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Lian Li LANCOOL 216 (Black, non-RGB)
An all-mesh airflow mid tower with two 160 mm front fans, 360 mm radiator mounts front and top, and a 392 mm GPU limit.
- Mid Tower
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- 392 mm
- 180.5 mm
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The short version
The LANCOOL 216 is Lian Li's mainstream mesh case with continuous front-to-top mesh, a rotatable rear I/O and a PCIe fan bracket aimed at the GPU. The 216X model carries two 160 mm and one 140 mm PWM fans, supports E-ATX under 280 mm, and takes 360 mm radiators at the front and top. Lian Li lists 392 mm of GPU room. The case has a one-year warranty.
Pros
- Continuous front-to-top mesh
- Two 160 mm and one 140 mm PWM fans included
- 360 mm radiators at the front and top
- Rear PCIe fan bracket for GPU cooling
- Front I/O can be relocated to the bottom
Cons
- Warranty is one year
- Bottom radiator support only 240 mm
- GPU limit of 392 mm
Best for
- Airflow-focused mainstream builds
- Builders who want 360 mm radiators on a budget case
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Full specifications
Core
- Style
- Mid Tower
Fit
- Motherboard support
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Max GPU length
- 392 mm
- Max CPU cooler height
- 180.5 mm
- PSU support
- ATX
- Max PSU length
- 220 mm
- Expansion slots
- 7
- 3.5" bays
- 2
- 2.5" bays
- 6
Cooling
- Front radiator
- 240, 280, 360
- Top radiator
- 240, 280, 360
- Bottom radiator
- 240
- Total fan mounts
- 10
- Fans included
- 3
Ports & I/O
- Front USB-C
- Yes
- Front USB-A
- 2
Physical
- Side panel
- Tempered glass
- Color
- Black
- Length
- 481 mm
- Width
- 235 mm
- Height
- 492 mm
Compatibility notes
- GPU up to 392 mm, CPU coolers up to 180.5 mm.
- E-ATX boards must be under 280 mm wide.
- The 216 line also has RGB (216RX/RW) variants with different fans.
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Common questions
Which radiators fit in the LANCOOL 216?
Lian Li lists 360, 280 or 240 mm at the front and top and 240 mm at the bottom.
Does it come with fans?
Yes. The 216X includes two 160 mm and one 140 mm PWM fans.
How long a GPU fits?
Lian Li lists a maximum GPU length clearance of 392 mm for the LANCOOL 216 on its spec table.
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