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Lian Li LANCOOL 217 vs MSI MAG FORGE 110R

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 MSI MAG FORGE 110R at 6.1/10.

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

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

The biggest difference is airflow and cooling, where the Lian Li LANCOOL 217 scores 8/10 to the MSI MAG FORGE 110R's 5/10.

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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MSI MAG FORGE 110R

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R is for budget builders who want a full-size ATX mid-tower with room for a long graphics card and a 240 mm radiator. It suits people who plan to add their own fans, since only one is fitted. One owner mentions good space and cable management, and two praise value for money.

Typically about £73.37 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 217MSI MAG FORGE 110R
Airflow and cooling30%8/105/10
Build and ease of building20%7/107/10
Space and compatibility20%8/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%8/107/10
Overall7.4/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li LANCOOL 217MSI MAG FORGE 110R
Case typeMid-towerMid-Tower
Board sizesE-ATX, EEB (back-connect compatible)ATX / M-ATX / ITX
Max GPU length380 mm (max)330 mm
Max cooler height180 mm (max)160 mm
PSU supportATX; max length 220 mm in standard mode, 180 mm when rotatedATX, maximum length 200 mm (without 3.5in HDD tray installed)
RadiatorsTop: 360 / 280 / 240 mmFront 120 / 140 / 240 mm; Top 120 / 240 mm; Rear 120 mm
Fans5 pre-installed, including two 170 mm front fansPre-installed 1 x 120 mm ARGB rear; support Front 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Top 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Rear 1 x 120 mm
Drive baysnot listed3 x 2.5in and 2 x 3.5in

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 ›

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

  • + Fits graphics cards up to 330 mm long
  • + Supports 240 mm radiators in front and top
  • + Owners praise value and cable management space
  • − Only one 120 mm fan is pre-installed
  • − PSU length limited to 200 mm
  • − One owner questions MSI as a case maker

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want several fans included from the start
  • Builders with a PSU longer than 200 mm
  • Anyone who needs lots of 3.5in drive bays
Read the full MSI MAG FORGE 110R review ›

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