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Lian Li Launches 1499 USD DK-04 Desk-type Case
Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd, today announces the DK-04 computer desk chassis: the first-ever standing computer desk. This chassis offers hardcore enthusiasts design improvements, better drive mounting, extensive water cooling support, and, most importantly: it stands.
Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd, today announces the DK-04 computer desk chassis: the first-ever standing computer desk. This chassis offers hardcore enthusiasts design improvements, better drive mounting, extensive water cooling support, and, most importantly: it stands.
Standing desks aren't just fashionable, they're proven to be beneficial and healthy in multiple ways. Lian Li sought to design a new computer desk chassis in this spirit. Users can configure up to four different height settings, from 67.5cm to 116cm, for the desk to automatically adjust to at the press of a button. The DK-04 can serve as a standing desk for work and switch to a sit-down gaming desk in an instant.
Latest Vibration-Dampened Drive Storage and Inputs
With four stacking rubber-isolated drive racks, the DK-04 can mount a total of eight 2.5" or 3.5" drives with vibration dampeners. These racks are easy to install and remove via thumbscrews, and keep drives running quietly and reliably. This desk also includes a 5.25" bay on the front panel for an ODD, fan controllers, or other extras. The front panel also includes four USB 3.0 ports, HD audio inputs, and slots for the RGB controller for the optional lighting kit.
Redesigned Ergonomics, Better Legroom
The DK-04 features a new design, sporting a slimmer frame that tapers towards the user for better leg room. As it's a standing desk, the height can be fine-tuned to match each person; its legs are made from steel for structural strength - it can support loads up to 100kg.
Improved Water Cooling Support
Four 120mm fans intake cool air from the front of the chassis and vent through four additional exhaust fans mounted on the back panel. The DK-04 can also house very elaborate water cooling setups. The front intake fans can be swapped for a large 120mmx480mm radiator; the rear fans can be replaced by two 120mmx240mm radiators.
Updated Case Building Features
Along with Lian Li's previous desks, the DK-04 uses a removable motherboard tray for easy, unhindered building. Inside the chassis, there are wide margins with anchored cable clips to simplify cable routing and organization. The internal compartment is spacious, bright, and visible. The DK-04 supports eight expansion slots and VGA cards up to 320mm in length. It supports full ATX and mATX motherboards and mounts CPU coolers up to 140mm in height and ATX PSUs up to 210mm long.
| Model | DK-04 X |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | (W)1200mm (H)780mm~1170mm (D)750mm |
| Load on tabletop | 100kg(max) |
| Desktop Material | Tempered Glass |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Leg Material | Iron |
| Net Weight | –kg |
| 5.25" drive bay (External) | 5.25" x1 |
| 3.5" drive bay | 3.5" or 2.5" HDD x8 |
| Expansion Slot | 8 |
| Motherboard | ATX Micro-ATX |
| System Fan | (Front)120mm Fan x4 (Rear)120mm Fan x4 |
| I/O Ports | USB3.0 x 4 / HD Audio |
| Maximum Compatibility | VGA Card length: 320mm CPU cooler height:140mm Radiato: 120mm x480mm 120mm x240mm |
| PSU | ATX PSU (Optional) |
Price and Availability
The DK-04 will be available on May 10th for $1499.
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#5260692 Posted on: 04/20/2016 01:24 PM
Geek's dream come true
This desk is everything a DIY-er could want, but is fairly cost-prohibitive.
Lian-Li could have this in every geek's den if priced at $499.99.
Once the R&D is paid for, they should drop the price. It makes sense not to have a separate massive tower if you can just put the parts inside the desk. Very convenient.
One thing though... Front-panel ports of any type, while convenient, will eventually date the case. They should come up with a replaceable front-panel connection plate like the one that comes with motherboards for use on the back of a case so a case never goes out of date. They could produce replaceable front-panel hubs to use with the replaceable plates to accommodate new connection types in the future. You don't want something like this desk to go out of date.
Geek's dream come true
This desk is everything a DIY-er could want, but is fairly cost-prohibitive.
Lian-Li could have this in every geek's den if priced at $499.99.
Once the R&D is paid for, they should drop the price. It makes sense not to have a separate massive tower if you can just put the parts inside the desk. Very convenient.
One thing though... Front-panel ports of any type, while convenient, will eventually date the case. They should come up with a replaceable front-panel connection plate like the one that comes with motherboards for use on the back of a case so a case never goes out of date. They could produce replaceable front-panel hubs to use with the replaceable plates to accommodate new connection types in the future. You don't want something like this desk to go out of date.
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#5260694 Posted on: 04/20/2016 01:29 PM
Without a curved edge at the sitting position, I will never buy it.
And Yes front panel need to be replaceble.
Without a curved edge at the sitting position, I will never buy it.
And Yes front panel need to be replaceble.
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#5260697 Posted on: 04/20/2016 01:38 PM
It's a standing desk.
First of all, a computer case / desk? It's been done - at least 5 times that I'm aware of - first was the Redharbinger Cross Desk , and then there was Lian-Li's previous models, the DK-01, -02, and -03. So report please, don't just copy the press releases. And let's not forget the Lian Li F1 Aluminum Computer Desk - not a case, but a desk that matched with several cases they had on the market in 2006
It's a standing desk.
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#5260699 Posted on: 04/20/2016 01:41 PM
Exactly the stuff you can't change makes you buy another table a few years later. And to be honest, it offers way to little customisation to work in my personal 'DIY' category
Exactly the stuff you can't change makes you buy another table a few years later. And to be honest, it offers way to little customisation to work in my personal 'DIY' category
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first ever?
First of all, a computer case / desk? It's been done - at least 5 times that I'm aware of - first was the Redharbinger Cross Desk , and then there was Lian-Li's previous models, the DK-01, -02, and -03. So report please, don't just copy the press releases. And let's not forget the Lian Li F1 Aluminum Computer Desk - not a case, but a desk that matched with several cases they had on the market in 2006