Been in the market for a small PC case, and this one is gorgeous,
Also $145 or so (got it down to $139 at a store in Sydney) everywhere
Lian Li DAN-A3 Wooden 26L Compact mATX Case (Black) $99 + Delivery ($0 C&C WA) @ PLE Computers
1450
bleugh on 10/05/2025 - 11:38 ple.com.au (5402 clicks)
Last edited 10/05/2025 - 13:43 by 2 other users
Last edited 10/05/2025 - 13:43 by 2 other users
Related Stores
Comments
It's there. $109
Nah that just has the cheap cloth mesh front.
The white one looks good even without wood.
No glass option can't show off my RGB's :(
There is a glass side panel. Not sure if ple offers it
Just built in this. Was good
Elaborate - I've only built ATX PCs in big cases like the O11D - how hard is it in this case?
Also can you share a PC Part picker list?Really good. lots of space and compatibility. although no room behind the motherboard for cable management. im using a inno3d 4070 super with a msi b650m gaming plus wifi motherboard.
Try ITX
I found o11 to be gargantuan and was very annoyed at the space it was wasting on my desk. As soon as deepcool came out with their ch160 switched to it. Such an amazingly compact case that houses everything in my pc and runs cool and quiet. I use arctic freezer 36 and tuf 4070
I built matx in this case. Was easy, everything fit without difficulty. Looks great and would do it again.
MATX as in mini or the big one??
Beautiful looking case
I really want this but not sure of the footprint compared to my asus prime ap201 or if my stuff will fit well enough. This just looks so nice with the wood accent.
Lian Li site is super detailed on how to fit components - https://lian-li.com/product/a3-matx/
It's smaller (26L vs 33L) but the design is so flexible that it should fit whatever you have. Just make sure the PSU/GPU/HSF fits in one of the many layouts and you're golden.
I ended up choosing ap201 simply cause of the extra space for a wide aio and gpu
Wouldve gone for this if my posts were smaller
I got 2x Fractal North, one in white, one in black, looking at this going I dont need it lol.
They need to make a Fractal North mini already!
i'm surprised how cheap cases are
This just doesn't look as aesthetic as the original dan cases
$137.63 delivered at Centrecom. White available cheaper with delivery too I believe.
Edit: White is $101 delivered.
Free delivery may require signing up (also free).
That's white mesh, not white with wood.
Edit: found the white wood one.
Ahh I see.
I thought the mesh referred to the side panel as the front of the white one looks the same as the black and wood variants.
However: found it at centrecom for $137ish delivered after the $8 code and free delivery.
https://www.centrecom.com.au/lian-li-dan-a3-matx-micro-form-…
fire hazard
They're not shorting 12V to ground like NZXT as far as I can tell, so it's probably fine.
I built with a v2 of those cases and loved it. Wish they were still around.
in what way?
if the cooling system malfunctions, then the cpu or gpu can reach extremely high temperatures casing a fire
Hasn't been true for like 20 years. These things throttle themselves and shut down now
@9hundred: …although the throttling could malfunction leading to a catastrophic explosion of enormous proportions leading to life threatening injuries
You ever tried to build a fire outside? Wood is a pain in the ass to ignite, that's why firestarters and tinder etc exist.
This would burn in a fire but won't cause one.
It's pretty much the most popular mATX case of recent.
i still have the fractal terra and this looks way better for cheaper. what's the deal?
This one is matx versus your mitx, mitx can tend to go for a premium. Bit your one being 299… hmm.
Imo the Terra is nicer. Probably more premium build too. My partners pc build from old parts is in this case (green variant) and it's a nice looking case tbh. But different cases imo. You're comparing a 10L something case with a 26L something case.
More RnD and design considerations in the smaller space + even more niche!
Fractal makes good cases but at premium cost.
Built in this for my daughter, plenty of room, fit 4070ti and 280mm ROG AIO comfortably, cooling seems great. Much easier that some of the other SFF cases I've tried. I would however go for SFX/L power supply for that slightly less interference with GPU and AIO.
S-tier parenting.
I found these look awful IRL
Nice looking case. Wish it wasn't so long so could fit it on an Expedit shelf.
Darn it… I already spent too much on OzBargain today, oh well :-)
Thanks OP, I wanted this and had it in my to-buy, this is the best price I've seen, $99 local pick-up Bentley.
I recently bought a Gala prebuilt in this case, absolutely beautiful with great airflow too.
Absolutely beautiful case. Using this case (but with black mesh instead of wood) for about a year now. Really compact and was fun to plan and execute.
Got one of these in white recently. 9070XT fits in comfortably and looks great whilst maintaining good temps.
which model 9070xt fits?
I have a Powercolor Hellhound.
Don't need it but still want to get one… that wood looks nice.
At first glance i thought it was a mini shipping container.
Any deals on a full atx size setup?
that is a steal deal
I love this case. Managed to get in dual 360mm radiators. If you're thinking of doing the same, get the thinnest radiators you can less than 30mm.
is this a sign to retire my QBX
Oh another qbx user. I retired mine and went itx. This might be more of a nicer looking side grade.
which itx?
There was a deal on the lian li a4h20 a few years back. Smaller footprint but if it's gonna be on a desk i have realised a skinner taller tower is probably the way to go.
@mit: Agreed. I find it kinda funny how even though I have an ITX case I ended up mounting my PC on the underside of my desk to minimise its footprint while all my friends have their mega ATX builds casually taking up 40% of the desk with no issues.
This should hold 13 milk bottles.
Price gone back.
Great deal and case though.will a 9070xt fit? Looking to run gta on max but it just got delayed another 2 years lol
gta 6 will come out when half life 3 comes out
Cheaper buy a PS5 pro haha
Was primed up to buy a few components from PLE based on this deal. Guess I'll be going to my local.
The front looks like the inside of the elevator at my work …
Hoping for the white wood front one :/