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Fractal Design Terra vs Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the Fractal Design Terra at 5.6/10.

The Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB leads on space and compatibility.

They score the same on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building, noise and value.

The biggest difference is space and compatibility, where the Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB scores 9/10 to the Fractal Design Terra's 6/10.

Fractal Design Terra

Fractal Design Terra

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Fractal Design Terra is for builders who want a compact, well-finished Mini-ITX system and are happy to choose their own cooling. It suits people planning a full-size graphics card in a 10.4-litre case with an SFX or SFX-L power supply. It is a poorer fit for anyone who wants a big radiator, lots of storage or a roomy, forgiving build.

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Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo RGB is for builders who want a showcase PC with room for large radiators and long graphics cards. It suits people who plan custom or all-in-one liquid cooling and are happy to buy their own fans. It is a poorer fit for anyone who wants a case that arrives ready to cool a build.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightFractal Design TerraLian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB
Airflow and cooling30%5/105/10
Build and ease of building20%7/107/10
Space and compatibility20%6/109/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%5/105/10
Overall5.6/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecFractal Design TerraLian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Small form factor case, 10.4 L (343 x 153 x 218 mm)Tower Chassis (ATX/Micro-ATX mid-tower)
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITXE-ATX (under 280mm width), ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)322 mm maximum (drops to 200 mm if a 120 mm radiator is installed)455.7mm maximum
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)77 mm maximum with spine set for CPU clearance; 48 mm when configured for maximum GPU length167mm maximum
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)SFX and SFX-L, maximum length 130 mmATX only, under 220mm
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)One 120 mm side radiator slotTop: 420mm or 360mm (max 103.8mm thick, also 240mm); side: 360/280/240mm (max 113.7mm); bottom: 360/280/240mm (max 92.3mm)
Fans included and fan mountsNone included; one 120 mm bottom fan mountNone included; mounts: top 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, side 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, bottom 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, rear 120mm x1
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)Two 2.5-inch mounts included; no 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch baysRear side: 4x 2.5 / 2x 3.5 inch; mainboard tray: 2x 2.5 inch; HDD cages: 2x 2.5 / 3.5 inch

Strengths and weaknesses

Fractal Design Terra

  • + Premium anodised aluminium build, with a solid walnut front option
  • + Room for graphics cards up to 322 mm
  • + Owners describe the build as easy
  • − No fans or dust filters included
  • − Weak AIO support and tight clearance for CPU cooling
  • − Two 2.5-inch mounts and no 3.5-inch bays

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a 240 mm or larger radiator for liquid cooling
  • Anyone needing 3.5-inch drive bays or lots of internal storage
  • Builders who want a cooler and fans included, or a roomy, forgiving case
Read the full Fractal Design Terra review ›

Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

  • + Fits 420mm and 360mm radiators at the same time
  • + Accepts graphics cards up to 455.7mm long
  • + Owners describe building in it as smooth
  • − No fans included
  • − Glass front as standard; mesh kit sold separately
  • − Power supply limited to ATX units under 220mm

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want fans included from the start
  • Anyone with a power supply of 220mm or longer
  • Builders who want a mesh front without buying a separate kit
Read the full Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB review ›

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