Lian Li TU150 offers style in a compact chassis

Posted on Friday, August 23 2019 @ 8:45 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Lian Li shows off the TU150, a new compact aluminium case aimed at "creators". The case offers a tempered glass/brushed aluminium construction and has a retractable handle. It offers almost toolless installation and has a configuration option of 2x 2.5” SSD or 1x 2.5” SSD + 1x 3.5” HDD.

The case measures 203mm x 312mm x 375mm (W x H x D) and weighs 3.6kg. It has three expansion slots, room for a 320mm long video card, a CPU cooler of up to 165mm height, a Mini-ITX or Mini-DTX motherboard, and a SFX or SFX-L form factor power supply. Cooling is provided by up to four 120mm fans and you can fit a 120mm watercooling radiator in the rear. The top panel offers two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 3.1 Type-C port, and HD Audio ports. The Lian Li TU150 ships today for $109.99.

TU150

TU150
LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a world leading manufacturer of aluminum chassis and PC accessories, is proud to announce the next evolution within its TU family of chassis with the TU150. Designed for first time builders who demand a premium small form factor, the portable TU150 with its retractable handle offers great ventilation possibilities, a nearly toolless experience, and a mixed tempered glass/brushed aluminum style available in black or silver that will blend in any stylish surrounding.

Designed to provide a better build experience for mini-ITX enthusiasts, the TU150 is a sophisticated and elegant small form factor case. Built with black or silver brushed aluminum side panels and a tempered glass left side panel that sits flush all around the case, the toolless design provides ease of manipulation and a clean finish. Capable to support up to 15kg and inspired by the TU100 and TU200, the carry handle went under extensive redesign to be fully retractable and vanish seamlessly within the top panel.

To complement its great look, the TU150 features all the I/O expected in a modern case, such as USB3.0 (x2), USB Type C (x1), as well as HD audio. For thermal management, aficionados will be pleased with the TU150 well thought out cooling system compatibilities. With a total depth of 375mm and width of 203mm, the TU150 can easily accommodate two 120mm fans, one at the front and one at the rear, to create a straight air tunnel and ensure proper ventilation of all components. Additionally, two 120mm fans can be installed beneath the GPU to keep the graphics card at optimum performance temperature. High-performance enthusiasts also have the option to install a 120mm AIO or a CPU cooler of up to 165mm height. To top it all, the TU150 back sports 3 removable expansion slots and can support a graphics card of up to 320mm x 165mm (L x W).

As far as storage, the TU150 doesn’t disappoint. With a configuration option of 2x 2.5” SSD or 1x 2.5” SSD + 1x 3.5” HDD. builders can take advantage of the tempered glass panel to boldly display their storage configuration. Because cable management not only makes your system look good but actually helps improve its airflow, the TU150 is designed with a cable management solution at the top panel as the retractable handle mechanism creates an “attic” space, leaving enough room to store pass some cables from the top. Secondly, the motherboard tray is at an angle, allowing more space for the organization of the PSU cables, while the right side of the chassis features enough room to route and tidy up all your cables. Lastly, the tempered glass side panel features a shaded area at the top to help minimize the visibility of the cables around the case.


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