Purveyor of high-quality aluminium chassis Lian Li has today launched the latest in its HTPC line up, the PC-C50. With a sharp-yet-understated industrial design and built with typical Lian Li quality, this new case could be the perfect addition to a home-theatre setup.
The case supports microATX, Mini-DTX and Mini-ITX motherboards and has four full-height expansion slots.
On the inside, the case features a modular design to allow for easy installation. This includes drive cages that can support three 3.5in drives, three 2.5in drives and a single 5.25in optical drive.
Cooling is provided by a pair of 120mm fans which expel warm air out from the side of the case. This should allow for good airflow even if the PC is pushed right into the back of an entertainment centre. If you still need more cooling, there are mounting holes for an extra 120mm fan on the top and an 80mm fan at the rear.
Tucked into the smooth front-panel are three USB 3.0 ports, a single eSATA connector, a memory-card reader and the standard audio ports.
The photos make the PC-C50 look quite large, though its measurements are a relatively-slight 445mm x 325m x 167mm, which is a similar size to a normal home-audio amp. What it lacks in size it makes up for in weight, though, with the empty chassis tipping the scales at a reassuringly-hefty 3.2kg.
The case is available in both black and silver, and should be available at the end of this month. Pricing will be in the region of $189 (around £150 including VAT).
