Lian Li Dan Cases A3 is FINALLY Here! Worth The Wait? | Micro ATX Gaming PC Build
4,600#lianli #pcbuild #asuspcdiy - In what feels like an eternity of waiting, Lian Li's collaboration with Dan Cases has finally arrived! Introducing the A3, a 26.3L Micro ATX Powerhouse.
Timecodes, though I don't recommend skipping for visual narrative reasons! (Quality headphones or speakers recommended throughout)
00:00 - A Trippy Intro
01:08 - Dan Cases A3 Overview
02:20 - Build Hardware
02:49 - Motherboard Assembly
04:31 - Dan Cases A3 Assembly
05:18 - Thicc Mistakes Were Made
05:46 - Resuming Program...
08:13 - Airflow Visualization
08:49 - Cinematic & Desk Setup
10:55 - Coffee Thanks & Outtakes
If there's one thing we can count on Lian Li for it's producing a quality case. The Dan Cases A3 is no exception here, with quality metals used all around, soft opening mesh panels and plenty of space to accommodate even the largest of hardwares available on the market right now.
Whilst the Mesh panels might be a turn off for some, Lian Li plan to release glass side panels which can be purchased as a option for those seeking aesthetics over performance. With that being said, the mesh panels massively increase the overall airflow so that's something to consider depending on your hardware choices.
Final conclusion and temperatures following build hardware list:
Main parts included in the build:
(USA Amazon)
Case - Coming Soon...
GPU - https://amzn.to/3WSpfsm
CPU - https://amzn.to/4dT6xqC
CPU Cooler - https://amzn.to/3yuwYTb
Motherboard - https://amzn.to/3QS6y40
RAM - https://amzn.to/4dP5Q1m
NVME M.2 - https://amzn.to/4dTHX8L
PSU - https://amzn.to/3Ke8obU
7x Fans - https://amzn.to/3wKsozA
Fan splitters - https://amzn.to/3yxITQ7
Mouse - https://amzn.to/4bMs2Ye
Keyboard - https://amzn.to/4bNdDLd
Mouse Pad - https://amzn.to/3QURa6U
Monitor - https://amzn.to/4bKMlFk
Lights used to film this video:
Godox UL150ii - https://amzn.to/3kVOwka
Godox UL60 - https://amzn.to/3Ymetb2
Main parts included in the build:
(UK Amazon)
Case - Coming Soon...
GPU - https://amzn.to/44UuJEJ
CPU - https://amzn.to/3wOxwmn
CPU Cooler - https://amzn.to/44QODk6
Motherboard - https://amzn.to/4dPXRRC
RAM - https://amzn.to/3V8gTeM
NVME M.2 - https://amzn.to/4dPp2fg
PSU - https://amzn.to/3wKzDrj
7x Fans - https://amzn.to/3wOxzP5
Fan splitters - https://amzn.to/3WNZzwH
Mouse - https://amzn.to/3QWKh50
Keyboard - https://amzn.to/3UQreuu
Mouse Pad - https://amzn.to/44V1Ng4
Monitor - https://amzn.to/3wCi2BY
Lights used to film this video:
Godox UL150ii - https://amzn.to/3wUWFIx
Godox UL60 - https://amzn.to/3xaH6N7
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Temps & General Performance:
Ambient Room Temperature - 22.5c
Temps whilst Gaming at 1440p for 30 minutes (Spiderman Remastered)
GPU Average - 38c | Peak 41c
CPU Average - 47c | Peak 54c
Average FPS on High/Ultra Settings - 116fps
CPU IDLE - 30c
Stress Test (CPU-Z) at 160w - 67c
GPU IDLE - 35c
Stress Test (Furmark 2) - 68c
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With intake fans being on the bottom, the thickness of your GPU has to be considered. With the mesh panels however, you don't 'need' to install bottom intake fans at all as the cooler will draw in air through the perforated sides.
Lian Li x Dan Cases A3 has been a real treat to finally build with. Whilst I would've liked to see the original fabric front panel for additional PSU cooling, the plastic works well and helps to keep the costs down.
Could you see yourself with the Dan Cases A3 on your desk? Let's chat in the comments!
Special thanks to @LIANLIHQ for supporting this project.
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