Lian Li Lancool II Mesh Performance: Modularity first

Conclusion

Lian Li Lancool? Lian Li is historically known for using more aluminium than its “steel” competitors. Lancool, on the other hand, was at a time a separate brand for, say, cheaper Lian Li derivatives. But what does a “Lian Li Lancool” Mesh Performance look like? The name promises an emphasis on cooling, but the case is also characterized by the extra modularity of the individual parts.

Conclusion

The Lancool II Mesh Performance case has kept pace with other competitors in cooling. When it came to CPU and graphics card cooling, it kept up and didn’t stand out from the rest. It had a slight edge in cooling the chipset and mosfets. And at 39 dBA, the fan performance was only at 55 %. Using the medium performance mode, which is set for the fans at 75 %, it would have been even more successful with a noise level of 42.9 dBA.

The overall design of the case is qualitatively at a high level with sheet thicknesses of an enormous 0.85 mm. There is nothing to bend. The hinged parts of the case offer you quick access to the interior from both sides. Also, the installation of the hardware into the case is intuitive and suitable even for “first time” installers. They don’t have to worry about a lot of cables, where and how to place them in the case. The case is ready to adapt to your needs.

I have only three things to criticize about the case. The first is the lack of a dust filter on the intake. Although there is perforation on the front, the holes are too large to prevent smaller dust particles from entering. The second is the need to buy a USB Type-C connector for an additional 15 euros if you want to have it in the case. The third thing that was not pleasant for me was the resonant noises from the front intake fans at higher speeds.

Deciding on the right award was quite difficult, but in the end we give it „Approved“. If even one of the negatives would go away, it would be a ” Smart buy!”.

English translation and edit by Jozef Dudáš

• Contents
• Folding exterior
• Everything customizable
• Test methodology
• CPU and GPU cooling tests
• Motherboard cooling tests
• SSD cooling test and temperature underneath the ceiling
• Conclusion