Lian Li PC-8N Case Review

Conclusions

Lian Li PC-8N is a mid-tower case targeted to the user that wants a high-quality all-aluminum mid-tower case and doesn’t want to sell a kidney to buy one. Here is a summary of what we found about this product.

Strong Points

• Top-notch quality.
• Outstanding price for an all-aluminum case.
• Meshed slot covers.
• Anti-vibration mechanisms for the hard disk drives.
• Dust filter for the front fan.
• No sharp edges where you could cut yourself while building your PC.

Weak Points

• No eSATA port.
• The two USB ports are too close to each other.
• Reduced number of hard disk drive bays (three or four) may be a problem for high-end users.

In summary, we think Lian Li PC-8N presents a terrific cost/benefit ratio for users looking for a light all-aluminum case with a conservative looks. Its price is attractive enough for users that never had an aluminum case before to finally have one.