Lian Li O11 Air Mini - Best Fan Configuration
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Testing the best fan and cooling layout in the Lian Li O11 Air Mini allowing me to answer the important questions below on how you should build in this case.
00:00 Intro
01:25 Build Thermals
03:24 Do the bottom intake fans improve GPU temps?
04:43 Does Push-Pull on the radiator improve CPU temps?
05:23 Side AIO as exhaust or intake?
06:26 What about a top radiator?
07:37 What about a front radiator?
09:15 Do the side fans orientation matter with front radiator?
10:38 AIO or Air cooler?
12:23 Thermal testing summary slide
12:31 Best configuration
This video follows on from my full step-by-step PC build guide in the same case which can be seen at • Lian Li O11 Air Mini P... a time-lapse of the build at • Lian Li PC O11 Air Min... and the case review at • Lian Li O11 Air Mini P... More photos of the build can be seen at pcpartpicker.com/b/rwdmP6
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Just placed an order for this case. Your video answered all the questions I had regarding cooling configurations. Very helpful!
Thank you for being so thorough with this video. I just finished a build in this and grabbed a couple of extra 140s to fill it out and really needed this specific video. Thanks again bud!
These fan config vids are life savers!
No problem
@@ChristopherFlannigan Any chance you can squeeze a 3 120mm fan on the floor instead of the 2 even with some modifications
@@vi_EviL_iv you can fit it with out modding it. The outside screws won’t have anything to attach to but if you’re using lian li uni fans, it won’t matter as they click together
@Marco Munoz Hi man. I used a 3M double sided tape and put them on the two ends of the fans, the other two ends are held by screw. I did that for the bottom and top fans.
@@vi_EviL_iv my guess is it's not worth it for the bottom. The filter/cutouts are for 240/280 fans. Not 360. Having 2 obstructed fans probly isn't as effective as 2 unobstructed fans.
Pretty neat testing. I think I'm going to get this case. I prefer all air cooling and I think it's going to work out well for me. I want two front 140 intakes, two bottom 140 intakes, two top 140 exhausts, and the 120 in the back exhausting. A lot of possibilities for a ton of airflow in this case, and I really appreciate not having the PSU in the way! Thumbs up.
Thanks
Looking at this case myself. How'd it work out for you?
@@warren2336I have the case in black and I might be biased cuz I love the look of the case but its overall a great case. Super versatile and its a great case to play around with!
@@ChristopherFlannigancan I mount 3 120 mm fans in the bottom.
Yes @@Turn_Back_To_Truth
THANKS for the heavy lifting. You are the first to address the push-pull conundrum. Excellent video as usual.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks
Thanks for doing case specific fan configuration test, not many are doing and hope you continue to do!
Great work. Logical, sensible and with a clear recommendation supported by testing. Thanks very much for putting this together.
Vids on the specifics like this are so unbelievably clutch
you are so amazing!!! please make these fan config videos a priority!! very informative and so helpful!!
Thank you for doing this. I feel like you covered all the bases. I really wish you could do a quick comparison with the other Lian Li Cases with similar configuration changes (based on what you've established here).
This is exactly the video I was looking for. I just got the same case, AIO cooler and similar configurations.
I can only hit the thumbs up button once! Really Enjoy the in depth review of different configurations. Always great to watch ;-)
This is the best cooling video for this case on UA-cam.. thanks!!!
So I have this case, as well as the O11 Dynamic XL. I moved my build from the XL to the Mini, but then went back to the XL because I missed having a giant PC box, lol.
Now I'm thinking about going Mini again, and I have it in my storage - though I was thinking this time, I should see how to properly setup my cooling in the MIni. This video helped A TON.
Thanks a lot!
Many thanks for this! Exactly what I needed to clarify all my questions :) Best wishes from Germany!
many people have had no issue getting that nh-15 in the case, so suprised you did not attempt to put it in. Air cooling in this is case is fairly easy and will not throttle the cpu. The air cooling setup does not require the usage of the side fans.
Agreed you so underrated Chris should definitely be at a much higher level of subs as your videos are always top tier and informative!
Excellent video as normal mate sat and watching it with a brew :)
It's getting there, thanks for the feedback
Your work is very appreciated. Thank you!
Extremely useful video, thanks for posting!
I'm pleasantly suprised, my plan for my buddy's build I'm building him is the best overall setup, that being the front rad intake with side exaust
Thanks for sharing.
I received the revised version, hopefully it will be even better :)
It could be nice if you would do an updated video after Lian Li sends you the new panels for free.
most excellent, thank you for the research and video. this was the best information i've found for this case.
thanks for review. thinking of getting this case, my theory is side and front on intake should be pulling in lots of air to keep the air cooler low.
Also Chris you're looking pretty jacked! Good work in the gym getting those gains
Damn, you got this case fast Chris! I just built 4 Lian Li Minis a couple days ago, and didn't realize this thing came out?
I just built a white mini for the fun of it for an obnoxious light show. I would have definitely gone with the air. The normal size PSU is another plus. I wonder when normal people can purchase it and the price difference?
Thank you so much your videos where so helpful I'm my case choice and layout plan great job
This is great work, thank you !
Thanks for the video. I found it a few days after placing my order for an air cooling setup, but will most likely go for a front mounted aio as recommended. The 13 degrees difference was huge.
Dude this is so helpful, thankyou!
Thank you for the advice and excellent presentation that allow multiple selections. If a 65w CPU (e.g. i5-12400/5600X) are used, will the air cooler be still workable in this case?
Love your videos, super helpful!
Nice video on my favorite case :)
Only 42k subscribers
Man u deserve 42 million sub
What a review
Sorry thats not a review
Thats a scientific research
Awesome video! Thank you!
So what's the final word?
Front Intake, side exhaust, top exhaust, bottom intake, rear exhaust???
Awesome video! Case should be arriving soon!
This is great effort of establishing best fans config , but would be also great if you could used CPU air cooler rather then AIO to see how that effects both GPU and CPU cooling. I think, but again I only imaging having Air cooler and 2 fans on top, possibly one before CPU coolers fan would hurt slightly temps as the top exhaust fan would take good portion of front intake air and exhaust without even making its way to CPU cooler.
Thanks
Amazing video. Thank you. In the vertical front AIO radiator configuration, is that using the 140mm case fans, or the 120mm or 140mm fans that come with the AIO radiator?
Can you try the updated front mesh and test it for Air cooling?
Thanks
Great vedio
But some reviewrs mentiond that lower fan can lower gpu temps up to 5 degrees
this is a very useful video. thank you :)
Hi great video. Just a quick question that could be very helpful. Would installing the rad in a pull configuration affect the static pressure of the fans considering you there is a small gap between the case chassis and the fan. I say this because in the case you mount the rad in the front mount fan enclosure included in the lian li, there is a small gap that doesn’t let the fan directly touch the radiator. This would be very helpful cause I’m planning a full custom loop in this tower and once everything is installed y would have to empty the loop to move radiators. Thank you very much
I like how he says under load.
I know this is an old video, but it’s great. Though I’m curious about how thermals would change if this was full water cooled with multiple radiators.
Could you have too many radiators and not enough air coming in/moving out, or is the added radiator surface area going to provide lower temps regardless of being somewhat restrictive to air flow.
Great video. Thank you.
Quick question: Did you try side mounted push pull as intake? I only push-pull exhaust on your results.
I just started rebuilding my PC in this case. How much of a difference do you think there will be between a 240 and 280mm AIO?
The new front panel redesign might improve temps, are you planning to test with the new mesh panel?
Ok, you talked me into getting a Deep Cool 280mm AIO instead of going all air with the Fuma 2 Rev. B.
Which fans do you suggest exactly for intake and exhaust in Combination with a 280mm aio in the Front?
120mm ?
140mm ?
I do have a Corsair iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX 280mm at the moment.
And i thought about combine them with more corsair fans but noctua and arctic seems to have better cooling and less noise option.
Thank you very much!
And i apoligize for my english!
I have this case and im wondering if the front top mounted fan is a good option when using an air cooler, I feel like it sucks the cool air as soon as it enters the case and it might hinder a bit of performance for the air cooler since it sits on the back of the case
Found an issue w/ 280mm aio in front.. The tubes get in the way of one of the top fans.. that & my atx board I put in blocks another top fan..
My current fan config is as follows:
280mm aio front intake
2 120mm side exhaust
2 140mm bottom intake
1 120mm top exhaust in middle over ram
1 120mm rear exhaust
All netting a net positive of 80. Any further recommendations? I could possibly fit a 140mm on top instead.
I just installed the SLs today and decided to move my fans around as well (again). I chose the weird one (top rad intake with 2x Noctua 140 Industrial, bottom intake with 3x120 SLs, and side exhaust 2z14 SLs and back Noctua 120 Noctua Industrial).
I've never had better temps than this. And it's so quiet. Almost crazy. The Noctua fans doing the heavy work helps ofc. But still. Lol
Have you tried the 2x side fans as intake instead of exhaust?
(top back exhaust , front ,bottom,side intake)
I tried top intake once using ml12 fans.they soon had ticking sounds cos the mag lev has to work harder to keep weight of rotor and blades against the gravity to keep spinning. Interesring you got better temps. Hope the noctua fans last longer
I just bought this case and gets delivered next week. I have a question though. On the Lian Li website it says when using a ATX mobo that the bottom 140mm fans can only be 20mm thick max, but I'm assuming that is wrong, can i use standard thickness 140mm fans on the bottom? Also can I fit three 120mm fans on the bottom instead of two 140mm fans? I have three 120mm Noctua 3000rpm Industrial fans that I'm currently using as front intake in my current case and I'd like to use them as bottom intake in the Lian Li case.
Thanks for the great vid, helped me setup my fans! :)
Noob question: How do you control the ram sticks color coz I think we use the same - hyperX fury 3200mhz - pls correct me if I'm wrong though, but I don't know how to control mine. They're not even showing the same colors at the same time. Thank you!
Awesome!! Thanks!
Do you think itll be good to have 3 120’s on top as exhaust? Will the front fan near the intake fans be exhausting that fresh air out?
What are your room temps? I want to change my case and use the same config, although im not sure if the temps will improve greatly due to my rather hot room (25-28 at times)
Hello Chris! QUESTION! So, will the GPU be fine long-term being *that* close to the front-mount AIO?
Huge thanks for this video btw! I have the same case and am planning to buy the same GPU for it.
Looking into this case. I will have two AIO radiators - one on my CPU is a 280mm, one for my GPU is a 240mm. How would you recommend I set that up?
Will it be possible to mount the gpu vertically? Maybe it will be better for temperatures
can you fit two radiators simultaneously in front/side setup ?
I would add that if you can't put rad in front (big GPU), there are actually better thermals (in my testing) with side radiator in, front fans out. The hot air goes directly out of the case and doesn't heat the GPU much, if at all.
It's unorthodox, but if you look at the angles and airflow it makes sense.
Note that bottom fans should be further left, and lower front 140 at a slower speed than the top one for optimal airflow.
Interesting video. I would like to know if the 3rd top fan (toward the front end) actually helps or impairs cooling. I'm also curious about having the side mounted radiator set up as pull exhaust, with the fans on the outside and the radiator mounted on the inside. I'd like to use some T30 30mm fans and a thick radiator, so using both sides of the panel would make a big difference.
Can confirm side AIO works very well with radiator inside and fans outside as exhaust. Plenty of room for a thick radiator and 30mm fans this way.
Still don't know about top fans.
Push and Pull side intake 😎👍🏻
Hi Chris, sorry for the late question but I just bought this case. Can I front mount an aio with the fans on the inside of the case, in a pull configuration? I have RGB fans so would prefer them on the inside.
What I think is happening with the air cooler high temps is that the top two front fans are diverting a bunch of fresh air coming in from the from and side intake fans. I wonder what would be the effect of removing those 2 fans and potentially covering that space with something to prevent fresh air escaping before reaching the CPU cooler. It seems there are too many fans blowing air all over the place when there should be a clear path for the air to follow.
I'm really considering this case for a 100% air cooled build, the case is gorgeous, but I'm not 100% convinced on its air cooling abilities, specially when compared to the Fractal Torrent case.
what did you go for
I have a Fractual Design Define Mini C, and my testing when I first got it did exactly as you described. I keep the mesh top on, and only have front intakes, bottom intakes, and just the solitary exhaust at the rear top. Was far better for temps then any other configuration.
yup, idk why people keep adding exhaust in front of an air cooler, the problem is so obvious and hard to miss. most youtuber were doing the same thing, using the most possible fans isn't a smart thing unless you're doing custom loop with 2 radiator or more
I will have 2 240mm AIO for CPU and GPU which would be the best configuration for that?
Hey Christopher, I know this is an older video but wanted to reach out to see how you had the actual fan headers connected on this build? I was trying to make it out from the interior pictures but it's ab it challenging with the contrast. I have the same case and configuration but am getting significant fan noise, I currently have all 8 of the non-radiator fans connected to a PWM Fan hub at fan input 4 on my board and although I've adjusted the BIOS settings to PWM I'm still hearing a LOT of fan sound. Thanks!
Hello! Have you tried AIO Side Intake with a push pull setup with two extra 120 mm slim fans?
If you are exhausting with the top fans and also the aio fans i wonder if it might be better to change that 120 single fan at the back of the case to intake rather than exhaust?
Hey man awesome vid! Just wanna ask if it’s possible to put a 360mm AIO on the top with this case?
Nope. It's a little short
When you had the radiator front mounted, did you still use the sl140 or did you switch the fans to sl12p?
120
WOW great stuff thanks. New sub here.
Can this case take a 280 ml rad with an Atx board ?💥 Maybe in front for 280 rad ( intake ) a d have 2 / 120 fan on side as out
Having a difficult time building in the lian li air mini with a Lumen S24(0) aio for the AM4 platform. It hard adjusting the pump line to the CPU. Should i go top mount or in front the case? Another option is maybe going stock cooler.
Yes these are newbie questions.
Nice video. I just ordered this case myself. I’m not sure if you’re aware, but Liam L delayed the case due the front panel which is why you were probably getting cooler temps with the AIO on the front.
They have since fixed it with the consumer version that went on sale today
I feel like you could fit 3x 120mm uni fans at the bottom. The edges probably won’t be able to screw in but I’m sure it’ll be fine with the rest screwed in
You can
@@ChristopherFlannigan How much of an improvement in thermals is the mini air compared to the standard mini? I know you used different hardware, but I'm curious since I'm considering buying the air
I just got this case and have the exact same side aio exhaust and fan layout. Getting at least 10 degrees higher temps than you however. I've never my cpu go under 42
Can you try the air cooler again now that Lian Li has fixed the metal mesh on this case?
Chris - great vid. I had already built my LL AIR MINI case (white) before watching this and I was happy with your conclusions. Why? Well because I too had put my 240 LL Radiator on the side (like your original config). I also think it looks better all around with the radiator barely visible and similar fans front/back/top and bottom - all LL.
I haven't got my graphics card yet (waiting for prices to drop when next gen is out next month) - so looking forward to comparing temps with yours when I do. I have to say that I think the graphics card temp a few degrees cooler is more important to me than my CPU - especially, as I have an AMD build with a Ryzen 9 7900X - which will handle higher temps - I'm told. So I will report back when I fire it up. Cheers from Adelaide Australia - Chris.
What next gen cards?
Hey there any tests on a o11 Air mid tower? Would be nice to get one since i am trying to figure out what the best config might be
is the rear in this case 120mm or 140mm? Currently I have Phanteks P500a with 420mm front as intake and 280mm radiator top as exhaust and 140mm rear exhaust as well. Im thinking switch to this case for better airflow. Props to Lian Li that listen to their customers and make full size psu for this new Lian Li O11 Air mini case.
The rear can hold a 140mm fan if you're getting an older version of the case. The new, updated one will only have room for one 120mm fan at the back.
Edit: The new one, i meant the new Air mini with the mesh front and not the glass "dynamic" version.
I would like to see a comprehensive test like this with just the air cooler! For example during the test it was a NH-D15 instead of the NH-D15S which would be a lot better for clearance at nearly identical performance to the NH-D15, and also the side exhaust fans starved the air cooler from cool air, so the test should have been made without side exhaust fans for air cooling.
I'm using the included fans as configured out the box in the Lian Li 011 Air Mini and getting perfectly acceptable performance. System : 12700k with 125w profile set in bios, Asus Tuf z690 D4, 32G Crucial 3600 DDR4, Asus Tuf 3070ti, Noctua U12 S CPU cooler. So just the two included 140mm fans intake up front , The CPU cooler which is 120mm and the rear 120mm included fan as exhaust. Gaming loads on the CPU are in the mid 60s as well as the GPU never reaching 70c. I do have very good ambient temps of 19c in my office space which is in the basement of my home and always nice and cool.
@@TheJamesKF Aww poopy, those are good ambient temps for sure, I have my ambient temps at 35c. So even with a Fractal Torrent case, and NH-D15s I do get about the same as your temps but boy is it not quiet at all, I have to compensate by pushing the fans in the system quite a bit. I bet your system is very nice and quiet. These fans at 65-70% are already very audible.
I sort of pretend that it's whitenoise and that's how I live with myself, but countries with hotter temps are such a pain to cool PCs in.
@@zereimu Yes I can imagine with ambient temps like those its challenging indeed. Cool or quiet. Choose one!? 😎
so Christopher, whats your overall favourite Case of all time?
Hello, can i mix the sl120 and sl140 in the same controller....or i need to use two different controllers
Is possible to mount 360 aio on top with ATX and vertical GPU? Or do you need Matx??
Could you fit 3 120 fans on the bottom? I heard this was a potential option? Also thank you for doing this!
Also wondering the same thing
I have seen pictures that you can put 3 x 120mm fans on the bottom.
Does it matter much if the radiator is positioned at the front with tubes coming from the bottom instead of the top?
Holy! That is some serious gpu sag
Can you use a 280 AIO with 140mm lian li uni fan on the front of the air mini?
can that power supply fit in the regular mini?
hello, i just want to ask, i had lian li air mini and corsair h100i elite capellix, can i use side radiator configuration with the tube from bottom?
Damn, I was planning to use my NH-D15...
is this with the new front panel im having hard time picking air mini or o11 mini, i saw the o11 mini vid and it has better thermals which is odd
so with the side rad set to exhaust and top 3 exhaust plus the back fan exhaust you have 6 exhaust with 2 intake on the bottom and 2 intake oat the front is that a negative airflow scenario?
Ok, with the 5 slot mode, will I l be able to put in at Top a 360mm AIO?
Can you make a video like this with the ROG Z11 Case?
I'm wondering one more configuration to test: front intake, bottom intake, rear intake, top radiator exhaust, side exhaust
Trying to build a PC with one of these cases (first time I've done this). If I front mount the radiator should I set it as intake or exhaust? There wasn't enough room to top mount it.
intake if you got side fans, exhaust if you dont
Thanks!
No problem!