Lian Li O11 Air Mini - Best Fan Configuration

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Testing the best fan and cooling layout in the Lian Li O11 Air Mini allowing me to answer the important questions below on how you should build in this case.
00:00 Intro
01:25 Build Thermals
03:24 Do the bottom intake fans improve GPU temps?
04:43 Does Push-Pull on the radiator improve CPU temps?
05:23 Side AIO as exhaust or intake?
06:26 What about a top radiator?
07:37 What about a front radiator?
09:15 Do the side fans orientation matter with front radiator?
10:38 AIO or Air cooler?
12:23 Thermal testing summary slide
12:31 Best configuration
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@nonProfitJoeRo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so thorough with this video. I just finished a build in this and grabbed a couple of extra 140s to fill it out and really needed this specific video. Thanks again bud!

@patrickgeorge4306 4 ай бұрын

Just placed an order for this case. Your video answered all the questions I had regarding cooling configurations. Very helpful!

@BradleyAllen-df8px Жыл бұрын

Great work. Logical, sensible and with a clear recommendation supported by testing. Thanks very much for putting this together.

@obZen07 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing case specific fan configuration test, not many are doing and hope you continue to do!

@MegadetH666ksa 2 жыл бұрын

you are so amazing!!! please make these fan config videos a priority!! very informative and so helpful!!

@paulmichaelsabapathy9672 2 жыл бұрын

I can only hit the thumbs up button once! Really Enjoy the in depth review of different configurations. Always great to watch ;-)

@marcorl100 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly the video I was looking for. I just got the same case, AIO cooler and similar configurations.

@xSchlabbo 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this! Exactly what I needed to clarify all my questions :) Best wishes from Germany!

@gdeeable 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS for the heavy lifting. You are the first to address the push-pull conundrum. Excellent video as usual.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@ChristopherFlannigan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@UnkoPants 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best cooling video for this case on KZfaq.. thanks!!!

@jchill2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this. I feel like you covered all the bases. I really wish you could do a quick comparison with the other Lian Li Cases with similar configuration changes (based on what you've established here).

@sepsep2076 3 ай бұрын

Vids on the specifics like this are so unbelievably clutch

@OptimousePrime 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed you so underrated Chris should definitely be at a much higher level of subs as your videos are always top tier and informative! Excellent video as normal mate sat and watching it with a brew :)

@ChristopherFlannigan 2 жыл бұрын

It's getting there, thanks for the feedback

@Blaquegold 2 жыл бұрын

Your work is very appreciated. Thank you!

@brianwilson7497 Жыл бұрын

most excellent, thank you for the research and video. this was the best information i've found for this case.

@embeddedproductions Жыл бұрын

Extremely useful video, thanks for posting!

@spraynpray3605 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much your videos where so helpful I'm my case choice and layout plan great job

@starkiller8061 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, super helpful!

@Blafard666 2 жыл бұрын

This is great work, thank you !

@billschwarz1157 2 жыл бұрын

Dude this is so helpful, thankyou!

@raxster_rl7712 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video on my favorite case :)

@Technology4All 26 күн бұрын

So I have this case, as well as the O11 Dynamic XL. I moved my build from the XL to the Mini, but then went back to the XL because I missed having a giant PC box, lol. Now I'm thinking about going Mini again, and I have it in my storage - though I was thinking this time, I should see how to properly setup my cooling in the MIni. This video helped A TON. Thanks a lot!

@weirdodude1173 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty neat testing. I think I'm going to get this case. I prefer all air cooling and I think it's going to work out well for me. I want two front 140 intakes, two bottom 140 intakes, two top 140 exhausts, and the 120 in the back exhausting. A lot of possibilities for a ton of airflow in this case, and I really appreciate not having the PSU in the way! Thumbs up.

@ChristopherFlannigan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@warren2336 Жыл бұрын

Looking at this case myself. How'd it work out for you?

@altheoracelis2379 Жыл бұрын

@@warren2336I have the case in black and I might be biased cuz I love the look of the case but its overall a great case. Super versatile and its a great case to play around with!

@Turn_Back_To_Truth 5 ай бұрын

@@ChristopherFlannigancan I mount 3 120 mm fans in the bottom.

@PuravParikh02 4 ай бұрын

Yes @@Turn_Back_To_Truth

@Mordotz 2 жыл бұрын

These fan config vids are life savers!

@ChristopherFlannigan 2 жыл бұрын

No problem

@vi_EviL_iv 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristopherFlannigan Any chance you can squeeze a 3 120mm fan on the floor instead of the 2 even with some modifications

@marcomunoz7453 2 жыл бұрын

@@vi_EviL_iv you can fit it with out modding it. The outside screws won’t have anything to attach to but if you’re using lian li uni fans, it won’t matter as they click together

@vi_EviL_iv 2 жыл бұрын

@Marco Munoz Hi man. I used a 3M double sided tape and put them on the two ends of the fans, the other two ends are held by screw. I did that for the bottom and top fans.

@JDuBz815 Жыл бұрын

@@vi_EviL_iv my guess is it's not worth it for the bottom. The filter/cutouts are for 240/280 fans. Not 360. Having 2 obstructed fans probly isn't as effective as 2 unobstructed fans.

@josiahlopez5724 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you!

@fai6702 2 жыл бұрын

this is a very useful video. thank you :)

@elmalloc 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, you got this case fast Chris! I just built 4 Lian Li Minis a couple days ago, and didn't realize this thing came out?

@SmittyAZ 2 жыл бұрын

I just built a white mini for the fun of it for an obnoxious light show. I would have definitely gone with the air. The normal size PSU is another plus. I wonder when normal people can purchase it and the price difference?

@zebblair7879 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@TornacenseDeFuturo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I received the revised version, hopefully it will be even better :) It could be nice if you would do an updated video after Lian Li sends you the new panels for free.

@trinityof1 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for review. thinking of getting this case, my theory is side and front on intake should be pulling in lots of air to keep the air cooler low.

@ArrowStudios Жыл бұрын

I'm pleasantly suprised, my plan for my buddy's build I'm building him is the best overall setup, that being the front rad intake with side exaust

@starkiller8061 2 жыл бұрын

Also Chris you're looking pretty jacked! Good work in the gym getting those gains

@jamesbest2221 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks!

@Tunnelrat6666 2 жыл бұрын

WOW great stuff thanks. New sub here.

@donaldexley1852 2 жыл бұрын

many people have had no issue getting that nh-15 in the case, so suprised you did not attempt to put it in. Air cooling in this is case is fairly easy and will not throttle the cpu. The air cooling setup does not require the usage of the side fans.

@bwboy92 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice and excellent presentation that allow multiple selections. If a 65w CPU (e.g. i5-12400/5600X) are used, will the air cooler be still workable in this case?

@Ser_Xav Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Thank you. In the vertical front AIO radiator configuration, is that using the 140mm case fans, or the 120mm or 140mm fans that come with the AIO radiator?

@moldgrim1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I found it a few days after placing my order for an air cooling setup, but will most likely go for a front mounted aio as recommended. The 13 degrees difference was huge.

@Spektr_0 2 жыл бұрын

So what's the final word? Front Intake, side exhaust, top exhaust, bottom intake, rear exhaust??? Awesome video! Case should be arriving soon!

@tamimiaf 2 жыл бұрын

Can you try the updated front mesh and test it for Air cooling? Thanks

@stephen7971 2 жыл бұрын

The new front panel redesign might improve temps, are you planning to test with the new mesh panel?

@Ttallonn Жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video, but it’s great. Though I’m curious about how thermals would change if this was full water cooled with multiple radiators. Could you have too many radiators and not enough air coming in/moving out, or is the added radiator surface area going to provide lower temps regardless of being somewhat restrictive to air flow.

@joanhernandezciriza3797 Жыл бұрын

Hi great video. Just a quick question that could be very helpful. Would installing the rad in a pull configuration affect the static pressure of the fans considering you there is a small gap between the case chassis and the fan. I say this because in the case you mount the rad in the front mount fan enclosure included in the lian li, there is a small gap that doesn’t let the fan directly touch the radiator. This would be very helpful cause I’m planning a full custom loop in this tower and once everything is installed y would have to empty the loop to move radiators. Thank you very much

@AngelUribe18 Жыл бұрын

I have this case and im wondering if the front top mounted fan is a good option when using an air cooler, I feel like it sucks the cool air as soon as it enters the case and it might hinder a bit of performance for the air cooler since it sits on the back of the case

@Adel-sj4ue 2 жыл бұрын

Great vedio But some reviewrs mentiond that lower fan can lower gpu temps up to 5 degrees

@Adel-sj4ue 2 жыл бұрын

Only 42k subscribers Man u deserve 42 million sub What a review Sorry thats not a review Thats a scientific research

@CyberRelic280 2 жыл бұрын

I like how he says under load.

@jonny555333 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question: Did you try side mounted push pull as intake? I only push-pull exhaust on your results.

@therealdonchelios 4 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, sorry for the late question but I just bought this case. Can I front mount an aio with the fans on the inside of the case, in a pull configuration? I have RGB fans so would prefer them on the inside.

@liefbread 11 ай бұрын

Hey Christopher, I know this is an older video but wanted to reach out to see how you had the actual fan headers connected on this build? I was trying to make it out from the interior pictures but it's ab it challenging with the contrast. I have the same case and configuration but am getting significant fan noise, I currently have all 8 of the non-radiator fans connected to a PWM Fan hub at fan input 4 on my board and although I've adjusted the BIOS settings to PWM I'm still hearing a LOT of fan sound. Thanks!

@janreyes9615 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great vid, helped me setup my fans! :) Noob question: How do you control the ram sticks color coz I think we use the same - hyperX fury 3200mhz - pls correct me if I'm wrong though, but I don't know how to control mine. They're not even showing the same colors at the same time. Thank you!

@brianmiller1574 Жыл бұрын

This is great effort of establishing best fans config , but would be also great if you could used CPU air cooler rather then AIO to see how that effects both GPU and CPU cooling. I think, but again I only imaging having Air cooler and 2 fans on top, possibly one before CPU coolers fan would hurt slightly temps as the top exhaust fan would take good portion of front intake air and exhaust without even making its way to CPU cooler. Thanks

@CarnivoryHODL Жыл бұрын

Found an issue w/ 280mm aio in front.. The tubes get in the way of one of the top fans.. that & my atx board I put in blocks another top fan.. My current fan config is as follows: 280mm aio front intake 2 120mm side exhaust 2 140mm bottom intake 1 120mm top exhaust in middle over ram 1 120mm rear exhaust All netting a net positive of 80. Any further recommendations? I could possibly fit a 140mm on top instead.

@bobbymoss6160 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, you talked me into getting a Deep Cool 280mm AIO instead of going all air with the Fuma 2 Rev. B.

@softbread4975 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Have you tried AIO Side Intake with a push pull setup with two extra 120 mm slim fans?

@HighCastle0824 2 жыл бұрын

I just started rebuilding my PC in this case. How much of a difference do you think there will be between a 240 and 280mm AIO?

@IamBananas007 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ChristopherFlannigan 9 ай бұрын

No problem!

@PoloDavey 11 ай бұрын

so with the side rad set to exhaust and top 3 exhaust plus the back fan exhaust you have 6 exhaust with 2 intake on the bottom and 2 intake oat the front is that a negative airflow scenario?

@paolomalchiodi5134 2 жыл бұрын

Will it be possible to mount the gpu vertically? Maybe it will be better for temperatures

@PoiSon0s 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there any tests on a o11 Air mid tower? Would be nice to get one since i am trying to figure out what the best config might be

@NonLegitNation2 8 ай бұрын

I just bought this case and gets delivered next week. I have a question though. On the Lian Li website it says when using a ATX mobo that the bottom 140mm fans can only be 20mm thick max, but I'm assuming that is wrong, can i use standard thickness 140mm fans on the bottom? Also can I fit three 120mm fans on the bottom instead of two 140mm fans? I have three 120mm Noctua 3000rpm Industrial fans that I'm currently using as front intake in my current case and I'd like to use them as bottom intake in the Lian Li case.

@MarescialloCooper 2 жыл бұрын

Is possible to mount 360 aio on top with ATX and vertical GPU? Or do you need Matx??

@kenross4453 2 жыл бұрын

Looking into this case. I will have two AIO radiators - one on my CPU is a 280mm, one for my GPU is a 240mm. How would you recommend I set that up?

@dazeen9591 Жыл бұрын

can you fit two radiators simultaneously in front/side setup ?

@ogcrescent3007 2 жыл бұрын

Which fans do you suggest exactly for intake and exhaust in Combination with a 280mm aio in the Front? 120mm ? 140mm ? I do have a Corsair iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX 280mm at the moment. And i thought about combine them with more corsair fans but noctua and arctic seems to have better cooling and less noise option. Thank you very much! And i apoligize for my english!

@Sald8Trin 2 жыл бұрын

What are your room temps? I want to change my case and use the same config, although im not sure if the temps will improve greatly due to my rather hot room (25-28 at times)

@Acemoddz 2 жыл бұрын

I will have 2 240mm AIO for CPU and GPU which would be the best configuration for that?

@lzyhns5325 Жыл бұрын

hello, i just want to ask, i had lian li air mini and corsair h100i elite capellix, can i use side radiator configuration with the tube from bottom?

@raulmacedo9694 2 жыл бұрын

Push and Pull side intake 😎👍🏻

@ACatPassingBy Жыл бұрын

Hello Chris! QUESTION! So, will the GPU be fine long-term being *that* close to the front-mount AIO? Huge thanks for this video btw! I have the same case and am planning to buy the same GPU for it.

@_SoundsofaStory_ Жыл бұрын

Can you try the air cooler again now that Lian Li has fixed the metal mesh on this case?

@user-iv7rm Жыл бұрын

Do you think itll be good to have 3 120’s on top as exhaust? Will the front fan near the intake fans be exhausting that fresh air out?

@Mithadon Ай бұрын

Interesting video. I would like to know if the 3rd top fan (toward the front end) actually helps or impairs cooling. I'm also curious about having the side mounted radiator set up as pull exhaust, with the fans on the outside and the radiator mounted on the inside. I'd like to use some T30 30mm fans and a thick radiator, so using both sides of the panel would make a big difference.

@Mithadon Ай бұрын

Can confirm side AIO works very well with radiator inside and fans outside as exhaust. Plenty of room for a thick radiator and 30mm fans this way. Still don't know about top fans.

@sayu6183 Жыл бұрын

is this with the new front panel im having hard time picking air mini or o11 mini, i saw the o11 mini vid and it has better thermals which is odd

@MysticBlue03 2 жыл бұрын

can that power supply fit in the regular mini?

@LRRPEXILE 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JosePto Жыл бұрын

Damn, I was planning to use my NH-D15...

@chinymontana3199 Жыл бұрын

Hello, can i mix the sl120 and sl140 in the same controller....or i need to use two different controllers

@j3ff3r 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use a 280 AIO with 140mm lian li uni fan on the front of the air mini?

@Bilkkis 3 ай бұрын

Can i fit Arctic liquid cooler II 280 in front and 2 120 fans on the side ?

@gio1000444 2 жыл бұрын

Does it matter much if the radiator is positioned at the front with tubes coming from the bottom instead of the top?

@emperor9925 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man awesome vid! Just wanna ask if it’s possible to put a 360mm AIO on the top with this case?

@alrizo1115 11 ай бұрын

Nope. It's a little short

@jo2522 Жыл бұрын

If you are exhausting with the top fans and also the aio fans i wonder if it might be better to change that 120 single fan at the back of the case to intake rather than exhaust?

@elysiumcore 2 жыл бұрын

Can this case take a 280 ml rad with an Atx board ?💥 Maybe in front for 280 rad ( intake ) a d have 2 / 120 fan on side as out

@durandalisdendroarchon 2 жыл бұрын

Having a difficult time building in the lian li air mini with a Lumen S24(0) aio for the AM4 platform. It hard adjusting the pump line to the CPU. Should i go top mount or in front the case? Another option is maybe going stock cooler. Yes these are newbie questions.

@zereimu 2 жыл бұрын

Was this test withthe updated front panel mesh?

@tft_and_chill 2 жыл бұрын

so Christopher, whats your overall favourite Case of all time?

@misaelperez1077 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video like this with the ROG Z11 Case?

@3XOUT 2 жыл бұрын

I just installed the SLs today and decided to move my fans around as well (again). I chose the weird one (top rad intake with 2x Noctua 140 Industrial, bottom intake with 3x120 SLs, and side exhaust 2z14 SLs and back Noctua 120 Noctua Industrial). I've never had better temps than this. And it's so quiet. Almost crazy. The Noctua fans doing the heavy work helps ofc. But still. Lol

@dragonld123 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the 2x side fans as intake instead of exhaust? (top back exhaust , front ,bottom,side intake)

@paulmichaelsabapathy9672 2 жыл бұрын

I tried top intake once using ml12 fans.they soon had ticking sounds cos the mag lev has to work harder to keep weight of rotor and blades against the gravity to keep spinning. Interesring you got better temps. Hope the noctua fans last longer

@tenkoranggyebi3879 Жыл бұрын

hello, I know this is an old post, but am currently planning on doing a build in this case, with an atx motherboard. and i want to know if i can fit a 280mm rad on the top. am using a gskillz trident z5 ddr5 ram and its a low profile ram. i know it states on the website that you cant fit a 280mm but guys will it work if you have a low profile ram

@garygrange2525 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Can anyone please help. Is there a moment in this video where we see a picture of the ideal configuration? I’m just hoping I can pause it and see it visually. Thanks

@erieschl Жыл бұрын

Anyone know how long that GPU used is? I don’t think I’ll be able to fit a front radiator in mine

@dude14377 2 жыл бұрын

so could a 360mm fit but there wont be any room for front fans?

@hugojcaires 2 жыл бұрын

What I think is happening with the air cooler high temps is that the top two front fans are diverting a bunch of fresh air coming in from the from and side intake fans. I wonder what would be the effect of removing those 2 fans and potentially covering that space with something to prevent fresh air escaping before reaching the CPU cooler. It seems there are too many fans blowing air all over the place when there should be a clear path for the air to follow. I'm really considering this case for a 100% air cooled build, the case is gorgeous, but I'm not 100% convinced on its air cooling abilities, specially when compared to the Fractal Torrent case.

@Zombie101 Жыл бұрын

what did you go for

@holbobb6777 10 ай бұрын

I have a Fractual Design Define Mini C, and my testing when I first got it did exactly as you described. I keep the mesh top on, and only have front intakes, bottom intakes, and just the solitary exhaust at the rear top. Was far better for temps then any other configuration.

@notchipotle 7 ай бұрын

yup, idk why people keep adding exhaust in front of an air cooler, the problem is so obvious and hard to miss. most youtuber were doing the same thing, using the most possible fans isn't a smart thing unless you're doing custom loop with 2 radiator or more