LIAN LI PC-7B plus II Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Cheap, solid case. Black and square and not flashy. No jagged edges. Clean looking.

Cons: The fans are complete junk and need to be replaced. After owning this case for a while the case has started to develop a rattle. The front panel snaps on and has become loose and I think the vibration makes it develop this tinny aluminum rattling. Case was not quiet even new.

Other Thoughts: I might buy Lian Li again because I like their simple designs, but I wouldn't expect the case to last more than 3 or 4 years before it starts to look and sound ugly.

Pros: Nice, well thought out product.

Cons: Does not have USB3 sockets.

Pros: Great mid-sized tower. Plenty of room. It's pretty close to actually being a full sized ATX actually. I fit everything in the case no problems.

Cons: None.

Pros: Sleeved.
Length is good.
Great extension.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: If you are looking to extend the MAIN power from PSU to your motherboard this will do the job.

Pros: + Clean lines and brushed aluminum give it an elegant, refined look.
+ Easy to work inside this case. Both side panels, the top panel, and both 3.5" drive racks can be removed for easy access. The front panel is spring mounted with no switches or wires mounted to it, so it's easily pulled off and put back on.
+ Sturdy and light weight. The construction of the case with the fully attached motherboard tray and the side supports create a very sturdy case for an aluminum one. Also, the aluminum is a bit thicker than you would find on aluminum cases from some other manufacturers.
+ The orientation of the hard drive rack from front to back and the open top design allow for better airflow than the side to side orientation found in most cases today. With the side to side orientation, the hard drive cage restricts airflow. With front to back, air flows unobstructed over the hard drives, assuming the fan is blowing in from the front.
+ The door over the front mounted usb and audio ports keeps dust out of them and gives a cleaner look to the front. The front USB ports on my other machine, by contrast, are full of dust.
+ This case can be enhanced with matching accessories from Lian Li (see other thoughts).
+ The two external 3.5" drive bays are usefull for adding additional front mounted ports, fan controllers, or light switches (see other thoughts).

Cons: - The bottom 3.5" drive rack doesn't have anti-vibration grommets. I use this area for SSDs, so that doesn't matter to me.
- The two grills on the rear exhaust fan restrict air and add noise. Both the silver fan grill inside the case and the black fan grill on the exterior should be removed and thrown away. Replace them with a standard 120mm fan grill (N82E16811988017) on the exterior only.
- Doesn't come with a filter for the front fan, but there is plenty of room behind the front panel to install any 120mm fan filter. I use this one: N82E16811988015.

Other Thoughts: * I recommend getting the Lian Li HDD Internal Rack Mount Kit, EX-36B1 with this case. It will convert three of the 5.25" drive bays into a rack for up to four 3.5" hard drives with grommets and a 120mm fan. That will free up the bottom rack for SSDs.
* I also recommend the Lian Li CD Bezel, C-02. It works and will keep the front looking consistent.
I replaced the side panel with the Lian Li windowed side panel, PC-65B, which fits perfectly.
* I also mounted the SYBA USB 3.0 Bracket Cable (N82E16812186177) and the Kingwin eSATA Bracket Cable (N82E16812226003) on the external 3.5" drive bay covers, using the bracket as a template for the cutout. Because the covers are aluminum, they are easy to cut with a drill and a nibbling tool. Alternatively, you can buy one of the many front panels for 3.5" drive bays.

Pros: Its Aluminum, Lightweight, sleek. No disco lights or 80's neon.

Cons: NONE

Other Thoughts: Simple & Elegant.

I did put in a supermicro 5x3 3.5 hd cage . just had to snip out some "L" wings internally in order to slid the cage in.

Pros: Excellent construction, lot of room, looks sharp, comes with excess screws, just all around a fantastic case

Cons: The front panel ports are a little low for my taste and has a door, not sure I would want front panel cables going through internal drive bay cage if I had 3 internal HDs installed.

Other Thoughts: I have built over a dozen PCs going all the way back to the 233MHz PII days. I have used a lot of different cases. I never tried Lian Li before so I decided for this build to see what all the hype was about.

I will probably never use a different brand again. This case is the most pleasant case to work inside that I have ever personally seen. My only gripe is the front panel ports are behind a door, I have bad experiences with those falling off after a number of years of use, not a big deal but I prefer no door and I prefer they be a bit higher, but again not a big deal. This case absolutely rocks.

Pros: Easy tool-less component installation
Nice matte black finish
Light weight

Cons: The front USB ports along the bottom of the case are not great placement. You may have trouble plugging in some devices.
Side panels are pretty thin and flimsy. This helps with the weight, but means extra care is needed to prevent dents.

Other Thoughts: I swore by this case for a simple home build. I've used several building machines for family members. I currently use the Corsair Obsidian Series 550D Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case that I also purchased from here. If you are looking for a quieter case, I would go with that.

Pros: Aluminum construction. In most cases rolled edges so no cuts on hands-fingers! Great paint quality process as with all Lian-Li cases. They just look "nicer" than most others. Good cable management. Slide-out MOBO tray and easy access to interior from either side. Solid packaging and despite UPS bouncing and cuts into exterior packaging the product was safe and in perfect condition. I am convinced that personnel at UPS have a particular problem with any computer products shipped as they always arrive torn, cut or something. It is a plot by the Progressives! :)

Cons: Very lightweight although I am reluctant to downgrade this case for that as it was extremely inexpensive (great deal) and I knew going in that it would not compare material wise to my other products from same manufacturer. I do wish that their Logo was less conspicuous but everyone does it!

Other Thoughts: I am a 100% all-aluminum construction believer (of course there will be some plastics etc in any case) as the improvements to system operating temps in general are "always" better than using steel and too many plastic components. I am in process of replacing all fans and adding two additional to lower the noise level which is louder than I would like. I HAVE NEVER regretted paying the premium for Lian Li cases as they always deliver great quality for the prices charged. I especially wish that the company would accelerate their research and offerings on horizontal installed HTPC cases as the choices from all manufacturers is weak in my opinion. My own is a Silverstone and it is a very good design.

Pros: The case is cheap, very light, and fits the largest components of my PC. If you are worried about your parts fitting into this case because it is too small well I can tell you that it fit my HD 7950 video card and my monstrously sized Noctua NH-U12P just fine.

Cons: My only complaint about this case is where the USB ports on the front are. I do not like them being placed at the bottom.