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 $1189 respectively.
For more information, visit the product pages of DK-01X and DK-02X.
32 Comments on Lian Li Releases DK-01X and DK-02X Desk Chassis
Some of them are very nice and excellent, most of them good, some ugly but usually every excellent their case is expensive, and you can build 5 Lian-Li for one Caselabs because USA brand use highest quality heavy gauge aluminium and Lian-Li some models are not much thicker than cans. I like this very much but real price for this is max 350-400$ because innovative design and nice idea. But for same price I could buy Caselabs SM8 one one side and to build from aluminium plates together with motherboard tray + spare parts from different sites bigger table for hardware.
Inside is nothing... everybody could build own with choosen parts as HDD cage from one place, mobo tray with graphic card bracket from other place, Caselabs, CORSAIR, Dimastech, from any of them you can choose what you like and to build for self, compatible with dual socket motherboards, holders for PSU, grills, fan holders. for liquid cooling parts,...This is very simple inside for 1200$,.
:laugh:
Previous aluminum desks from Lian-Li (6-8? years ago) were 3000-4000 $ a piece. LOL
On a serious note. DK series is hideous, totally impractical and ridiculously overpriced.
also better off with a DIY desk chassis (we have some genius modder her in TPU who did way much better than Lian Li)