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Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB vs Montech XR Wood

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Montech XR Wood scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB at 6.2/10.

The Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB leads on build and ease of building and space and compatibility.

The Montech XR Wood leads on airflow and cooling and value.

They score the same on noise.

The biggest difference is value, where the Montech XR Wood scores 8/10 to the Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB's 5/10.

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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Montech XR Wood

6.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Montech XR Wood is for budget builders who want a mesh-fronted ATX case with fans already fitted. It suits people planning an air-cooled or liquid-cooled gaming PC with a long graphics card and a small number of drives. It is a weaker fit for storage-heavy builds or back-connect motherboards.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGBMontech XR Wood
Airflow and cooling30%5/107/10
Build and ease of building20%7/105/10
Space and compatibility20%9/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%5/108/10
Overall6.2/106.5/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGBMontech XR Wood
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Tower Chassis (ATX/Micro-ATX mid-tower)ATX Mid-Tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)E-ATX (under 280mm width), ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITXATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)455.7mm maximum420mm
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)167mm maximum175mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX only, under 220mmATX 230mm max length (conflicting sources: Vividrepairs gives ATX up to 200mm)
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top: 420mm or 360mm (max 103.8mm thick, also 240mm); side: 360/280/240mm (max 113.7mm); bottom: 360/280/240mm (max 92.3mm)Front 280mm, Top 360mm (Tom's Hardware); conflicting figures from other sources
Fans included and fan mountsNone included; mounts: top 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, side 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, bottom 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, rear 120mm x14 x 120mm GF120 ARGB PWM pre-installed; accommodates up to 12 fans
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)Rear side: 4x 2.5 / 2x 3.5 inch; mainboard tray: 2x 2.5 inch; HDD cages: 2x 2.5 / 3.5 inch3.5-inch: 2; 2.5-inch: 2

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

Montech XR Wood

  • + Four 120mm ARGB PWM fans pre-installed
  • + Radiator and fan support praised by owners
  • + Takes graphics cards up to 420mm
  • − Front dust filter restricts airflow and adds noise
  • − Only two 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch drive spots

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with a back-connect motherboard
  • Builders who need many 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive bays
  • Anyone wanting a near-silent build with a solid front panel
Read the full Montech XR Wood review ›

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