[Projekt] Evolution Of A Snail

[bentleya]

Evolution Of A Snail​

While the Lian Li PC-777 also known to many as the “snail”. Is a clean, well engineered, out of the ordinary Limited Edition case, To celebrate 20 years of Lian Li. With its unique design, Style and innovation and usual quality one expects from Lian LI.

I plan on turning this all aluminum case into something more special than it already is. Keeping most parts standard and fabucating unique custom parts which blend into the curves and spirals. Together with high quality photos I instead to make something which is already truly fantastic, even more fantastic. Giving the case back something from its past to help it in the future.

I would very much enjoy your comments, good or bad as I take you on this ride of a life time. I intend to keep my photos fairly small for the enjoyment of others and to make it as easy as possible to view the worklog.

Before we get going I’ve got to warn you, there may be days, weeks and in worst case months before I update. With this in mind I hope not to disrupt your Viewing pleasure.


Chapter 1.1 – Stock and more Stock

With this special edition case being a good 5 years old now, it makes sourcing ever much harder. With New not being an option, it left me with no choice, Second hand. Which brings a sense of past into its life.

She’s a little beaten up, but nothing a little bit of love can’t fix. Dust, grim and fingerprints is her old motto with every corner, rivet and groove being filled with it.

She is the glorified and intrigued beast which is “Elle”, the Lian LI Snail.

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[rgt1337]

sounds great happy modding!

 

[Airflow King]

Nice Pictures The case wasn't cheap right? have fun at modding

 

[bentleya]

Thanks Guys, No the case isn't Cheap but to own something special i think it's worth the price.

 

[Airflow King]

Yeah that's right When are you beginning?

 

[bentleya]

Building up a bit more Suspense First

 

[bentleya]

Chapter 1.2 – Dissemble from the Ground UP

With good times coming to an end and an all new and exciting life starting to peep though the mesh of the side panel. She can smell the fresh smell of aluminium, from the rivets being drilled and removed.

First things first with the Dissembling is the Feet and bottom section. The Thick aluminium panel which forms the base, is truly one of the best features of the case and easiest to remove.

The panel is simply removed by unscrewing the 4 large screws which bolt though the main frame and into the panel.

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Once you have removed the bottom section, the feet are the next thing to get the chop. As easily as the panel just by removing the 4 screws, one on each foot.

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[nVIDIA SLi]

This is a very nice case.

happy modding ;D

 

[ipuoL]

u know i don't like it, but perhaps you make me loving it

 

[Metzker]

This case ist epic. You can be proud having such a rare case. I think it is an excellent idea to add some unique parts instead of modding the case with some standard parts because if thats the case you are ruining it.

The Lian Li cases are more ore less all beautiful and I can't stand the people that try to mod it with cold cathodes or other crap that just spoils the simple but beautiful look with some "look-at-me" blinky-blinky s***.

Keep up the excellent work.

P.S: It is nice to have a proper British person here in the Forums

 

[martensch]

I just agree about the proper british, it `s a pity we can`t hear the accent

About the case, I somehow like it, although I guess I wouldn`t buy it myself, so I really look forward what you will do with it. But as far as I know you, or seen pictures, I guess you`ll do a prety mod... So keep up the good work and feed us with your beautiful pictures!!

 

[bentleya]

If you come across the worklog, The pictures are down. i am working on new hosting as we speak. Work starts on her again this week as i have a little bit more time.

 

[meph!sto]

Ahh,
great.
just came across this one and was just about to let you know that your pics are down
Obviously, you know yourself

 

[crank6868]

This Photo is currently Unavialabel

 

[GrossmeisterB]

If you come across the worklog, The pictures are down. i am working on new hosting as we speak. Work starts on her again this week as i have a little bit more time.

Why don't you use e.g. Abload.de? It's very common over here, it's fast and reliable, too...

 

[bentleya]

Chapter 1.3 – Open Plan

It has been a long time since the last update and I feel an apology is in order. I've been overwhelmed at work and with testing of all sorts of cooling goodies she has taken a backseat.

But even with an unhealthy amount of dust, she still smiles though as she sits waiting in the corner of the room. However while she’s been waiting she’s made some new friends. Lian Li’s V351B and XB-01 being the lasted additions to my ever growing love with Lian Li. Hopefully you will see a lot more of them by the end of the year.

Since the last update I have started stripping out the interior ready for the big spring clean. I don't have any photos to document the removal over the rivets and items being dismantled, Section by section. But I’m sure you would prefer a more modest update.

Below is a few photos of her new open plan appearance, and Elle has whispered that she is liking the new look.

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[martensch]

Aaron as usual, beautiful shots!! I love that case...

 

[GM]

@bentleya auch hier bitte Bilder Max 900x900

 

[bentleya]

Aaron as usual, beautiful shots!! I love that case...

It is a beautiful case, i'm glad she found me.

@bentleya auch hier bitte Bilder Max 900x900

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