Rocketfish case aka Lian Li

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10-18-2008, 07:05 PM
Captn

Nice job! :up:
10-19-2008, 09:51 AM
surrealX

Very nice
10-19-2008, 10:28 PM
sokarul

Does replacing the fan that draws heat away from the video cards do anything? The fan doesn't move much air but it seems like the design of the fan holder limits the fan itself.
10-25-2008, 10:52 AM
Jor3lBR

Cable Managment!

Who said you cannot hide cables in this case and stil close the back side panel?

Here's my project almost done:

Lets manage some cables?
http://i34.tinypic.com/2qjdrhz.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/ngy7ir.jpg
* I only used a light spray of paint on the back so it would be easier to attach the cables and close the side panel of course.

How about now?
http://i38.tinypic.com/iz8ger.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/294rsj6.jpg
* Work done! Took me a couple of hours to route this for a perfect fit!
Glue gun FTW! :ROTF:

Case Closed!
http://i33.tinypic.com/2vj8jf7.jpg
* Perfect fit!

What do you guys think?
http://i37.tinypic.com/28a7229.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/23h7oud.jpg

Now I'm going to connect the Cryo-Z for testing and fire this baby up :up:

You can read more here and future pics of the project with the 'lights on':

http://www.xtremesystems.org/Forums/...d.php?t=202651

:up::up::up:
10-25-2008, 12:15 PM
breathemetal

Nice work!
10-30-2008, 06:53 AM
Jor3lBR

Quote:

Originally Posted by breathemetal

Nice work!

Thanks here's some more of the finished project:

http://i37.tinypic.com/hrmrzq.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/2rp4efp.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/zme1k7.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/28a7229.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2rghv8y.jpg
10-30-2008, 07:35 AM
Klarko

That looks niceee, good job on the cable management :)
10-30-2008, 07:41 AM
breathemetal

That Rocketfish is growing on me
10-31-2008, 02:26 AM
Nosfer@tu

Cant find the case en EU :(
11-02-2008, 04:51 PM
famous

Bought the last two cases at the BB close to me..love the case.Not done with it yet but heres a couple pics of mine..Cant decide if i want to paint the insides or not..removed the front door..removed the 3.5 since i'll never use them..moved the hd cage inplace of the 3.5's..switched the vc fan to intake...couple other things i still need to do...fingerprints will be cleaned after i finish the case.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...h_PA170089.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...h_PA170088.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...h_PA170087.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...h_PA170086.jpg
11-03-2008, 08:34 AM
pcaddict

Awesome machines! How much is price range of rocketfish in europe?
11-03-2008, 03:35 PM
jason str

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcaddict

Awesome machines! How much is price range of rocketfish in europe?

Unless you have Best Buy stores in Europe you are out of luck they are very hard to find even here i drove over an hour to find one after spending lots of time calling around.
11-03-2008, 03:41 PM
Jor3lBR

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcaddict

Awesome machines! How much is price range of rocketfish in europe?

Best Bet would be eBay.com
11-03-2008, 03:43 PM
ownage

We don't have Rocketfish in Europe. We have to pay full Lian-li prices.
11-03-2008, 08:56 PM
rally9x

Wow, finally found one, their was suddenly a price tag today where the Rocketfish used to be so I decided to ask for them to see if another store had one since I hadn't seen one in over 3 weeks and it ended up being a tag for an Antec but one of the stock guys overheard me and knew where one was, 50 bucks and I finally have a place for my pa 120.3.
11-05-2008, 08:11 AM
Gigantor

I have one of these taking up space in my closet. Used it for a few months and it was just too big for my small desk space in my apartment. If anybody in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas is looking for one, let me know.

I saw an awesome mod using 2 of these cases at QuakeCon in August. The guy had 2 of them bolted together vertically. the bottom held his watercooling and the top case had his system. Talk about extra space overkill!
12-10-2008, 08:49 PM
tinker77

Jor3lBR -- Whais this "light spray of pin" and where can I find some... :)
12-13-2008, 05:54 PM
lowtcell

You guys inspired me with your clean builds, so after months of neglect in the garage, I finally transfered my hardware in to this beast.

Test fitting the board and marking for wiring holes:
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7...0391vg5.th.jpg http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/8...0392fe0.th.jpg

A few minutes with a drill and hole saw:
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/352...0393sb9.th.jpg

Followed by the trusty Dremel:
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/6...0394hl8.th.jpg http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/4...0395xj1.th.jpg

On to the assembly:
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/169...0396zz0.th.jpg http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/488...0397pq1.th.jpg

The final product of about 4 hours of my time :)
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/9...0398bm4.th.jpg http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1...0399op8.th.jpg

I need to find my stash of 90 degree SATA cables so I can turn the HDDs around.
01-11-2009, 08:10 PM
whe3ls

hes a small preview of my case

[IMG]http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8793/newestxu4.jpg
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/n...jpg/1/w468.png[/IMG]
01-11-2009, 09:29 PM
Ric2L

Hmmm... Kinda looks familiar, heres a couple of pics of my RocketFish (work in progress)

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1027/029qj7.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3764/026cp3.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8669/023rw8.jpg
01-11-2009, 09:52 PM
bball4ever39

Nice start thus far ric.

Had been using my rocketfish for awhile, went to a v350 though so mine is out in the garage. May bring it out soon again for a phenom II setup. I really like the idea of separating the base (PSU/ HDDs), you did a nice job of it as well.
01-11-2009, 10:41 PM
Ric2L

Quote:

Originally Posted by bball4ever39

Nice start thus far ric.

Had been using my rocketfish for awhile, went to a v350 though so mine is out in the garage. May bring it out soon again for a phenom II setup. I really like the idea of separating the base (PSU/ HDDs), you did a nice job of it as well.

Thanks, It'll be awhile till its completed, like to do an i7 build, but I also want a new 52" plasma. Sooooo..... computer or plasma, plasma or computer.....?:shrug:
01-11-2009, 11:16 PM
methimpikehoses

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

Thanks here's some more of the finished project:

http://i37.tinypic.com/hrmrzq.jpg

Nice cable work, and I like the lighting in this shot the best. :cool:
01-12-2009, 07:52 AM
bball4ever39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ric2L

Thanks, It'll be awhile till its completed, like to do an i7 build, but I also want a new 52" plasma. Sooooo..... computer or plasma, plasma or computer.....?:shrug:

Haha, I know how that goes.

ITX computer in a plasma? :rolleyes:
01-12-2009, 09:37 PM
cky2k6

Ric2L, your cuts are insanely clean. If that was done with a dremel, then you just might be a robot, lol. I really need some cable extensions for my 1200w toughpower, the cables are much shorter than the 750w... makes no sense.
01-12-2009, 10:02 PM
bball4ever39

I was thinking the same thing, how did you make the cuts?

Front I'm guessing drill press, for the longer perhaps two holes connected?
01-13-2009, 10:18 AM
Ric2L

Quote:

Originally Posted by cky2k6

Ric2L, your cuts are insanely clean. If that was done with a dremel, then you just might be a robot, lol. I really need some cable extensions for my 1200w toughpower, the cables are much shorter than the 750w... makes no sense.

Not a robot, but I used to work as a "Die Grinder" in a steel forging co. for 12 years, guess I got pretty good at it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bball4ever39

I was thinking the same thing, how did you make the cuts?

Front I'm guessing drill press, for the longer perhaps two holes connected?

For the front intake holes I used a hole saw & a hand drill, the drive bay area I used my Die Grinder & a file to clean up edges, same with the side.
01-25-2009, 07:19 PM
Ric2L

Anyone know where to get a replacement top that will fit the Rocketfish? I want to change the design for a rad on mine and I already cut it for a rad grill. Or if anyone has an uncut top they don't want PM me.
01-26-2009, 11:59 AM
Xeanor

Dang, I so wish these were available somewhere in Europe. :( Can't find them on ebay or something else either really.
01-30-2009, 12:24 PM
Russian

I actually stumbled upon one during Christmas time and bought it for a friend since i knew he'd want one and nobody knew it was there. :p:

I and my father both have one so its no use to me. :)
02-14-2009, 03:21 AM
whe3ls

that side panels fit this case again. im looking for a solid panel so i can get it cut out on a water jet...

edit.

would this panel fit?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=1518
03-07-2009, 02:54 PM
tinker77

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ric2L

Anyone know where to get a replacement top that will fit the Rocketfish? I want to change the design for a rad on mine and I already cut it for a rad grill. Or if anyone has an uncut top they don't want PM me.

i second this question, anyone?
03-07-2009, 04:34 PM
Devil_Dog

performance-pcs.com
03-08-2009, 12:17 AM
Russian

If you guys still have questions, performance pc's and frozen CPU havent really been the most helpful. The best thing to do is directly email LianLi they helped me find the right P/N for the side panel when i asked them for it. So i was able to find it for like 30 bucks instead of 60+
03-08-2009, 02:00 AM
Jamesrt2004

my bad ignore me
03-17-2009, 06:00 PM
freaksavior

not trying to use this as a fs thread but im thinking of selling my rocket fish case so pm me if insterested and i'll send you pics

btw the cases in this thread look amazing. I just dont like how big it is and how hard the cable management is
03-17-2009, 06:48 PM
SirKronan

Quote:

Originally Posted by whe3ls

that side panels fit this case again. im looking for a solid panel so i can get it cut out on a water jet...

edit.

would this panel fit?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=1518

I believe that one will work.

Here is the windowed version. I purchased it, and it fits perfectly. Looks good, too.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=1029

Contact them and they'll adjust the $30 shipping. Ended up being 13 or so. Well worth it.

And about the top panel, I know of two other forums where people have ordered panels that look like they'll fit. Of the three different models I monitored, none of them fit. You'll likely have to cut it yourself if you want a top rad or fans.
04-21-2010, 08:56 PM
HuffPCair

Hey sorry for bringing back a dead thread, but I did not want to start a new thread just for this simple question. I have read threw the whole thread and I think I am correct, but would like to double check.
Will this top fit the case?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24603

Thanks
Stu
04-21-2010, 11:54 PM
SirKronan

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuffPCair

Hey sorry for bringing back a dead thread, but I did not want to start a new thread just for this simple question. I have read threw the whole thread and I think I am correct, but would like to double check.
Will this top fit the case?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24603

Thanks
Stu

Nope.
04-22-2010, 07:49 AM
HuffPCair

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirKronan

Nope.

Ah ok.
So is there a top that will fit this case?
04-23-2010, 02:02 AM
SirKronan

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuffPCair

Ah ok.
So is there a top that will fit this case?

Nope.

At least not that I'm aware, and I did a lot of searching when I had this case. Someone on [H] bit the bullet and bought the only top panel that looked close enough to fit. It didn't fit.

A dremel and a grill kit/cover of some kind are what I see most people do. They make a side window that happens to fit this case perfectly, but the aftermarket top panels they make don't fit this case. It has its own unique width.
04-23-2010, 06:16 AM
Jor3lBR

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuffPCair

Ah ok.
So is there a top that will fit this case?

Stu, you can always sell your rad and get the AP120.3 with the same spacing it has on the top of you pre-drilled Rocketfish, it will save you money and mod time. :up:
04-23-2010, 06:18 AM
Jor3lBR

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirKronan

Nope.

At least not that I'm aware, and I did a lot of searching when I had this case. Someone on [H] bit the bullet and bought the only top panel that looked close enough to fit. It didn't fit.

A dremel and a grill kit/cover of some kind are what I see most people do. They make a side window that happens to fit this case perfectly, but the aftermarket top panels they make don't fit this case. It has its own unique width.

Humm why would you say that, have you actually tested the tops because another member here had both of these cases and he said all parts where interchangeable.
04-23-2010, 06:52 AM
HuffPCair

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

Stu, you can always sell your rad and get the AP120.3 with the same spacing it has on the top of you pre-drilled Rocketfish, it will save you money and mod time. :up:

Yeah I thought about that, but I already have this stuff and I may end up just attempting to see if the top fits or not. I dont know yet.
04-23-2010, 07:10 AM
HuffPCair

Also I would ask that member that said they mix part, but of course he hasnt been active since 2008
04-23-2010, 06:42 PM
Cpl Ledanek

thinking of adding mine to garage sale, except it remained in the box, so never used....what would be a fair price for this?

advance thanks
04-24-2010, 07:47 AM
AMD_Freak

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpl ledanek

thinking of adding mine to garage sale, except it remained in the box, so never used....what would be a fair price for this?

Advance thanks

125.00-175.00
04-29-2010, 01:08 AM
SirKronan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

Humm why would you say that, have you actually tested the tops because another member here had both of these cases and he said all parts where interchangeable.

I used to own this case, and I used it to make a build for my brother in law as well. I followed every thread I could find regarding the top panel on here, [H]ardForums, and anywhere else I could find a half decent following for this case. The panel he mentioned will not fit. I remember very specifically because I was in his same position with the same desire, and someone actually bit the bullet, ordered that top panel, and tried to install it, only to find that Lian Li built the case for Best Buy with not quite exactly the same specs as its nearest Lian Li counterparts. The side panel replacement fits great. Ordered one myself, but I could NEVER find ANYONE that got an aftermarket Lian Li top panel to work with the Rocketfish case without having to cut it. This is something I really wanted back then, because I wasn't comfortable cutting holes in a nice, expensive aluminum case. If I was using that case for my primary build now, I would be more comfortable cutting holes for fans, grills, rads, whatever, as many ended up doing after the top panel from Lian Li didn't work out like we'd hoped.

There were several of us searching for weeks to find an example of ANYONE that could get that top panel, or another one like it to work. When we couldn't find anything, like I said, one of us bit the bullet and ordered the top panel only to find it didn't fit.

That doesn't mean that unequivocally there is not one out there in existence that money can buy, but at least we couldn't find it. My suggestion is to just contact the reseller and have them measure the width of the top. Compare it with your measurement of the RocketFish case, and see if they're the same before you order it. Just my two cents.

And if you find one that is verified to work, please post a link! I would if I'd found anything in all my searchings back in the day ... perhaps something new is out now that wasn't back then, or maybe Lian Li makes a new case now with the same width as the RocketFish, and parts for it fit better. Anything's possible. Wow, it's late. I'm going to bed.

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