Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 vs Lian Li LANCOOL 217

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

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Lian Li LANCOOL 217 scores 7.4/10 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.

The Lian Li LANCOOL 217 leads on airflow and cooling, space and compatibility and value.

They score the same on noise.

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.

Typically about £99.22 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

Lian Li LANCOOL 217

7.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Lian Li LANCOOL 217 is for builders who want a mesh-front mid-tower with plenty of fans already fitted. It suits people fitting a long graphics card, a large air cooler or a 360 mm radiator in the top. It also suits anyone planning a vertical GPU mount, since Lian Li lists the case as supported by its VG4 kit.

Typically about £109.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2	Lian Li LANCOOL 217
Airflow and cooling	30%	6/10	8/10
Build and ease of building	20%	8/10	7/10
Space and compatibility	20%	7/10	8/10
Noise	15%	5/10	5/10
Value	15%	7/10	8/10
Overall		6.6/10	7.4/10

Specifications

Spec	Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2	Lian Li LANCOOL 217
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)	Mid-tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)	Mini-ITX only, maximum board size 170 × 180 mm	E-ATX, EEB (back-connect compatible)
Maximum graphics card length (mm)	356 mm maximum length, 160 mm maximum height (US page and store list 357 mm, a 1 mm discrepancy)	380 mm (max)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)	not listed	180 mm (max)
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)	not listed	ATX; max length 220 mm in standard mode, 180 mm when rotated
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)	240 mm and 280 mm liquid coolers, top mount	Top: 360 / 280 / 240 mm
Fans included and fan mounts	One pre-installed 120 mm PWM SickleFlow fan at bottom (650–1,800 rpm); top mounts 120/140 mm x2; floor mounts 120 mm x2	5 pre-installed, including two 170 mm front fans
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 bays	not listed

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 217

+ Five fans pre-installed, including two 170 mm front fans
+ 380 mm GPU room with anti-sag bracket included
+ Takes E-ATX and EEB boards plus 360 mm top radiator
− PSU length limit drops to 180 mm when rotated
− CPU cooler height is capped at 180 mm

Skip it if:

Buyers with a CPU cooler taller than 180 mm
Buyers with a power supply longer than 220 mm
Anyone who wants a solid-panel case chosen for quiet running

Read the full Lian Li LANCOOL 217 review ›

More comparisons

Compare all PC cases · Best PC cases