Lian Li Lancool 215 Case Review: $70 Budget Airflow Benchmarks

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We're taking a break from RTX coverage to review the Lian Li Lancool 215 budget airflow case, testing it vs. the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX, Cooler Master TD500, & more for thermals & noise.
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Article: www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews...
Noise normalized & standardized fan methodology: • Test: Same Fans in Eve...
The Lian Li Lancool 215 will eventually be available here on Amazon: geni.us/z2uAt
Cooler Master TD500 on Amazon: geni.us/IV0lB
Phanteks P400A on Amazon: geni.us/e3bBj
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX on Amazon: geni.us/fIdH46k
The Lancool 215 is a budget-focused airflow case that is meant to challenge the likes of the Cooler Master H500 (2x 200mm fans), Phanteks P400A, Cooler Master TD500, Silverstone Fara R1, and be quiet! Pure Base 500DX. The 215 should be priced at around $70, if MSRP is accurate, and that puts it below most of its similarly marketed airflow competition. It's not without trade-offs, though, like the reduction in ease-of-installation and other quality of life features. The 200mm fans don't quite work as well as they should, either, as a result of the chassis paneling blocking a large part of the fans.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Budget Airflow Case
05:01 - Build Quality, Assembly, & Features
16:18 - Lancool 215 CPU Thermal Benchmarks
17:52 - Lancool 215 GPU Thermal Benchmarks
19:39 - 3DMark Thermals
20:11 - Blender CPU & GPU Thermals
21:00 - Standardized Fan Benchmarks
22:24 - Noise & Noise Normalized Benchmarks
24:12 - Conclusion
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@GamersNexus 3 жыл бұрын

More case reviews on the way soon. We're working on the new Corsair ones and have seen a few requests for coverage of them, so they are in testing! Noise normalized & standardized fan methodology: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7ybdLuEr8uve4E.html Article: www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/3621-lian-li-lancool-215-airflow-case-review

@DanteMetaphor 3 жыл бұрын

Got impatient and already ordered one (4000D airflow), hoping i have learnt enough from your previous videos to have made an informed decision. looking forward to the reviews.

@gpunk2338 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man...u guys looking for someone to help out in ur lab? Let me know! I'm even down to shadow.

@iamnotagoat66 3 жыл бұрын

On the note of cases, I sent the team an email about the case mod allowing the use of the parabolic mirror I mentioned on a previous video.

@K3ha10 3 жыл бұрын

@@DanteMetaphor i just bought the same case. I swapped from a phanteks enthoo luxe. Looks like no change in thermals even though it's significantly smaller. I have an overclocked r5 3600 and 3080. I'm happy with it

@christophertomes6777 3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a Corsair 4000D Airflow but I still can't wait to see your review of it. I love these case reviews.

@wynard 3 жыл бұрын

"Overall this seems fine." Watch out, you were almost going overboard there with the praise.

@dryii 3 жыл бұрын

28:10 "Overall this seems fine... and that's high praise from us." Heh. Keep telling it like it is, folks. *thumbs up*

@-NateTheGreat 3 жыл бұрын

It was said with a poker face so they should be good.

@christopherhenderson8959 3 жыл бұрын

@@dryii l

@JosePineda-jn8jk 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t even get a real review these days.... well except here lol

@stagdragon3978 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know they might raise the price to 100 anyways after this

@turinsbane4200 3 жыл бұрын

I must admit that case reviews are my favorite videos that GN does because watching Steve browbeat these manufacturers into creating better and better cases is very satisfying. I also picture marketing and design teams giving each other high fives when they place at or near the top of the all-time GN leaderboards.

@tengkualiff 3 жыл бұрын

Yea me too. Its their best n most reliable content here

@noxar8451 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody does case reviews quite like GN, they usually focus on irrelevant stuff or just unboxing, design, etc. with little or none thermal testing... Thanks to GN I made the right choice and am enjoying my new PC in the Phanteks P400A case, all fan slots populated with Arctic P12 PWM. (Thanks Optimum Tech) Let me tell you, it's so damn quiet, especially now that I run SSD only, can reccommend.

@elliott8833 3 жыл бұрын

"Overall, this seems fine. Thats high praise from us." I laughed at this one. The gist of the whole video is that it does well thermally, is quiet, and is the cheapest case in its weight class. The only downsides are ease of installation and creature comforts, which were cut in lieu of keeping the price low. Id say thats a win. I just placed my preorder.

@Lord_of_Dread 3 жыл бұрын

@@noxar8451 I'm also eyeballing that case now thanks to GN. My only gripe with it is the horizontal IO. I don't know why manufacturers do this, its the dumbest oreintation to put usb slots in. If I have anything plugged into one of those ports, and the cable gets caught on something, either the port will be damaged, or the device/cable plugged into it. With a vertical design, something gets caught, cable unplugs, no big deal. Seems a case of aesthetics taking precedence over common sense.

@DanJLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Stops them from taking the piss, I like the scolding he gives otherwise, like you see already, manufacturers already are opting out with materials and trying to make cases for less money with even lesser build quality, they need to be pulled up about it and have those sales impacted.

@MrMW2nd 3 жыл бұрын

There was a farmer who water cooled E K A I O

@MrJohnLongbow 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, good one, now it’s stuck in my head 😜👍 “Old McDonald watercooled his farm, EK AIO”

@bytezero3818 3 жыл бұрын

@Miss Jae Don't insult people

@ajl1430 3 жыл бұрын

Lfmao nice

@andydbedford 3 жыл бұрын

Thats so coo, great job 👍

@tomcanty8856 3 жыл бұрын

@@bytezero3818 no they are right, the first was good jest, the second was mimicry cringe and should be shamed for it.

@iwsfg 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for not having any mid-roll ads youtube puts nowadays on every upload 💙

@vladimirenev1847 3 жыл бұрын

Great review guys, thanks for the exhaustive info. I bought a lancool 2 mesh a few weeks ago and I'm very happy with it. Thanks for bringing airflow back to the mainstream.

@HexAlinux 3 жыл бұрын

I was starting to miss this content with GPUs destroying my KZfaq feed. Thanks for getting this in, I'm stoked for the 1 million shirt to come in

@victorbesson78 3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@timberw1lly 3 жыл бұрын

I've actually stopped watching any GPU-specific videos at this point. Will definitely pick up again with the Big Navi release...but I'm pretty content with my 2070 Super...

@KuroKitten 3 жыл бұрын

"Production of this case was delayed - for reasons that... Surely nobody is aware of" XD

@TECHN01200 3 жыл бұрын

🤔

@DurzoBlunts 3 жыл бұрын

*Corona-Chan has entered the chat*

@lexarflash5150 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe a shortage of metals or aluminium materials ?

@SUSHI4lyf 3 жыл бұрын

@@DurzoBlunts Mixing Chinese with Japanese, I see.

@DurzoBlunts 3 жыл бұрын

@@lexarflash5150 technically latin and japanese

@mf_from_hell 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! I bought this case for a new build and I must say I like it. Cable management was quite easy, I found and the velcro straps work very well indeed. I can confirm, however, that they have not improved the front cover. I thought it was going to break off the first time I tried to remove it.

@fallis07 3 жыл бұрын

HEY Steve! Great work you're doing keep it up.

@timberw1lly 3 жыл бұрын

I know not everyone likes these, but I really appreciate case reviews with this level of detail. I built my rig in the CoolerMaster H500 (Blank) and love it, but it's your review of the CoolerMaster TD500 which made me pick it when we built my wife's new PC last month. Thanks for putting out this kind of content.

@scottyhaines4226 3 жыл бұрын

Part of me wishes you would get some sort of blank case and then mod it to what you would want a case to have so we know what to look for in cases for airflow and functionality.

@willchapman4616 3 жыл бұрын

Or, eventually, a GamersNexus designed and branded case...

@scottyhaines4226 3 жыл бұрын

@@willchapman4616 that would be nice too but thats expensive so I'll take a heavily modded one

@Aleph-Noll 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the reason that hasnt happened yet is bc they're scared they cant make a better case

@VaultNightmare 3 жыл бұрын

@@willchapman4616 That looks like a cat.

@BurntFaceMan 3 жыл бұрын

Just get a cardboard box/some bits of wood, re-inforce the sides and stick the motherboard on, then cut out the areas you want airflow. A "case" is litterally whatever you want to be a case. you can litterally stick a computer in anything, you are limited only by your imagination.

@dabiggestleech 2 жыл бұрын

Be aware, this case and many other's that were reviewed and considered good, lowest cost, it's no longer lowest cost, it's around $100 to $130 now.

@William-Morey-Baker 2 жыл бұрын

everything is more expensive now... but this case can be found for 89$. none the less, you are still correct.

@brananandreu4086 2 жыл бұрын

@@William-Morey-Baker where did you find that, all i see is $100 or higher

@multidinero 2 жыл бұрын

@@brananandreu4086 Newegg has it as high as $167! That’s as of April 11, 2022.

@Chyllbacca 2 жыл бұрын

Yup 145 on Amazon right now

@zifzone 2 жыл бұрын

Got it for 50 on special yesterday.

@krisreddish3066 3 жыл бұрын

I have reached a point where airflow is easy, as long as they continue updating cheap cases with mesh fronts and properly vented fronts, instead of a steel panel with 2 inches of airflow on top and bottom. It is refreshing to see them come back from the train wreck that was 2018 era cases. Also, refreshing to see a Lian Li budget case, mostly they had products with some eccentric aesthetic flair, but all sketch with something wrong with the functionality at a high price. This is an improvement IMO.

@ovidiurosu6632 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. I like that we have access to a written article to review the graphs. Thank you

@DharcFamiliar 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man.. I've been waiting for this review! Thank you so much for your hard work

@gargonovich 3 жыл бұрын

"Exhaustive suite" I see what you did there.

@XDSDDLord 3 жыл бұрын

I think the compromises Lian Li made on this case are perfectly acceptable. It seems like they hit their goal. Clearly there were a few small design changes that could have possibly been made, but it does beg the question for what the real cost of making them would be. They set out to do something, and your extensive (and awesome) testing shows that they did it. Your reviews are brutally honest, but I think Lian Li can read between the lines :P

@ghost_of_m403 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review. I am really looking forward to this case as a budget builder. I appreciate the testing to show where not to try to use AIOs, as well as the other planning issues.

@makanidemoulin7591 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad GN does case reviews, they are my #1 source for comprehensive reviews when building a pc.

@ayu12641 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see you cutting the sheet covering the back of the 200mm fans and see if there is a thermal difference.

@trickycoolj 3 жыл бұрын

Glad LianLi addressed the fact that you can’t get a 280 rad in the top of the Lancool Mesh II. It has mounts for 2x140 but was just a hair too narrow for the full rad which was a complete bummer as a front push/pull didn’t give enough clearance for tubes down unless I manage to get a hold of a shortie graphics card to flip it around. Otherwise it was nice to build in a modern case upgrading from my very old Antec P180mini.

@bj4690 3 жыл бұрын

Was just looking at preordering this yesterday. Cheers for the review mate!

@marinated5425 3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear you mention the Silverstone RL06! I bought that case after your reviews and I just came to see how newer cases are stacking up against it.

@SolidGreenDay 3 жыл бұрын

I knew you guys would review this eventually, it deserves the recognition. Im going to be building any future pc with either the 215 or the 4000D airflow but I will wait for benchmarks of the 4000D airflow first. Good stuff as always Steve :)

@barrysauce 3 жыл бұрын

Any front panel you can walk away from taking off with OUT drawing blood and not realizing it for a few minutes is good for me bro.

@FinaISpartan 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this review for months, and you finally post it... at 2am... No sleep for me I guess :P In all seriousness, great review as usual.

@AdnanCucak 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this, great work guys!

@gvnady8380 3 жыл бұрын

Its been a while Steve reviewing case, Im still waiting for the O11D Mini.

@Jamie-rx4yc Жыл бұрын

I'm a huge fan of those 200mm fans

@TheRobJarvis 4 ай бұрын

Thos ethings are massive lol. I think it looks great tbh. I am a huge fan of those huge fans too.

@jesh879 3 жыл бұрын

Omg finally a case review! I'm so happy!

@kausikdas256 3 жыл бұрын

Waited for your review of this case since August, ugghhhhh. Thank you Steve❤️

@heavymetalmixer91 3 жыл бұрын

The case is still not available anywhere though LOL

@kausikdas256 3 жыл бұрын

@@heavymetalmixer91 it was available in my country around a week ago.

@kausikdas256 3 жыл бұрын

But it's very overpriced like it's around 105 dollars

@urdad1984 3 жыл бұрын

"At least the fronts not teathered to the case by cables..." *cries in Meshify C n broken I/O cables

@JLMtime 3 жыл бұрын

I also hate that & ive actually had to remove some of fronts over years because problems it can cause, anywhere that air moves past all the time seems to get brittle & damages cables over time

@Cal94 3 жыл бұрын

That's a thing? The front panel pops right off on my Focus G, so fractal knew how not to do that...

@JLMtime 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cal94 cables connected to front panel basically tethering it constant air flow will cause the cables to get brittle I have 3 broken front panels with no usb now

@Cal94 3 жыл бұрын

@@JLMtime what i meant, is on the Fractal Design Focus G, the front panel buttons/IO screwed straight into the case as a separate trim from the front panel, so you can pull the front panel without that whole yanking on wires issue. And the Focus G series is a lower price tier product than the Meshify line. so it's surprising they wouldn't apply the same principals to a case at a higher price point (and i'm pretty sure, a newer product... i think the meshify C is at least a few years younger than the focus G)

@MadClowdz 3 жыл бұрын

Hated that and the need to remove PSU shroud cover plate to install 3 front fans, thus leaving a GAPING HOLE exposing ALL CABLES underneath...ultimately led to ditching the Mesh (i.e. it's the fam case now) and going with the O11 Dynamic XL. Love that case.

@sebimaurer 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't you also test the Galahad AIO? I'm actually waiting for your review to be uploaded before i buy it together with the rest of my new rig. Can you maybe just give me a hint if it's safe to buy (without any details)? 😅 Love your content!!!

@bloodyzbub6213 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve...keep "em coming brother, and I'll keep watching.

@Jay_the_Caffeinator 3 жыл бұрын

I have heard some good things about this case. I was wondering how it would be against my Lancool II Mesh Performance!! Thanks Steve and the GN team for the GREAT video! I love this type of hard numbers review.

@kitsune2858 3 жыл бұрын

I rly like this case, and pre ordered my 215, I still Love you Steve, and thank you for your time :) I will now go order um... something from your store =D

@seanmoist1217 3 жыл бұрын

Would this case fit a 3070 or 2080 ti?

@kitsune2858 3 жыл бұрын

@@seanmoist1217 Im going to say YES, Being it its a newer case, but PLZ check your dimensions once your motherboard is fitted in your case, sometimes they require 'mods'

@seanmoist1217 3 жыл бұрын

@@kitsune2858 thanks

@valerivalev5962 3 жыл бұрын

@@seanmoist1217 the biggest card atm 3080 is 318mm lenght, this lian li 215 has gpu space 380mm so yes is will fit both 3070 and 2080 ti

@blattlaus7382 3 жыл бұрын

Hey how load are the included 200mm fans? Are they decent?

@hampuslindman8248 3 жыл бұрын

I´m waiting for your review of the Corsair 4000D Airflow, will there be a review of it out soon?

@cminkjr6261 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Have been waiting for more case reviews to come out. I think the Lancool II Mesh is still on my mind. I'm waiting for the Corsair 4000x airflow now.

@cminkjr6261 3 жыл бұрын

@Tian Yes. I would like a case with 280 radiator support. I have seen in a forum someone fit a 280 in the Lancool II mesh with LPX memory. The 4000x shows 280 support as well with LPX memory.

@mob19001 3 жыл бұрын

Im happy Lian Li LANCOOL II Mesh is still up there with the best thanks to your vid, GN. Amazing case!

@pauljanssen6627 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any interest in a review of the Deepcool CL500 case? It looks interesting to me and it'd be interesting to see it subjected to the test procedure the GN team rock.

@JosiahBradley 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, dare you to break out the tin snips and remove that backing steel. Or Dremel whatever.

@mcpappyracing1326 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

@chantmedia-xs5vr 3 жыл бұрын

Yep I’d love to see that

@XxThePlaylistxX 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the LanCool II Mesh because of your review, it fits perfect with what I wanted to do. Hoping to get the final components for my PC by late Nov

@FOREVERCRASH 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Puerto Rico!! Always love your videos!!

@GamersNexus 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Awesome to see viewers from all over. Thanks for watching!

@norche 3 жыл бұрын

I click like when I see case review and gamer nexus

@houstoner 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this case a few weeks ago, and I am really impressed. Yes there are some cons, but it really isn't a bad option for the price. Best selling point is the airflow. I'm not running a wild, powerful setup in mine, but it stays cooler than I expected, even under heavy load. If I end up keeping it when I upgrade (which is highly likely) I will be replacing the 200mm fans with smaller ones. The huge mesh front is awesome though. Team air-cooling here. I have trust issues with a liquid setup lol. The only modification I've had to do so far was removing the front fan sticker as they drove me nuts being slightly off. But it doesn't look bad at all without the stickers, actually gave it a cleaner, more aggressive look.

@Haugalandet 2 жыл бұрын

Are the front mesh keeping the dust from coming in?

@houstoner 2 жыл бұрын

@@Haugalandet it does a descent job. Fine particles will get in of course, but I dust my PC and clean the glass every couple weeks and it's very minimal. I have a cat so naturally cat hair floats around but the mesh catches it and I just wipe it off with a damp cloth. Seen it's been 3 months since I made review and I will say I am still very satisfied with this case.

@Haugalandet 2 жыл бұрын

@@houstoner Hi. Thanks for the replay.

@prathameshbadle6518 2 жыл бұрын

Can micro atx motherboard fit in this case?

@idealrunner5043 3 жыл бұрын

Super stoked for the 4000D airflow review

@kArnAgePT 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Please do Micro-ATX case benchmarks! Waiting on the Silverstone RL-08 review :)

@Handelo 3 жыл бұрын

16:05 looks like the lower front fan's texture is animated at a lower framerate than everything else.

@EXPERIMENTONGOD 3 жыл бұрын

"This seems fine. So, that's high praise from us!" => very true! LOL

@seanc77339 3 жыл бұрын

Please do more case reviews and more cooler reviews. Those are your best!!!

@MultiNastyNate Жыл бұрын

Aw man, I was so pumped for the "maximum cooling configuration" from their product page. Back to the case hunt grind.

@2BitSlow 3 жыл бұрын

Just gotta wait for a modder to take a Dremel to the metal behind those 200mm fans for an unobstructed airflow

@TurtleAsshole 3 жыл бұрын

I did this with the cooler master h500

@ogsmokey187 3 жыл бұрын

I would totally do this! I've pre-ordering 2 of these. I may post a video on the final result 😉

@tastethesoup 3 жыл бұрын

I’m contemplating it

@guilhermebressan5689 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do A - B testing with the case modified to allow the fan to push air through it's entirety? Sorry for bad englando. What I mean is cutting the front, where the fans are mounted, in a circular way, making it effectively 200 mm.

@beaur.5298 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the hard work you do Gamers Nexus :)

@popeizzy2012 3 жыл бұрын

These 1am uploads keep me going at night working.

@lorenzosanchez2006 3 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between Lancool 215 and Lancool 215X?

@Aggnog 3 жыл бұрын

I'm having a hard time understanding case price brackets. With GPUs or CPUs the gaps are easily between 100-200$ so it makes a lot of sense, but when going up 30$ is getting you a better case, which in most cases can outlast all the other hardware you use, then surely the cost of 1 or 2 happy meals is not a huge stretch.

@mostlypeacefulrowan8747 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. But I find the cheapest cases are just fine for an air cooled mATX build. I.e. a normal peasant gamer. I've got a cheap Silverstone inverted case and I've never seen better thermals on a GPU. No one has reviewed my case but I'm sure it beats more expensive cases on account it is inverted. I think the model number is rl08 if I'm not mistaken. Thanks for reading.

@Mystikus2 3 жыл бұрын

The price brackets mainly come from feature prices. Many people just dont need a case with special features and for them there is no reason at all to spend even a dollar more, since it doesnt come with an advantage

@mostlypeacefulrowan8747 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mystikus2 yea I reckon the more expensive cases are for water cooling and people with lots of drives. You cant go wrong in 2020 with a basic mesh case

@2nd_Directorate 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion case selection is one of the really longlasting things so it´s fine to spend more on it, especially like you said it is not the huge difference in price. I am using a Coolermaster HAF X for 10 years now. And to be honest, i struggle to find a better case, as i need the HDD space and use airflow cooling. The Enthoo Pro II is on my radar now, but that took some time to come around and it is still not sure decision.

@Veserius 3 жыл бұрын

@@mostlypeacefulrowan8747 mATX gets basically no reviews, but is probably the best form factor for the vast majority of people. The RL08 was something i was looking at personally and it was hard to even get one for a reasonable price, but it should probably cool better than the vast majority of cases, and it looks pretty spiffy too.

@NarutoMinecraft007 3 жыл бұрын

I was soo hoping for this thanks a lot

@Ruboka 3 жыл бұрын

So many interesting Lian Li cases. The Lian Li Lancool 205m seems to be a good, cheap case. Would love to se a review of this case too. Keep up the good work

@neurokinetik64ES 3 жыл бұрын

The front fan issue is the exact same thing you have on the Coolermaster H500. On that case, I fixed it by cutting out the metal behind the fans to leave them completely unobstructed.

@Boba19423O 3 жыл бұрын

You mean where it cuts off a third of the surface area? How does that work? Aren’t the screws in that metal?

@neurokinetik64ES 3 жыл бұрын

@@Boba19423O I left the material at the corners where the fans are screwed into, but cut out any metal that blocked the fans themselves. You do lose the ability to mount a radiator or smaller fans in the front, but that's not something I wanted to do with this case anyway.

@Boba19423O 3 жыл бұрын

What did you use to cut it out? Also how did it affect your temps? Thanks so much for helping me out

@neurokinetik64ES 3 жыл бұрын

@@Boba19423O I used a portable jig saw. I don't know what effect it had on temps because I modded the case before I used it for the first time. I just didn't like what I saw, and knew that removing that material could only improve the performance. I run a Noctua NH-D15S on an AMD 3950x CPU, and a 2080Ti GPU. CPU never gets above 73C, and GPU never gets above 65C, but I always run all my case fans (I am only using the front 200mm, and nothing else) and CPU fan (only one would fit due to RAM clearance issues on the second one) at 100%. GPU has dual BIOS and it's set to the performance fan mode, but I rarely even hear the fans ramp up on it.

@LaurenceGough 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, I did the same thing - but this case looks even worse than the H500. With the H500 if you cut the rad supports out you have 0 obstruction at all. If you do that to this case it looks like you won't be left with any frame! Did you do any other mods to your CM H500? I'm thinking about relocating the rear fan and also riveting in some hexagon mesh sheet.

@philippbeckonert1678 3 жыл бұрын

: Ah, my perfect sunday-morning-breakfast-entertainment :D

@leviathanpriim3951 3 жыл бұрын

thanks GN, wondered about the release of this

@Zosu22 3 жыл бұрын

Cool to see more airflow options.

@jra5624 3 жыл бұрын

How to stay off GN’s radar: Do not include “airflow” in name.

@askopte 3 жыл бұрын

Just out of curiosity, will you guys review the new Corsair 4000D series, espcially the airflow one? That seems like a direct competitor to this. Also, will the Noctua 200mm fans fit in this case? Thanks! Edit: Didn't check the pinned comment, sorry

@iloveanime6441 3 жыл бұрын

Read the pin comment he said he will review it

@jjoke5014 3 жыл бұрын

fresh lemon water If I’m not incorrect, one of the reasons 200mm is almost dead is because a standard was never agreed on.

@madman6648 3 жыл бұрын

@fresh lemon water sadly only up to 140mm is standardized :(

@MrPruske 3 жыл бұрын

@fresh lemon water many places can but some do not accept returns or costs as much as another fan. Plus you would be stuck with two

@kevinfoster4862 3 жыл бұрын

If one really wanted to swap in Noctua 200mm's, they would likely be prepared to drill new screw holes, and cut out the front panel behind each.

@AnabolicRick915 3 жыл бұрын

I’m building a compact form factor PC soon and would love it if you guys reviews the LIAN LI TI150!!! Your in depth reviews will help me better decide if that’s the right case for my build.

@BryantCaudill 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you guys shot up subs from 1m quick, awesome!

@El_Chompo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that looks like amazing airflow for $70! It's hard to even get a case that isn't ugly for 70 let alone with good airflow.

@SyncF 3 жыл бұрын

sirgallium I agree 100%. Most airflow cases lack a decent design, this is overall a nice decent case.

@Herbie_Cucumber 3 жыл бұрын

I assume there's nothing really stopping someone from cutting out some of the metal obstructing the fans?

@Miszkaaaaa 3 жыл бұрын

How come do you have time for case reviews?!?! This is mind blowing

@gorgibuteliii 3 жыл бұрын

I have lianli lancool metal boned k7 since 2009, still fairly quiet today, it's been rarely turned off and none of the stock coolers are broken, the aluminium finish they do is nice

@Charlie-qe9qj 3 жыл бұрын

"Overall this seems fine, which is high praise from us." It really, really is.

@iamnotagoat66 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. I really like Lian Li as a company just for their innovation and their ability to take consumer/reviewer criticism and correcting their mistakes in the next generation. Would like to see them expand their product stack into more spaces like rgb light bars maybe. More accessories. I like the daisy chainable fans and AIOs they have available now. Maybe they could make their next AIO have some sort of bearing that rotates the tube input on the pump downward via gravity so that you physically can't mount it tubes up 😉

@ctsd623 2 жыл бұрын

When I saw Fast and Furious 1, I underestimated the effect it would have on future generations instilling their preference for RGB "Fast 'N FURIOUS" PC lighting.

@blockbertus 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, I recently received my 2 mouse mats here in Germany. I'm quite happy with them. One is also used to isolate the vibrations of an external HDD which works quite well. Thanks for everything you do. So much goes into all if your reviews, it's crazy... but the good kind. ;-)

@GamersNexus 3 жыл бұрын

Very creative approach to isolating it, haha. Thanks for picking it up!

@satyambhardwaj2806 Жыл бұрын

@@GamersNexus can Lian Li lancool fit 167mm air cooler as i used 34mm ram rather than 32 which noctua nh d15 recommands

@kevinfoster4862 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, been waiting for this review. Just confirms to pick up the Lancool II Mesh instead (for me).

@Red_Scorpian 3 жыл бұрын

TAKE A SHOT EVERY TIME HE SAYS "PURELY AESTHETIC"

@TheKazragore 3 жыл бұрын

I'd prefer to stay out of the hospital ;)

@criznittle968 3 жыл бұрын

"He" has a name - it's Gamers

@poppyrider5541 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a hangover. I think this is a good idea.

@MyStillRemains 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so confused...if this case is outperforming $130 cases like the p500a for half the price, why isn’t this being more whole heartedly recommended? What am I missing?

@Gamer2Key 3 жыл бұрын

i wonder the same

@3dpixel583 2 жыл бұрын

According to him, the chassis blocked the fans... lol. what an idiot

@prathameshra 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for in-depth review of case

@dinominate69 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love GN showing how much they like the case but trying not to look and sound biased as possible. I really enjoy theircasw reviews!!

@Brunnen_Gee 3 жыл бұрын

Man, when $70 is "ultra budget" for a case. I remember when that was pretty expensive for one. Funnily enough I had some of those "expensive" cases back then and they were Lian Li. If I was in the market for a new case I'd probably put this one at the top of my list.

@GamerzPro1231 3 жыл бұрын

yeah haha, I bought my full tower for $100 10 years ago lmao, and that was considered super expensive. seems thats the standard now.

@Alistair.Althea Жыл бұрын

I'm sad this is no longer as cheap as it was. Now its about 110 dollars >.< Also, Compared to the LANCOOL 205 MESH RGB - TYPE C - ATX - Black. Which of these cases would be better?

@kimberblake4215 Жыл бұрын

Paid $89 I believe today at Micro Center in GA.

@Alistair.Althea Жыл бұрын

@@kimberblake4215 O.O even looking on their website I would have to pay 130 for it including shipping. I wish I had a microcenter near me, dang

@MrAuilos Жыл бұрын

@@kimberblake4215 Same haha, just got mine yesterday for that price at MC! Definitely true about the PSU/wiring clearance as stated in the vid.

@a.pigeon Жыл бұрын

@@kimberblake4215 Got mine at a Memory Express (basically Canadian Micro Center) for about 130 CAD, which is around $95 US

@HarryUnchained Жыл бұрын

I just bought my Lancool II Mesh Performance like $85 over here.

@chestycoughsyrup2566 3 жыл бұрын

Your case reviews honestly are amazing. Unfortunately I got a case last year with the more closed off front panel RGB aesthetic nonsense and have been watching these mesh airflow reviews with massive jealousy. I'm getting high thermals and case noise and definitely wanting to change soon, right now for me it's the P400A but holding fire until black friday!

@quirinaled2752 3 жыл бұрын

Similar here with a Pure Base 500 but my place is extremely dusty so not sure whether airflow without serious filters (which would essentially negate the benefits of an airflow case from what I've read) is really an option. I think I need to just stop minoring temps quite as much - I'm not getting very high temps and it's probably good enough for my needs. Still, this looks really tempting 😂.

@cls63amgwagon34 3 жыл бұрын

Welp, was thinking about waiting for this to come out to decide, but glad now I just went with the P400A Digital

@mohrasher 3 жыл бұрын

That huge logo at the front is off putting

@seanmoist1217 3 жыл бұрын

Paint or tape would take care of that

@Gamer2Key 3 жыл бұрын

Worst design choice ever seen ahahaha

@natesenft5376 3 жыл бұрын

@@Gamer2Key I don’t even mind it, it’s just branding and is at least rgb

@Zentennen 3 жыл бұрын

If you're building a mid-range pc and saving $20 on a case and maybe $20 somewhere else would mean you could upgrade from a 3300x to a 3600 or a 1660 Super to a 2060, the performance upgrade there is well worth the few downsides of this case compared to its more expensive competition. Overall this seems like a really strong contender, I'm just worried about the mesh letting in too much dust.

@TheDlacey31 3 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@Jason-gy2ux 2 жыл бұрын

I got this case in white as an open box for under 70$ and I really love it, I found it easy to build in, it's whisper quiet even when playing games and looks great, Steve is right in that the cutouts under the motherboard can make it a bit tight to get the connectors in but isn't a deal breaker at all since once they're in they're not going to be removed. I wish it had a few more front USB ports than just the two on top.

@Davilas941 Жыл бұрын

It was $70?? I got it for $99 at microcenter...

@noahfense 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably the earliest* I'll ever get to a video (21 seconds). I've peaked haha

@bldos5362 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 14 minutes late! damn you win!

@blockbertus 3 жыл бұрын

22 mins here

@amasterdaone2316 3 жыл бұрын

bl dos I’m 14 mins late to your comment lol

@rydeen450 3 жыл бұрын

@@blockbertus same

@abdulazimpatel8467 3 жыл бұрын

31 minutes late

@cloudyclayton-youvebeengam7614 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I've been waiting for this one, are you guys going to test antecs new budget case?

@MrAltairantares 3 жыл бұрын

Only site I know where a 3 star "it's fine" is a ringing endorsement that topped charts haha. Really do appreciate the sites focus on firm numbers, real performance rather than a particular story or emotion you want your video to be about. It's why this is the first place I always go, then check out other stuff if I feel like it.

@mesaber86 3 жыл бұрын

I would cut away the metal on the sides of the 200mm fans. Can you please do this and see if it helps cooling, which it should. Yes it might sound silly but if you have 2x 200mm fans why would you ever put 120/140mm fans. Silly design!

@eljouser 3 жыл бұрын

Positive review by gamer's nexus typically means a price increase :(

@joshtm66 2 жыл бұрын

i was planning on buying this case for my first ever build but im glad i didnt rish it too much because the 2 usb ports on this case simply wont be enough. thanks for the great video even if i didnt quite understand most of the specifics

@quetsalkoatl 3 жыл бұрын

Another great case review. Since I'm planning a build soon (my current one is from 2013) and I have not decided on the case yet, exactly what I'm looking for (: Are you going to do reviews on the Corsair 4000D Airflow or the Antec DF600 Flux?

@creamofbotulismsoup9900 3 жыл бұрын

Man, Lian Li has really gotten cheap over the years, I remember a time where their cheapest case was $200. Sure they basically sold fancy aluminum boxes with little air flow, but they were nice for the time, I guess.

@NatesRandomVideo 3 жыл бұрын

“Exhaustive suite”... airflow... nice!

@draco89123 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for putting out this review! I know you're probably slammed with new projects because of Ampere and the upcoming Zen 3, but could you find some time to slip in more ITX case reviews? They've gotten really good at being air flow focused too, and they can fit 3080s and 3090s like champs. Ncase M1. Coolermaster NR200. Ghost S1. Sliger SM580. Oh, and for AIO reviews, can you fan standardize them too, like you do for cases?