Using horizontal motherboard installation, Lian-Li’s new PC-V33 enclosure is capable of supporting ATX boards with full-length video cards and PSUs. The new PC-V33 uses a compartmentalized design, sliced horizontally, to conceal the PSU and drives below the core components.
The PC-V33 case is measured at 334 x 352 x 390mm (13 x 13.9 x 15.3 in), so it’s not as tiny as an mITX case, but it’s fairly small for the ATX inclusion.
Of its new case, Lian-Li said:
“The newly designed illuminated power button is now made out of the same high grade brushed aluminum as the whole case. The pop-out side doors detach and reattach effortlessly, yet remain firmly in place. The front and top panels form a canopy as a single fold of aluminum, adding strength and beauty to the cube case. When hinged open, the case internals become accessible in the same manner as a test bench, allowing system builders to install the components and change them with ease without any walls in the way. Dual 120mm case fans or up to a 240mm water cooling radiator can fit internally on the front bracket that also holds the magnetically attached air intake filter.”
| Model | PC-V33 WX/A/B |
| Case Type | Mid Tower Chassis |
| Dimensions | (W) 334mm (H) 352mm (D) 390mm |
| Color | All Black Black Silver |
| Front bezel Material | Aluminum |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass(PC-V33WX) Aluminum |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Net Weight | 4.1kg |
| 5.25" drive bay (External) | None |
| 3.5" drive bay (External) | None |
| HDD bay | 3.5" HDD x4 or 2.5" HDD x4 |
| Expansion Slot | 7 |
| MB Type | ATX |
| System Fan(Front) | 120mm x2(Optional) |
| System Fan(Rear) | 120mm x2 |
| I/O Ports | USB 3.0 x 2 HD Audio |
| PSU Type | ATX PSU |
| Maximum Compatibility | VGA Card length: 330mm CPU cooler height: 190mm PSU length: 300mm |
The unit uses Lian-Li’s aluminum build and ships in brushed metal or black. An optional side panel (tempered glass) is also available as an add-on. Similar to our in-house test benches, the PC-V33 can be exposed for relatively easy access, for users who desire a “real” case but want test bench accessibility at times.
We are yet unsure if the case is worthwhile as we haven’t had a proper hands-on.
The pricing for the PC-V33 is $200 or $230 with window.
See more here: http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-v33/
- Steve “Lelldorianx” Burke.