Lian Li O11D EVO Review
Lian Li’s accessories set the O11D EVO Apart
One of the O11D EVO’s key features is its support a a verity of affordable add-ons, allowing users of the closure to add more I/O options, replace the case’s tampered glass side panel with mesh, and use one of two vertical GPU brackets.
Staring with their Vertical GPU brackets, Lain Li’s O11D EVO’s vertical GPU upgrade options all support PCIe 4.0, allowing these vertical GPU mounts to support all modern graphics cards at their highest PCIe speeds. PCIe 5.0 may be available with Alder Lake, but PCIe 5.0 is currently in its infancy, and no modern GPU currently supports it. As it stands, PCIe 4.0 is as fast as you need, and we are glad to see that Lian Li has did invested in making cheaper PCIe 3.0 options for these accessories, as PCIe 4.0 should give these products more longevity.
Sadly, we do not have the UK prices for these accessories, but the chart below does detail each part’s US pricing. For UK purchasers, UK pricing can be approximated using straight USD to GBP currency conversion, but remember to add on VAT.
As we can see below, the O11D EVO’s mesh front panel is an attractive add-on giving its $19.99 pricing. If you want a front mounted radiator or fans, this is a great option for PC builders who want to re-architect their system’s airflow. This kit included the O11D’s front panel replacement and fan mounts that are usable with the O11D enclosure.
Lian Li’s upright vertical GPU mount can be located on the PCIe area of the chassis, preventing the use of other PCIe slots on most motherboards. When installed, the length of Lain Li’s PCIe connector is long enough to interfere with bottom mounted 120mm and 140mm fans, but not enough for any issues to arise as a result of this.
The low mounting location of this add-on prevents users of the O11D EVO from installing a bottom-mounted radiator with fans. You can work around this by removing Lian Li’s fan/radiator mounting plate, which frees up a few mm of space to barely allow a radiator with fans to fit. That said, this exploit prevents users from securely mounting their radiator to their case, creating new issues to work around. Not a huge issue for a seasoned modder, but something to consider.
For $12.99, Lian Li users will have the option to replace the top plate of their O11D EVO and place the case’s I/O ports there. This is a useful option for those who want their I/O at this location. Additional I/O boards are available for those who want them. Jus make sure that your motherboard supports enough case/external USB ports.
