Lian Li O11 Air Mini PC Build Guide - Step by Step

[@HariKrishnan2804]

The only build guide expert I refer to.. Absolute 100% thoroughness and professionalism

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Thanks

[@spacecy]

+1

[@lucifersloofa]

You haven't seen the Verge then

[@j-ben1191]

Not at all, the rear fan must be lower to directly evacuate the hot air from the graphics card, the radiator must also have the pipes down so as not to create air bubbles at the pump and put a third fan at the top right directly evacuate the fresh air arriving through the 140 on the front. the radiator can even be placed behind the metal plate so that its heat does not create a hot water bottle effect in the motherboard compartment

[@dominic.h.3363]

Doing close-up shots of the individual pinouts outside the case for assembly is yet another stroke of genius I have only seen in your video. You really do not leave people with any questions how to proceed with putting things together regardless of their skill level. And that kind of foresight is very hard to accomplish because the more proficient you are, the easier it is for you to skip over "trivial" details, so it's all the more impressive that you are considering these things.

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Thanks for the feedback

[@kev2427]

This is the best video for this case on the internet. You go above and beyond in explaining things, like the top radiator bracket, even though you didn’t have to. Also, the way you showered how to connect all tue fans up, power and ARGB really put my mind at ease. Thanks

[@ahmedbouazra1280]

A language that we average Pc builder just understand. The Best PC build Channel out there. Right on the point 100% accurate.

[@garygrange2525]

This video has single-handedly supported me to set up my PC as a complete beginner. Cannot recommend it highly enough!!

[@cryyptick]

I used this video while transporting my system from an H710i to the Lian Li. Super helpful.

[@Aza35617]

Hi Chris, I’ve been watching your videos the last few days as I hunt down a new case, Hands down the best channel for this I’ve come across, I’ll just add to the ram speed, go into Oc Settings, choose your speed there from the drop Down menu and then change the voltage of the ram to 1.36 Volts, this will run your ram at your selected speed always, I’m sure you know this but just incase ;)

[@AlibiDog]

building my first pc and i dont think i would have been able to do it without this as it was the specific case and u showed where everything needs to go with perfect explanation. Thanks so much!!

[@skar.696]

Came for the build guide, stayed for the unintentional ASMR. :) Great video, keep up the good work!

[@davidrigby9572]

Really nice channel, with some super information for the novice and experienced builder alike. Stumbled on the channel while digging for information on the Lian Li O11 Air Mini, as I intend that to be the base for my own build, so dropped lucky here. I've always built my own systems, however they are normally quite a few years apart so it's great to have a walk through using the latest kit just to bring yourself up to date. This is easily one of the best walk-throughs I've watched. Just started working my way through the channel content and there is a ton of stuff that will help me out going forwards.

[@vodkalager]

Longtime computer enthusiast, first-time (self) builder. Moving my prebuilt PC into a much better case--the O11 Air Mini--and this guide is great for showing me all the necessary steps in the build. While I don't plan on doing all the various configs (5-slot, top radiator mount), I appreciate the thoroughness. Truly a helpful and useful video, thanks!

[@daviniarobbins9298]

I remember my very first PC was a pre-built purchased from Argos some 25 years ago(cost £699). About 6 months after I got it the CD-ROM drive failed and replacing it was a bit of a pain because when I opened up the case everything and I mean everything was glued down. The IDE cable to the drive was glued, the molex connector was glued and the IDE connector on the motherboard was glued. Everything was glued in place. Don't know if they still do that with PCs bought from shops and stores. I hope they don't.

[@irritatedeyeball6311]

You helped me build my first pc, thank you

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

No problem

[@yulz_khepter]

I find this channel very interesting. Thanks for the sample build. Only few people do this step by step build on this kind of pc case which is difficult for beginners because of many options.👍🙏👌

[@HTHAMMACK1]

The side fans obstruct the airflow of the front fans. Get rid of them. Otherwise, it's a beautiful build and a nice presentation.

[@vegomatic100]

Another pro presentation..Well done! I like how you explain why you're doing what your doing.

[@codeforgames]

The best review about LIAN LI O11 MINI 😎

[@dunstondiaz]

A very well done guide and very clear instructions and demonstration to any level of PC builder. Thank you for your efforts, appreciate it.

[@jo2522]

Jesus this guy is so good I friggin love this channel.

[@kleinbottled79]

Guess it makes sense KZbin would feed me this video. I watched some reviews and bought this case. Build was very easy, no real curve balls. If you are on the fence, I say buy with confidence. The name was a turn off for me but the build quality quickly won me over. (Not that it even had to, it was the only full atx case that would fit where I needed it too.)

[@sonicgirl572]

I will be using this guide once my pc parts come in next week i'll update when its done!

[@desireless4092]

O11 Air Mini owner here. Here's my combo for people looking to air cool with this case. Compared to my Fractal Torrent build it is a decent choice that performs excellent with air based configuration. CPU: Ryzen 5600 non X GPU: XFX RX 6700 XT MOBO: MSI Tomahawk B550 CPU Cooler: Arctic eSports DUO Fan configuration: default Lian Li case fans + (Arctic)2 x 140mm bottom (intake) and 3 x (Arctic SLIM)120mm top (exhaust). No RGB stuff. I followed Gamer's Nexus advice and raised the case a bit with wooden legs. Sits total 5cm above surfice. Temps are excellent with CPU idling at 35 ish and 40 on browsing. Gaming takes it to about mid 60s GPU temps on heavy loads mid 70s (package) and mid 80s (junction). Idling the GPU is hovers around 35 -37 The case is more than capable for air cooled based build as the name suggest. AIO based cooling is overkill unless you like the aesthetics.

[@josephluoma5049]

Currently building my PC and have sifted through probably 30-40 videos and this one is by far the best. Thank you so much good sir

[@sharrx]

Great video, just what I need to assist my build with this case

[@universemaster100]

That's what you call a detailed review. Thumbs up mate.

[@AntiochSanders]

Will be using the O11 for my first build in about a week, thank you!

[@spicy8584]

All this stuff with the cables is very difficult for me im just very overwhelmed

[@daviniarobbins9298]

Great tutorial. The only issue I have and it is a small one is that you have set the radiator fans to exhaust instead of intake so it is pushing air through the radiator out the side panel when having it set to pull air through the radiator would be better. Not a big issue but you will be sending hot air out the side panel meaning your fans will have to work harder to cool down the water from the AIO pump.

[@InfamazDre]

No having it exhausting out the back is better, if you do it as intake your temps will go up 2-3C

[@HardDanceShuffler10]

@08:06 so in the Air mini it is not possible to mount a 360 aio with ATX mobo? only in the original mini? I wanted to go for the air mini cos of the atx support, but no 360 aio on to the top? how lame..

[@ibitaRaptor]

Good info, I am tempted to get another MSI motherboard since I am familiar with their software for the past 9 years owning my Z97 MoBo.

[@thebryceisright179]

Sooooooo useful!!! Thank you for all the advice and easy step by step guidance through the whole video. Ill be gaming in no time!!! CHEERS!!!

[@mulyadirusli]

One thing that has been bugging me looking at Lian li O11 Air spec on their site, It's stated that clearance for 2x140mm fans on the bottom is only 20mm with 7 slot + ATX setup. Clearly you have showed that it's incorrect with installing 2x140mm Uni fans which are 25mm height. Did they made a mistake or I misinterpret the specs incorrectly? Great video, the most detailed and easy to follow video I've seen on this case! Thank you!

[@NonLegitNation2]

Yeah, it sure is nice of Lian Li not allowing a rad on top unless you buy their adaptor kit, really understanding of them. Meanwhile my case arrives Friday and the soonest I can get the adaptor kit is next week. So looks like I won't be installing my rad on top. I'm pretty pissed. I'll have to figure something out, if that means drilling some holes and using zip ties to secure the rad to the top of the case then that's what I'll do, or better yet just sitting the rad on top of the case until i can get the adaptors delivered next week.

[@dalekim]

thank you for this!! so thorough and pleasant to watch, helped me build my all white pc :)

[@trooper007ify]

I don't get how 3 120mm's can fit at the top, but not the bottom?

[@Lonzology]

Amazing and detailed as always Great video.

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Thanks

[@Lonzology]

@@ChristopherFlannigan no problem I'd love to see you do a video on how you clean a PC. I think theres alot of misconceptions on how to properly clean each components.

[@MrC0rs]

wow, b-roll for a clear view of plugging things in outside the case. take my like and sub.

[@Klar]

Why put the aio on the side jnstead of above?

[@jettsom]

Nice looking build but there's some strange odd choices? First I would move those RTX cables up, above the graphic card to not block airflow for the card. Also negative air pressure where you have more exhaust fans than intake is not a good thing and it's a recipe for dust build up.

[@JOHNOOH]

Is there a way of saidy chaining the back exhaust fan off of the top 3, to avoid the need for a second hub?

[@frozen892]

In lian li's site, they say that when you use an atx motherboard you can't install a 240/280mm aio. Can you? How did you install it? Is the site wrong?

[@KarthikSankaran]

Why not just connect the exhaust fan at the back to the 3 set of exhaust fans on top since a single controller channel supports upto 4 fans?

[@stephenyoung3909]

Hey, for the front panel connections, I don't like the flashing LED ring from the HDD activity. I cannot find definitive answer anywhere as to how I can keep the LED on, but not flash. Is it as simple as disconnecting the HDD front panel connector? Thanks for such a thorough build!

[@daviniarobbins9298]

Cable management is easier if you do it as you are going along in a build. I wouldn't leave it until the last step but am a bit OCD and that is just my opinion. If you aren't bothered about the back being tidy it isn't a big deal as no one is going to see it. If one is OCD it is a big deal. It is a shame the drive cage isn't removable on this case though. That has been fixed on the O11D Mini version though you are limited to SFX and SFX-L PSUs.

[@avendaleyellowcard6834]

How did you connect the fan in the back with only four connections in the uni controller

[@ahmedreda4963]

questions please this case allows for maximum 20 mm of bottom fans when used with atx motherboard how could you fit the lian li fans at the bottom (25 mm thickness) with this atx motherboard?

[@Xolerys]

So why do we need the offset brackets? The top looks like it supports top mount by default

[@korezako3930]

watching your pc build guide with some lofi background music. perfect for late working.

[@PoloDavey]

couple times you said click yes i though i heard you say heck yes and i was thinking damn this guy gets excited about drivers

[@F87Zach]

Still like the looks of the regular o11 mini even if you are limited to a smaller power supply

[@daviniarobbins9298]

I thought that too. Being limited to SFX power supplies in a Mini isn't a big deal. They cost about the same as a full ATX PSU anyway. I doubt anyone would use this case for a X299 board(just an example off the top of my head, don't reply saying this board is out of date, it probably is) and two graphics cards anyway.

[@ethandavies7507]

what fans are allready in the case build i thought they were the sl 120s and sl 140 fans?

[@Kaiokikaider]

Is it possible to put a 280 and 240 rad in? Without the offset brackets?

[@michalmarek6728]

I know this is a year old video but is there someone who knows if it is possible to use this case with ATX motherboard and NZXT X/Z63 (280mm AIO), in top case possition, with the distance brackets ofc.

[@Porkchop899aLb]

Can we puh 3 120mm fans at the bottom even if they dont support it??

[@lntermilan]

great build. a shame the preorders just got delayed another two weeks - we probably won't see these available for purchase for months.

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

That's a pity

[@RollieFingers681]

where did you order it from?

[@lntermilan]

@@RollieFingers681 I didn’t, and they just delayed it another two months.

[@RollieFingers681]

right you did say that, i thought the delivery of your pre order was delayed.

[@ShickerSit]

@@RollieFingers681 happened to my proshop order, so i ordered from caseking. since 8auer is involved quiet logical to me

[@jodnk5168]

can i put 3x 120 fan in the bottom (if i not scew them ?) i think yes because i can put 3 on top

[@Tunnelrat6666]

Thanks for this vid perfect just what I needed. I have not done a build in 10yrs a few things have changed so this is perfect and to top it off I have almost the same parts list (great minds think alike). I just have the 12th gen i5 DDr4 Tomahawk & Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Ti V2 OC Edition. Same case and fans just all black. Sub'ed thx

[@gameon360]

So what if u don't have that mobo is it all the same?

[@lumpyspacelion]

Did I miss when you showed how to adjust the ram speed? All I saw were you turning on resizable bar and adjusting the fans. 😅

[@5fivezero0]

Amazing guide. Thank you for doing this!

[@hartkarasch791]

Absolutely outstanding. Thank you so much.

[@flyingwhale7176]

Hey, I have the same case and mobo. The 3.5mm port in the top/front doesn't seem to fit 3.5mm inputs properly and doesn't seem to work or be identified on my computer as an output, any ideas?

[@justinhealy8061]

Is there anyway to secure the glass panel?

[@allister5964]

How are the temps?i am planning to put my aio on the back like what you did here,i am just so lazy to try and test it 😅

[@bearx5425]

Lot of learning from this video. And thinkin to use this. However, can do this build without liquid cooling?

[@hanneskaldstrom6792]

Which of the screws are you using when installing the motherboard?

[@_NeverLate_]

Are this normal 25mm Fans at the bottom? On Their own site they say With atx Board only 20mm Fans will fit

[@K11...]

Wow I usually never install drivers from the mobo manufacturer. Are they different from the drivers that are automatically installed by windows?

[@DVD2005YT]

Nice guide !!

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Thanks!

[@4bt1n_nofficial38]

just wanna know how do you record your screen without even having windows?

[@venth85]

Can I put 2x 3.5hdd or 2.5 SSD at the bottom of the case?

[@ace7926]

I know this is kind of a shot in the dark, but I just used your guide to build my first pc, everything went great with only a few snags here and there, but I’m kind of stuck trying to update drivers right now, while the pc seems to be running great and having zero hardware issues, the pc itself keeps freezing up, like just randomly it feels like, I was on the pc for a good 20-30 min with zero issues and then it just locked up, and now it seems to be randomly happening it can happen seconds after boot up or minutes later

[@markkennedy4055]

I would like to know if you have a link for the Lian Li radiator offset mount bracket kit? or where to buy, I'm in the USA.

[@jp-sx2zi]

I can't get the radiator offsets anywhere :(

[@Anonimouis]

her voice is so soothing

[@alextang2996]

Is the rear case fan 120 or 140mm?

[@gmartin0312]

Aren’t two 140’s up top better than 3 120’s?

[@TerraWare]

I didn't have a good experience with those Cooler Master 240 aio's. They're affordable but mine started making noise a few months after I purchased it at Micro Center. There was air in the loop and it was making noise. I had the extended warranty with MC so I exchanged it for another one with an updated pump. Same model. Same thing happened 5 months later. I exchanged it for an msi one with the pump built into the radiator and over 7 months in no noises. I also have a Strix LC 6800 XT which has its own aio and have had it since December using it all the time and no noise either.

[@LearyS07]

Christopher, So I am building one right now first build. I have 5 sets of lian li fans with a NZXT Z63. With there only being 4 in the controller. Did you use a second controller. I feel like you said that but I didn't see it in the video. Or would I just use the cords coming off the Kraken AIO?

[@katiemarshall8033]

Oh hey! A good video with someone that has my accent! What do you know!

[@prof.dr.dusentrieb830]

is there space for 2 hdd?

[@Dusk_Daze]

Getting the fans connected seems to be a bit of a pain. Is there another fan setup/controller you would recommend over the unifan solution?

[@daezsan1052]

A question can I put 3 fans on top and 3 at the bottom?

[@djekanovic]

All good except RTX cables casually sitting on a fan. :)

[@sanderford6760]

hello Christopher Flannigan can i put a gpu support on that case? thanks

[@gmartin0312]

How do you like the cooler master air? Cleanest looking one ive seen, lian li Galahad is always backordered

[@neveuGOAT]

Hey, can did a 360 aio fit in with the lian li brackets on the top? because i see the space for it, Good video btw

[@neveuGOAT]

With atx motherboard

[@groovybibo9424]

Where can I purchase this case? I know it’s release but I can’t find any supplier.

[@jogabonito13939]

Hello, can you explain to me your intake and output for fans? It looks to me like you have 4 intakes at the from and bottom with 6 total output fans. Is this correct and if so is that good and why?

[@jonathanzepedajz4519]

I just connected two uni Controllers as well but I’m having the issue where I can’t control fan speeds. I noticed your rpm numbers are wrong on the software and mine were as well. Have you had any similar issues?

[@Bagel692]

Does the air mini requires Sfx psu? Or it’s gonna be ok with normal size psu?

[@arturomedina6522]

I'm building in this case with a b550m pro. I've been doing some looking around but can't find a definite answer. I want to go over kill with fans because I'm sticking to air cooling. can my mother board support up to 8 fans if I get the right cables/connectors? Edit: after watching your fan config video, I've chosen to add a 280mm aio to the front of the case lmao. Thank you for your videos

[@macroefish]

what no use of the drive bay etc

[@iiiEazyiii]

My only concern would be the thermals of this case for a high end build like 4080/13900k. At a glance it seems perfect for airflow and would probably be up their with fractal Torrent.

[@RyanLBC]

i have the same build going on except with a 4090. one thing i'm worried about is that this case only fits a 240 and 280 aio rather then the suggested 360. the older lian li mini non air can fit a 360 though with the offset bracket

[@daviniarobbins9298]

Who has the money for 4080s and 13900s anyway? The new 4000 range of graphics cards are over £1000, some are as much as £2000. The 13900K CPU costs nearly £700(if it is the very top of the range i9 CPU). The 3000 range are much cheaper. A 3060TI with 8GB onboard is more reasonable priced(compared to other cards that is) at about £520. An i5 costs about £320 or an i7 at around £400-ish. Most people will do okay with an i5 or i7. You don't need an i9 for gaming unless you plan on doing things like video editing, photo manipulation and other CPU intensive tasks that requires all those extra cores. Most games today only use 6 cores if that. Heck even an i3 will be fine with most modern games if you compromise on FPS.

[@brandensorensen9411]

I was looking at getting this power supply, would you say it’s a good buy?

[@campingdoesntpay5235]

When or where we can buy this 011 air mini case!?

[@AssassinYouTube]

Thanks for this video Christopher! Weird question, I am stuck wondering why the hubs have to be connected to the motherboard with the usb 2.0 headers. What does this connection do for the lian li hubs?

[@allnighterist]

can you build with an aircooler version instead of aio?

[@d.r3852]

very nice build! what do think is right know the best lian li case for good airflow and cpu / gpu temps?

[@victorchiew7552]

Hi, where did you get the offset brackets for the radiator?

[@Roxelchen]

3years later I forgot how to Open that case. Ty

[@Daisudori]

Hey Chris have a question for u, Would a Liquid freezer II 240 fit in top with LPX ram? is the case wide enough to clear it? Since it will come down more and hang over the ram. (normal thickness aio's fit fine in the top as u showed, even with high profile led ram)