Side-by-Side Comparison
Lian Li B4-mATX vs Rosewill Helium NAS Max
Standardized 5-pillar engineering audit, thermal telemetry, verified longevity metrics, and complete technical specification diff.
★ Recommended Winner
● HIGHLY RATED
Lian Li B4-mATX
Composite Score:
4.5
/ 5.0
A dense, high-airflow 21.3L mATX chassis engineered with DAN Cases that pairs dual-orientation flexibility with remarkable GPU and cooler clearance.
● HIGHLY RATED
Rosewill Helium NAS Max
Composite Score:
4.4
/ 5.0
High-capacity ATX mid-tower chassis tailored for home server builds, offering eleven 3.5-inch drive bays, BTF motherboard support, and four pre-installed 140mm PWM fans.
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Mizex Comparative Audit Verdict
The Lian Li B4-mATX earns the higher Mizex Composite Score (4.5 vs 4.4), leading across 3 of 5 engineering pillars. With superior ratings in Build Quality & Materials, Thermal, Power & Acoustics, Real-World Reliability, it represents the superior reliability choice.
5-Pillar Engineering Telemetry
Detailed comparison across standardized normalized 1.0 – 5.0 engineering pillars.
Lian Li B4-mATX
Rosewill Helium NAS Max
Engineering & Architecture
(30%)
Tie
4.5
4.5
Build Quality & Materials
(20%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX (+0.2)
4.4
4.2
Thermal, Power & Acoustics
(20%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX (+0.2)
4.5
4.3
Real-World Reliability
(20%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX (+0.2)
4.6
4.4
Buyer Value & Upgrades
(10%)
Winner: Rosewill Helium NAS Max (+0.1)
4.5
4.6
Lian Li B4-mATX: Strengths & Caveats
✔ Advantages
- Dense 21.3-liter dual-orientation enclosure supporting both horizontal and vertical placement
- Generous clearance for up to 358mm GPUs and 162mm tall CPU air coolers
- Comprehensive ventilation with full mesh panels and two included 120mm slim PWM fans
- Supports up to a 360mm liquid cooling radiator when configured with an SFX power supply
✖ Documented Caveats
- Installing a 360mm radiator mandates an SFX power supply instead of standard ATX
- ATX power supply compatibility is constrained to a maximum depth of 140mm
Rosewill Helium NAS Max: Strengths & Caveats
✔ Advantages
- Massive storage expansion supporting up to 11 x 3.5-inch HDDs and 2 x 2.5-inch SSDs
- Turnkey cooling setup with four pre-installed 140mm PWM fans and front mesh ventilation
- Broad hardware compatibility including BTF back-connect motherboards and up to 420mm GPU clearance
- Modern front I/O featuring a dedicated USB 3.2 Type-C port
✖ Documented Caveats
- Tempered glass side panel favors desktop aesthetics over acoustic dampening panels standard in server closets
- Fully populating eleven mechanical hard drives substantially increases chassis weight and cable congestion
Technical Specification Comparison
Side-by-side spec alignment. Rows highlighted with subtle shading denote differing specifications.
| Specification | Lian Li B4-mATX | Rosewill Helium NAS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand DIFF | Lian Li | Rosewill |
| Model DIFF | B4-mATX | Helium NAS Max |
| Case Type DIFF | Small Form Factor (SFF) Mini Tower | — |
| Case Volume DIFF | 21.3 L | — |
| Dimensions DIFF | 420 mm x 191 mm x 288 mm | — |
| Materials DIFF | Steel, Mesh (optional Real Wood panel) | — |
| Supported Motherboards DIFF | Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | — |
| Orientation DIFF | Horizontal or Vertical | — |
| Max Gpu Length DIFF | 358 mm | — |
| Max Cpu Cooler Height DIFF | 162 mm | — |
| Max Psu Length DIFF | 140 mm (ATX) | — |
| Supported Psu Form Factors DIFF | ATX (max 140 mm), SFX | — |
| Radiator Support DIFF | Up to 360 mm AIO (with SFX PSU) | — |
| Fan Mount Locations DIFF | Front (120 mm), Rear (120 mm), Bottom (120 mm), Side (120 mm) | — |
| Preinstalled Fans DIFF | 2 x 120 mm slim fans | — |
| Fan Speed DIFF | 0 - 1800 RPM | — |
| Fan Max Airflow DIFF | 64.2 CFM | — |
| Fan Max Air Pressure DIFF | 2.4 mmH2O | — |
| Storage Drive Support DIFF | 2.5" SSD | — |
| Cable Management DIFF | Rear clearance routing | — |
| Ac Inlet DIFF | Rotatable AC inlet | — |
| Form Factor DIFF | — | ATX Mid Tower |
| Chassis Materials DIFF | — | Steel, Plastic, Tempered Glass |
| Motherboard Support DIFF | — | E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, BTF Back-Connect |
| Internal 3.5 Inch Bays DIFF | — | 11 |
| Internal 2.5 Inch Bays DIFF | — | 2 |
| Expansion Slots DIFF | — | 7 |
| Pre Installed Fans DIFF | — | 4 x 140mm PWM |
| Front Fan Mounts DIFF | — | 3 x 120mm / 3 x 140mm |
| Top Fan Mounts DIFF | — | 2 x 140mm |
| Rear Fan Mounts DIFF | — | 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm |
| Radiator Clearance DIFF | — | Up to 360mm |
| Maximum GPU Length DIFF | — | 420 mm |
| Maximum CPU Cooler Height DIFF | — | 180 mm |
| Front Panel I/O DIFF | — | 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.0, Audio |
| Dust Filters DIFF | — | Yes |
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