The Lancool 216 is a mainstream case featuring mesh panels for optimal airflow. Thanks to its modular rear panel, it can be optimized for air cooling or water cooling.
The Lancool 216 is a mainstream case featuring mesh panels for optimal airflow. Thanks to its modular rear panel, it can be optimized for air cooling or water cooling.
The Lancool 216 is a mainstream case featuring mesh panels for optimal airflow. Thanks to its modular rear panel, it can be optimized for air cooling or water cooling.
It includes 2 x 160mm and 1 x 140mm pre-installed PWM fans and an innovative PCIe rear fan bracket to maximize airflow.
To ensure adequate airflow in the system, the LANCOOL 216 features mesh at the front, top, and side of the power supply cover. The front mesh extends to the top for a continuous mesh panel.
Includes 2 x 160mm front fans and 1 x 140mm rear fan
In the second chamber behind the motherboard, a SATA-powered fan hub can support up to 4x ARGB and PWM fans.
Air Cooling or Water Cooling
The modular motherboard I/O allows users to move the motherboard to a higher position, which is more favorable for air-cooled systems, or to a lower position for water-cooled systems.
Air Cooling
Placed higher, the motherboard leaves space above the power supply unit cover for larger fans.
Water Cooling
Placed lower, the motherboard leaves a 63mm thick gap at the top for the installation of radiator/fan combinations, ideal for AIO or custom water cooling.
I/O with portability
Including a power button, a reset button, an audio port, 2x USB3.0 ports, and a USB Type-C port, the front I/O unit can be moved to the lower left side of the front panel.
With ample space for graphics cards up to 392 mm in length and 180 mm in height (for air cooling operation), the LANCOOL 216 is compatible even with the largest cards in the NVIDIA 4000 series.
Pre-installed on the front of the upper radiator bracket, a sealing plate ensures that no pressure leakage occurs when installing smaller than a 360/3x120mm radiator fans on the top.
Removable Top Radiator Bracket
The top support bracket can be completely removed from the case for easier hardware installation. The bracket is removed along with the left frame bar to provide optimal clearance.
Two slots have been implemented to allow easy passage of fan cables into the second chamber of the case, simplifying cable management and improving the overall appearance of the build.
PCIe Fan Bracket
The GPU mounted at the top of the expansion slots in air cooling mode opens up the possibility of adding a 120 mm fan at the back of the case without obstructing the GPU's intake/exhaust. This is also feasible with a vertically mounted GPU in both air cooling and water cooling modes. The additional 120 mm fan provides better cooling for the GPU and greater balance between intake/exhaust for the system.
Compatible with Vertical GPU
The PCIe expansion slot panel can be rotated for vertical GPU installation, only an additional riser cable is required.
Up to 6 x SSD + 2 x HDD
A total of 2 x 3.5" + 6 x 2.5" drives can be installed with special storage brackets.
Cable Management
The LANCOOL 216 offers multiple options for easy cable management. Along the cable pass-through bar, 3 large velcro straps can hold 2 different sets of cables. 3 small clips are located along the rear side panel, ideal for clean routing of the CPU 8pin cable, and 2 additional velcro straps are located near the PSU chamber to help hold the extra length of the PSU cable away from the ventilation path in the lower chamber.
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I believe it is the best case you will find on the market right now (2023) in the €100 range. Truly high-quality construction with 99% of the case made of metal and all the components fitting perfectly together.
For the first time, I didn't have to change fans in a new case as it has two 16cm RGB fans on the front panel and one 14cm fan at the back, providing strong and abundant airflow.
It comfortably fits 14cm and 12cm wide coolers. Personally, I have installed an Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 on the top and it fits, just make sure to lower the back fan to the bottom position. There is also a decent gap between the cooler and the motherboard, not obstructing the RAM at all (see photos).
Regarding NVIDIA graphics cards, you should pay special attention to the power supply cable. Specifically, for the 4070, 4080, 4090 cards that use the 12vhpwr cable, the manufacturer advises not to bend the cable near the socket. However, under this condition, the cable doesn't fit, hitting the glass, so you will need a 90-degree adapter.
Something I didn't know when I bought the case is that there are two versions and they are sold separately with some extra accessories. In the last page of the manual, it mentions a controller that attaches on the bottom left, a GPU bracket, and a filter for the front panel.
Here is the only objection I have about the case, I would much prefer if they included the filter in the packaging instead of the dozens of screws that I only used a few of.
Simply amazing case (white). High quality with awesome airflow and plenty of space. It also comes with many screws and the RGB of the 160mm fans is beautiful. The glass is crystal clear and heavy, while you can't hear anything from the three fans. Personally, I really like the perforated space for the PSU and the filter at the bottom, as they ensure airflow without dust in the power supply. Changing the front USB ports and the Power button on the top or bottom side is extremely convenient! Cable management is a breeze with proper points for cable routing and many points to tie the cables. The RGB HUB is very helpful and overall beautiful and high quality. At the price of 88.70 euros, I think it was the best possible purchase. If there is one downside, I believe it incorrectly specifies compatibility with a 360 radiator as I don't think it will fit properly neither on top nor in the front.
We are talking about the version without a controller and without LED, excellent construction, plenty of space, and many extras. Now, as for dust, there is an extra front filter which I recommend if you generally have dust.
At first glance, the quality is above average and Lian Li doesn't skimp on anything, standing out at this price point. It comes with perforated removable panels, accommodates the largest air cooling and a 360 radiator on top. It also comes with two 160mm PWM fans in the front and a 140mm fan in the back. Additionally, it includes an antisag bracket and a base for extra fans behind the card when operating in airflow mode. Of course, it can fit all the last-gen cards. As for the airflow, it ranks among the top 3. I want to thank the store for sending it to me perfectly packaged. It's the first time I've received a PC case in protective inflatable nylon, just thought I'd mention that. The difference between this company and others is that it doesn't lose a millimeter in all the corners, something I haven't seen in more expensive cases like Corsair or NZXT. Now, in terms of temperatures, it maintains good values for the CPU (13700K) and I have exactly the same temperatures as with the Lian Li 011 Air Mini and 3 degrees higher than the NZXT H7 Flow for the GPU (4080). So, I believe the Lancool 2 Mesh, which I have also had in my hands, is the best case in terms of GPU/CPU airflow at this price.