Side-by-Side Comparison
COUGAR MX110 RGB vs Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck
Standardized 5-pillar engineering audit, thermal telemetry, verified longevity metrics, and complete technical specification diff.
▲ DOCUMENTED QUIRKS
Composite Score:
3.8
/ 5.0
An entry-level mid-tower delivering immediate out-of-the-box airflow via four pre-installed 120 mm fans and tempered glass, counterbalanced by fixed-speed Molex fan power, 305 mm GPU limits, and legacy USB 2.0 I/O.
★ Recommended Winner
▲ DOCUMENTED QUIRKS
Composite Score:
4.3
/ 5.0
A robust 4.0 mm steel and wood-accented cooling pedestal that significantly enhances vertical GPU intake on the Lian Li B4-mATX chassis.
⚖️
Mizex Comparative Audit Verdict
The Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck achieves the higher Mizex Composite Score (4.3 vs 3.8), leading across 4 of 5 engineering pillars. With an advantage in Engineering & Architecture, Build Quality & Materials, Thermal, Power & Acoustics, Real-World Reliability, it represents the stronger technical recommendation.
5-Pillar Engineering Telemetry
Detailed comparison across standardized normalized 1.0 – 5.0 engineering pillars.
COUGAR MX110 RGB
Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck
Engineering & Architecture
(30%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck (+0.6)
3.5
4.1
Build Quality & Materials
(20%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck (+0.9)
3.6
4.5
Thermal, Power & Acoustics
(20%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck (+0.6)
3.8
4.4
Real-World Reliability
(20%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck (+0.7)
3.9
4.6
Buyer Value & Upgrades
(10%)
Winner: COUGAR MX110 RGB (+0.1)
4.2
4.1
COUGAR MX110 RGB: Strengths & Caveats
✔ Advantages
- Includes four pre-installed 120 mm RGB cooling fans for turnkey positive pressure airflow
- Perforated front mesh fascia provides an open intake path for component cooling
- Tempered glass side panel provides full interior visibility with clean aesthetics
- Comprehensive internal drive support accommodating up to two 3.5-inch and four 2.5-inch drives
✖ Documented Caveats
- Included RGB fans feature fixed-pattern illumination and lack PWM motherboard speed control
- GPU clearance is limited to 12.0 in (305 mm), restricting compatibility with larger multi-fan graphics cards
- Front I/O relies on dual legacy USB 2.0 ports and lacks a modern USB-C connection
Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck: Strengths & Caveats
✔ Advantages
- Expands cooling capacity with support for up to three 120 mm or two 140 mm intake fans
- Delivers direct, high-volume airflow toward the graphics card in vertical orientation
- Premium construction pairing rigid 4.0 mm steel with tempered glass and wood accents
- Includes a magnetic PVC dust filter for intake protection against ambient dust
✖ Documented Caveats
- Requires relocating the chassis front I/O panel during installation
- Strictly restricted to vertical setups on the Lian Li B4-mATX chassis
Technical Specification Comparison
Side-by-side spec alignment. Rows highlighted with subtle shading denote differing specifications.
| Specification | COUGAR MX110 RGB | Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Brand DIFF | COUGAR | Lian Li |
| Model DIFF | MX110 RGB | B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck |
| Form Factor DIFF | Mid-Tower | — |
| Chassis Materials DIFF | SPCC steel, tempered glass, ABS plastic | — |
| Dimensions (W X H X D) DIFF | 7.9 x 17.8 x 14.2 in (200 x 452 x 360 mm) | — |
| Weight DIFF | 9.96 lbs (4.52 kg) | — |
| Motherboard Support DIFF | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | — |
| Expansion Slots DIFF | 7 standard slots | — |
| Maximum GPU Length DIFF | 12.0 in (305 mm) | — |
| Maximum CPU Cooler Height DIFF | 6.2 in (158 mm) | — |
| Maximum PSU Length DIFF | 6.3 in (160 mm) | — |
| Storage Drive Bays DIFF | 2 x 3.5-inch HDD (convertible), 2+2 x 2.5-inch SSD | — |
| Pre Installed Fans DIFF | 4 x 120 mm fixed-mode RGB fans (3 front intake, 1 rear exhaust) | — |
| Total Fan Capacity DIFF | Up to 6 x 120 mm (3 front, 2 top, 1 rear) | — |
| Radiator Compatibility DIFF | Front: 9.4 in (240 mm) / 4.7 in (120 mm); Rear: 4.7 in (120 mm) | — |
| Front I/O Interface DIFF | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x 3.5 mm Mic, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio, Reset switch | — |
| Dust Filtration DIFF | Top magnetic filter, front mesh intake, bottom PSU filter | — |
| Chassis Compatibility DIFF | — | Lian Li B4-mATX |
| Supported Orientation DIFF | — | Vertical |
| Frame Material DIFF | — | 4.0 mm Steel |
| Side Panel Material DIFF | — | Tempered Glass |
| Front Panel Accent DIFF | — | Wood panel design |
| Fan Support DIFF | — | Up to 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm |
| Dust Filter DIFF | — | Magnetic PVC dust filter |
| Airflow Configuration DIFF | — | Direct airflow path toward the GPU |
| Color Variants DIFF | — | Black (B4-1X), White (B4-1W) |
| Installation Requirement DIFF | — | Requires case I/O relocation |
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