Yewen looks at: Lian Li S80b

Yewen · 12 Jul 2006 at 13:22

Ok, just replaced the front two fans with the Ambers from the v1000+.

And hard drive temps in this case, wow, just wow.

4deg down from the v1000+ and they take ages to get anywhere near hot aswell, I am totally surprised that the aluminium sinks really do work, I am now thinking about putting some thermal heat transfer pads on the caviar.

Raptor = 24deg
Caviar = 38deg

(both amazing compared to the v1000+!)

The graphics card however is running 1deg higher, but I have not got the case fans all sorted yet. Amazing that the hard drives run so cool though, was not expecting that at all.

AFK_Matrix · 12 Jul 2006 at 22:19

Do you think they would do those aluminium HDD holders as an accessorie Yewen, ie I would like them for the V2000plus which is gonna be arriving soon

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Or are they only supposed to fit in an S80?

Yewen · 12 Jul 2006 at 22:54

They would only fit in the S80, they do not fit in my v1000+ sadly.

Could always make your own though.

Datamonkey · 14 Jul 2006 at 12:00

great thread,

just orderd the s80 in black along with a p5w dh for my soon to be conroe setup.

cheers for the pic yewen, helped convince me.

wiggyuk · 14 Jul 2006 at 12:41

Datamonkey said:
great thread,

just orderd the s80 in black along with a p5w dh for my soon to be conroe setup.

cheers for the pic yewen, helped convince me.

Sorry for my ignorance but whats a p5w dh

AFK_Matrix · 14 Jul 2006 at 12:56

If memory serves me I think a p5w dh is a motherboard, could be totally wrong though

Datamonkey · 14 Jul 2006 at 13:02

sure is,

but the s80 is the lian li case which yewen is on about in this thread

lol

ahh just saw the question lol, sorry,

yep the asus p5w dh is one expensive asus motherboard lol.

just hope its good

craigjarvis · 16 Jul 2006 at 00:15

Whens the full review coming? interested to know your final conclusion on this case

Yewen · 16 Jul 2006 at 00:17

Its coming with the new version of www.yewen.co.uk just working a few things out about the site with Randomtom who has generously made it for me.

Will be by midweek probably, if you buzz me on msn I can give you some rough opinions but they are for your ears only, as if I am writing something up for people to read I like to make sure I will stand by everything I say and beleive it to be correct.

craigjarvis · 16 Jul 2006 at 01:34

Looking forward to your updated site mate, nice chat on msn by the way, think i'll flip a coin to decide if the s80 is the case for my needs

Yewen · 16 Jul 2006 at 01:40

Go with the one you like the look of the most.

I would be inclined to recommend you buy the v1000+ though, its a better buy.

Voltage · 17 Jul 2006 at 11:55

Ive built my system now, i found the motherboard installation a real pain in the neck. God knows why it doesnt have a mobo tray.

It looks fantastic though, ive given it a good shine too with some nice WD40.....looks bootiful, and my new system flies

Yewen · 17 Jul 2006 at 12:12

How did you find it a pain?

I just put the screws in, motherboard down at 45 deg into backplate, line up screws, middle one in, rest after.

Took minutes and was fine for me.

cjayjay · 17 Jul 2006 at 15:42

Quick question...

For cooling capabilities - An Akasa Eclipse with all 120mm ambers orrrrr S80 with all 120mm ambers?

Cjay

Wheaty · 17 Jul 2006 at 15:43

cjayjay said:
Quick question...

For cooling capabilities - An Akasa Eclipse with all 120mm ambers orrrrr S80 with all 120mm ambers?

Cjay

Akasa 62 with 120mm, or a P180.

By far.

cjayjay · 17 Jul 2006 at 15:48

So the main pros of this new S80 is:

1) Less sound
2) Better Build qaulity
3) Aesthetics - For those who like it

?

What im trying to say is - If cooling and space are more important to me for my rig, then should i get an Akasa over the S80 even if it is within my budget to get the S80??

Cjay

Wheaty · 17 Jul 2006 at 15:58

cjayjay said:
So the main pros of this new S80 is:

1) Less sound
2) Better Build qaulity
3) Aesthetics - For those who like it

?

What im trying to say is - If cooling and space are more important to me for my rig, then should i get an Akasa over the S80 even if it is within my budget to get the S80??

Cjay

Definatly. Check out the Stacker 810. If you want something a little more special, look at the Lian Li G70.

But, the Akasa Eclipse is your best choice!

Voltage · 19 Jul 2006 at 00:31

i found it a pain because there is very little room between the psu and heatsink area. If you have a very large heatsink then you literally have to scrape the motherboard down into position, which is quite nerve racking!

Yewen · 19 Jul 2006 at 00:38

The PSU is tucked out the way, got 3cm is for fingers on the far side which is more than enough.

45deg in towards the IO plate, line up holes roughly, then put down other one, insert screws.

Both times I have built in the S80b it has gone in first time in seconds, no messing around removing a tray!

Taking out the motherboard is just as easy, in, fingers under board, up to 45 deg, hand on top and lift up. Easy!

Voltage · 21 Jul 2006 at 01:13

i install the cpu and heatsink before installing motherboard into case. That way the motherboard doesnt brake when installing the heatsink.