Why is everyone copying the 011 Dynamic?

The new NZXT H9 series of cases look like they are derived DIRECTLY from the Lian-Li 011 series of cases... So what makes it different?

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[jordanlee]

Out of the O11 alternatives, I really like the Phanteks NV7 the most

[Theknystar]

This case is a definition of this meme "Can i copy your homework lian li?" "Sure, just change it up a little so that it doesnt look you copied it" "Sure thing"

[jamesbarlett]

It's got to be really hard to design a case without having similarities to another case.

[blackfireball]

Sad to hear that people are over the O11D layout. I was a little out of the game till I built my new rig 2 years ago, and to me the O11D was unique and new. I still absolutely love the layout and making upgrades and working on it has been great.

[jameslewis]

The issue with something like this case (which is so close in design to an existing product) is that it only makes sense if you can get it cheaper than the design it is aping unless you particularly like its styling over the original.

[BSGNZ]

I can't wait to see Jay getting and building in some of those new amazing cases from CES.

[stilltrill]

I'm building in the exact one right now. everyday a new piece arrives in the mail that goes into my new build. So far, I got the motherboard, CPU and ram. waiting on my psu and gpu and storage. this will be my 1st build by myself and I'm stoked to build in this beautiful behemoth!

[Simucoc]

The H9 Flow is awesome, alot better than the O11. NZXT did resolve the front corner "Problem" where everyone was grinding for the deep effect.

[xgcgeezer]

As a owner of a 011 Dynamic XL, which I have been using for years and luv the case. The H9 COMES WITH FANS & controller, major selling point there, like the (look) glass top which is not good for air flow, but not a fan of the "swiss cheese" side panel. So if your looking for a new case in this style I would go H9. ( Owning the 011 XL, i'll never buy another case)

[johndegnan]

I got the 011D XL for my system and love it. Not surprised that others are copying it.

[tuxediomafia]

I just bought the 011 dyn EVO and have done the build in it. I was freaking impressed, I am a carpenter and know how things should be built And Lian Li did it well.I saw this NZXT case from CES here on YouTube as I was building mine, and just LOVED the glass to glass corner. But after watching J go through this case, I appreciate the build quality and thoughts within the Lian LI. Now IDK the price of the NZXT but if its similar to the Lian Li, I dont think you can go wrong either way.
Now J mentioned having this case for years, and that what I thought with My Lian LI, BUT the Lian Li has a metal top and back, of which I think would be easier modding later on in its life, as opposed to all the glass.

[susantompkins]

I still rock my NZXT switch 810 in gunmetal grey! It's never let me down, cools extremely well, accepts any mobo size even extended, has great fan and radiator support. I have thought about painting it a pearly irredescent white. Maybe mod it a bit.

[cardsfanbj]

Looks good, but I think Lian Li still has the edge over this with the bottom to top airflow.
I do like the ventilated back panel on this one though

[mikepawlikguitar]

It's great to hear someone (Jay, specifically) keep mentioning that Switch 810 case from back in the day. That was my first build with the infamous 2500k, and the Sapphire HD7970. What a legend! Thanks for bringing back some great memories :)

[PaulLemars]

Looks very cool Jay, but I still prefer my new Hyte Y60. These are fun times (finally) for interesting case designs.

[bajasvt]

Offering two top fan brackets makes sense for this case because the top exhaust will be higher pressure. If they used a universal 280/360 option like most cases, you'd get a lot of air bleed from the exhaust side of the fan back around to the intake through the non-used fan holes; the solid fan brackets force the air to exit the case.

[EmeraldBayMovies]

Tbh I think this is the better case for the price, simply because it comes with 3 nice fans while the lian li case has 0.

[giogio]

I mean i cant blame them the 011 is solid design. Still rocking a O11 Mini with Front-Panel-Mod.

[shoeatic]

I’ve had my O11 since Jan 19, and still love it for my water cooled build. But I would consider the Flow version if I were going to do an AIO build.

[Descatane]

I really like o11 evo for its modularity parts(front mesh; vertical gpu mount; and USB port mount choices)