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Lian Li LANCOOL 217 (Black)
A wood-accented E-ATX mid tower with five fans included, back-connect board support and two PSU orientations.
- Mid Tower
- SSI-EEB, E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- 380 mm
- 180 mm
PCPR score
8.1
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The short version
The LANCOOL 217 is a mid tower with a glass and mesh front, birch or walnut-style wood accents, and five fans fitted at the factory. Lian Li lists support for SSI-EEB and E-ATX boards, back-connect ATX and Micro-ATX boards, 380 mm GPUs and 180 mm coolers. Radiators are limited to the top, up to 360 mm. It suits builders who want fans included and clean cabling, with a 1-year warranty (3 years on fans).
Pros
- Five fans included, with front fans that can be repositioned for CPU or GPU focus
- Supports back-connect ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards
- Supports SSI-EEB and E-ATX boards
- Two PSU mounting orientations
- Fan warranty of 3 years
Cons
- Radiators only at the top, up to 360 mm
- Warranty on the case is 1 year
- Only 380 mm GPU clearance
- No front radiator mount listed
Best for
- Airflow builds with fans included
- Back-connect motherboards
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Full specifications
Core
- Style
- Mid Tower
Fit
- Motherboard support
- SSI-EEB, E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Back-connect board support
- Yes
- Max GPU length
- 380 mm
- Max CPU cooler height
- 180 mm
- PSU support
- ATX
- Max PSU length
- 220 mm
- Expansion slots
- 7
- 3.5" bays
- 2
Cooling
- Top radiator
- 240, 280, 360
- Total fan mounts
- 12
- Fans included
- 5
Ports & I/O
- Front USB-C
- Yes
- Front USB-A
- 2
Physical
- Side panel
- Tempered glass
- Color
- Black
- Length
- 482 mm
- Width
- 238 mm
- Height
- 503 mm
Features
- Vertical GPU mount
- Yes
Compatibility notes
- GPU up to 380 mm, cooler up to 180 mm.
- PSU up to 220 mm in standard mode, 180 mm in rotated mode.
- Back-connect support covers ATX and Micro-ATX; E-ATX/SSI-EEB boards are not back-connect on this case.
- Not the same as the LANCOOL 217 INF, which has a glass infinity-mirror front.
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Video reviews
Overview · Review
Lian Li Lancool 217 Case Review: Thermal Benchmarks, Noise, & Cable Management
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Gamers Nexus reviews the Lian Li Lancool 217 with thermal, noise, cable management, build quality, and compatibility testing.
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What reviewers and owners say
PC Gamer
MixedA feature-rich, beginner-friendly mid-tower with strong stock fans and easy building, but its $120 price feels steep next to cheaper, equally capable rivals.
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Common questions
Does the LANCOOL 217 support back-connect motherboards?
Yes. Lian Li lists back-connect support for ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards.
How many fans are included?
Five: two 170 mm front fans, two 120 mm fans above the PSU shroud and one 140 mm rear fan.
Can I fit a front radiator?
Lian Li's spec list shows radiator support only at the top, at 360, 280 or 240 mm.
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