LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case, Airflow Focus RGB Gaming Computer Case with All-Around Mesh Panels, 2x160mm & 1x140mm PWM Fans Pre-Installed and Innovative Rear PCIe Fan Bracket Chassis (Black)

I recently purchased the Lian Li 216 PC case, and it has exceeded my expectations. The sleek and minimalist design not only looks fantastic but also provides a functional and practical build experience. The tempered glass side panel beautifully showcases the internals, making it a great choice for those who want to display their components.One standout feature is the outstanding airflow. The case comes with well-placed ventilation and fan options, keeping temperatures in check even during intense gaming sessions. Cable management is a breeze with ample space behind the motherboard tray, contributing to a clean and organized build.The toolless drive installation is a nice touch, making the overall assembly process smooth and efficient. The case supports various cooling configurations, allowing for customization based on individual preferences and component choices.While the case is compact, it offers plenty of room for high-end components, and the PSU shroud adds a neat and tidy look. The build quality is top-notch, reflecting Lian Li's commitment to craftsmanship.In conclusion, the Lian Li 216 PC case is a fantastic choice for both aesthetics and performance. Whether you're a seasoned builder or a first-time PC enthusiast, this case delivers on style, functionality, and quality. Definitely of the best PC case in 2023. Highly recommended.

This is an amazing case.1. Airflow is just perfect, at most you'll need 3 additional fans for exhaust, no need for to buy extra intake fans.2. RGB looks good and can be disabled if wanted for stealth look.3. It has built in GPU Support bracket to avoid sag.4. Opening/Closing is really well design, building a pc is a delight as well as changing components.5. Front USB-C is a nice detail.6. Enough space for large gpu and cpu cooling7. The best case on it's price range.Cons:1. Due to the placement of the PSU, you might need a modular power supply.2. Manually switching the PSU requires screwing (fortunately it's a easy screw by hand).3. Cable management could be difficult on complex builds (RGA controllers, etc). For simple builds this is not a real issue imo.4. Power supply air intake could have a bit more room.5. Graphics card intake doesn't have a filter, could led to pet hair / more dust getting into the system. (easily fixable by using a DIY PC Case Dust Mesh Filter).

Picked this case up after watching several very positive reviews on the interwebs. I was originally torn between this case and the Be Quiet Pure Base 500DX as I wanted a good air cooling case that minimized noise and looked good. I have not been disappointed - this case does everything pretty well. It looks good, the included fans are both unique and very efficient (for large fans they actually make use of the full front opening, unlike those even larger fans where the case frame blocks 1/4 of the blade surface area) and it is very easy to build in with nice cable management features. While not the biggest disco RGB guy, I did get the RGB version for a bit of flash and the included RGB controller with 2 additional USB 3 ports was preinstalled and wired up from the factory which lights up the 2 large front fans (the rear 140mm exhaust fan is not lighted). The included fan hub (rgb version only) located in the back side is simple but does the job, providing expansion for 2 additional fans if you'd like (personally, I connect most of my fans directly to the mobo and don't use hubs much). The rgb effects are basic but do provide for separate fan blade and ring adjustments - they look good to me.The case offers a nearly infinite combination of cooling arrangements using both air and/or water, with a unique motherboard positioning option that can lower the mobo down about 1.5" to provide additional room for radiators up top. Speaking of which, the removable top frame makes system building and fan installation very easy and should be a standard feature of any modern pc case these days. An included "shield plate" can be installed to block off the front top opening, preventing air from bypassing areas you want cooled. The rear 140mm exhaust fan is larger than the typical 120mm used in most cases, which produces less noise. Fans can also be mounted on the bottom psu shelf to pull in cool air through the side mesh panel for the GPU.There are MANY more features this case provides - I suggest you check out some reviews from Gamer's Nexus etc who have rated this case highly across the board. Keep in mind these reviews account only for the fans included with the case - I noted the GN review showed middling GPU cooling for this case, but having installed one single 120mm fan at the bottom center position (directed upwards to the GPU) that my RTX 3070 never broke 68'C in benchmark tests. Likewise, my Noctua U12A air cooler kept my 13600K cpu at 80'C running Cinebench R23 - excellent results for an air cooled system. All this while running virtually silent thanks to the large fans that can spin at lower rpms.In conclusion, I'd recommend this case to anyone building an air cooled system. If you are planning on water cooling, I think the unique 160mm fans are wasted in that scenario and you'd be better off with something else. But for air? This case HAS to be one of the best options available.

This Lian LI 216 E-ATX PC turned out to be an excellent choice. The case has a nice style. It's easy to assemble a PC using this case. Cables and wires are well routed and hidden for the most part. Nothing weird or difficult about its construction. Plenty of nice, large, illuminated slow speed and quiet cooling fans. Mainboard installation was easy. It handled the install of an all-in-one CPU liquid cooling unit just fine. Lots of room for the RTX3080 GPU card.Overall, I am very pleased with this case.

I had the Lian Li Lancool 216 previously, and loved it. When the 207 came out recently, I decided to give it a try as well. As far as layout and building, it's even better than the 216. Tons of room and easy to build it. The only issue I have with it compared to the 216 is how loud it is. The 216 was whisper quite, but the 207 front fans are pretty dang loud. It normally doesn't bother me because I use a headset, but I can still hear it wind up even with the headset on. I wouldn't suggest this case if you need it to be quite. But, if you really only care about quality build and airflow, I'd say you can't beat it.