Lian Li Computer Cases

[dickieboy]

I am starting to build a new computer for the first time. I am OK with software and can install a video or sound card, etc. .... but that is about all.

Two years ago, I volunteered my time -- teaching software seminars and SIGs. Our club had great facilities with 1,700 + members (all seniors). However, hardware is NOT my strong suit.

I have been told that Lian Li cases DO NOT contain a reset button. I am trying to decide whether or not this is sufficient reason to look for a different brand of case....like the Antec 150 series. Money is not the major consideration and I like the lian Li PCV1000 Aluminum. Comments are greatly appreciated. I have just started doing research and this is my first post on any forum. I own and operate a Dell Dimenion 4100, using XP Home Edition.

Recommendations for cases to accommodate the AMD Athlon64 processor 3700 +/1M SKT 939RT with ASUS SKT 939 NF4 A8N-SLID DLX will be greatly appreciated.

Also, I am trying to do a comparison with the Intel Pentium4 Extreme Edition.
I will need all kinds of help. I am shopping with Computer Builders Warehouse in Las Vegas....where I live. They are friendly and have shown no pressure...
but there is so much to ask and think about, etc. Thanks a lot.

I like PCmechanic. PS: I will be 80 in Dec. (So a little slack is appreciated)

[Kov-Ice]

Welcome to PCMech! Lian Li are supposed to be exceptional cases, but you can't go wrong with Antec, really. Plus, Antec cases come with their Power Supply Units, which are highly respected and an important part of your build.

[kram 2.0]

I hope you won't have to use the reset button ever - hard reboot is something you'd want to avoid. With Lian Li, they're solid cases looking very traditional. If you can afford it, it's rock solid. Great case especially if you're overclocking your processor.

kram

[dickieboy]

Thanks mucho for your reply about the Lian case. I had never heard of the RESTART button as being a HARD START....so that comment was especially interesting. I have a RESTART button on my current Dell machine and only use it if the software command is not available.

I am assuming that you prefer to SHUT DOWN instead of RESTART? Thanks for your time.

[bailey]

my lan-li case has the two buttons , but never had to use eather one, did use the start one once to turn it on, and it has been on ever sence.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by dickieboy I have been told that Lian Li cases DO NOT contain a reset button. I am trying to decide whether or not this is sufficient reason to look for a different brand of case....like the Antec 150 series.

The computer I'm using now has a InWin case that has no reset button and I don't miss not having it at all. My 3 other computers all have reset buttons but since I switched to WinXP I don't think I've needed to use it at all (at least I don't remember the last time I had to press it). I know I used it regularly with Win98SE. I don't think not having a reset button is a major issue.

Cricket

[jfk]

My Lian Li 65B has a restart button, not that I've ever used it. They make excellent quality cases.

[Stuey]

I don't like using the reset button either. I used it once after a power fluctuation crashed my system, but it didn't reset everything properly. I depressed the power on button and after a few seconds, the system shut down. Pressing it again restarted the system. So technically, since you will rarely (if ever) use the reset button, and since this function can be reproduced by using the power-on button, you're won't miss it if it is absent from the case you are interested in.

[toostrike22]

I can see the need for a reset button using windows me.I will get screen freezes sometimes due to an older system.After restart it will search for errors and then reboot. I am switching to xp and 98 se on my new build.Having a reset button is a good thing imo.It's better than turning the power off and on.