Test System

Assembly

Installing a motherboard is done by traditional means, and it is quite easy due to the room all around. You may install up to an E-ATX motherboard of even EBB dimensions. However, installing one with EBB dimensions requires an optional accessory. For this review, we used a 360 mm radiator setup as the O11 Dynamic XL is clearly geared towards liquid cooling. However, you may also install any air cooler of up to 167 mm in height without issue.


Adding a 3.5" HDD is done by first securing it to the steel tray and then sliding it into place. There is a sliding lock that secures it in place. Last but not least, simply put the thumbscrew-equipped cover back in its place.


No matter where you install an SSD, be it to an individual or the larger plate, simply use the special screws to pin it down to the rubber-ringed holes. Lastly, the PSU is easily added as well as it slides right into place with four traditional case screws used to secure it in place. As you can see, the fan of the power supply lines up perfectly with one of the openings in the side panel.


Once everything is assembled and the cables are routed, the interior of the Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL makes a great impression due to the well-placed, angled, rubber-grommet-covered openings. As you can see, all the cable mess is hidden in the trench next to the HDD cages, including the wiring from the Thermaltake Floe 360 RGB. The latter looks rather messy, but with the HDD plate in place, none of it is visible.

Finished Looks

With everything turned on, the RGB strip in the front, between the aluminium and glass panel, looks extremely spiffy. Lian Li allows you to toggle through eight multi-colored animations with a push of a button. Naturally, as the O11 Dynamic XL is ROG certified, you may also control the colors via the ASUS AURA motherboards (and others, of course). A white LED lights up around the power button to let you know the system is up and running.


Looking at the side of the system, you can clearly see all the potent hardware within because of the clean, clear window panels. On the opposite side is just a faint glow of the hardware within, while the rear allows unobstructed access to all ports as the PSU is placed far to the left.


In addition to the numerous animations, you may toggle through seven solid colors by pressing the second button at the front of the chassis.