Thursday, May 22nd 2014
Lian Li Releases DK-01X and DK-02X Desk Chassis
Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd, today announces the release of two desk chassis - the single-system DK-01X and the dual-system DK-02X. Constructed of aluminum and combining the symbiotic relationship of desks and computer cases, these all-black hybrid chassis allow DIY builders to build a full computer inside a desk and show off their hardware creations through tempered glass desktops.
The DK-01X and DK-02X feature a lockable sliding door to make installations and upgrades easy. The adjustable/removable keyboard tray makes typing and mousing comfortable, and the side mounted pocket with headphone rack allows users to easily store unused accessories. The DK-01X support motherboards up to HPTX. The DK-02X supports motherboards up to HPTX for its workhorse-oriented system side, and mini-ITX motherboards on the gaming-oriented side.
From air to water cooling, the DK-01X and DK-02X are ready to take on the latest cooling hardware. Both desk chassis support 360mm radiators on the side, and also have removable brackets on the front - the DK-01X has one 360mm bracket while the DK-02X has two 240mm brackets. The DK-01X has 10 individually removable hard drives bays, while the DK-02X has 8 HDD bays for the smaller system and 9 HDDs for the larger workhorse-oriented system. This storage setup gives builders flexibility to use the space as they see fit, such as freeing up more room for water cooling.
Comfort for Your Viewing Pleasure
Both desk chassis have a height of 805mm (31.7"), but can be raised to 835mm (32.9") to provide more leg room. On the back, up to 3 monitor mounts can be installed for multiple display setups.
Hardware Compatibility
CPU coolers up to 180mm (7") in height and power supplies up to 280mm (11") in length are supported. VGA cards up to 410mm (16.5") inside the DK-01X and DK-02X.
Connectivity
For both the DK-01X and the DK-02X, the I/O panel is located at the front side of the sliding drawer. The DK-01X front I/O includes four USB 3.0 ports and HD audio connections, while the DK-02X sports two sets of these same connections for both systems. Also, located on the front sliding drawer of the DK-01X and DK-02X is a slim optical drive bay, which can house an SSD.
Price and Availability
The DK-01X and DK-02X will be available in the US at the end of July for the suggested retail prices of $989 and $1189 respectively.
For more information, visit the product pages of DK-01X and DK-02X.
The DK-01X and DK-02X feature a lockable sliding door to make installations and upgrades easy. The adjustable/removable keyboard tray makes typing and mousing comfortable, and the side mounted pocket with headphone rack allows users to easily store unused accessories. The DK-01X support motherboards up to HPTX. The DK-02X supports motherboards up to HPTX for its workhorse-oriented system side, and mini-ITX motherboards on the gaming-oriented side.
Comfort for Your Viewing Pleasure
Both desk chassis have a height of 805mm (31.7"), but can be raised to 835mm (32.9") to provide more leg room. On the back, up to 3 monitor mounts can be installed for multiple display setups.
Hardware Compatibility
CPU coolers up to 180mm (7") in height and power supplies up to 280mm (11") in length are supported. VGA cards up to 410mm (16.5") inside the DK-01X and DK-02X.
Connectivity
For both the DK-01X and the DK-02X, the I/O panel is located at the front side of the sliding drawer. The DK-01X front I/O includes four USB 3.0 ports and HD audio connections, while the DK-02X sports two sets of these same connections for both systems. Also, located on the front sliding drawer of the DK-01X and DK-02X is a slim optical drive bay, which can house an SSD.
Price and Availability
The DK-01X and DK-02X will be available in the US at the end of July for the suggested retail prices of $989 and $1189 respectively.
For more information, visit the product pages of DK-01X and DK-02X.
32 Comments on Lian Li Releases DK-01X and DK-02X Desk Chassis
Sometimes I wonder if these companies are run by chromosome lacking idiots with a bachelors degree in marketing they bought on the interwebz.
Anyone else notice the glaring flaw in the keyboard tray, in that you need to put a mouse next to it. Where's the cable gonna go? How much vertical mouse space are you going to have? DERP.
Lian Li, champions in obnoxious case design since the guitar amp box.
still, i didn't expect $900+ was thinking maybe $5-550.
the price is too high.... if it's $400 - $550 it's a good deal... but almost $1000 ??? no way....
Yea, at a grand for a case that sucker better do some tricks and feed ya breakfast. :laugh:
Someone must have been smoking their breakfast when they came up with that price point. :banghead:
Personally I think a lot of us here would rather mod a desk-case hybrid then buy something like this,.....even at half price.
BTW, IMO it looks really small and cramped with little to no leg room. The price might be more palatable if they added a whole bunch of accessories like attachable side tables and monitor arm mounts,...and even then it wouldn't quite be worth it IMO. I mean you can get a good tempered glass top "L" shaped desk for less then ~$200 USD.
Id much rather by that cheap ~$200 desk, a slide out motherboard try and some sheet metal so I can go modding my own desk,....
I know that extra 1.2" is going to make all the difference in the world. :)
They should bundle a bag of lollipops with it so they can let the buyer know they are a sucker. :laugh:
At "$989 and $1189 respectively," the crack pipes must be a blazing over at LL HQ.
I've spent a lot more money on a desk than this and it didn't hold a PC inside it.
Nice work Lian Li, not quite as cool as the Red Harbinger but still neat.
Shipping and logistics vs. sales volume, fair point, but 100+% mark-up?
Spark the pipe!
Maybe they're targeting the same market of breakfast smokers. xD
I would not pay a grand, or most of one, for a desk with nothing in it, and is as ugly as this!!
:rolleyes:
:)