Lian-Li LANCOOL 216 Mid-Tower, Tempered Glass, Black Case

The Lian-Li LANCOOL 216 case is a middle tower chassis aimed at mid-range and high-end gaming and workstation configurations, where airflow and internal space matter. It supports a wide range of motherboard formats – from Mini ITX to Extended ATX, giving you freedom for upgrades. The side panel made of tempered glass allows you to showcase the hardware and beautiful RGB components if you choose to add them. The maximum length for a graphics card is impressive at 392 mm, comfortably accommodating massive modern GPUs.

What you get is a well-thought-out case focused on cooling and expandability. Right out of the box, you have three included PWM fans – 2 x 160 mm in the front and 1 x 140 mm in the back, providing strong base airflow without needing to buy additional fans immediately. The support for air coolers up to 180.5 mm allows you to install a serious tower cooler without worrying about it hitting the glass. If you are a fan of liquid cooling, you have options for radiators 240/280/360 mm in the front and top, and 240 mm at the bottom, which is sufficient for both a powerful CPU and a GPU loop. With up to 6 x 2.5" and 2 x 3.5" slots, you can combine fast SSDs for the system and games with large HDDs for archiving and library.

• Support for motherboards ATX, Micro ATX, Extended ATX, Mini ITX, giving you the freedom to build both a compact and a serious high-end configuration.
• The Middle Tower form factor balances good airflow, internal volume, and reasonable external dimensions for a desk or under it.
• Side panel made of tempered glass, suitable for showcasing RGB components and clean cable management.
• Three included fans – 2 x 160 mm PWM in the front and 1 x 140 mm PWM in the back, provide ready out-of-the-box airflow for stable temperatures.
• Rich fan support: in the front up to 3 x 120 / 2 x 140/160 mm, on top up to 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 mm, at the bottom up to 2 x 120 / 140 mm and in the back 1 x 120 / 140 mm for fine-tuning the airflow.
• Serious cooling capacity with water radiators – 240/280/360 mm in the front and top and 240 mm at the bottom, suitable for powerful CPUs and custom loop configurations.
• Support for graphics cards up to 392 mm and air coolers up to 180.5 mm, allowing the use of bulky GPUs and high-performance CPU coolers.
• A total of 2 x 3.5" and 6 x 2.5" slots, so you can combine several SSDs for quick access with larger HDDs for mass storage.
• The power supply unit is mounted at the bottom and can be up to 220 mm, which is convenient for longer, more powerful PSUs; the case comes without a power supply, so you choose the model yourself.
• 7 expansion slots give you the option for multiple cards – GPU, capture card, sound card, or additional controllers.

Who is this case suitable for? For gamers and enthusiasts planning a powerful system with a large GPU, serious cooling (air or liquid), and plenty of storage. It is also suitable for people who frequently upgrade and want a spacious, well-ventilated chassis. If you are looking for an ultra-compact machine for a minimalist desk, this middle tower may be larger than necessary for you.

The LANCOOL 216 impresses with the combination of space for hardware, serious cooling capabilities, and included large PWM fans right from the start, plus the clean look with tempered glass. A good choice if you want a case that won't limit you in future upgrades.