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Lian Li LANCOOL 207 vs MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW scores 7.1/10 overall, ahead of the Lian Li LANCOOL 207 at 6.8/10.

The MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW leads on space and compatibility and value.

They score the same on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building and noise.

Lian Li LANCOOL 207

Lian Li LANCOOL 207

6.8/10verdict: buy

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.

Typically about £75 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW

MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW

7.1/10verdict: buy

The MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW is for builders who want a mesh-fronted ATX mid tower with plenty of fans already fitted. It suits gaming and general-purpose desktops where cooling matters more than silence. It also fits anyone who wants a glass side panel without buying extra fans.

Typically about £54.99 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

CriterionWeightLian Li LANCOOL 207MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW
Airflow and cooling30%8/108/10
Build and ease of building20%6/106/10
Space and compatibility20%6/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%8/109/10
Overall6.8/107.1/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li LANCOOL 207MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW
Case typeM-ATX sized case with ATX compatibilityMid Tower
Board sizesATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITXATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX
Max GPU length375mm330 mm (12.99 in)
Max cooler heightnot listed160 mm (6.29 in), listed by MSI as maximum CPU cooler length; not verified as a height measurement
PSU supportATX, front-mounted, maximum length 160mmATX, maximum PSU length 200 mm (7.87 in) without 2.5"/3.5" HDD tray installation
RadiatorsTop 360mmFront 120/140/240 mm; Top 120/240 mm; Rear 120 mm
FansIncluded: 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 120mmSix auto-RGB 120 mm fans pre-installed (front 3, top 2, rear 1). Support: front 3x120 or 2x140, top 2x120 or 2x140, rear 1x120, plus 2x120 on PSU shroud
Drive baysTwo drive positions, each taking a 3.5" or 2.5" drive3 x 2.5 inch and 2 x 2.5/3.5 inch

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW

  • + Six 120 mm fans included
  • + Mesh front panel with praised airflow
  • + Radiator support at front, top and rear
  • − Owners complain about fan RGB control
  • − PSU length limit of 200 mm is tied to HDD tray
  • − Front I/O is two USB-A ports only

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet case with a solid front panel
  • Builders planning a 280 mm or 360 mm radiator
  • Anyone who needs many 3.5 inch bays or lots of front USB ports
Read the full MSI MAG FORGE 120A AIRFLOW review ›

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