Lian Li PC-O5S schwarz, Glasfenster, Mini-ITX

Mit der PC-O-Serie wagt sich Lian Li an ein völlig neues Gehäusekonzept: Die Komponenten werden in den schlanken Gehäusen in einer Ebene angeordnet und können durch eine Echtglasscheibe präsentiert werden. Dazu sind die PC-O-Modelle auch enorm flexibel bei der Aufstellung und können nicht nur liegend und stehend betrieben werden, sondern lassen sich sogar an die Wand hängen. Mit dem PC-O5S testen wir direkt zum Launch das wasserkühlungsgeeignete Mini-ITX-Modell aus dieser Serie.

If you've read the review and looked at the images you'll already know that with its oversized full frame smoked glass panel and Black brushed Aluminium chassis, the Lian Li PC-O5S is one stunning case. The PC-O5S though is not just a simple desk top mini tower. You see, this case can be, and in fact, is designed to be wall mounted. Not only that, but if you purchase the optional chrome feet pack you can position it horizontally so as to fit it into a TV cabinet, HIFI rack or AV systems cabinet. Basically, if Lian Li did a bumper sticker for this case it would say "The PC-O5S does it standing up, laying down, or up against the wall"!

With an all-aluminium case and large tempered glass side panel, not to mention an immaculate, well thought-out interior, the price was never going to be low. While the PC-O5SX is practical enough to be used as an every day case, it is, for all intents and purposes, a show case designed to exhibit your shiny hardware. The fact that Lian Li has managed to marry the two is interesting and the obvious competitor is the InWin 901. The latter is equally lust-worthy and certainly more compact.

The Lian Li PC-O5S tries to go the more extravagant route by delivering an intricate interior with an interesting mixture of aluminum and glass. So, right off the bat, the chassis is not for those looking to get the most bang for their buck. Instead, this one is geared toward those who put form over function, with the exception that the PC-O5S is actually quite the engineering marvel from a functional standpoint.

The PC-O5S is a beautiful computer case that isn’t overstated. The design is functional and Lian Li has managed to achieve what I believe was the ultimate goal for this case. As good as the PC-O5S looks standing or even sitting on a desk, I feel hanging it on the wall is where it belongs if you are willing to go all the way.