Lian Li's PC-V1000: A Case Exclusive

Construction

The PC-V1000 is made of 1mm aluminum, except for the 3-1/2" drive mounting devices and case fans. The outer casing is thick and will not bend, which supports its durable look. Feeling around in the case, we didn't find many sharp edges. We see this happen mostly with steel construction, and rarely with aluminum, but it does occur. The edges where wiring would be placed, specifically the elliptical cutout on the horizontal partition where the power and HDD wiring would come through, are lined with a protective plastic trim.

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As far as security features go, the PC-V1000 has only one: a side loop for padlocks, which works with the side panel locking mechanism to keep it from sliding back while a padlock is in place. It seems that this is the only security feature this case will need, since nothing more than the power supply is accessible from the opposite side, making this chassis as secure as it is durable.

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The side panels are made of a thicker, heavier aluminum, which makes them stronger and more difficult to bend out of shape. Overall, the entire chassis is well built and much stronger than any aluminum casing that we have seen in the past.