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Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 vs Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

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

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB at 6.2/10.

The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 leads on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building and value.

The Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB leads on space and compatibility.

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 O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo RGB is for builders who want a showcase PC with room for large radiators and long graphics cards. It suits people who plan custom or all-in-one liquid cooling and are happy to buy their own fans. It is a poorer fit for anyone who wants a case that arrives ready to cool a build.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB
Airflow and cooling30%6/105/10
Build and ease of building20%8/107/10
Space and compatibility20%7/109/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%7/105/10
Overall6.6/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB
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)Tower Chassis (ATX/Micro-ATX mid-tower)
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITX only, maximum board size 170 × 180 mmE-ATX (under 280mm width), ATX, 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)455.7mm maximum
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)not listed167mm maximum
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)not listedATX only, under 220mm
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)240 mm and 280 mm liquid coolers, top mountTop: 420mm or 360mm (max 103.8mm thick, also 240mm); side: 360/280/240mm (max 113.7mm); bottom: 360/280/240mm (max 92.3mm)
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 x2None included; mounts: top 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, side 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, bottom 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, rear 120mm x1
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 baysRear side: 4x 2.5 / 2x 3.5 inch; mainboard tray: 2x 2.5 inch; HDD cages: 2x 2.5 / 3.5 inch

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 O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

  • + Fits 420mm and 360mm radiators at the same time
  • + Accepts graphics cards up to 455.7mm long
  • + Owners describe building in it as smooth
  • − No fans included
  • − Glass front as standard; mesh kit sold separately
  • − Power supply limited to ATX units under 220mm

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want fans included from the start
  • Anyone with a power supply of 220mm or longer
  • Builders who want a mesh front without buying a separate kit
Read the full Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB review ›

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