Lian Li O11D Vertical GPU Mount that allows for bottom fans?

Saul Farrell · 6 Aug 2020 at 18:45

As stated in the title I have a Lian Li O11 Dynamic Razer Edition and am looking for a vertical GPU mount that will allow me to have fans at the bottom. If it helps the fans that I currently have are the Coolermaster MF120 Halos. Also if you are planning on linked me to a shop then I live in the UK!
Help greatly appreciated!

Grumpy_Old_Git · 10 Aug 2020 at 14:46

Only the pc-011 XL will allow fans + vertical mount. I use a Vertical mount in my pc-011 build. looks great. But more on the later.

Grumpy_Old_Git · 10 Aug 2020 at 14:54

Just found this

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/ek-quantum-kinetic-flt-rebuild.18892748/

TangoEchoAlpha · 10 Aug 2020 at 20:14

@Saul Farrell - from personal experience, I can say that the CoolerMaster one doesn't, so hopefully save you a wasted try - https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cool...ertical-gpu-holder-riser-cable-ca-36l-cm.html

Saul Farrell · 10 Aug 2020 at 21:02

TangoEchoAlpha said:
@Saul Farrell - from personal experience, I can say that the CoolerMaster one doesn't, so hopefully save you a wasted try - https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cool...ertical-gpu-holder-riser-cable-ca-36l-cm.html

Thanks I was about to get that one!

EDIT: Look at the post below containing this YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95hKUQ0VvE0

My fans are the same depth as those ones so it should work right?

Grumpy_Old_Git said:
Just found this

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/ek-quantum-kinetic-flt-rebuild.18892748/

Thanks but that does look extremely tight!

Grumpy_Old_Git said:
Only the pc-011 XL will allow fans + vertical mount. I use a Vertical mount in my pc-011 build. looks great. But more on the later.

Ah okay I found a video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95hKUQ0VvE0
and this man uses the coolermaster one with some nocturna fans that are 25mm deep, same as my MF120 Halo's. So I think this should work, maybe?

TangoEchoAlpha · 10 Aug 2020 at 21:09

I haven't tried my Coolermaster mount for a while. I certainly remember it not working with my 120mm Noctuas. YMMV, but I plan on going for the Phanteks vertical mount instead.

Saul Farrell · 10 Aug 2020 at 21:13

TangoEchoAlpha said:
I haven't tried my Coolermaster mount for a while. I certainly remember it not working with my 120mm Noctuas. YMMV, but I plan on going for the Phanteks vertical mount instead.

Hmm I think it should work as if you look at the video there is a fair bit of distance between the bottom fans and the bottom of the vertical gpu mount...

Connell · 10 Aug 2020 at 21:47

Wierd that people are experiencing clearance issues with the Coolermaster one. I'm currently using it with 3 SP120s and a grill and still have a few mm spare.

Saul Farrell · 11 Aug 2020 at 19:37

Connell said:
Wierd that people are experiencing clearance issues with the Coolermaster one. I'm currently using it with 3 SP120s and a grill and still have a few mm spare.

Yeah, what are the thickness of your fans?

Connell · 12 Aug 2020 at 03:47

Saul Farrell said:
Yeah, what are the thickness of your fans?

Standard 25mm, same as your MF120s.

Connell · 12 Aug 2020 at 03:52

Also worth mentioning the Cooler Master bracket wasn't the first one I tried. I originally bought the Phanteks bracket, which turned out to be incompatible due to the design of the PCI mounting area on the O11D.

Saul Farrell · 12 Aug 2020 at 18:37

Connell said:
Standard 25mm, same as your MF120s.

Hmmmmmm I'm not sure why it didn't work for you...

Saul Farrell · 12 Aug 2020 at 18:38

Connell said:
Also worth mentioning the Cooler Master bracket wasn't the first one I tried. I originally bought the Phanteks bracket, which turned out to be incompatible due to the design of the PCI mounting area on the O11D.

Okay, are you going to try with the coolermaster one or did you return that one?

Connell · 13 Aug 2020 at 01:56

Saul Farrell said:
Hmmmmmm I'm not sure why it didn't work for you...

It did! No clearance issues whatsoever

Saul Farrell · 14 Aug 2020 at 15:25

Connell said:
It did! No clearance issues whatsoever

YES I can finally buy a vertical gpu mount! I've been looking for one for absolutely ages. Weird thing though, nowhere seems to have it in stock except the coolermaster eu store, even there they don't have the kit itself in stock, you have to buy the metal bracket and the riser card separately. Can I ask is the coolermaster one this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Mas...ocphy=9046628&hvtargid=pla-381000584578&psc=1

EDIT: Just came in stock right now - Also are the next gen GPUs going to require PCIe 4? Very important question...

Connell · 14 Aug 2020 at 16:31

Saul Farrell said:
YES I can finally buy a vertical gpu mount! I've been looking for one for absolutely ages. Weird thing though, nowhere seems to have it in stock except the coolermaster eu store, even there they don't have the kit itself in stock, you have to buy the metal bracket and the riser card separately. Can I ask is the coolermaster one this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Mas...ocphy=9046628&hvtargid=pla-381000584578&psc=1

EDIT: Just came in stock right now - Also are the next gen GPUs going to require PCIe 4? Very important question...

Yep, that's the one. Don't know what's going on with the price though.

I'd be surprised if PCIe 4 was a requirement as it would mean both AMD and Nvidia drastically reducing their number of potential buyers.

Saul Farrell · 14 Aug 2020 at 16:47

Connell said:
Yep, that's the one. Don't know what's going on with the price though.

I'd be surprised if PCIe 4 was a requirement as it would mean both AMD and Nvidia drastically reducing their number of potential buyers.

I believe the price hike is due to the fact that this is now classed as a legacy product. Coolmaster have stopped making it and have made a V2 version (I don't think it works though...)

Connell · 14 Aug 2020 at 17:17

Saul Farrell said:
I believe the price hike is due to the fact that this is now classed as a legacy product. Coolmaster have stopped making it and have made a V2 version (I don't think it works though...)

Ah, that makes sense. I didn't realise they'd realised an updated version.

Connell · 14 Aug 2020 at 17:29

Saul Farrell said:
I believe the price hike is due to the fact that this is now classed as a legacy product. Coolmaster have stopped making it and have made a V2 version (I don't think it works though...)

Ah, that makes sense. I didn't realise they'd realised an updated version.

Saul Farrell · 14 Aug 2020 at 23:10

Connell said:
Ah, that makes sense. I didn't realise they'd realised an updated version.

Yeah do you think I should get the original one? I can't decide. Is it worth it or not? (I hope you reply ASAP as the stock on amazon is depleting)