Lian Li LANCOOL 217 INF / Lian Li LANCOOL II MESH Performance

Lian Li LANCOOL 217 INF: LAN217INFX · black

Lian Li LANCOOL II MESH Performance: LANCOOL II MESH Performance (black; the Performance-X version adds USB-C). The LANCOOL II MESH RGB with RGB fans, the white colour and the glass-front LANCOOL II are separate versions; the LANCOOL III and 216 are different cases.

SpecificationLian Li LANCOOL 217 INFLian Li LANCOOL II MESH Performance
Release year20252020
Dimensions482 × 238 × 503 mm Lian Li478 × 229 × 494 mm (D × W × H) Lian Li
MaterialsSteel · 4 mm tempered glass Lian LiSteel; 4 mm tempered glass on both sides

The glass panels and PSU covers are hinged doors that close with magnets; the cable-side glass comes with covers that hide the cables.

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MotherboardsSSI-EEB ≤330 mm; E-ATX ≤280 mm; ATX/mATX/ITX Lian Li—
Rear connectorsATX and mATX support Lian Li—
Graphics cardUp to 380 mm Lian Li—
CPU coolerUp to 180 mm Lian Li—
Included fansFront: 2 × 170 mm; rear: 1 × 140 mm Lian Li2 × 140 mm PWM at the front (600–1200 rpm, 60.56 CFM, 25.8 dB(A)); 1 × 120 mm PWM at the rear (600–1500 rpm, 54.6 CFM, 26.1 dB(A))

PWM fans are 4-pin fans whose speed can be controlled by the motherboard or the case controller.

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Top fan positions3 × 120 mm or 2 × 140 mm Lian Li—
360 mm radiatorTop; total thickness ≤85 mm, length ≤406.5 mm Lian Li—
280 mm radiatorTop; total thickness ≤60 mm Lian Li—
Lower fan options3 × 120 mm above or 2 × 120 mm below PSU shroud

Alternative layouts, not five simultaneous fan positions.

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PSU lengthStandard ≤220 mm; rotated ≤180 mm Lian Li—
Front connections2 × USB-A 3.0; USB-C 3.2; combined audio Lian Li—
Expansion7 slots; rotatable PCIe bracket Lian Li—
Lighting controlM1/M2 buttons; separate L-Wireless controller for L-Connect 3 Lian Li—
Case type and motherboard—Mid-tower; E-ATX (under 280 mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX Lian Li
Fan support—Front: 2 × 140 mm or 3 × 120 mm; top: 2 × 120 mm or 2 × 140 mm; top of PSU chamber: 2 × 120 mm

The built-in hub supports up to six 3- or 4-pin fans; the four-mode button selects fan speed.

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Radiator—Front (multi-way bracket): 360/280/240 mm; top: 240 mm (aligned to the left)

The multi-way bracket places a radiator closer to the motherboard or the front panel; Lian Li warns not to mount a 140/280 mm radiator on the inner side of the bracket.

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Component clearances—Graphics card 384 mm; CPU cooler 176 mm; PSU 210 mm; 7 expansion slots Lian Li
Drive bays—3 × 3.5″/2.5″ in the cage; 2 × 2.5″ behind the motherboard tray; 2 × 2.5″ behind the right flip panel; 2 × 2.5″ above the PSU chamber

There is room for up to 9 drives; the drive cage slides on a rail without tools.

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Front I/O—2 × USB 3.0; 1 × USB 3.1 Type-C; TRRS audio jack; fan speed button

The USB-C port is on the Performance-X version; other versions add it with a separately sold kit.

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Dust filters—Magnetic top filter, tray-type bottom filter

No separate dust filter is listed for the mesh front panel.

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Optional kits—Vertical GPU kit (PCIe 3.0 riser); hot-swappable back plate; anti-sag GPU bracket

When using the PCIe 3.0 riser with a PCIe 4.0 motherboard and graphics card, the slot must be set to Gen 3 in the BIOS.

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