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Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 vs Lian Li LANCOOL 207

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Lian Li LANCOOL 207 scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 at 6.6/10.

The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 leads on build and ease of building and space and compatibility.

The Lian Li LANCOOL 207 leads on airflow and cooling and value.

They score the same on noise.

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

6.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The NR200P V2 is for people building a compact Mini-ITX PC around a long graphics card. It suits builders who like tool-free panel access and are happy to add fans or a radiator. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a quiet build straight away.

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Lian Li LANCOOL 207

Lian Li LANCOOL 207

6.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Lian Li LANCOOL 207 is for builders who want a compact, airflow-first case for an ATX, Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX board. It suits anyone putting a hot CPU and a long graphics card into a small footprint. It is a better fit for a single-GPU gaming or workstation build than for a storage-heavy one.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2Lian Li LANCOOL 207
Airflow and cooling30%6/108/10
Build and ease of building20%8/106/10
Space and compatibility20%7/106/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%7/108/10
Overall6.6/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2Lian Li LANCOOL 207
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Mini-ITX case, 18.25L volume, 360 × 185 × 274 mm excluding protrusions (372 × 185 × 292 mm including)M-ATX sized case with ATX compatibility
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITX only, maximum board size 170 × 180 mmATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)356 mm maximum length, 160 mm maximum height (US page and store list 357 mm, a 1 mm discrepancy)375mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)not listedATX, front-mounted, maximum length 160mm
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)240 mm and 280 mm liquid coolers, top mountTop 360mm
Fans included and fan mountsOne pre-installed 120 mm PWM SickleFlow fan at bottom (650–1,800 rpm); top mounts 120/140 mm x2; floor mounts 120 mm x2Included: 2 x 140mm ARGB at front and 2 x 120mm PWM above PSU shroud. Mounts: front 2 x 140mm, top 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm, internal 2 x 120mm, rear 1 x 120mm
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)One 3.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed), one 2.5/3.5-inch combo bay, one 2.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed); no 5.25-inch baysTwo drive positions, each taking a 3.5" or 2.5" drive

Strengths and weaknesses

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

  • + Tool-free pinned panels and removable GPU panel
  • + Takes 356 mm graphics cards and 280 mm radiators
  • + Riser cable and GPU holder included
  • − Only one fan included
  • − Glass panel restricts graphics card airflow
  • − Fans reported ramping to 100% under load

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet build without adjusting fan behaviour
  • Anyone planning a larger motherboard than Mini-ITX
  • Builders who want a glass side panel and the best graphics card cooling
Read the full Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 review ›

Lian Li LANCOOL 207

  • + Top thermal chart placement at GamersNexus
  • + Four fans included, with a 360mm top radiator mount
  • + Fits graphics cards up to 375mm
  • − Reviewers report cable management and PSU fit complaints
  • − Only two drive positions
  • − PSU length capped at 160mm

Skip it if:

  • Anyone building a storage-heavy machine that needs more than two drives
  • Buyers with a power supply longer than 160mm
  • Builders who want a quiet, closed-panel case
Read the full Lian Li LANCOOL 207 review ›

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