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Lian Li’s $70 small form factor case just became my daily driver
- Lian Li A3-mATX is a small PC case that can accommodate large components, including micro-ATX motherboards, 360mm radiators, ATX power supplies, and four-slot graphics cards.
- The case is smaller than most tower cases, comes with good airflow performance, and is significantly cheaper than most ITX cases.
- The A3-mATX case is priced at just $70 and is available in black or white. It also comes with a walnut trim front panel version for an extra $10 or a tempered glass side panel for $13.
- This case can fit some of the best CPU coolers thanks to its CPU cooler clearance height of 165mm, which is tall enough for most all-in-one (AIO) pump heads and beefy CPU air coolers like the Deepcool Assassin IV or the Noctua NH-D15.
- The case can accommodate three 120mm or two 140mm fans at the top and bottom and a single 120mm fan in the rear. The included side-mounting bracket allows you to install up to three 120mm or two 140mm fans.
- The case supports SFX, SFX-L, and ATX power supplies, but the mounting bracket is removable and can be installed at the front or right next to the motherboard thanks to multiple height options.
- Overall, the build quality of the case is surprisingly good, which is expected from a brand like Lian Li. The only downside of using the mesh side panel is that you get more fan noise, which is crucial especially when gaming.
- The Lian Li A3-mATX is an excellent case for your next build, especially if you’re on a budget. It may require some extra skills to fit all your parts correctly and routing the cables is a task.
- However, it offers wide compatibility with large GPUs, CPU coolers, and power supplies, while still having enough room to install additional fans. The modularity aspect of the PSU, SSD, and fan brackets are also a bonus.
- If you want a fairly compact case that can fit them all, you won’t be disappointed.
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