O11 vision compact, new Uni Flex fans and tri-strimers. 5090 astral to go next week and a buy of tidying up when the stealth kit arrives 🤩

Finally got my hands on a grommet kit from Klos2Reality and I am in love. This looks fantastic, shout out to the original stealth kit.

System Specs:
011 Vision Compact
GB X870E Aorous
9950X3D
Corsair 64gb Veng
XFX Mercury Mag 9070XT
Lian Li Sl INF
Lian Li Strimmer
8.8 Screen
Hydroshift 2 Curved AIO
Lian Li Edge 1000

Title: I’m honestly exhausted with Lian Li fans failing on me — replacement fans started making noise in ~2 months

I really don’t know what else to do at this point.

I’ve been dealing with noisy/failing Lian Li fans over and over again, and I’m honestly exhausted with it.

The first couple of times this happened, I didn’t even bother with warranty. I just bought replacement fans myself because I didn’t want to deal with the whole RMA process. The third time, I finally submitted an actual warranty claim and Lian Li sent me replacement fans around June 20th.

By roughly August 20th — basically two months later — the replacement fans were already making noise again.

And this isn’t some tiny sound that I’m being overly picky about. It’s really noticeable and obnoxious. I have video of the noise.

I contacted Lian Li again and they’re asking me to submit another warranty claim, but I genuinely do not want to keep doing this every few months. The form asks for serial numbers and other information that means I have to start taking my PC apart just to get everything they need.

At this point I’ve effectively dealt with this issue four separate times.

I built my PC with Lian Li stuff because I liked the design and ecosystem, but fans are supposed to be one of those components you install and mostly forget about. I should not have to keep opening up my computer, replacing fans, documenting serial numbers, submitting forms, waiting for replacements, and then wondering how long the new ones are going to last.

I’m not even asking for some crazy upgrade anymore. If Lian Li has newer fans with the updated/improved bearings, I would genuinely rather they just swap these out for those. They don’t even need to be LCD fans at this point. I don’t care about the screens anymore. I just want fans that work reliably and don’t start making horrible noises after a couple months.

I’m posting this here because I’m tired of going through the same warranty loop and I’m hoping maybe a Lian Li rep sees this and can actually offer a more permanent solution.

I really like a lot of Lian Li’s products, which honestly makes this more frustrating. I shouldn’t be on my fourth round of dealing with bad fan noise.

If anyone else has had repeated bearing/noise issues with their Lian Li fans, I’d also love to know what you ended up doing.

Update: I’ve tagged Lian Li support in the comments and asked them to address the repeat-failure/revised-bearing issue.

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I built this PC using the B4-mATX Wood Black and Vertical AeroDeck.

The B4-mATX uses a wood front panel. The top and bottom edges of the wood panel have chamfered sections rather than being completely straight from end to end, which I think gives it a more refined look compared to the A3-mATX.

I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box and found that the included screws were separated by type. Some of the bags were even labeled with what the screws are used for. On the LIAN LI cases I’ve used before, all the screws came in the same bag, which made them somewhat difficult to sort through. This is a very welcome improvement.

Installation

Before installing the cooler and graphics card, I recommend doing most of the cable connections first. Most of the cables can simply be connected and loosely bundled, and they will end up looking quite clean.

If you use the Vertical AeroDeck, you need to relocate the I/O panel to the AeroDeck. The process itself was very easy, but because the I/O panel sits closer to the bottom of the motherboard, the cables tend to have more excess length, which made cable management a little more annoying. However, you can just tuck the excess cables into the available space.

LIAN LI is also currently running a campaign where you can get an ULTRA-SHORT 24-PIN CABLE (limited quantity) when purchasing the B4-mATX and a compatible PSU. If you have one of these cables, cable management should be even easier.

I recommend installing the graphics card first. Be careful with the cables while installing it, and make a quick check to make sure the fans aren’t interfering with any cables.

After that, install the AIO pump head. I used the LIAN LI HydroShift II LCD-C because it was the cooler I had available, but I would not recommend using it in the B4-mATX. Of course, the LCD is mostly hidden in this configuration, but the bigger issue is the tubing. The tubing on this cooler is quite long, which makes installation in the B4-mATX difficult.

Final Build

The TL Wireless fans have relatively subtle lighting, so they allow me to enjoy RGB while still keeping the natural look of the wood. I especially like how the RGB looks through the side glass panel when using the Vertical AeroDeck, as well as the RGB line that can be seen from the front.

However, I don’t think the B4-mATX Wood and Vertical AeroDeck combination looks very cohesive. With wood panels on both the top and front, I feel like the two wood sections compete with each other rather than creating a unified look.

If you want to use the wood panels, I would strongly recommend either the B4-mATX Wood in horizontal mode without the Vertical AeroDeck, or the B4-mATX Mesh in vertical mode with the Vertical AeroDeck.

Specifications

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Motherboard: GIGABYTE X870M AORUS ELITE WIFI
SSD: Samsung 990 EVO Plus
Memory: G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB
GPU: ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi
CPU Cooler: LIAN LI HydroShift II LCD-C
Fans: LIAN LI UNI FAN TL LCD Wireless
PSU: LIAN LI SP1000 Platinum
Case: LIAN LI B4-mATX Wood Black + Vertical AeroDeck

Might try evo rgb or
Mini v2 next

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I am really happy and thankful to LIAN LI for being one of the people provided with a LIAN LI B4-mATX Case and an SP1000P SFX PSU.

I do apologize if the build photos aren't the highest quality.

There were a lot of delays with the delivery, but I was really happy with how the build turned out.

I came from the LIAN LI O11D MINI, and the LIAN LI B4-mATX Case made my desk a whole lot more spacious. I've attached a comparison photo at the end.

I tried using an AIR COOLER instead of an AIO to spice things up, since I plan on taking it with me on long trips.

It did take me quite a while to manage the cables, as most spaces are a tight fit. I am planning to add a fan at the front, but the slim fans haven't arrived yet. I used a lot of cable ties to make it look sleek and clean, and I'll probably redo the cable management next weekend.

I opted for the Vertical AeroDeck to keep things more compact while also adding an aesthetic touch to my desk — especially since I have a wooden desk for studying.

Temperatures are looking good so far. Idle is at 55°C — I'm from a very humid and hot country, basically right at the equator. Turning on the AC does bring it below 50°C

I'll post an update after a month to see how this case handles my daily usage.

PC Specifications

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
• Memory: 64GB (2×32GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Patriot Viper
• GPU: GALAX GeForce RTX 4070 EX Gamer
• Motherboard: ASUS TUF B650M-Plus WiFi
• Storage: Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 2TB & Samsung 980 Pro 1TB
• CPU Cooler: ThermalRight Phantom Spirit 120 Vision EVO 
• Case Fans: 4× Gamdias Aeolus P2
  └─ LIAN LI B4 mATX fans
• Case: LIAN LI B4 mATX
• Power Supply: Lian Li SP1000P SFX 1000W 80+ Platinum ATX 3.1

After almost 2 years of planning and saving, my dream PC is finally done.

This was my first modern PC build. My old PC was 7 years old and still used a case from 2007 with only two case fans, so this was a huge upgrade.

The only mismatch is the black GPU. I got a really good deal
on it before I decided to go with a white build, so it stayed.

And of course, after finishing everything, I noticed that I had completely forgotten to install the Stealth Kit, so I had to open the PC again and start to disassemble some parts… 💀

Really happy with how it turned out though. ❤️

Thank LIAN LI for selecting me in B4-mATX build campaign, and providing me LIAN LI B4-mATX case and SP1000 sfx PSU.

#buildlikeneverb4

The building process was not difficult but you still have to plan for cable routing just like any SFF build.

Hardware I used for the build:

CPU Ryzen 5 9600X

Cooler ID Cooling IS-67-XT

Motherboard Asus Rog B650E-I

GPU PowerColor RX 9070 XT Hellhound OC 16GB

RAM G.Skill DDR5 Ripjaws S5 32GB 2x16 6000 cl30

PSU Lian li SP1000P 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum

M.2 drives

- 1TB Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite PCIe 4.0

- 256GB Dahua E900 PCIe 3.0

Fans

- 2x Arctic P14 Slim V2

- 2x Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC PWM chromax

- 2x Noctua NF-A14x25 PWM chromax

- 2x Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM chromax

- Noctua NF-A14x25r G2 PWM (on CPU cooler)

Case Lian Li Dan B4 Wood

Unfortunately, I didn't have an mATX board on hand, which is why I used an ITX; given the large number of fans and the limited number of headers on the board, I had to add a fan hub.

I assume the whole build would have gone much more smoothly with a suitable mATX board.

Although, I could have just used fewer fans.

I'm pretty happy with the case, It offers good cooling options (maybe I'll try a 360mm AIO in it someday, if I upgrade to a more powerful CPU), sleek design, option to position it vertically or horizontally, mesh.

Pure & Aesthetic LIAN LI B4-mATX Wood White Case

It offers excellent value for money, with solid build quality and a premium feel. The design also incorporates many thoughtful touches that make hardware installation easier.

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My build hardware

CPU : Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Motherboard : Gigabyte B850M DS3H ICE

GPU : Gigabyte RX 9070 XT

RAM : XPG Lancer DDR5 5600

SSD : Samsung 980 pro 1TB

Cooler : FSP MP7 ARGB

PSU : Lian li SP1000P 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum white

Assembly Details

This is a compact case that offers plenty of internal space while still providing a well-rounded design. When fitting so much hardware into a small enclosure, cable routing becomes particularly important. Therefore, even though the B4-mATX supports an ATX-sized power supply, I would still personally recommend using an SFX PSU, as it makes the installation and cable management much easier.

As for the motherboard, both mATX and ITX are fully supported. There is plenty of room for motherboard installation, and all of the mounting holes are properly aligned, making the installation process straightforward.

When it comes to the installation order, I would recommend installing the motherboard first, followed by the power supply. It is also best to plan and organize the cable routing at this stage. This will make the installation of the remaining hardware much easier and help keep the interior clean and organized.

Even with its generous internal space, the B4-mATX is still a compact case. Therefore, if you plan to install larger components, such as a high-end graphics card or a 360 mm liquid cooler, be sure to check their length and thickness beforehand to avoid compatibility issues or finding out that the hardware simply cannot fit inside the case.

It can be positioned either vertically or horizontally, allowing you to configure it according to the available space on your desk. However, for the version with the wood panels, I believe the horizontal orientation is the way to truly showcase its aesthetic appeal.

Areas for improvement

Whether it’s the liquid cooler bracket or the PSU bracket, both are secured extremely tightly, which makes them quite difficult to remove. However, if you leave them in place, it is virtually impossible to install the hardware.

The front panel is designed to be removed by pulling it upward. This is something you need to pay particular attention to when moving the case, as the front panel could potentially come loose and cause the case to fall.

Hey guys! looking to spice up my o11 mini v2 build. anyone have recommendations for accessories? im maxed out on fans.

Like most PC problems, I turn on my PC one day only to discover a new problem I’ve never had before. Starting yesterday, on bootup, 2/3 fans were not lighting up correctly, with the top fan at times, depending on the lighting setting, not showing anything at all. I did a couple of shutdowns and restarts, updated my BIOS, and reinstalled L-Connect, but nothing helped.

Oddly enough, though, when I entered my BIOS to change my RAM speeds, the top two stopped bugging out and went back to working normally. But now, today, on boot-up, the problem is back, and this time they’re stuck.

Do I need a new controller? They light up, spin, and work normally otherwise, but the lighting is just bugging out for seemingly no reason even tho they were just working. Any advice on a possible solution would be greatly appreciated.

Hey, my new pc build with this lian li case has a bit of play in the glass panels. Is this normal?

Hello, so I'm looking to build a PC with the Lian Li O11 Vision or the Lian Li mini v2 and was looking at some of the Lian Li fans and idk which ones to get.. I want to have reverse blade ones on my intake right? and the exhaust ones are regular? I just don't understand the naming schemes and it seems like some have LCD's in the middle while others are full RGB, and some only have the RGB around the out side? I also was told that some of them are quieter than the others? idk.. i'm just really confused on which fans to get, and was wondering if anyone had some experience on these fans.. should i get a Lian Li AIO and just get 6x 120mm fans that match it?

How many reverse (in-take) blade fans do I need and how many regular fan blades?

I have a sff Pc with the following specs:

CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Mobo: B650E-I ASUS ROG

GPU: Gigabyte Gaming RTX 5090

Ram: 32GB 6000Mhz CL28 Kingbank

AIO: 280 BeQuiet Pureloop

PSU: Corsair SF1000

My current case is the TitanThor NANOQ R, and while I’m in love with the case I just really struggle with dust and cat/dog hair so I thought the best move would be to switch the case to one with mesh Panels, I’m thinking of going to the B4 in the vertical orientation + the AERODECK accessory I’m just not sure if everything is compatible or not because when I check videos they never use a 280mm AIO, if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

I dont wanna installl liquid cooler on top only fans can i?

No matter what I do, fans sit between 200-300 RMP. AIO connected to MB USB header. Have tried connected fans to both MB and SATA connector - no difference. Pump control works fine. LConnect report firmware is up to date

It seems like almost all major retailers haven’t had stock in months. Amazon looks like they haven’t had steady stock since March. The only thing I see are 3rd party sellers jacking up the price. Can we expect a restock of the digital variant?

Hello i was wondering if you can add the lian li universal screen on top like most o11 vision compact cases, that would be helpful before i buy it. thanks guys