Introduction

I would like to thank Lian Li for supplying the review sample.


The D8000 is a huge cube chassis from Lian Li, and some may ask why such a monster is even on the market. The case caters specifically to those building a super computer, as the D8000 can hold both HPTX motherboard and a crazy amount of hard drives with ease. We will for comparison's sake fill the chassis up with the same type of hardware we use for all our case reviews, which should help visualize the difference in space and size.

Specifications

Packaging

As is the case with most Lian Li enclosures, the PC-D8000 ships in a plain cardboard box with a basic image of the chassis and the name on both large sides. The small sides have the specifications of the PC-D8000. There are also two carrying holes to aid with transportation.


The case is held in place by two fairly thin foam spacers. These spacers seem inadequate for a chassis of this size, and you should really check to see if the chassis arrives in pristine condition. I would like to see slightly bigger spacers covering more of the chassis to ensure the unit arrives without a single scratch or dent. A heavy duty plastic bag has been applied to the chassis to protect it from fingerprints and scratches. I should mention that we were not the first ones to receive this particular sample for review, as some German colleagues had a go at it before us. Any scratches and fingerprints you may see in pictures we took can then not be faulted to Lian Li.