Lian Li is changing more about the new “Plus” version of the Big Tower V3000, which has been on sale since 2017, than the small addition in the name would suggest. Three layout variants, including a dual-system option, have been added to the optimization of the cooling, which is geared to the requirements of modern hardware.
Lian Li has also made changes to the V3000 Plus on the outside. Two large mesh strips in the front, separated by a light strip, replace the side air intakes of the old model, and the side window is now attached invisibly. In addition, the manufacturer integrates the feet elegantly into the lines. Also new is that the case throws its logo on the floor.
The inner workings received a general overhaul, only the 2-chamber layout was retained. The lower area can now be used either for mounting a large radiator or an ITX computer. Coolers of the Winz system can be 80 mm high, plus a 320 mm long 3-slot GPU and an SFX-L power supply. At the same time, the upper compartment offers enough space for coolers and graphics cards of any size as well as E-ATX motherboards.
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Lian Li V3000 Plus (Image: Lian Li)
Lian Li V3000 Plus (Image: Lian Li)
Lian Li V3000 Plus (Image: Lian Li)
Lian Li V3000 Plus (Image: Lian Li)
Lian Li V3000 Plus (Image: Lian Li)
Lian Li V3000 Plus – standard layout (Image: Lian Li)
Lian Li V3000 Plus Rotated Layout (Image: Lian Li)
Lian Li V3000 Plus – dual system layout (Image: Lian Li)The structure of the ATX system, in turn, depends on the layout. As an alternative to the classic design, the V3000 Plus allows the mainboard to be rotated 90 degrees after purchasing a riser cable, with the connections then pointing downwards. This allows a 360mm radiator to be mounted in the rear, supporting further 480, 420 and 360mm heat exchangers under the lid, front and bottom compartment. The graphics card lies flat on the mainboard and is supposed to be better cooled, but it can only be 358 millimeters long – which is still enough even for the huge GeForce RTX 4090 (test). The housing also supports the installation of water cooling with two reservoir holders for large pumps. These can either be attached to the bottom of the tower or to the power supply panel.
Lian Li V3000 Plus – standard layout (Image: Lian Li)
Lian Li V3000 Plus Rotated Layout (Image: Lian Li)
Lian Li V3000 Plus – dual system layout (Image: Lian Li)Due to the dual system option and the volume of more than 120 liters the V3000 Plus has a total of 16 drives. The I/O panel is also designed for two systems with a total of four USB 3.0 ports and two additional USB Type-C ports.
The V3000 Plus should be available in stores from November 18th, a white variant will follow from January 2023. Like its predecessor, the model is in the absolute high-end range: the recommended price remains the same at around 500 US dollars.
Lian Li V3000 Plus Lian Li PC-V3000 Mainboard format: E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX E-ATX, ATX Chassis (L × W × H): 679 × 279 × 674 mm (127.68 liters)
Side windows 605 × 245 × 625 mm (92.64 liters)
Side window Material: steel, aluminum, glass aluminum, glass Net weight: ? Not specified I/O ports/other: 2 × USB 3.1 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Type C, 4 × USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1), HD audio, RGB control, lighting 1 × USB 3.1 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Type C, 2 × USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1), HD audio slots: 8 × 3.5″/2.5″ (internal)
8 × 2.5" (internal) 9 × 3.5″ (internal)
8 × 2.5" (internal) Expansion slots: 8 fans: Front: 3 × 140 mm or 4 × 120 mm (optional)
Rear: 1 × 140/120 mm (optional)
Cover: 2 × 200 mm or 3 × 140 or 4 × 120 mm (optional)
Side panel left: 3 × 140 mm or 4 × 120 mm (optional)
Interior: 3 × 140/120 mm (optional) Front: 3 × 120 mm (optional)
Rear: 1 × 140/120 mm (1 × 140 mm included)
Top: 3 × 120 mm (optional) Dust filter: PSU, bottom cover, front, PSU Compatibility: CPU cooler: 198 mm
GPU : 320 mm – 589 mm
PSU: 220 mm CPU cooler: 170 mm
GPU: 360 mm
PSU: 300 mm Price: 500 $ 470 €