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Application:

Desktop ATX Enclosure

Provided by:

Lian-Li

Available at:

Hampton-Technologies.com

MSRP:

$149.00

Availability:

Now

Review by:

Darren

Edited by:

Michael

Review date:

October 15, 2005

 

 

 

Lian-Li V880 Desktop ATX Enclosure   

     The PC-V880 uses a sliding lock, shown here, to hold the lid tightly in place. 

     Inside we find the majority of the differences between a typical desktop design or HTPC and the Lian-Li design.  From the left we have a vertical 3.5 bay,  two external 5.25 Bays with CD bay covers, sandwiched between is another 5,25 internal bay, and at right the power supply bay. Another vertical 3.5 bay is located in the back.  Under the PS mounts, you will see the cabling for each of the front panel functions and a PC speaker.

Specifications:

2x5.25", 3x3.5" internal, 2x CD-ROM bezel
6 cm ball bearing fan x 1, 8 cm ball bearing fan x 1, Air duct x 1( hasten heat dissipating for CPU)
ATX M/B (max size: 12"x9.6")
USB2.0 x 2, IEEE1394 x 1, MIC x 1, EAR x 1
320x160x465 mm (W,H,D)
PCI Slot x 7

The Install:

     For this install I used an older Chaintech motherboard I have been using as a media server, model unknown.  The install also includes an AMD 2800+, a Seagate 80 gig drive, a Memorex CD-RW, a Creative Labs Audigy 2 ZS, and an Abit FX5200.  As this is my first attempt at a designated HTPC, I will be using this built as a base for some much needed upgrades.

     As much as I love Lian-Li, I have to show this one sheet provided for an installation guide.  I know its the same case, but there is no mention of many of the features and steps required to complete the install.  In this case the camera is not at fault, the instructions really are so faded they are blurry to read.  I will try to step you through it.