PC cases · 2024 · Lian Li

Lian Li LANCOOL 207

The LANCOOL 207 is Lian Li’s budget ATX case. By moving the power supply to the front and turning it sideways, it places two 120 mm fans in the lower chamber directly under the graphics card; with two 140 mm ARGB fans at the front, four fans come in the box. It has a 45.5-litre volume, room for a 375 mm GPU and 180 mm CPU cooler and a 360 mm radiator on top; the I/O panel is on top and includes USB-C. Independent testing found it one of the best-cooling cases for its price and criticised the tight cable space, the PSU placement and the proprietary fan connectors. Owners praise the airflow and the included fans.

LAN207RX black and LAN207RW white; four-fan ATX mid tower. The LANCOOL 207 Digital with a screen and the LANCOOL 216/217 are separate models.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Type and motherboardATX mid tower; ATX (up to 244 mm wide), Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; 7 expansion slots

E-ATX is not supported.

Size and materials455.6 × 219 × 456 mm (D × W × H); 45.5 litres; steel body, 4 mm tempered glass
Included fansFront 2 × 140 mm ARGB (450–1900 RPM); above the PSU shroud 2 × 120 mm PWM (500–1950 RPM)

The bottom 120 mm fans blow air straight at the graphics card. Sixteen 28 mm long screws for 25 mm thick fans are included; fans wider than 140 mm are not supported at the front.

Fan and radiator supportFront 2 × 140 mm; top 3 × 120 mm or 2 × 140 mm; above PSU shroud 2 × 120 mm; rear 1 × 120 mm; top 360/280/240 mm radiator

Radiators are supported only at the top; push-pull is possible at 360 mm.

ClearancesGPU up to 375 mm; CPU cooler up to 180 mm

The adjustable anti-sag bracket covers 285–315, 316–345 and 346–375 mm card lengths.

Power supplyATX, shorter than 160 mm; front-mounted with connectors facing out

Rear power input is provided by an extension cable. Fan-up mounting needs specific screw holes; it is incompatible with RS-type rear-connector PSUs. A downward-facing PSU typically needs a CPU cable of about 600 mm.

Storage2 × 3.5" HDD or 2.5" SSD
Top I/O2 × USB 3.0; 1 × USB 3.2 Type-C; audio jack; power button

There is no reset button.

Filters and accessoriesBottom dust filter; optional front filter (LAN207-1X/1W) and vertical GPU kit (VG4-4-V2X/V2W)
Warranty1 year

From the manufacturer

Lian Li presents the LANCOOL 207 as a compact, airflow-focused ATX case that comes with four fans, with a front PSU layout and bottom fans feeding the graphics card directly. Lian Li

Strengths and limitations

  • In GamersNexus’ noise-normalised (27 dBA) test CPU temperature sat 41 °C above ambient, topping the chart; the GPU, 42 °C above ambient, was one degree better than the LANCOOL 216, behind the Fractal Torrent. At full speed the GPU tied the Antec Flux Pro at the top. Memory and VRM temperatures were also among the best. The review praises the folded-steel top and sturdy build, but notes the tool-less side panel is hard to close with thick cables, the sideways front PSU mount is cramped (150 mm recommended), PSU airflow is restricted with the bottom filter fitted, the fans use proprietary connectors and there is no reset button. Verdict: the best performance for the price, but a caveated recommendation for beginners because of cable management and PSU fit.

    GamersNexus review (video 4 October, article 21 October 2024), black case on the same test bench.

    GamersNexus: Lian Li Lancool 207 case review

Owner experiences and issues

  • Eight of the 9 reviews on LDLC score 9–10/10. Owners praise strong airflow, quality for the price, the four included fans, the adjustable GPU support, removable front mesh for cleaning and heavy, quality glass; MelissaP found it easy as a first-time builder. Anthony and VincentM found the fans quiet, while FabioR (6/10) says the four included fans whistle and hum and asked Lian Li for replacements. LionelM’s case arrived with a USB port problem and the shop replaced it. One owner’s fan-noise report cannot be taken as a production-wide defect.

    LDLC France, LANCOOL 207 black listing; 9 reviews (including white and Digital purchases), written about a month after purchase; no incentive labels shown.

    LDLC: Lian Li LANCOOL 207 Black customer reviews

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Sources

  1. Lian Li: LANCOOL 207 product page
  2. GamersNexus: Lian Li Lancool 207 case review
  3. LDLC: Lian Li LANCOOL 207 Black customer reviews