In the great scheme of things that is a minor issue and it demonstrates just how well this case works both in concept and also in practice.

The mesh design on the front, top and side panels of the O11 AIR MINI have been optimized to allow maximum airflow from different sides of the case to the temperatures stable and low.

The modular back panel means this case can support ATX, Micro-ATX and ITX motherboards with more space for cooling if a smaller motherboard is used in the 5-slot position. Fan mounts: 2x 120mm/140mm front, 3x 120/2x 140mm roof, 1x 120mm rear, 2x 120mm side, 2x 120mm/140mm floor. Finally, the front IO panel which is neatly positioned on the top of the case has connectivity for 2 x USB 3.

Replace the back panel of O11D MINI with the Vertical GPU Bracket Kit to display the front design of the graphics card. Dual Chamber Design for Cable Management The dual-chamber design behind the motherboard tray made cable management a simple job. So, let's dig in and find out what the differences are, whether the O11D Air Mini is an improvement, which you should get if you’re considering the variants, and whether the Air Mini is worthy of a spot on our Best PC Cases list. The spacious interior allows for different fan or radiator configurations to maximize the cooling temperature.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Despite being a ‘Mini’ case, this one comes with room for large ATX power supplies (whereas the last case only had room for an SFF-L PSU), and the hard drive cage is moved to the top. Optimized Dust Management The mesh panels of O11 Air Mini are designed as dust filters and intake sufficient air into the chassis. Keep in mind, though, you likely won’t be able to install a 280mm unit in the top spot with an ATX board from the factory. Registered office: Klarna UK Limited, 7th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PW, United Kingdom.

That said, wider 280mm radiators wouldn’t fit in 7-slot mode, as it would interfere with DRAM and motherboard components. This mode will reduce radiator support – removing support for a top radiator when using any size motherboard. Adjust the main back panel bracket and use the I/O extension shield or the top motherboard shield to match the configuration choice. Despite these changes, the case has kept its cost reasonable, while its size remains relatively compact for an ATX case.Clearance for High-Performance CPU Cooler and ATX PSU Although O11 Air Mini is a compact case, it provides up to 167mm height CPU clearance, allowing users to mount their performance CPU cooler in the system. The O11 AIR MINI also accommodates AIO watercooling with enough installation space for 240mm or 280mm radiators on the top, side and bottom. Finally, the super fine mesh front, top and side panels act as a dust filter to keep the interior clean and prevent dust build-up which can block airflow. The glass side panel remains, as does the aluminum strip at the front, but the top and right-side panels are no longer made of aluminum. The premium brushed aluminium finish adds texture and style and the entire case has a sleek, minimalistic design that makes a great backdrop for high-end hardware.

The Lian Li O11 Air Mini has a focus on performance; however, the classic O11 design and high-quality finish ensure this case also looks the part. JThis ensures effective heat dissipation which helps keep components at their optimum temperature, maximising performance and longevity.Great quality keyboard with lots of customization options to make it feel/sound and look exactly how you want it. The spacious interior and clever modular system provide space for both air and AIO cooling setups in several different configurations. Each cable can be passed through the perfectly placed rubber grommets and neatly managed in the spacious second chamber. They’re based on the same base principles, but externally and internally they are surprisingly different. Paired successfully to Windows with Bluetooth dongle and a MacBook Pro onboard Bluetooth and no latency or lost keys in my usage.