Why is everyone copying the 011 Dynamic?
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- čas přidán 29. 01. 2023
- The new NZXT H9 series of cases look like they are derived DIRECTLY from the Lian-Li 011 series of cases... So what makes it different?
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This case is a definition of this meme "Can i copy your homework lian li?" "Sure, just change it up a little so that it doesnt look you copied it" "Sure thing"
Funny thing is Lian Li didn't do it first they only made it Modular
@@jamesholloway5682 what was the first one then? I can't recall seeing a similar one but I'm not into cases tbh
@@420rvidxr it's a mandarin brand that distributes to other western brands, I believe WJ Coolman and Xigmatek are 2 of the renamed versions for wj Coolman it's called the Robin 2 for Xigmatek something like Aquarius but we had these back in 2014-2015 at one of my local PC Centre's... Pretty much the whole aquarium style I'm not saying this Chinese brand did it first either, but they did it before Lian Li
@@420rvidxr well its a bit hard to tell who made actually the first similar case but overall we are talking about the dual chamber cases and these have been around years before Lian Li started to make them. One of the eraliest company to make them was Rosewill - the first ones didn't have the glass sidepanels and were really expensive. But Corsair has also being making them for quite some time - I had my 540 AIR back in 2013. So the Lian Li has perfected the design but at the same time its not original. And even though I have a O11 Dynamic EVO at the moment its clear that it could use some improvements - especially with the bottom intake.
The Change: You Don't mount the Powersupply on the bottom but at the top.
Amazing change NZXT
I can't wait to see Jay getting and building in some of those new amazing cases from CES.
Especially the Phanteks NV7
Honestly it’s the first NZXT case I have liked in years!
This is super nice. I can't wait to see you do a build in this case Jay!!!
Out of the O11 alternatives, I really like the Phanteks NV7 the most
This case is what the O11 Evo should've been
NV7 is now my dream case. I love that Phantex perfected what Lian Li were trying to do with the totally clean glass on the side/front of the case, without the hideous extra side-panel girth.
Phanteks NV7 is definitely a refreshing alternative, this NZXT is just another knock off with little innovation. I’d rather just wait for the refresh of the O11 XL if I wanted this design again (I have an O11 XL).
If I build another PC it’ll be an NV7 or the V3000 Plus.
The NV7 is nice, would love to see something as a Mid Tower rather than Full tower - I know Phanteks will do it as well (as they have done with a majority of their high tier cases).
Oh definitely! Phanteks makes fantastic cases.
It's great to hear someone (Jay, specifically) keep mentioning that Switch 810 case from back in the day. That was my first build with the infamous 2500k, and the Sapphire HD7970. What a legend! Thanks for bringing back some great memories :)
same build here lol still use the 810 switch but i9-10series now
The H9 Flow is awesome, alot better than the O11. NZXT did resolve the front corner "Problem" where everyone was grinding for the deep effect.
looks really nice. Cant wait for the build!
Excited to see you looking at this!! I ordered the H9 flow last week and it should be getting here in a couple days.
My plan is to do my first custom water loop in this with two 360s. Not sure if I want a distribution block/pump combo where the 3 stock fans would be or hide something under the power supply.
Should be a lot of fun and I can't wait to get started.
Honestly, i'm pretty sure you'll love the case.
I got mine last week and absolutely love it
I’ve had my O11 since Jan 19, and still love it for my water cooled build. But I would consider the Flow version if I were going to do an AIO build.
looking forward to the H9 build and how the components configure inside it.
I'm building in the exact one right now. everyday a new piece arrives in the mail that goes into my new build. So far, I got the motherboard, CPU and ram. waiting on my psu and gpu and storage. this will be my 1st build by myself and I'm stoked to build in this beautiful behemoth!
I have been rocking my NZXT Shift 810 for about 9 years now... I have loved this case and modified it a LOT to make it my own. I got a little excited when you mentioned the case, since I remember your old-school videos when you built in it for yourself. BTW I am building in a Corsair 7000D big boy
I really like o11 evo for its modularity parts(front mesh; vertical gpu mount; and USB port mount choices)
I did my first ever pc build in this case, went pretty smooth, wishing they had a bigger grate on the top to push more air out like mentioned
It's got to be really hard to design a case without having similarities to another case.
impossible
This is why modern cases are boring and has the Apple dongle life.
Wish more cases would get away from the tempered glass and go back to vented sides/front. Some Full ATX cases with 200mm fans. Presently have a thermaltake armor revo snow edition for my unraid server. Debating swapping it for my main rig which is a corsair 680x, just so I can get more airflow
@@AlfaPro1337 Well what life altering changes would you make to a case then?
I’ll tell you it’s HARD TO CHOOSE between the ones that look similar. It’s basically based on the statistics of aesthetic and cooling
This case looks cool, I like it a lot. If it had the option of buying one of those front panel distroplates that EKWB does for the O11D, I would pick this for sure. I've been daydreaming of a watercooled system and I can't think of anything cooler than those front panel reservoirs
I still rock my NZXT switch 810 in gunmetal grey! It's never let me down, cools extremely well, accepts any mobo size even extended, has great fan and radiator support. I have thought about painting it a pearly irredescent white. Maybe mod it a bit.
Looks very cool Jay, but I still prefer my new Hyte Y60. These are fun times (finally) for interesting case designs.
Sad to hear that people are over the O11D layout. I was a little out of the game till I built my new rig 2 years ago, and to me the O11D was unique and new. I still absolutely love the layout and making upgrades and working on it has been great.
For myself I'd do a water-cooled system in the H9 Elite.
But use the top 360 area with a "stealth" reservoir instead of a slim radiator and fans.
Hide a small inline pump somewhere in the back and have rads at the bottom and the side.
You'll have a very clean and cool looking system.
The issue with something like this case (which is so close in design to an existing product) is that it only makes sense if you can get it cheaper than the design it is aping unless you particularly like its styling over the original.
It does get rid of the metal pillar between the glass and also has a nice glass top. Not sure about airflow until I see tests, but it sure looks better.
@@MisterJimJim Meh, I think the Lian Li looks much better and the o11 dynamic evo has so much better features than this. The metal pillar is perfect for hiding a ledstrip so you can't see the strip
@@MisterJimJimthe lian li also has a version that get rid of the pillar.
@@whygamewhy First of all, my comment was from 5 months ago when there wasn't a Lian Li stock case without the middle pillar lol. Second of all, there still isn't a mid sized one without the pillar. The new one just came out last month and it's a full sized case, not mid sized like the H9 Elite.
I had an eye on the Lian Li case back when I built my PC, but seem to remember it was just a bit too expensive and tricky to buy at the time. So between the models I was able to justify, on a reasonably well spread budget (and NZXT were on that list, alongside Phanteks and Fractal Design), I ended up with the Corsair Crystal 460s RGB which leans towards what you were saying about a case lasting you for some time. I can well imagine that I might have a change for aesthetic reasons at some point if (when) I build another PC, but its solid industrial look combined with a simple, open interior and respectable airflow makes it a pretty perfect container. Looking at the flow edition I see that same openness in this NZXT range.
Cases are in my upgrade path usually every 2-3 years. I upgrade case more than I upgrade the rest of my components. But then again, I just like fiddling around and making my setup better every time I need to drain and flush my loop (though I must admit, with my previous setup: I left coolant in for 3 years, but the system was old and I didn't respect it any longer anyway, it surprised me how well mayhems pastel white lasted for me, especially considering how many people have had major issues with the mayhems pastels, I literally only noticed some slight separation after 2 years, but it all still mixed nicely and no gunk in the blocks like I've seen in many pictures.
When you were talking about the top of the case I was reminded of the NZXT H630, and how I wish it had an exit on both sides of the top instead of one side. I liked that the top was covered so dust wouldn't fall into it while it was off, and still had a simple exit for exhaust. It would have been great if they did something like that here even if the top was glass. I don't use that case anymore. It's just a night stand.
I have an O11 Air Mini, and i think its pretty freaking fantastic! This looks like a larger version of that, with more glass. Even the airflow version of this has more glass than mine, but if I was going to buy a case this size, I would put the airflow version of this into my consideration.
As a owner of a 011 Dynamic XL, which I have been using for years and luv the case. The H9 COMES WITH FANS & controller, major selling point there, like the (look) glass top which is not good for air flow, but not a fan of the "swiss cheese" side panel. So if your looking for a new case in this style I would go H9. ( Owning the 011 XL, i'll never buy another case)
I would understood included fans as a "major selling" point if we would be talking about a budget case where value tops everything and you are happy to save a few bucks on fans. But imo you would not buy a case like this, that shows everything inside of it if you are planning to have a super budget build that just works and has the best value.
Most people that buy this kind of cases want pleasing aesthetics, be it with some rgb, AIO cooling, full water cooling or whatever. Chances are really high that the fans included are not the ones you want and if you want to show your pc you probably also dont want to mix 20 different fans in your case.
"But this case has two more fans inclueded and therefore is better than the other one" arguments all sound like from 10 years ago, instead they should offer the same case at a better price point, which they wont do as adding cheap stuff is great the charge more money for it, so you could decide which fans you want.
But maybe thats just me, but I ignore the included fans since I build my first pc on my own.
@@CritteRino I agree with you 100%, picking your own top notch fans yes, which is what I did, but with the prices now days on PC parts, saving a few bucks here and there to spend on the major parts is also a plus.
As for the amount of fan's, my 011 XL didnt come with any fans, or controller so thats a saving of about $200'ish ( for avg fans), yes its not a lot of money, but to some it could make a difference in CPU, GPU, memory etc.
All I was saying is that "IF' your looking for a good case this is a option over the 011 to save a few bucks right from the start.
Everyone has a opinion and thank you for sharing yours which I respect.
Looks good, but I think Lian Li still has the edge over this with the bottom to top airflow.
I do like the ventilated back panel on this one though
well thats why you have the flow version from nzxt, watch video to end plz.
Theres an H9 flow, top mesh panel
so they didn't hesitate to come up with a 1:1 copy. nice i guess
@@bikemike1945 lian li needs to take notes* is what ya mean. lian li shoulda been fish tank modded this entire time.
@@U--Haul o11d evo XL is coming out & looks much better with WAY more customization on it. they have a trailer for it on their channel.
Offering two top fan brackets makes sense for this case because the top exhaust will be higher pressure. If they used a universal 280/360 option like most cases, you'd get a lot of air bleed from the exhaust side of the fan back around to the intake through the non-used fan holes; the solid fan brackets force the air to exit the case.
I have the 011 Air and watching this video just felt like deja vu... 011 Air is an amazing case and the airflow is great. The room for cable managemant is fantasic and made the install so easy.
I just bought the 011 dyn EVO and have done the build in it. I was freaking impressed, I am a carpenter and know how things should be built And Lian Li did it well.I saw this NZXT case from CES here on CZcams as I was building mine, and just LOVED the glass to glass corner. But after watching J go through this case, I appreciate the build quality and thoughts within the Lian LI. Now IDK the price of the NZXT but if its similar to the Lian Li, I dont think you can go wrong either way.
Now J mentioned having this case for years, and that what I thought with My Lian LI, BUT the Lian Li has a metal top and back, of which I think would be easier modding later on in its life, as opposed to all the glass.
The Elite is around $240
H9 Flow is $160
I'm still waiting to get my hands on an O11 Evo XL. Personally love my current O11XL, it was so easy to build open loop in.
Jay never holds back on His reviews, I luv it. Keep em comin.
Jay, I completely agree. I had the S340 elite for the longest time. I loved the look and size of the case. However, when I upgraded to a rtx 3070, and had a 240mm cpu aio, I did not have enough intake airflow in my system. In the summer time, let’s just say it turned into a space heater
If my PC was going to be on my right side I think I would choose this over the o11 but as I only have space on the left of my desk, my next case is going to be the o11 Evo variant so I can reverse the layout. I'd be interested in seeing your thoughts/recommendations on a reverse/inverted case as I can't find many out there.
Yeah same here. Couldn't find much other than the o11. Would like seeing a video or just some recommendations of reverse or inverted cases.
@@Spartan265 get creative with positioning, interiour design and use cubes for example. you can place them in diffrent angles rather than standard pc cases. don't always buy into design. get original and play with your space
Man, I for one am exited to see all these cases similar to the O11's come out to market. I am currently in the market for a new case as my 011 mini SUCKS When it comes to keeping my components cooled. Would love to see a review on the Hyte y40 from you as that's the case I'm leaning towards atm.
I absolutely love my XL, great setup for an open-air 4090. Side intake is perfect for my AIO fans with top exhaust.
I got this case on the airflow version and I love it. Looks really cool, even fancy, my cooling is improved (coming from an H710 lol). It's a solid option if you're looking for a case like this. Would recommend!
May i ask what you have? seem tempting to make the change, myself i have a H710, running a i9 9900K @5GHz and a RTX 3080 Rog Strix, but i have removed the front and top panel to have the whole thing get more air into it
@@Gollet95 I have the same case h9 flow, I really love it and airflow is good. I have ryzen 9 5900x and rtx 3070 ti
@@Goofi3 Ended up with Elite, timw will tell how it ends up, but doesnt seem like a bad choice in the end, would obviously prefer Flow variant airflow with Elite looks, but cant get everything
@@Goofi3 Do you use an AIO WC? Where you mounted it, side intake or top exaust?
@@phabranI mounted my AIO on the top. It's better for the GPU to get cooler air than the CPU, and top mounting is better for AIO's anyway.
I like the glass on the NZXT better since the Lian Li uses the paint around the edges of the glass.
Purchased the white flow supposed to be here Friday looking forward to the build
It is nice to have options. We can have either air flow optimized build / the build that look nice.
I honestly think the upcoming Phanteks EV7 is going to blow all these copy cat cases away when they launch next month. I might have to buy one, even though I don't plan on putting any new builds inside.
* Phanteks NV7
I also CANNOT wait to get my hands on one, it looks amazing
I'm really looking forward to the thermaltake cte cases. I usually wouldn't go for thermaltake, but damn the cte series looks awesome.
Thermaltake makes some really good looking cases.
Thermaltake is the only company daring to try new designs anymore.
I honestly have never used any of their products and have heard the jokes about thermal"fake". I know their psu's were/are questionable. I can't lie though, the CTE case line looks wild and it'll likely be my next case.
@@The1WhoEatsCake Thermaltake did copy some designs of a brutally expensive case company and brought them to the main public at affordable prices.
That company died because of it's overly expensive products and people blame Thermaltake.
Since then every teenager heard about that incident and keeps repeating the same lame comments without having remotely any clue or first hand experience with either product.
The very example of O11 is enough to prove that if your products are mint other companies copying them won't force you out of the market for gods shake.
Not to mention that even serious brands copy each other so the TT haters are even more disconnected from reality.
Do take the Thermaltake case, they usually offer excellent value and design.
My H9 Flow just arrived I can't wait to build in this case for my new PC system this case is perfect for me.
I really like your comments on cases at the conclusion, Jay. I've been using a Thermaltake Versa H22 for the last 7 or 8 years (I think I bought it in 2015) and it's definitely showing its age. I also want something I can put more rads into for a custom loop since this case really wasn't well thought out for AIOs like the one I currently use while I source parts to build a custom loop.
Since I needed a case that would fit an ATX board, a combo of at least 6 SSD/HDDs so I don't have to hot-swap drives to get at all my music, photos and videos; and have room for a couple of decent sized rads to cool both the CPU and GPU; the Fractal Pop Air XL ticked all the boxes. It could quite possibly be a case that last me another 7 to 10 years as I upgrade the guts.
I just finished my first ever PC build, and it was using the H9 flow case! I loved the different mounting points. It's worth noting I was looking at this case compared to the O11 Dynamic, but I feel like NZXT has the edge on this one due to the value provided to builders with the included fans. I don't regret using this case at all!
Now I want to see Fractal Design's take on Lian-Li 011. Maybe from Meshify series where that pretty mesh would be in the side panel!
i have seen furnace dust filters that might be smaller than the one in this case ahaha,
most of the time it takes me bit to get used to large visual changes, like glasses, but jayz look like they have always been there. you wear them well.
Like the case, well presented Jay!
But what I would prefer is to be able to buy a case without having preinstalled fans on it tbh.
Makes the case less pricey overall and as customer you can decide which fans you put into it.
Yes, it may be another 'O11 dynamic copy', but the part that almost everyone misses is that each company finds their own spin on it and little upgrades. Yes, the O11 was revolutionary for sure, but as time passes, I've noted quite a bunch of features that I don't really like and that Lian Li never 'fixed', but I appreciate from new cases of it's type. The fact that you can mount 140mm fans on the bottom is huge, and if you can do the same on the top in the H9 Flow, even better! The amount of space on the side fans, and the fact that you cound mount a rad on the back chamber instead of the main chamber is also quite interesting. And the bracket that holds the 2.5'' drives, the fact that it opens on a hinge instead of screwing on the top and the bottom is a nice change as well. I'm sure there are many more changes, but these are the ones that jumped to me.
*Slowly raises hand* I still use my (2) 10TB IronWolf HDs for uncompressed YT video storage. Also, this case looks pretty cool but I think I would just get the Lian Li version based on the air flow path from bottom to top being unobstructed. I am sure the free flowing version of this case will solve that issue though.
Your decision, but as a professional SI, i'd recommend the H9
If you want nice cable management, the H9 is probably the best case i've ever worked with. Yes, you don't have the space for as many HDDs / SSDs as the O11s have, but with all the space in the back, you could easily put like 8- 10 HDDs in there
If you want that much storage, it's probably better to buy or build a dedicated server to keep all those cumbersome drives out of your personal rig. Or you can buy a cloud storage subscription.
@@FieryMeltman That is exactly how I have it setup. I have 3 RIGs, one of which has the Iron wolf drives. I access them over my network from the main computers.
I initially liked the O11 and in the end, got a neoqube which was fairly similar since the O11 was out of stock (surprise, surprise).
im new t5o liquid cooling in general so I don't know if this would work but a cool idea with the elite could be mounting a distro plate pump combo on the top and using the bottom and side for rads that way you wouldn't have to deal with the poor airflow, could have the utility and aesthetic of the distro plate, while also not interrupting the panoramic view of the build
Call me immature, but every case I see with "Flow" tacked onto the end of the name makes me expect a free box of Tampax inside. So far, disappointed.
I have an o11 since day 1 and there hasn't been a case to steer me another way. Honestly I would just intake through the top and bottom and exhaust out the side. It works for me and actually gives me the best cooling. I've tried them all and the whole "heat rises" doesn't matter when there's fans moving the air. Naturally yes it does rise but only when it's static air. But this case is a good option if you don't want the o11. Still want something innovative again to switch cases.
With the small outlet on the top, you could add 50-70mm noctua fans that are fairly quiet to add some static pressure
I have been following your channel for nearly 2 years now Jay. Its actually what got me into computers. Started with a prebuilt with
ryzen 3 3600 CPU
Amd 580x GPU
B450 MB
600w psu
500gb ssd m.2
Wasn't able to play certain games so I finally built my own.
Currently running
B550
CPU Ryzen 7 5600 AIO water cooled
GPU GEFORCE 3080
3 1tb ssd
1 1tb m.2 ssd
800w psu
In the original case!
Lol huge jump but about to atemp my first watercooled system...
The top glass is cool I guess besides the terrible airflow of it
Until it breaks
@@Skreamies what’s it breaking from?
If you even can see through.. When the case is on the desk you only see sideways into it.. maybe get a glimpse of the fans if you're 8' tall..
It's an O11 improvement from what I see and I've been really critical of NZXT. Yes, it needs the Flow top piece.
Upgraded to the H9 flow from a Nzxt phantom 410 loving the H9 flow !
Really like this case. Im in the market for a new case.
Was thinking about the H7 and H9 Elite, the H7 got a raised floor with a hole next to the lowest fan i dont like that look. So i think im going for that H9.
Like the trimless edge of the H9 it looks amazing.
when I was thinking about the perfect case design that I'd want, i basically came up with the O11D configuration. separate compartment for psu and 3 360mm radiators. I was so damn happy when I found out it already existed. now running it with all SL120 / galahad setup.
Yep, another Lian-Li O11D variant
I stopped doing this a long time ago, but I do see the appeal atm sooooo..... FIRST! 😂
Ooh, off by one. Nice try
Unfortunately you ended up 2nd. 🤣
@@MafiaboysWorld only cuz I took the time to type all that extra shit 😂
@@J_spec6 That's why you go "FiRsT" then edit it once you know you took the W. 😂👍
Bought the lian li when it came out and loved it, still do. But I like the seamless glass on glass that nzxt has incorporated in this case for a better component viewing experience
I agree with the glass on top thing, I'd rather it just be open for airflow, but I like that the plastic piece looks designed to act as a guide, and even though the air is making those hard bends, it does look quite open to allowing the air to go either up out the top, or out the ventilated side panel. Personally, I think it's suboptimal, but I also think with the right fans(either static pressure optimized , or brute force through rpms), it'll do a good enough job, and the glass on top does *look* nice.
Edit: I love the inclusion of the 280mm bracket for the top, and only solidifies to me that they intended that to be used as a flow guide. No hot air circulation with either config when used properly. A nice attention to detail on that actually, and I personally am fine with a slightly more expensive, but more modular case. Coming from someone with a Fractal Define R7
011 to be honest. It looks better built and Lian-Li seems to trend more towards better build quality. I know on mine ever seam is perfect, everything lines up properly, and the finish is perfect.
not to mention that the 011D is also not a small chunk of change cheaper than even the flow
Just get Lian-Li 011D or the XL version.. you wont need anything else. 😄
I have it and you're right!
@@tbreeze79 Thats what im saying.. i have it as well the XL version.
You dont need another copy from NZXT of pretty much the same case, Lian-Li Even looks way better with some details in my opinion.
@@waldoonalld it's up to preference, if people like the H9 over the o11, why not let them be? I have the Jonsbo D41 LCD because of its small form factor while still able to get an ATX motherboard in it and the LCD screen that can be used as an external display, it's very gimmicky but that's why i like it
@@keonxd8918 H9 vs O11 are the same, O11 XL is just bigger.. they is also O11 mini.. other than that lian-li is atleast better quality for the money and overall just looks better (i wonder why its most sold case out there duh) others just copy it to get on the train and thats kinda sad but it wont really work 🙃 O11 will still be on the top with pretty much everything.
I've been waiting for days for you to review this case, thnx. Holding my breath waiting for you to put an AMD (hint hint) build together with it. I'm seriously considering the H9 Flow, I have the H7 Flow currently, or the Lian Li 011. One of the two certainly in the next few weeks. :)
Just got an o11 air mini for $60 brand new(basically). It was open box from MicroCenter but it had everything unopened. Can't wait to do a new build in it
Hey!! Very proud/happy with my modded o11d evo build
i used to have the NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case (Glossy White) back from 2014 - 2020 and it was a beast
Built in an O11 Dynamic recently.
I've never experienced such an easy and enjoyable build ever. They literally thought of everything!
The usb ports are stupid in their default position though. Had to get the top bar to reposition them.
Some very cool features in this case.
The thing about what the O11D started is it works ~well enough~ and gives you the opportunity to really showcase more of the interior of the case. It's a reasonable compromise for the average use case. For those needing a little bit more benefit from the air flow, use a radiator and position all the heat right at the intake.
I think the next version of a "premium" O11 clone is going to be one where the top, front, and side are all one thick piece of tempered glass which mounts and provides structure to the rest of the frame.
I got the 011D XL for my system and love it. Not surprised that others are copying it.
For me cases have always been a very personal thing...... and again they all have their quirks..... found it very hard over the past few years to find something I like
Currently rocking the black and orange bequiet silent base 801 tg..... and bought the 802 mesh front panel for better air flow because they don't offer the 802 in the black and orange
My case is the only original part I still have in my build from over 6 years ago. Still rocking the NXZT S340 Elite. It's been through 2 mobos and processors, 4 graphics cards, and 3 fan sets
I bought the 011 Dynamic in late 2018....I have loved it and it's held up great design wise but I didn't expect everyone and their grandmother to have the same case. I couldn't imagine my frustration if I worked in the design dept at NZXT and watched this video...gotta be hard to compete with a case that has dominated the market for so long but at the end of the day how many design options do you really have if you want to use tempered glass, some fans, and have somewhere to put your motherboard and psu without having some similarities to other brands?
Haha.. I've been waiting for this video and others about these. I agreed with the filter out on top, then realized, I too have a filter on my exhaust on the H9 Flow lol So I removed it, glad to see these reviews coming out now. I didn't want to wait too long on the purchase because of how quick these go sometimes.
I have a Fractal Design Meshify 2, but I’m really interested in the H9 flow. It isn’t too expensive and it looks really nice.
I have the 011 XL and i love it. I like the no frame on the corner on the NZXT.
Been awhile since I said this, good job NZXT. Good take on this configuration.
Had this been available last year, I would have chosen this case over the O11D EVO that I got. Now I love the case but it's the same case as everyone else and took quite some effort to make it mine.
I went with the 4000d air flow. love it. NZXT cases have never been for air flow. Im sure we will find out.
Do you want some side panel around the airflow holes or just the holes?
I bought the O11 back in 2019, I'm happy to know that it's design is still being used today. I like some of the features of this case, but the lack of proper airflow up top is what's going to ultimately hurt this.
Here's a question, is there a case where you can change the orientation of your bulid in a meaningful way? What I mean is; are there cases that allow the user to build the pc either vertically and/or horizontally? Maybe mount the mobo 90 degress from it's "original" position? that could potentially be something innovative.
I bought my first large case and never needed to replace it, I love large so easy to work with
I went out on a limb and picked up the H9 flow before it sold out and before any reviews. Haven't received it yet but this is the earliest I've ever been to the case game I hope my fav reviewers give it a good score.
I love just doing case swaps I have about 20 cases in my garage that I swap out yearly. It’s how I’ve learned to build PCs and it gives me something to do 😊
Just built a new PC and went with the Lian 011 Dynamic Evo simply because I really liked the glass and sleek look of it. My old case was the original Coolermaster HAF 932 and I didn't think I'd ever find something that appealed to me more. I've got 9 fans in the Lian Li, where the old case only had 6, so I can see why people are copying the design, it's beautiful and allows people to really go nuts with builds.
Will you be covering the NV7 case? Wanting to move my current build over.
Was just looking at this pre ordering this case and saw your video
I will be going for either the H9 flow or the Lian Li O11 for my next build
With my first build I took the advice of “a case just holds the components” and I regretted it. You have to like your case.
I always wanted to build in a NZXT case. I finally did last year as a gift to a teenager. I definitely side with the Flow. As a PC, I saw the Flow offered more than a premiere priced Elite. But, get a case you like.
Hoping to see a review of the new Phanteks NV7! It's got my attention since seeing other videos of it, but would love to get your take on it.
I'm a big fan of Lian-Li and the 011 series of cases, but man is it nice seeing a dedicated spot to install the fan controller. With my 011D I always just tuck them in somewhere and force the back closed. I feel like the cable management in this case has been improved upon a decent bit. I don't really like the glass top though. I wonder if it was a decision that was made due to the design being too similar to the 011 cases. I like the acrylic parts I bet they'd look pretty cool with some led strips but I feel like you should have the option to just customize your order for the size radiators/fans you plan on using. Getting both brackets is nice but also just seems kind of wasteful... I look forward to seeing the build.
The top glass edition (elite) is good for nice RGB fans rather than goo cooling.
will be nice to see it without a top radiator, just fans.
but I think the air flow will be good (based on smoke tests I can see)
I feel called out about the using an old case... LOVED my Antec Sonata 2, but after a decade, it was looking rough. So I got a DP502 Flux, and it'll probably last me a decade, too.
got this case, and i absolute love it, and i have a 3060 in it now, and it just fits with the PCI cables, but as im waiting for a 4080ti to come out, i was wondering where you got the cablemod 90 degree connections at. thinking i will prob need it.
I guess my only question would be...Is does it have an option for vertical GPU mounting? and I do like the airflow backplate...
Phill, PHILL, I needed a HP Gauge Bar on the audio cable rant. I'd LOVE a gauge with any rant or tangent Jay takes HJAHAHAHAHA