四

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For this install, I plugged them into the StarTech PCIe expansion card. Lian Li includes a PCI bracket cover for this precise task. Two cables fit into the bracket and make the installation much cleaner than simply running the cables through an open slot.Overall, the installation went smoothly. The majority of edges inside the case are rolled or replica Patek Philippe 5119G Men's Watch smoothed so you don't cut yourself, but there are still some sharp edges. Use caution when working with the drive cages especially, as most all of the edges on them are pretty sharp. I didn't manage to draw blood, but I did slice into my skin on one occasion.

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This left the two front 140mm intake fans unrestricted and should result in better overall system cooling.Cable management inside the PC-V2120 was so-so. I do wish Lian Li included a few more access ports on the motherboard tray to help with cable routing, similar to what Corsair did on their Obsidian chassis.After removing the replica Patek Philippe 5108G Men's Watch extra storage bays and fans, I was left with two front 140mm fans, one 120mm exhaust fan and the CPU cooler fan. I opted to wire these up to the built-in fan controller in the front of the case.The fan controller sits above the top 5.25” drive bay and can be a bit difficult to access. I found it best to remove the top drive bay cover, undo the two screws on the front of the controller and pull it out from the drive bay opening.

The module can control up to four fans on the single adjustable dial, perfect for this installation. The problem I ran into, however, is that none of the fan cables were long enough to reach the fan controller. Even the front intake fans wouldn't reach. Lian Li should include enough 3-pin extension cables to actually make the replica Patek Philippe 5115R Men's Watch controller useful. Fortunately, I had some spare extension cables on hand and was able to get everything wired up properly.In order to use the front I/O panel USB 3.0 ports, you need to run the extension cables from the front of the chassis to the rear and plug them into the USB 3.0 ports on your motherboard.

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In a nutshell, the PC-V2120 sports a tool-less aluminum design supporting up to ten 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch HDDs, 11 expansion cards and five fans.The PC-V2120 is available in three different color schemes: black with a silver interior, silver with a matching interior and black with a black interior. We were sent the all-silver version for replica Patek Philippe 5109R Men's Watch evaluation which will set you back a handsome $399. The black aluminum models go for a larger premium at $429 for the black exterior, and $499 for the black on black chassis.Lian Li ships the chassis with a detailed photo installation guide and more screws than you could ever use.

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Although they have been in business since 1983, it wasn't until around 2000 that they began turning heads with their all-aluminum PC-60 series enclosures. This happened to be the first enthusiast case I ever reviewed, and at the time, it was light years ahead of anything else on the market.A decade later, Lian Li is still great cases but they replica Patek Philippe 4973G Ladie's watch aren't the only premium enclosure vendor on the block. With stiff competition from the likes of Silverstone, Corsair, NZXT and several others, does Lian Li still have what it takes to remain relevant in the ever-changing PC market?Today we'll be looking at the Lian Li PC-V2120A, a luxury full tower chassis that supports most standard motherboard form factors and also EVGA's exotic HPTX format.

2011年1月16日星期日

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