FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lian Li Announces The
PC-18 Mid Tower Chassis In the UK
A
Mid Tower Case With a Short Name, Big Interior, and an Internal
Fan/Radiator Mount
October
15, 2015, Keelung, Taiwan -
Lian-Li Industrial Co.
Ltd
announces the PC-18 mid tower chassis: designed to feel compact while
fitting powerful air and water cooling options inside. The interior
arranges the components along the inner wall, leaving the center of the
case open for the custom-built swing-out fan bracket that improves
cooling performance. Available in silver and black exteriors, this
brushed aluminum build harkens back to classic Lian Li minimalism. The
dual exterior facing drive bays and twin 120mm fans on the front give
it an old school look. The crisp exterior is broken only by the hidden
USB/HD audio ports, power button, the 140mm fan grill, and the custom
side air intake grill.
Customizable
Thermal Flow
The PC-18 has been designed to maximize airflow and cooling. Air is
drawn in through the primary front grill. The porous mesh screen does
not restrict airflow to the included pair of 120mm fans, keeping them
clean and efficient in use. Combined with the included top 140mm fan,
this case easily maintains positive air pressure and keeps all dust
out. The side vent fans are the wild card; they give the flexibility to
change the airflow depending on the build. Up to two additional 140mm
or three 120mm fans can be installed in push or pull as needed. The
bracket can also be used to mount a watercooling radiator. It can hold
custom or all-in-one systems with up to 360 (3�120) radiators.
External
Drive Bays for Case Front Accessories
The PC-18 can hold an unusual combination of drives. The top drive bay
consists of two tool-less 5.25” drive bays for through-case access.
This case is designed for users that need optical drive bays for
devices such as audio controls, video capture ports, fan controllers,
hot swap bays, bay mounted reservoirs or even optical drives that still
require this type of mounting. Storage drives can be mounted on the
removable, vibration dampened, and tool-less bay that holds three 3.5”
drives and one 2.5” drive. If the bay is removed, two drives can be
flat-mounted behind the motherboard tray.
Optimized
Dimensions, Not too Big and Not Too Small
Despite being quite slim and neither too long nor too tall – measuring
210mm wide, 452mm high, and 490mm thick – the PC-18 can fit full ATX
components inside. Both CPU coolers and PSU can be up to 160mm tall.
VGA cards up to 285mm can fit alongside the drive cage, though removing
the cage makes room for 410mm cards. The front fan mounts support two
120mm or one 240mm radiator, while the side mount can support larger
systems up to 360mm.
Swing
Out Fan Mount and So Much More
One of the main features of the PC-18 is the side-mounted fan tray.
When the chassis is closed, the tray is held against the inner side
panel with vents. When opened, the tray can then swing open on its
front hinge. Simply pull up to open the hinge and remove the whole
tray. Two thumbscrews secure the free-swinging side to prevent any
accidental movement. The top panel hides two USB 3.0 ports and the HD
audio ports behind a sliding door. The side panels use thumbscrews to
open; the front panel is also removable.
Dimensions:
- Width
210mm
- Height
452mm
- Depth
490mm
Price
and Availability
The PC-18 will be available in Early November at Overclockers UK for �119.90.
Find
out more here:
http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-18/
About
Lian Li
Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd is an Aluminum Chassis and Chassis
peripheral manufacturer and provider of industrial wholesale as well as
OEM & ODM services for the PC industry as required. With over
20 years of service excellence, ISO 9001 certification and a team of
professional staff willing to do the utmost to deliver durable,
superior quality products, all backed by a 2 year guarantee*; your
satisfaction is guaranteed (*conditions apply). To learn more about
Lian Li, please visit their websites at www.Lian-Li.com