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Lian Li LANCOOL 217 vs Montech XR Wood

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 Montech XR Wood at 6.5/10.

The Lian Li LANCOOL 217 leads on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building and space and compatibility.

They score the same on noise and value.

Lian Li LANCOOL 217

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Montech XR Wood

6.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Montech XR Wood is for budget builders who want a mesh-fronted ATX case with fans already fitted. It suits people planning an air-cooled or liquid-cooled gaming PC with a long graphics card and a small number of drives. It is a weaker fit for storage-heavy builds or back-connect motherboards.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLian Li LANCOOL 217Montech XR Wood
Airflow and cooling30%8/107/10
Build and ease of building20%7/105/10
Space and compatibility20%8/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%8/108/10
Overall7.4/106.5/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li LANCOOL 217Montech XR Wood
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Mid-towerATX Mid-Tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)E-ATX, EEB (back-connect compatible)ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)380 mm (max)420mm
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)180 mm (max)175mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX; max length 220 mm in standard mode, 180 mm when rotatedATX 230mm max length (conflicting sources: Vividrepairs gives ATX up to 200mm)
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top: 360 / 280 / 240 mmFront 280mm, Top 360mm (Tom's Hardware); conflicting figures from other sources
Fans included and fan mounts5 pre-installed, including two 170 mm front fans4 x 120mm GF120 ARGB PWM pre-installed; accommodates up to 12 fans
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)not listed3.5-inch: 2; 2.5-inch: 2

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

Montech XR Wood

  • + Four 120mm ARGB PWM fans pre-installed
  • + Radiator and fan support praised by owners
  • + Takes graphics cards up to 420mm
  • − Front dust filter restricts airflow and adds noise
  • − Only two 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch drive spots

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with a back-connect motherboard
  • Builders who need many 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive bays
  • Anyone wanting a near-silent build with a solid front panel
Read the full Montech XR Wood review ›

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