Case Lian Li LANCOOL 217 INF RGB Mid-Tower, Tempered Glass - Black

Lian Li LANCOOL 217 INF RGB is a middle tower case aimed at modern ATX gaming and enthusiast configurations where airflow and RGB aesthetics are important. You get a large internal volume with support for ATX, Micro ATX, and Extended ATX motherboards and tempered glass that showcases the hardware. At the front, there are 2 x 170 mm ARGB fans that provide massive airflow and lighting, and on top, you have space for up to 360 mm radiator for water cooling. In combination with support for graphics cards up to 380 mm and coolers up to 180 mm, this chassis can easily accommodate a serious build.

What you get

From a fan perspective, you start with a ready setup: at the front 2 x 170 mm ARGB for strong front intake and at the back 1 x 140 mm PWM for exhaust, giving you decent basic airflow right out of the box. The options for additional fans are generous – up to 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 mm on the top panel and up to 2 x 120 / 140 mm on the bottom, plus the possibility for 1 x 120 / 1 x 140 mm at the back if you want to add more. The support for a 360 mm radiator allows you to switch to serious water cooling without worrying about whether it will fit. The internal space is balanced – you have 2 x 2.5" slots for SSDs and 2 x 3.5" for larger drives, enough for a typical gaming or work build without turning it into a NAS. On the front I/O panel, you have 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x USB-C, and HD Audio, which is convenient if you frequently connect peripherals and external devices at the front. The power supply is mounted at the bottom, supporting PSUs up to 220 mm, which is fine for more powerful models, as long as you plan the cables well.

• Case form factor Middle Tower with support for ATX, Micro ATX, and Extended ATX motherboards, giving you freedom for upgrades and larger systems.
• The front panel comes with 2 x 170 mm ARGB included fans for strong airflow and RGB accent right out of the box.
• The rear panel comes with 1 x 140 mm PWM fan for effective exhaust of warm air from the system.
• Rich cooling options: top up to 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 mm, bottom up to 2 x 120 / 140 mm, back up to 1 x 120 / 1 x 140 mm, plus support for radiator up to 360 mm for water cooling.
• Support for graphics cards up to 380 mm and air coolers up to 180 mm, allowing installation of massive GPUs and high-end CPU coolers.
• 2 x 2.5" and 2 x 3.5" slots provide enough space for SSD and HDD combinations for gaming, work, and media.
• Modern I/O panel with 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x USB-C, and HD Audio for quick access to peripherals and headphones at the front.
• Power supply with bottom placement, supporting PSUs up to 220 mm and 7 expansion slots for flexibility in choosing GPU and additional cards.
• Side panel made of tempered glass, showcasing the configuration and RGB components without sacrificing strength.

Who it is suitable for

This case is suitable if you are planning a gaming or enthusiast build with a powerful graphics card, more serious cooling (including 360 mm water cooling), and want it to be visible through the tempered glass. It is also a good choice for someone who values high airflow and wants stable temperatures during long gaming sessions. If you are looking for a super-compact system or many drives for a server/NAS, the form factor and number of slots may seem limited to you.

The most sensible aspect of the LANCOOL 217 INF RGB is the combination of serious airflow with the large 170 mm ARGB fans, spacious interior for high-end hardware, and the modern I/O panel with USB-C, without unnecessary complications.