The Lian Li B4X-WD is a 21.3L Micro-ATX PC case with black wood accents, dual horizontal or vertical placement, and room for GPUs up to 358.9mm. It suits compact-build enthusiasts who want a distinctive case without giving up support for a long graphics card.
Recommended For
- Desk-space-conscious gamers building a Micro-ATX PC can use a full-length graphics card without moving to a full-size tower; the case supports GPUs up to 358 mm and can sit vertically or horizontally.
- Builders fitting a PC into a desk layout with limited floor or horizontal space can choose between vertical and horizontal placement; reviewers highlight the orientation choice as a practical feature for different setups.
- Compact gaming-PC builders who want room for substantial CPU cooling can configure a side-mounted radiator, including up to a 360 mm AIO with an SFX power supply; tested reviews report that the case can deliver decent thermal results with a suitable fan setup.
- PC builders who prefer a restrained wood-accented desktop setup can choose the black walnut-front version instead of a conventional mesh-front design.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For a compact gaming PC with a full-size graphics card, the B4-mATX can fit high-end components without a large tower; testing with an RTX 5080 found good overall thermal performance when the case’s airflow was configured properly.
- When desk space is limited, users can stand the case vertically instead of laying it horizontally; owners report that this frees up desk area, though rear space and display-cable clearance still need checking.
- For a compact build that still uses a standard ATX power supply, the case can avoid the need for an SFX unit; this setup is more restrictive for liquid cooling, so users should plan around a 240mm radiator rather than a 360mm one.
- For a living-room or home-office PC that should look less like a conventional gaming tower, the wood-front version offers a warmer exterior and can be placed horizontally or vertically to suit the furniture and available space.
- For builders assembling a compact mATX system with several large parts, removable panels and brackets make installation more accessible, but the build can still feel tight; checking clearances for the exact GPU, radiator, and power-supply combination helps avoid fit conflicts.
Spec Summary
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| Best For | Micro-ATX desktop builds needing horizontal or vertical placement, support for long GPUs, and flexible air or side-radiator cooling |
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| Case Design And Finish | Mid-tower case with a black wood finish and 4.0 mm steel and wood construction |
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| Motherboard And Expansion | Supports Micro-ATX motherboards and has four expansion slots |
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| GPU And CPU Cooler Clearance | Supports GPUs up to 358.9 mm long and CPU coolers up to 166.5 mm tall |
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| Cooling And Radiator Support | Two pre-installed 120 mm slim fans at the top; supports a side radiator up to 360 mm. Fan options vary by PSU configuration: side 120/140 mm, bottom 120/140 mm, rear 120 mm, and— with an SFX PSU—front 120 mm |
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| Power Supply Compatibility | Supports SFX or ATX power supplies up to 140 mm long, with top or bottom mounting |
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| Storage And Dust Protection | One internal 3.5-inch bay, one internal 2.5-inch bay, and a magnetic bottom dust filter |
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| Front Panel Connectivity | Two USB-A 3.0 ports, one USB-C 3.2 port, one audio port, and a power button |
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| Layout And Cable Management | Can be positioned horizontally or vertically; includes cable-management features and a rotatable AC inlet |
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| Model Identifiers | LIAN LI B4 series, model B4X-WD |
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