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Lian Li LANCOOL 217 vs MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

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 PANO 100L PZ WHITE at 5.6/10.

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

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

The biggest difference is airflow and cooling, where the Lian Li LANCOOL 217 scores 8/10 to the MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE's 3/10.

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 PANO 100L PZ WHITE

MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE is for builders who want a glass showcase mid tower and will buy their own fans. It suits people planning a back-connect motherboard build or a liquid-cooled system with large radiators. It is a poorer fit for anyone who wants a case that is ready to run with fans fitted.

Typically about £57.99 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 217MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE
Airflow and cooling30%8/103/10
Build and ease of building20%7/107/10
Space and compatibility20%8/108/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%8/106/10
Overall7.4/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li LANCOOL 217MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE
Case typeMid-towerMid Tower
Board sizesE-ATX, EEB (back-connect compatible)Regular: ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX; Back-connect: ATX / Micro-ATX
Max GPU length380 mm (max)380 mm (US datasheet, Pangoly and reviewers); global datasheet gives 400 mm
Max cooler height180 mm (max)166 mm
PSU supportATX; max length 220 mm in standard mode, 180 mm when rotatedATX; maximum PSU length 200 mm; no PSU included
RadiatorsTop: 360 / 280 / 240 mmTop 120/240/360 mm; Side 120/240/360 mm; Bottom 120/240/360 mm; Rear 120 mm; Front NA
Fans5 pre-installed, including two 170 mm front fansNone pre-installed; top 3 x 120 / 3 x 140 mm; rear 1 x 120 mm; side 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 mm; bottom 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 / 2 x 160 mm; front NA
Drive baysnot listed3 x 2.5" and 2 x 2.5"/3.5" combo

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 PANO 100L PZ WHITE

  • + Three-sided 4 mm tempered glass with a 270-degree look
  • + Supports 360 mm radiators at top, side and bottom
  • + Back-connect board support with 90 mm routing space
  • − No fans pre-installed
  • − Front lists no fan or radiator support
  • − Only two 3.5-inch-capable drive bays

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want fans included from the start
  • Anyone needing several 3.5-inch drive bays for bulk storage
  • Builders who want a front fan or radiator mount
Read the full MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE review ›

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