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Lian Li LANCOOL 217

A 482 × 238 × 503 mm airflow-focused mid-tower with dual 170 mm front fans, support for large workstation boards and up to 380 mm graphics cards.

Original schematic of the LANCOOL 217 case and large front fan arrangement, not to scale
MODEL SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE

ROTATION NOTE: The LANCOOL 217 supports standard and rotated PSU orientations; PSU length and GPU airflow clearances differ by configuration. Data below identifies both where applicable.

Dimensions & fit specifications

External dimensions482 × 238 × 503 mm (D × W × H); steel, tempered glass and wood accents vary by color/SKU.
MotherboardsSSI-EEB under 330 mm wide, E-ATX under 280 mm wide, ATX, microATX and Mini-ITX. Back-connect support is ATX/microATX.
GPU / CPU cooler / PSUMaximum GPU length 380 mm; CPU cooler height 180 mm. ATX PSU under 220 mm in standard orientation or under 180 mm when rotated.
RadiatorTop radiator support up to 360/280/240 mm; top bracket is removable. Front is configured for 2 × 170 mm fans (or 3 × 140/120 mm with the included bracket); the maker specifies a top radiator position.
Drive mountsTwo modular drive cages, each supporting one 3.5-inch HDD plus a 2.5-inch SSD or alternative 3.5/2.5-inch combinations; additional SSD mounts are behind the motherboard and on the PSU shroud.
FansFront 2 × 170 mm preinstalled; top 3 × 120 or 2 × 140 mm; PSU shroud above 3 × 120 mm (two included); rear 140 mm included. Bottom chamber supports 2 × 120 mm.

Compatibility & preservation

The unusually large front fans and adjustable airflow modes are central to this case's thermal design. The 380 mm GPU envelope is measured in the standard layout; check the installed drive cage, orientation and power lead bend. For E-ATX/SSI-EEB boards, follow the exact standoff and side-bracket instructions.

  • Preserve the front-fan bracket, wooden front accents, anti-sag support, drive cage and removable top radiator bracket.
  • Confirm PSU orientation and length before ordering modular cables or a lower-chamber radiator/fan combination.
  • Use the linked manual when installing a back-connect motherboard; support is limited to ATX and microATX.

Manufacturer sources

  1. Lian Li — LANCOOL 217 product specificationsManufacturer dimensions, board compatibility, GPU/cooler limits, radiator support and drive chart.
  2. Lian Li — LANCOOL 217 manual (PDF hosted by Google Drive)Official installation manual linked from the LANCOOL 217 product page.