Anyone interested in the new O11 Air Mini? Leo is certainly impressed - but let us know if you'll be getting one! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 00:15 Introduction / pricing 00:50 A look around and inside 03:17 What else to consider? 03:35 Cooling capabilities 04:49 Hardware for the build 05:45 The system build 07:19 Install discussion 08:26 The cooling and install 10:43 The system boot 11:22 Noise results 12:05 Temperatures 12:50 Pros and Cons, Leo’s Closing thoughts

That is a neat little case. I like it, too. Being a mini it does look easy to fill it up, but if you don't have a lot of things to put in there, it's plenty of room. It seems incredibly well designed. Thumbs up!

Gearseakers Nick noticed that the 360mm fitment issue is because this case is 20mm shorter than the mini. This 20mm causes all sorts of fan clearance issues, so I'm not sure why this decision was made except to stick to an arbitrary Litre spec.

Back to back Leo videos. What a treat!

I may have just found a new favorite channel. Just got the case and Im in love

i really love ur videos, makes me feel like im at school again, in a good way, with the teachers that cared ♥

the O11 design has got to be the best case design ever

This case is simply amazing. Got mine set up with an AMD 7950X and RTX 4090 FE, with a full EATX-sized Asus ROG X670E Extreme motherboard and a bunch of Noctua fans, and t's completely quiet even under sustained load. It's truly impressive to have these components going full tilt with no audible noise from the system. I'm using air cooling only, with a Noctua U12A on the CPU. The case is compact, yet had no problem accommodating my EATX motherboard thanks to its clever design.

Thank you for the review. Have a Merry Christmas!

I got mine! Definitely great for your first build since there's plenty of room to work in!

been waiting for this case for some time

Ah, a new Leo video. Excellent. Time for a big mug of tea and time to pay attention. I do have one question: how would changing the rear fan to blow in have affected the results? I think though that my next build - and my first foray into fluid cooling - will be a full ATX and use a Torrent.

I just built my 5950X + NH-D15 and Strix 3090 in this case I absolutely love it. Best case I ever owned.

The review is well presented, intelligent, and very helpful. (Many thanks!)

Love you Leo!

This is a great review so much so I bought the case.

Love you Leo... and this case too!

Case was a joy to build in.

Thanks for the review. I've been waiting on this since I saw it on the online experience they did and was supposed to be released 2 months ago!! I so glad I waited out for this case it looks absolutely stuuning and a pleasure to build in. 1000% getting this one!!..... In white of course 😉

this is great as I was planning a build with that mobo too.

Finally Lian Li have gotten sick of all the complaints about O11D mini owners needing a $300 sfx-L power supply and released a version with atx psu compatability.

Nice Review - Nice Case!

An excellent review that convinced me that the power supply (be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 650W) that I already have should fit this case, I had my doubts before watching your video.

Seems to be a superior design to modern cases imo, I like this if I hadn't bought a 500DX this would've been my purchase

Would love to see if an E-ATX does actually fit as mentioned at the beginning.

Captivating review and I see what you did: you chose that oven processor called Intel 11900K to really stress test the cooling and temp inside the case :)

HI, Love the review and case looks fantastic. Instead of liquid cooling CPU & GPU, would it be cheaper and better to use multiple fans and have it air cool?

Top case - no doubt!

Great video. Just purchased the air mini. Out of curiosity, does the tempered glass panel on the original fit in the front part of the air mini? Thanks

I have and use a Der8auer endorsed Liam Li PC case, and there are many simple design changes that could and should have been improved for gamers who actually use there PC day to day, and as one example we need to clean them. I can’t believe he put his name on some of these, without some changes

I bought this case for a home server. It was a very big challenge installing 3xHDD and 2xSSD. I ended up having to buy a six-pack of sata power extensions at 180 degrees. The HDD cage was upside down, I only had sata data cales with 90-degree angles, so I had to buy some 180 degree (straight) cables. Luckily I was able to stuff everything in the back panel area, barely. The 4th HDD may not be able to be mounted. Without removing the top control panel as the cables block the HDD from being installed. It is a very tight squeeze. But I don't know if I can knock off any stars. It does work well and is quiet. But I did need to spend an extra $100+ decent extensions. But moist cases only support 2xHDDs any more. I was surprised this one holds 4-HDDs. I still run windows on the motherboard's built in NVMe drives, so I can use it for video editing as well, and even game on it occasionally.

Finally got this case but now I'm trying to figure out which PCIE riser I should get for my 3060 ti since I want to vertically mount my GPU

The Lian-Li page shows the radiator on the side mount for AIO cooling. I've got this case on order, and I'm wondering where to put the rad. Side only takes 240mm so would it be better to put the rad on the front and use the side fans to pull the hot rad air straight out again?

I love my mini winter edition

“Seasonic, the heart of your system - unless you’re using an industry leading, DerBauer designed case instead.”

Also like it, bought year ago before war started in my country and still best case, for water or air.

I just got mine and love the minimal design.

Would an EVGA 1200 P2 power supply fit in this? It's a bit longer (220mm) and the case specifies that it supports up to 200mm PSUs, but it looks to me like there's room back there

Would love more builds using the massive air coolers. Patiently waiting the bigger version of this case, front mesh etc.

I know this is a old video but I'm Looking for ideas for my first build .I want it to be a powerful system but also keep it coll ,I know this is a small case ,hence,mini, But this case Looks gorgeous and the build you have done is Gorgeous ,,,I've watched this same video 6 times now ,it's great ,I do have a question ,might sound silly but how did you cut the black tubing ,thanks ,and again great video and build ❤️

id love one of these, now that arctics making RGB aio's i can only hope they eventually produce a white 280mm option id really like to put a 13th gen intel or zen4/am5 into one of these with a white aio. Ideally a 280mm. I see it has "issues" cooling gpus....but ill just consider some platforms for the feet to raise the bottom while adding bottom intake fans and add some side/rear panel intake fans. I like the size and aesthetic showcasing the build as a centerpiece. I currently have a front mount push pull 280 freezer II in a mesh P. With gpu intake fans mounted etc. But ever since before my build ive always wanted a ATX psu supported "SMALLER" 011. Once this mesh was coming out with the full ATX psu support it really got my attention especially at this price point. I may even try a smaller cpu like an r5 or a i5 on air with this system with 13th gen or am5. Prior to a flagship i9/r9 purchase/aio adaptation. Considering the "LEAPS" as it is just from a pure gaming standpoint/build to mess around with. Prior to selling my current system. If not ill just sell my MESH II build outright for something fun. Just too bad there arent "many" m-atx options at reasonable price points IMO. I had made a build in the past with a z490m gaming edge which was a reasonable 180$. Now around that price im seeing msi gaming plus and the edge options are past 200$. Asus makes a prime z590m for 180$ which could be paired with a price cut 11700kf(170-180$). But id still feel more comfortable with a vrm on par with a gaming edge/tomahawk or even past a tuff/prime asus. Just bc this chassis "demands" to showcase a "build" M-atx just overall lacks ideal board options and pricing. Even though a 360mm aio up top would be a dream id just cut the front fan mounts and try to "find a way" to still utilize front intake fans and the side panel intake. To get as much air in to cool the gpu and 360 rad. Still what with the GPU cooling concerns/heat idk if a top mount is the way to go with an AIO or air cooling an overclocked cpu. My guess would have to be a 280mm in push pull up front if possible. With ALL of the fans slots populated and a way to add more clearance for the bottom intakes....it could be possible to remove one of the front intakes for a 360mm clearance up top....swap the front intake into an exhaust but idk i feel it will take some troubleshooting to really dial in ideal thermals/noise ratios with a rad up top even for itx/matx application/cooling.

hello! the legendary Seasonic Platinum Series 1000w from 2011 fit in this case?

Leo doing case reviews is one of my favourite things 😬

This is such a well build, thought through, affordable case. I am very impressed, well done Lian le. The only thing I don’t understand is the whole mirco atx thing, make that 50 mm taller and accommodate all rads, fans in the top as well. It could have been the perfect case. But like this, I don’t know why anybody should use this case.

do they make atx or micro atx tiny console looking case either for apu use only or small dedicate gpu? cuz i have micro atx the i want to use but for small case type pc but cant fine one the close one is the msi but dont think any diy mobo will fit in there

LianLi obviously did research but surely there should be an open but filtered top panel? (Ie not a blank piece of metal on top?) Also, if you mount the GPU vertically, move the res in front of the motherboard (bolt to the floor), would a radiator fit in the front behind the 140 fans?

I have this case, and a custom loop in it. Been one of the best cases I've ever owned. It's fantastic.

Great review. I'm wondering if there would be clearance issues with an Arctic 280mm mounted on top?

9/10. I like it

Anyone know where or if that pump/res bracket comes with the case?

Handsome black case

does it fit 280mm radiator on the top with ATX motherboard and tall memory rams?

Der 8auer disapproves of your thernal paste choices.

An NR200 with a cable management tray?

Лиан Ли крутая кантора, вчера пересобрал свой комп в этот корпус и это мой фаворит за все время

Kolink Code X????please.im tryng to decide from one code x and phanteks p500a

Thank you sir for this review

Does the fans that come with the case have rgb?

I wouldn't mind replacing my Carbide air 540 with one of these, same amount of airflow, same formfactor and same drive space options but with a smaller footprint. It has a nice clean look to it too. A cracking little case indeed. :)

Does this come with a fan hub?

Nice, but . . . why WHY!!! did they made it shorter than the regulat O11 Mini? now a 360 AIO cant fit at the top, neither a 280 on the side . . .😔

More interested in the new Q58.

getting myself on monday ganna go with a air setup maybe throw a karken for the cpu and i also wanna throw my 3080 ti on a water block but i dont know with water block is for my card :C

gpu 3080 waterblock does it look short?

Neat "little" case.

Can you please verify something for me. Would a GPU like the "Powercolor RX 7900 XT 20G-E/OC" [ the massive 3-4 slot version] fit inside this case?

I want to buy it. One question tho. Can you tell whether or not a 280 Liquid Freezer II will be doable in the top while using an ATX board?

other reviews tell that the mesh is too small to bring air in (static pressure very bad). what do u say about it ?

How much smaller than a 4000d is this ?

I would prefer to have the case longer but narrower and smaller in height. Why they didn't think of using this extra space at the back not only for psu and some drives but water reservoir so that you could setup dual radiators - front and top

when is winner annionced?

Thanks for video! Im using O11 Dynamic (regular) I have 2 cons: 1.NO tinted window panels :(, 2. Need more space at top FOR side radiator tubings when mounted 360, because, when there is mounted another 360mm radiator at top, its impossible to mount 360mm AIO at side, because can break these AIO tubes...

How do u buy this

is it possible to remove that Der8auer plate?

Love that the 011 Air Mini takes full ATX powersupply and full ATX motherboard.

I really did not understand the part, why 360 rad doesn't fit on top.

Ok, with the 5 slot mode, will I l be able to put in at Top a 360mm AIO?

Can this fit a DTX board configuration? - Can't find anywhere selling it at present?

hope you can buy the case without the fans at least give the customer an option. never really did like cases that came with fans always liked to put my own fans in and which 140mm fans has 20mm thickness?

I'm not a fan of it riding the lines between aquarium showpiece and performance utilitarian box. Feels like I'd just have a o11 mini for a custom loop pc or a p400a type case for best airflow performance, both cheaper and better at what they're focused towards. But I guess I can't say much else when people have been asking for this and it looks like it delivers and then some.

Has anyone commented - you can't see the case at all in this video?

Wait tell us who win msi gaming pc pls

I like the case however my concern is once he put the fans above 50% he said it was noisy.

Would it benefit from dual 280's top and bottom? would it even fit?

I never use user manual for case ❤

The case design usually impacts the air cooling drastically more than custom water cooling. Doing air coolers tests here would be extremely beneficial.

GREAT CONTENT :) if only it can fit 360mm rads -_- 1 of the thing stopping from going o11 mini was sfx psu... and now the o11 air air mini is only up to 280mm rads oh well

That HDD drive cage at the rear should be removeable without modding imo

It would have ben a lot easier to install a ATX plus AIO if they just made the case a little higher and longer for Up To a 360 AIO. If this case was a little bigger and had Front I/O on the bottom it would have been on my desk already.

They should have made the mini like this in the first place. Notice the drive panels in the front and that it can accept a regular size PSU. These two alone make the original mini a wasted item. I wish I'd never bought the thing. The hassle of finding a top SFX psu... The best one on the market is the Silverstone 1000w platinum. I could have bought a 1000w platinum ATX psu for half the price, but nah I needed and SFX. Why 1000? Well if you want an RTX 3090 and a high core count CPU then yeah that's what you need. While it does look cool, compared to this I'm just reminded that it's a bad design on the first mini. Glad they pump a new one out every year and we get to see all the design improvements they could have thought of earlier. If you want to make a small case requiring an SFX, then make it a REAL Itx case.

For a single 280 rad loop, go with the Meshlicious

I want one, please send one.

That rear HDD drive try needs to have the rivets removed. That is a lot of real estate that you have to drill out to get access to.

Wonder how two 3.5" harddrives will fair in that drive cage - probably overheat...

they built this case because in the mini (normal) only one sfx psu can be mounted

I thought the mini was only capable of using an sfx psu?

Now this is how a case should be designed.

Nice triumph Der Bauer... Making it 2cm shorter and could not fit a 360mm rad at the top or bottom. Very sad.

Would a 280mm Artic Liquid 2 fit on top?

Not a fan of the width of it. Its like they moved a portion of the top part of a standard tower to the side of it.