Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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This review of the Lian Li Lancool 217 benchmarks it for thermal performance in CPU and GPU testing, including its "CPU Mode" and "GPU Mode" options, and also evaluates acoustics and noise levels. We test the Lancool 217 for build quality and assembly, radiator and PSU compatibility, and its features. Competition and alternatives to the Lian Li Lancool 217 include the Fractal Meshify 3, the Antec Flux and Flux Pro (and Antec C8), the Montech HS02, and a few other cases that we talk about throughout the review.
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Montech HS02 Pro Black on Amazon: geni.us/ABM9fEB
Montech HS01 Pro Black on Amazon: geni.us/UYLeZn
Fractal North & North XL on Amazon: geni.us/USJi
Lian Li Lancool 207 on Amazon: geni.us/HILbWU
Antec C8 ARGB on Amazon: geni.us/bHpqp8X
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Lian Li Lancool 217 Case Review
03:07 - Wood Panel Challenges
04:29 - CPU Mode and GPU Mode Fans
06:30 - Vertical Mount, Radiators, IO, PSU Compatibility
10:51 - Cable Management, Dust Filter
12:10 - Thermal Testing Setup
13:22 - CPU Thermals: Noise-Normalized
14:52 - GPU Thermals: Noise-Normalized
16:09 - GPU Thermals: Full Speed
17:30 - VRM and RAM Thermals: Full Speed
18:23 - Conclusion
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Tim Phetdara: Camera, Editing
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Sponsor: Thermal Grizzly Duronaut on Amazon - geni.us/tpgcPMw
This review of the Lian Li Lancool 217 benchmarks it for thermal performance in CPU and GPU testing, including its "CPU Mode" and "GPU Mode" options, and also evaluates acoustics and noise levels. We test the Lancool 217 for build quality and assembly, radiator and PSU compatibility, and its features. Competition and alternatives to the Lian Li Lancool 217 include the Fractal Meshify 3, the Antec Flux and Flux Pro (and Antec C8), the Montech HS02, and a few other cases that we talk about throughout the review.
The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net
Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: patreon.com/gamersnexus
RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]
Lian Li Lancool 217 on Amazon: geni.us/0dwg
Antec Flux Pro on Amazon: geni.us/CaPv
Fractal Meshify 3 on Amazon: geni.us/D5VwlN
Corsair FRAME 4000D on Amazon: geni.us/mfBx6F
Montech HS02 Pro Black on Amazon: geni.us/ABM9fEB
Montech HS01 Pro Black on Amazon: geni.us/UYLeZn
Fractal North & North XL on Amazon: geni.us/USJi
Lian Li Lancool 207 on Amazon: geni.us/HILbWU
Antec C8 ARGB on Amazon: geni.us/bHpqp8X
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Lian Li Lancool 217 Case Review
03:07 - Wood Panel Challenges
04:29 - CPU Mode and GPU Mode Fans
06:30 - Vertical Mount, Radiators, IO, PSU Compatibility
10:51 - Cable Management, Dust Filter
12:10 - Thermal Testing Setup
13:22 - CPU Thermals: Noise-Normalized
14:52 - GPU Thermals: Noise-Normalized
16:09 - GPU Thermals: Full Speed
17:30 - VRM and RAM Thermals: Full Speed
18:23 - Conclusion
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Steve Burke: Host, Writing, Test Lead
Patrick Lathan: Testing, Writing
Mike Gaglione: Editing
Vitalii Makhnovets: Editing, Camera
Tim Phetdara: Camera, Editing
Tannen Williams: Camera
