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Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case vs Lian Li LANCOOL 217

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

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case and Lian Li LANCOOL 217 both score 7.4/10 overall.

The Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case leads on build and ease of building.

The Lian Li LANCOOL 217 leads on value.

They score the same on airflow and cooling, space and compatibility and noise.

Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case

Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case

7.4/10verdict: buy

The Corsair FRAME 5000D RS is for builders who want a high-airflow mid-tower with space for big radiators and large graphics cards. It suits people building a performance PC who value easy assembly and four included fans. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a quiet, sound-dampened build.

Typically about £114.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Lian Li LANCOOL 217

Lian Li LANCOOL 217

7.4/10verdict: buy

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 itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC CaseLian Li LANCOOL 217
Airflow and cooling30%8/108/10
Build and ease of building20%8/107/10
Space and compatibility20%8/108/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%7/108/10
Overall7.4/107.4/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC CaseLian Li LANCOOL 217
Case typeMid-TowerMid-tower
Board sizesMini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX and E-ATX (305 x 277 mm); also ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero and Gigabyte Project Stealth reverse-connector boardsE-ATX, EEB (back-connect compatible)
Max GPU length450 mm maximum, or 425 mm with front fans installed380 mm (max)
Max cooler height175 mm maximum CPU cooler height180 mm (max)
PSU supportATX only; PSU not included; PSU clearance 250 mmATX; max length 220 mm in standard mode, 180 mm when rotated
RadiatorsFront 360, 280, 240 mm; top 420, 360, 280, 240 mm; side 360, 280, 240 mm; rear 120 or 140 mm; bottom noneTop: 360 / 280 / 240 mm
Fans4x RS140 PWM fans included, no controller5 pre-installed, including two 170 mm front fans
Drive bays2x 3.5-inch HDD and 6x 2.5-inch SSDnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case

  • + Good cooling and airflow, praised by four reviewers
  • + Four RS140 PWM fans included
  • + Modular layout with easy building
  • − Fans get loud at high speed
  • − No top dust filter
  • − No fan controller included

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet, sound-dampened build
  • Anyone who wants dust filters on every opening, including the top
  • Builders who need a bottom-mounted radiator
Read the full Corsair FRAME 5000D RS High-Airflow Mid-Tower PC Case 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 ›

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