It has been a while since Lian Li rolled out its first test bench, the PC-T60, which is why the case vendor is launching a new product today called the PC-T80. The new variant shares a lot of similarities with its predecessor, which include a brushed aluminium construction and modular design, while bringing in new features like inclusion for liquid cooled radiators and more.

The test bench is divided into three zones which allows users to quickly configure a specific component without having to dissemble the entire build. The topmost zone accommodates motherboards of various form factors from mini-ITX up to XL-ATX. The middle zone can slot in three 2.5-inch drives, while the bottom zone includes the 3.5-inch drive cage as well as mounts for the PSU.

The bottom zone can be configured such that the drive cage as well as the PSU can be mounted in different positions based on the requirement. The middle zone can accommodate an additional drive cage if needed. All hard drive cages feature a tool-less design that is standard across all Lian Li offerings, which makes it easier to mount and remove drives.

With dimensions of 40mm x 435mm x 335mm, there isn’t hardware available today that the test bench won’t be able to fit. One of the main advantages with the PC-T80 is the availability of mounting brackets for radiators as large as 360mm, thereby negating the need for system builders to install mounting solutions of their own. Also included is provision to mount three 120 mm fans.

The PC-T80 will be available in two color variants: the silver model will sell as the PC-T80A, while the black version will be offered as the PC-T80B. Both variants will retail for $169. Lian Li is also offering accessories that include hot-swap backplanes along with additional 3.5-inch cages, although there is no indication as to how much these will cost.

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After launching the E-ATX compatible Core V71 chassis earlier this year and the ITX form factored Core V1, Thermaltake is launching a mid-tower variant in the series, called the Core V51. The Core V51 carries on a similar design as its larger sibling, and retains the metal mesh look.

Aimed at the enthusiast segment, the Core V51 can fit in E-ATX motherboards, as well as standard ATX and micro ATX boards. Thermaltake is making a name for itself by offering a host of cooling options in its enthusiast cases, and the Core V52 is no different, with users getting the option of installing three 120 mm fans, or two 140 mm fans, or a single 200 mm fan at the front. Up top, you can install three 120 mm fans, two 140 mm fans or two 200 mm fans. At the back, you can fit in a 120 mm or a 140 mm fan, and there is provision to install two 120 mm fans. If you’re looking to go with a liquid cooled build, you can install radiators of the same size in lieu of the fans. Thermaltake is throwing in three fans as standard: two at the front, and one at the back.

The chassis comes with two drive cages, with one cage fitting in three 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives, and the other able to slot in two drives. The Core V51 is a modular case, and should you wish to do so, you can remove all drive bays to make room for extra-long video cards or a custom liquid cooled configuration. In such a scenario, you can house a 3.5-inch or a 2.5-inch drive behind the motherboard enclosure. You can also adjust the height of the drive cages if you don’t want to remove them entirely. At the front, the case has two USB 3.0 headers as well as the HD audio ports.

Thermaltake understands that you need to showcase your liquid cooled rig, and as such the Core V51 comes with a windowed side panel to show off your hardware. The chassis is set to be available later this month for $109.99.

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