Verdict: A Budget MicroATX Case for RGB‑First Builders
The Lian Li Vector V150 INF is a compact MicroATX PC case that combines an infinity mirror front panel, addressable RGB lighting, and a well‑ventilated internal layout to deliver premium‑looking aesthetics and solid everyday usability at a budget‑friendly price for small‑form‑factor gaming builds. From the first glance, this case tells you who it is for: people who care more about lighting and visual flair than cramming in a stack of hard drives. The infinity mirrors wrapped around the front fans, plus the ARGB strip around the perimeter, make it look far more expensive than it is. Yet the chassis still includes modern comforts such as a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type‑C port and multiple Type‑A ports on the front I/O, so you are not giving up high‑speed connectivity to get that look. Overall, it is a strong value for a compact gaming case that wants to be seen.
Design, Build, and Front‑Panel I/O
From a design perspective, the Lian Li Vector V150 leans hard into the infinity mirror aesthetic, placing reflective panels around the twin front cooling fans to dress up the face of a case that stays under the typical mid‑market price barrier. The perimeter ARGB strip adds a frame of light, turning the front into a focal point of any desk setup. This premium‑leaning look does not come with obvious build compromises; the steel body and panels feel in line with other mid‑range compact gaming case options. Front‑panel I/O is a highlight: you get a USB 3.2 Type‑C port with Gen 2x2 (up to 20Gbps) support, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type‑A ports, and a four‑pole headset jack that can handle either regular headphones or a combined headset‑and‑mic. The main annoyance on the outside is practical rather than structural: the power and reset buttons lack status lighting, which can make drive activity and power state harder to confirm at a glance.
Pros
- Infinity mirror front and ARGB strip deliver high‑end visual flair at a modest case price.
- Includes USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type‑C and dual Type‑A ports for modern high‑speed I/O connectivity.
- No serious cost‑cutting on structural features, helping the case stand out in its price class.
Cons
- Power and reset buttons do not have indicator lighting for power or drive activity.
- Front ARGB cabling is tied down and the mesh fan covers are awkward to remove, making cleaning and re‑routing harder.
Internal Layout, Cooling Options, and Cable Management
Inside, the Vector V150 INF is surprisingly flexible for a MicroATX PC case focused on looks. Two rows of cable passages ring the motherboard area, supporting both conventional and reverse‑connector MicroATX boards and making tidy cable runs easier. The top and front panels pull straight off, revealing two 140mm front mounts populated with factory fans and a multi‑format top bracket that supports either 140mm or 120mm fans or radiators. Lian Li leaves about 424mm of space under the top, allowing most 360mm radiators to fit even if they have larger end caps. However, the radiator would sit around 45mm above the board, and thicker 240mm units can push side fans into the airflow path of the front intake, so careful planning is wise if you are aiming for aggressive liquid‑cooling setups. On top of the power‑supply shroud, threaded holes support two more 120mm fans with included screws, giving builders another way to tune PC case thermal performance around graphics cards and storage.
Storage, Expansion, and Everyday Usability Trade‑Offs
The Vector V150’s internal layout favors airflow and visual cleanliness over massive storage capacity. Ahead of the PSU bay, the drive plate supports dual mounting patterns for 3.5‑inch and 2.5‑inch drives, but spacing means you cannot realistically run two 3.5‑inch drives there because the front drive’s cables lack room. In practice, you can use either two 2.5‑inch drives or one 3.5‑inch plus one 2.5‑inch. The mounts themselves are well thought out, using keyhole‑shaped slots, shoulder screws, and grommets to help dampen vibration on mechanical drives. Expansion support is better than many budget rivals: the rear expansion‑slot panel is fully realized rather than cut‑down, which makes swapping cards easier and gives more flexibility for GPU and additional cards. Fan and radiator mounting around the rear 120mm position is also considerate, with slotted screw mounts that allow you to shift the exhaust fan or rear radiator to avoid clashes with top cooling or a longer graphics card.
Buy if / Skip if
- Buy the Lian Li Vector V150 INF if you want a compact gaming case with infinity mirrors and ARGB front lighting that looks more premium than its mid‑range price suggests.
- Skip the Lian Li Vector V150 INF if you need extensive 3.5‑inch storage capacity or expect to run multiple large mechanical drives in one chassis.
- Buy the Lian Li Vector V150 INF if you value modern high‑speed front I/O, including USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type‑C and multiple Type‑A ports, on a MicroATX PC case.
- Skip the Lian Li Vector V150 INF if easy front‑panel disassembly and quick access to ARGB cabling and dust filters are more important to you than visual design.
- Buy the Lian Li Vector V150 INF if you plan a tidy MicroATX build that takes advantage of its cable passages, extra fan mounts on the PSU shroud, and flexible rear expansion panel.
