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Lian Li A3-mATX (Black)
A 26.3 L mesh micro-ATX case with 415 mm GPU room, 360 mm radiator mounts and flexible PSU placement.
- Mini Tower
- Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- 415 mm
- 165 mm
- 26.3 L
PCPR score
7.8
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The short version
The A3-mATX is a compact mesh case that supports micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards, GPUs up to 415 mm and ATX, SFX or SFX-L power supplies. Lian Li lists 360 mm radiator support on the top and side. Cooling fans are not listed as included. It suits compact builds that still want large GPUs and radiators.
Pros
- 415 mm GPU clearance in 26.3 L
- 360 mm radiators on top and side
- Accepts ATX, SFX and SFX-L PSUs
- Mesh panels
Cons
- Fans not listed as included
- Only four expansion slots
- 1-year warranty
- Cooler height limit of 165 mm
Best for
- Compact micro-ATX gaming builds
- Builders wanting radiators in a small case
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Full specifications
Core
- Style
- Mini Tower
Fit
- Motherboard support
- Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Max GPU length
- 415 mm
- Max CPU cooler height
- 165 mm
- PSU support
- ATX, SFX, SFX-L
- Max PSU length
- 220 mm
- Expansion slots
- 4
- 3.5" bays
- 1
- 2.5" bays
- 3
Cooling
- Top radiator
- 240, 360
- Side radiator
- 240, 280, 360
- Bottom radiator
- 240
- Total fan mounts
- 10
Ports & I/O
- Front USB-C
- Yes
- Front USB-A
- 2
Physical
- Side panel
- Mesh
- Color
- Black
- Length
- 443 mm
- Width
- 194 mm
- Height
- 321.5 mm
- Volume
- 26.3 L
Compatibility notes
- GPU up to 415 mm; CPU coolers up to 165 mm.
- PSU up to 220 mm in ATX, SFX or SFX-L form.
- Wood and glass editions are separate SKUs.
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Video reviews
Positive · Review
Excellent Budget Case: Lian Li DAN A3-mATX Review & Benchmarks
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Gamers Nexus reviews the Lian Li DAN A3-mATX budget case, describing a positive outlook on its simple, competent design.
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What reviewers and owners say
r/watercooling · u/Br3zzly
PositiveA builder completed a first custom loop in the A3-mATX with dual 360mm radiators and reports the finished system runs very quiet with fans kept at low fixed speeds.
2026-07-24
Read the sourcer/sffpc · u/Humajum
PositiveAn owner runs the A3 as a main desktop with a 9950X3D2, NH-D15 and RTX 4090 FE, using it as the anchor build while upsizing a secondary system.
2026-08-08
Read the sourcer/sffpc · u/Mmedrano4
PositiveA builder moved from an NR200 into the A3 Noctua Edition, fitting an all-Noctua fan setup with tuned intake curves that keep the system totally silent while managing CPU and GPU temperatures.
2026-10-05
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Common questions
What motherboards fit?
Lian Li lists Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboard support for the A3-mATX.
Can I fit a 360 mm radiator?
Yes, on the top (360/240 mm) or side (360/280/240 mm) per Lian Li.
Which PSUs fit?
ATX, SFX and SFX-L power supplies fit, up to a maximum length of 220 mm per Lian Li.
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