Lian Li PC-60Plus

Final Words

With aluminum cases popping up on the market from these new manufacturers that most of us have never heard of, it’s quite difficult to distinguish between the products that are actually worth for what we may pay them.

The thermal performance of the PC-60 Plus was amazing, thanks to the addition of the CPU air duct and blower fan, which effectively moved air in and out of the case where it was needed most. Temperatures were decreased 1-2 degrees on average and not just the system ambient temperatures, but also the temperatures of the individual critical components, especially the CPU and graphics card.

The sound output, however, was a bit too high for a case of this size, but it is a tradeoff if we want better thermal performance. The case put out sound levels around 54 dBA, which is much higher than the levels that we measured with the PC-6070. Then again, the PC-6070 didn’t have a total of 4 fans operating.

The PC-60 Plus is currently retailing between $135 and $150. It seems a bit steep for those used to spending under $100 for a case, but the PC-60 Plus is completely aluminum in construction, has a great cooling system, and will visually appeal to most users out there including the novice users and enthusiasts. We definitely recommend the PC-60 Plus to anyone willing to spend money on a great performing product.

Special thanks to Hampton Technologies for providing us with the PC-60 Plus.