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

The LANCOOL 217 is a middle tower case by Lian Li, aimed at more serious gaming and enthusiast configurations. The combination of tempered glass and a wooden front in black makes it simultaneously clean and visually distinct, without compromising functionality. It supports a wide range of motherboards – from standard ATX and mATX to Extended ATX and SSI-EEB, which opens the door to larger platforms and serious builds. The kit includes 5 included fans, so you get a stable airflow foundation right from the case.

What You Get

This case is designed to accommodate a lot of hardware and cool it effectively. You have a rich choice for fans: the front, top, and bottom panels can be used to build a strong push-pull airflow, while the rear panel handles the standard exhaust. The 7 expansion slots allow you to fit long and massive GPUs, as well as additional cards without worrying about how they will fit. With 2 x 3.5" and 3 x 2.5" bays, you can comfortably combine several SSDs for the system and games plus larger HDDs for mass storage. The tempered glass gives you the opportunity to show off the entire build, without compromising the strength of the side panel. The built-in USB 3.0 and USB-C at the front make connecting peripherals and external drives fast and convenient, without having to reach for the rear panel.

• Support for motherboards in ATX, mATX, Extended ATX, and SSI-EEB formats, giving you the freedom to build either a standard gaming build or a more serious workstation.
• Middle Tower form factor, providing a balance between size, internal space, and easier positioning on a desk or under it.
• 5 included fans, so from the start you have basic but serious cooling without additional costs.
• Rich cooling options: top panel 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 mm, front panel 3 x 120 / 140 mm, rear panel 1 x 120 mm + 1 x 140 mm, bottom panel 3 x 120 mm for flexible airflow layout.
• Side panel made of tempered glass, which allows you to show components and lighting without sacrificing strength.
• 7 expansion slots for long GPUs, capture cards, sound cards, and other PCIe extensions.
• Total of 2 x 3.5" and 3 x 2.5" bays, allowing a combination of SSDs for fast access and HDDs for large data volumes.
• Convenient front I/O with 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB-C, and 1 x HD Audio for easy access to fast ports and audio.

Who It's Suitable For

The LANCOOL 217 is suitable for gamers and enthusiasts who plan a powerful ATX or even Extended ATX system with good cooling and visible hardware. It is also suitable for semi-professional and workstations with more cards and drives. If you are looking for an ultra-compact ITX case or do not need so many fan and motherboard positions, this chassis might be larger than necessary for you.

The most sensible aspect of this model is the combination of support for large motherboards, many cooling options, and included fans, plus the vision with tempered glass and a wooden accent, which allows you to build a functional and eye-pleasing build at the same time.