Lian Li’s new O11D Mini V2 is a compact case with a focus on compatibility
It sees a 2L size bump over its the original O11D Mini, but it can now fit ATX-sized PSUs, and it has two mounting positions for m-ATX boards.
Lian Li’s O11D Mini V2 is the successor to the company’s original O11D Mini PC case, and after making an initial appearance at Computex this year, the company has officially announced that it’s hitting the market.
The O11D Mini V2 comes five years after the release of its predecessor, and brings with it a small increase in dimensions, measuring 423.6 x 273.3 x 391.95mm. This results in a 2L volume increase, making the total case volume 45L.
Because of this, the case has a slightly larger footprint now, but it does also mean that the O11D Mini V2 is able to support ATX-size PSUs (up to a width of 200mm). This is also thanks to a slight protrusion on the side where the PSU sits, and an offset mounting bracket.
The O11D Mini V2 supports up to ATX-sized motherboards, including ATX Back-Connect boards (with some helpful cable straps on the back too). It also supports two different mounting positions depending on what board you have, made possible with the standoffs on the motherboard tray being movable; mATX boards and smaller can be installed in a lower position, allowing for thicker radiators to be installed on the top.
The back of the O11D Mini V2. The plastic piece sitting above the slots in this image can be moved if you’re installing the motherboard in a lower position. Image: Lian Li.
The fans on the bottom panel are slightly raised for better airflow to the GPU. Image: Lian Li.
Speaking of cooling, the board can accommodate radiator sizes of up to 360mm on the top and 240mm on the side. There’s space for up to three 120mm fans on the bottom as well. The bottom fan tray is also slightly raised at 10 degrees, which Lian Li says allows the airflow to be better directed at the GPU.
Other features include anti-sag brackets for both vertical and horizontal GPU mounting positions, and a modular I/O panel, which can be placed either on the top or bottom of the case.
Pricing and Availability
The Lian Li O11D Mini V2 retails for US$89.99 (~S$116) for both the black and white versions. A separate O11D mini V2 Flow comes with five pre-installed 120mm reverse fans, and retails for US$99.99 (~S$129). While these cases have gone on sale in the US and UK, it seems like we’ll have to wait a bit more for local availability.