Lian Li Lancool III - Step by Step PC Build Guide

[@MrBuffDavid]

This video just saved my life.....I hadn't built a PC from scratch in about a 8 years. I was super nervous, but when I found this video of the case I bought.....It was like a God Sent! Thank you so much for being soooo detailed!

[@sizlax]

I hear that. Haven't built a PC myself in about.. 8 years or so. upgraded my PC since, but, actually, come to think of it, the last time I bought a new case was closer to 10ish years ago. They still had the cut out aluminium on the door with the plastic see through panel. Now they're all glass, and this case is about the most complex thing I've ever seen. amazing case, but damn.. Plus I'm installing a water cooling AIO for the CPU for the first time ever. Just had a small freakout cuz my AIO doesn't come with the hubs like his deepcool does. Also, I had already screwed the fans onto the radiator, but I think I can maybe make it work if I just screw the radiator onto the top of the case now.

[@ΓιάννηςΧατζηγεωργίου-θ9σ]

Hats off to Lian Li for another excellent product and a bow to Christopher for another perfect build guide. Please Christopher...DO NOT CHANGE your tempo ever!!! 1 hour or 1 hour and a half does not mind at all anyone who wants to take his time and learn things about build guides. If they want to ''learn eveything'' in 8 min 59 sec cause they are bored, let them go to other places. Keep taking your time and explaining what is important to be explained. Thank you again pal!!

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Will do, thanks for your kind words

[@theyfearme1379]

I watched this video and still did a shit job putting my pc together, might not be as pretty but it works lol

[@R2D2592]

The best building videos ever. I don't know any other channel that makes videos of this quality. Great work.

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Glad you think so!

[@mehendialishah]

Its the best pc build guide I have seen till now. You have not skipped anything, clearly showing motherboard connections and even cable management, which others seem to speed up or skip. And you even showed initial setup. Excellent work and production value.👍👍

[@beantiful7414]

Just built my pc using a lot of this video as a guide, especially the front panel connector part. As a new builder, opening the back up and seeing the mass of cables before me while not knowing what any of them were or did was terrifying, and the manual was no help. Thankfully stumbled onto this video. Thank you so much!!!

[@ketandudhe2754]

Thanks for putting efforts in these builds man. You are the most significant PC-build guide among youtubers.

[@doovybro9000]

@@bernardbjelobrk Being toxic appears to be yours.

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

I appreciate that!

[@ciclopentanoperhidrofenant8341]

@@bernardbjelobrk Ok Bernard

[@hyperretroactivehyperretro5992]

I’ve built in this case twice. One white and one black. The utility of this case is unmatched. It is so good.

[@wil-3654]

Your guides are very comprehensive and this is the second time I "tried" to use your guide. Once for the Lancool II and now for the Lancool III. I needed Microcenters help for the Lancool II since that was my first build and the RGB confused me. I found many parts very helpful especially for orienting me to the various features specific to the Lancool case. I really wish you would have mercy on us newbs and do a build the default, "out of the box" way. Since you're constantly building/deconstructing I can't imagine it would be much of a burden. One issue I have is that you don't leave the front fans the way they came because you prefer having a radiator in the front. Since RGB is the most complicated part of a build for many people, it would be nice to see how the included case fans are hooked up the way they came out of the box. This is because, for a novice builder like me, any deviation from what is given to me out of the box causes some confusion. However, my critique is very minor and wouldn't apply to someone who has built more than 2 PC's in their lifetime. Great job on this guide!

[@antoinelucas6812]

Same here, second build for me but RGB wasn't even adressable and basically just LED strips when I built my first PC. Came here to see how the default RGB controller is supposed to be set up (user manual is utterly useless and confusing for this) and it's the only part of the build you don't adress... Sad & confused noises!

[@Dylan-on4ob]

Hi Christopher, I just finished my first PC build ever today. After buying a custom built 4080/13900k build from CyberpowerPC and have to RMA it twice before the GPU literally went up in smoke, I decided I should take matters into my own hands. I used this guide, as I built my PC in the Lian Li III RGB case as well, and it was the greatest help. The build booted up and straight into windows first go! My only issue has been trying to get the back magnetic cable covers to close over the CPU power cables and the 24 pin mobo connecter. I had to end up just placing the glass back plate on and scrapping the cable covers all together. However, I wanted to thank you for such a great guide, it gave me the confidence to build my own pc and I couldn't be happier, thank you so very much!

[@thomas_weber]

This case has a lot of features and you did a great job explaining them all. I like that you even showed the features you don't intend to use.

[@SgtZima]

Christopher, I just wanted to say thanks for this video. I completed my first PC build last month by following these steps, and it's been running with no issues. Thank you!

[@ElementX32]

I just bought this case over the weekend and I have the motherboard, power supply and fan/radiator installed sitting on my dining room table. I haven't connected any of the cables, because I was so nervous as I haven't built a machine in a very long time. After watching this video, I feel confident in giving it a shot. This video may have saved me a few dollars as I was going to head back to microcenter and pay them to complete the build. Finger crossed. In fact, I'm confident that I'll figure it out, because I would like to build a nicer (more expensive) machine for myself and give the one I'm currently building to my son.

[@luispablofreire]

I saw the Lancool 2 video like 3 times and helped me so much.

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Thanks

[@Magic0YT]

I probably replay lancool2 video like 10+ times and built a similar one. My best birthday ever and happy with my build

[@kristofpinnoo]

I came here to find out how to connect the case fans (manual is very cryptic about the cabling), and hats off Christopher! I did not expect such a complete guide. I don't think I'll even need the manuals of the other components, as you even covered those AND the post-build installation efforts. Very impressive knowledge base for (first-time) builders!

[@zetax7397]

Yeah it’s a bit frustrating for me because I came here specifically to figure out this fan part and I guess this video just SKIPS that whole process.

[@gabriellelokamas8993]

Y’all ever figure it out? I am stuck on this part of my build since there’s 4 different cables and 3 of them have caps.

[@NeoKurow]

I just found this channel yesterday. I have to say that this is the most impresive step by step build guide that I have see in my life. Excellent work sir!.

[@АндрейБурцев-ъ1ц]

Ты парень, - молоток. Большое спасибо, за проделанную работу. Всё кратко и без воды.

[@Cryptic_Orbit]

Really helped me through my build, took your advice and got some Lian Li fans and I’m loving them! And thanks to you I knew exactly how to hook it all up! Can’t thank you enough!

[@67steinip]

It's incredibly nice that this exact video exists, as I am getting my Lian Li Lancool III case in a few days and everything with it, I know how to assemble it but it is very very very nice to be able to click between segments of this video just in case, Keep up the amazing work, subscribed.

[@johnbogdon2017]

You Sir, are awesome! Without doubt this is the best PC build that I have seen (for my hardware) and I've looked at more than a few. I very much appreciate the detail and time you spent on this project. My build will be very similar using the Lian Li Lancool III, an MSI Edge motherboard and MSI RTX 3080 12gb GPU. My purpose is to have a very capable setup for MSFS2020. This is my first build in four decades (built a Sinclair ZX81 in '82 - a bit of soldering involved). Things sure have changed...anyway, you have alleviated many of my concerns by showing me the way and I thank you!

[@TNGYun]

I used a gigabyte motherboard for this build and it made installing all the drivers as easy as clicking a single button. They prompt you to download the gigabyte control centre upon startup and downloads all the drivers you need from their cloud.

[@Vantasma]

I recently built my first PC with help from your channel, so thanks. I've also returned my NZXT H7 Flow and will be getting this case instead, will certainly use this video as a guide. Thanks again man👍

[@TheDesertsweeper]

And this folks, is how a case-build video should be done - pretty awesome job

[@sascha1102]

I've seen a few Reviews ans Builds with the Lancool III Case, but your Video is absolutely the best. Your showing all options, where and how to mount drives, how to swap I/O Panel. others don't do this. by the way - nice build of yours.

[@cutekiss019]

You have really made everything clear for a first-time builder. Thank you so much. I really appreciate the effort.

[@chiapet101]

You're the man. I built my own pc using your guide. Thank you for providing clear instructions, and steps were easy to follow. Much appreciated 🙏

[@shaynsnyolo]

Your guides have been the most helpful on internet yet big thanks!

[@raindeergames6104]

Sir Yiu have no idea how valuable this videos was to me. I'm just starting my build now and this is just gold🎉🎉

[@jamesaugustine687]

Best Lancool 3 video available on the internet - really helpful for my upcoming build! Nervous about where the hell to plug in all the fans though!

[@andrewpowell904]

GREAT VIDEO ! YOU EXPLAIN IN LOTS MORE DETAIL ! I WAS TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE FAN RGB CONTROLLER - THIS IS THE ONLY VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS YHIS, THANK YOU 👍

[@nicholasgates9391]

Such good instructions that it took a quarter of the time to assember compared to taking apart my old case

[@TheNiktus]

just buy this case today, your guide is ultimate one

[@GatlingNG]

This helped a ton with the front IO. Lianli included a ton of options there and the manual is no help; The cables aren't even labeled. Even for a moderately experienced builder like me it was confusing. Thanks for helping out!

[@Aldebaran80]

thx, i have just purchased two days ago this case and is more useful than the building guide with it comes...

[@raider2105]

Nice Work! I'm tempted to get this case, I've got the Lancool 2 mesh performance and love it. The main anxiety is for the fan cabling and dust. Had to insert extra dust filters for mine on the front and side. Those Uni fans look so sleek. Ahh the urge to build another system!!

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

That's the problem when the cases keep getting better that it makes you want to change and in a year the same happens again

[@Bluewolf09]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! I could not figure out how to get the front panel off because I want to clean it out soon as I haven't done it in a year. I was worried I may damage it this helped significantly!

[@JammanTV]

Great video as always, love the tweaks they have done with the v3

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Same here!

[@mellowz._]

Just wanted to say thank you so much for an amazing build guide. My pc is finished and I wouldn’t have known where to mount the radiator if it weren’t for this video. Thanks again!

[@namelessnobody7]

Thank you so much, I followed most of your guide on how to build my first PC, my build was a bit different but still so helpful and informative. 👍👍👍👍 thank you!!!

[@saeromssae]

this video answered every question I had for this case. well done sir!

[@Pt334Pt]

Excellent tutorial. One of the best ever watched. Many thanks for your job.

[@BelerinSulerinPulerin]

I have the black non-rgb one and it's awesome. All components black and no lights. I put the I/O front panel from top to bottom because it looks more cool, it gives the case a much cleaner look and it hides the buttons, usb connectors, jacks and stuff; I removed those HDD cages on the inside for a better airflow which can come from the sides of the case and go up to the GPU; I changed the fan on the back and put a be quiet! Pure Wings 2 140 because it's much quieter than the stock one at high RPM; I really like the visible SSD on the back and those doors that hides the cables, love them (where 99% of the people who own this case hates them because they suck at WM) One thing that makes this case one of the best airflow cases but in the same time it gives one big minus it's the dust filters, doesn't have one (except the PSU, the only place which comes with dust filter). By not having them, it gives the case a better airflow but in the same time the dust on componets it's starting to be visible in time. And not just on the components, the front mesh of the case aswell. On future upgrades i'm gonna buy some black sleeved extension cables to give the interior a much more cleaner/black look and that dust filter kit for this case and maybe some more better 140 fans for the front intake, the stock ones are noisy when they ramp up. Something from be quiet!, Noctua, Corsair or someone who have a black option and quieter

[@ivelindimitrov1757]

nice job explaining what to do after putting the build together, it's really helpful

[@mrsuperselenio5694]

MY man thank you for all your efforts, subscribed and was your #2000 thumb up on this video :D

[@carlgray6764]

Excellent non confusing guide explaining all the features/tips ! looking forward to building mine this week. A+

[@Fogever]

Perfect job, it's nice to see with the calm and detail that you explain each step.

[@m1ndsetstudio]

This is so helpful, I have recently got this case and will build soon.

[@weeooh1]

Fantastic comprehensive vid on the case I want. Well done!

[@R1Armadill0]

Awesome build! This is at the top of my list for cases for my next build!

[@melvin2556]

Thanks alot for the video! Just builded my first pc 😃

[@ciclopentanoperhidrofenant8341]

I've just got the Trinity 3070 ti and I was looking for builds cause I had no idea what to do. This will help me a lot!

[@b9bot148]

I'm glad you used another brand MVME SSD other than Samsung. Many others have faster write and read speeds than the usual Samsung that most recommend. And I don't see why they do that. And some of the others are cheaper as well.

[@mupod]

The explanation of the cables coming from the front panel/fans was quite helpful - the manual was near-indecipherable to me despite having built tons of PCs (sans RGB, which was the problem here, lol).

[@lowkeyjo]

keep it up man ty for the wonderful videos as always

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Thanks, will do!

[@lunacypb]

Huge thanks to Christopher for this video and this was extremely helpful! I built my pc with the Asus Z790 wifi d4 along with the zotac 4070. I struggled with the cabling which slightly hindered proper back panel closing but solved it with some effort. Extension cables are recommended for other builders.

[@PickledRegent360HD]

Great as always

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lauri9061]

The anti sag bracket can be used, cut up a second pad that came with the bracket and make it so that it clears the gpu fan

[@gamblerfls]

It's cool they gave the anti-sag bracket for free, but it won't work well with mid and high-end motherboards because of the heatsinks and nvme slots. In the right side, it gets in the way of the SATA ports and motherboard cables...

[@TheSjuris]

The only plug it blocks on my Hero x670e board is a fan header.

[@Slava-kn3jf2hy7g]

Благодарю за интересное видео !Буду брать корпус Lian Li Lancool III.

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

another great build .....really like the case lots of options....

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Thanks! 👍

[@nivea878]

My lancool 3 in white should arrive today, hope i like it.

[@RezwanA-p8i]

Thanks for sharing the build. On another note, you have a ridiculous amount of ads/commercials throughout the video.

[@freetoview23]

Thanks for this brilliant build video, helped out so much

[@DrewIsFail]

420 radiator didn't fit on top for me with this case FYI. the manual says you can, and you probably could, but my MB didn't let me because of an obstruction.

[@piggradio1766]

Thank you for the helpful video, great information. Terrific job!

[@레스폴스트렛]

Great! If more than three hard disks are installed, I think the cable space will be very narrow.

[@jamief1263]

I have this case and I’m currently building in it. I am waiting on a cable for the graphics card before I power it up. This is my first build and I have a moron level of understanding. At present, I can honestly say that the most confusing and complex aspect of building a pc is RGB element. I have control hub from my Lian li infinity fans, which I hoped I could run all my fans and rgb through, but no that would be too easy, none of the connectors are compatible, so I suspect I’m going to have three different rgb controllers, one for the infinity fans, one for the case and one the motherboard to control the RAM and cooler effects. Given that the fans and case are the same manufacturer, I think this is a massive flaw. If I had my time again, I wouldn’t go rgb, it’s too confusing and does add to the performance. My overall feeling on pc building is that it’s needlessly complicated, and the instruction manuals are complete ass, without videos like this, I would be a broken man.

[@denios36]

Great video, thanks for all the finely detailed information👍

[@LasciviousPsyche]

holy moly i just bought the mesh 2 performance, when did this thing come out? I never saw it on the website when I was looking at mine.. How about letting me have the last build you did since you have a new fresh one LOL.

[@thomasenright5282]

I will be starting my new build gaming computer hopefully just before the end of this month, two things I need to do when building this, is to look at one of your old builds to see how you wire the Power unit, and two is try to get a Windows 10Pro key, do you have any sights you would recommend that will work for my Build in Ireland. I already have, case, cooling unit, power, and NvMe SSD 1tb for it, last few things to get is motherboard, CPU and later on NvMe SSD 2tb plus GPU.

[@JammanTV]

You can get windows keys from Amazon cheap.

[@thomasenright5282]

@@JammanTV I have looked on Amazon, but so far I have not seen any for the build that I want to use. I will of course keep looking.

[@raider2105]

I use Kinguin for cheap windows keys, just make sure the key you get is for your region, sometimes you have to call Microsoft on a toll-free number but its easy enough and windows gets registered. As for the PSU, it's easy enough, thickest cable (24-pin) for motherboard power, either 1 or 2 square (4-pin) cable/s for CPU power (depends on CPU and if you are planning to overclock, 1 cable works for usual use though, did for my 3700x), then PCI-e (VGA) Cables for graphics card, avoid the linked cables that could be split a number of ways 8+8, 8+6+2, 6+2+6+3, best to use individual 8-pin cables. Depending on GPU, I just went safe with my 3070ti and added 3 cables for power, individual 8-pin x3 (depends on what GPU, then finally SATA cable/s for SSD or HDD storage. Enjoy the build dude!! :)

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Good advice from @Raider I have bought lost of keys of Kinguin, have to phone to activate over 50% of the time, but thats a small price to pay for the cost saving

[@spider8850]

very detailed tutorial. great job! tnx

[@alanliang9538]

thanks, really helped, except had to watch 50 ads to go through the vid

[@WondersChannel]

Bought this case and am preparing to install a new build. After having a Fractal Design case for years that comes with a fan hub already built into the case, it's a bit stingey of Lian Li not to include one!

[@Ghosttraveler]

i was going crazy trying to figure how to get the three front fans to connect, so I have to get a hub for it?

[@dorothy135]

That was amazingly thorough and helpful review. I have a LC 2 non mesh and was reluctant about this but now it is a sure buy. I have gone back and forth on the Ryzens (never had one) and Intel and cannot decide. When I do, thos is the case as I use a 360 top AIO.

[@theopszone6775]

Hey, really nice step be step... Going though a build in the same case. A bit over done. But haven't seen anything like it online.

[@pogchamp1038]

Thank you for this build walkthrough

[@tgmbrett]

How can we permanently disable the RGB on the default front Lian Li RGB fans?

[@TheDesertsweeper]

14:20 drive trays: it does not look like you can have them all in place AND get your ATX Power-cables out of a full-sized PSU - and confirmed at 45:00 where you see him bunch all the cables in there where the second drive would normally sit

[@Tiboudheal]

Your guide saved me thanks a lot

[@moafshar3524]

Ah great build, looks awesome, quick question, how many fans did you buy separately in total excluding the ones that came from the case? I'm thinking of potentially building the same, maybe instead of a 3070 ti getting a 3080ti and was wondering whether to go with the same amount of fans as you have in the video. Seems to be 13 fans in total and you're not using any of the original fans? Is there a particular reason you get the RGB case if you're not going to use the fans?

[@keatonmcglothlin6637]

Very in depth! Thanks for the info

[@darrenmckenna5106]

Thanks!

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

No problem and thankyou

[@ngige3617]

Very helpful video, thanks

[@LDSKtm]

Hey man, love the video, I have a question eating at me. I just got myself this case and went overboard with the AIO and got me a Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420mm to go with a 5800X and a MSI MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI. In you professional opinion do you think I can fit them in this case with a little fiddling? I am aiming at mounting the AIO up top. I am still waiting on the delivery of the parts.

[@jonarbelldonordeocampo6161]

Hi. Any update for your ALF II 420mm?

[@LDSKtm]

@@jonarbelldonordeocampo6161 yea, I put it in, it was intense work. I put it at the top, wasn't able to put all the screws in but it's there. Lol

[@campaspe810]

Thanks, this was so helpful for me

[@seekr404]

Thank you very much for this detailed video. Up to the day, still one of the most comprehensive tutorial. I am left with the doubt of how do these big GPUs manage without the extra support though. Anyone has any suggestions?

[@lazor-bladez9899]

First excellent build videos. A couple of questions. ASRock 650 Rd pro. The m.2 SSD slot will take 4.0 and 5.0? Is the 5.0 slot. Backwards compatible? While I know they won't sync without some extra part. Can I operate the loan li rgb fans separately from the Corsair cpu cooler?

[@inbracedefeat]

I like that aio it looks very nice. Is it a better buy than the Lian Li Galahad?

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Both are good, but I really like the deepcool castle AIO's

[@inbracedefeat]

@@ChristopherFlannigan have you seen the new one Lian Li announced? super customizable and has the same inf effect. i’d love to see a build with it!

[@sinanegilmez]

~1.5 bottom fans are blocked by the PSU. Do they actually help with the airflow/temperature or are they purely for cosmetics?

[@mistan9691]

Any info on this?

[@sinanegilmez]

@@mistan9691 Nope

[@b9bot148]

Great tutorial build and install.

[@Wolfgang_Knochmann]

That's my case! Thank you alot

[@BB-iw4ql]

Hats off to this amazing builld I used your video to build my 6950xt in that case however my gpu sags but feels sturdy doesn’t move all over the place it just look tilted is that ok ?

[@BB-iw4ql]

Or do I have to worry about long term issues /

[@Go_pro_try_hard]

Best video, for real. Thanks

[@LasciviousPsyche]

Another thing I've noticed which I noticed on all my lian li fans, is they are sloppy when it's sticker centering time. Producing that wobble like effect on that exhaust rear fan is not pleasant on the eyes. If you are buying especially a prem fan, they should make dang sure the stickers are centered.

[@TheSjuris]

Thank God there are no stickers on the Infinity fans.

[@gr33nr3x3]

Where does the controller argb cable go, you kinda just blew past it cus you didn't use it...

[@PunkChachi]

Maybe I missed it but what are the three - 3 pin connectors that come from the front of the case? I know you mentioned them but I don’t know how to incorporate them? I have Corsair ARGB fans and I want to sync all of them up.

[@TheModeRed]

Hello Christopher!!! Do you recommend this case over say Lian Li Lancool II (edit: Mesh variants), Phanteks P500 and G500A for next-gen builds with the new AMD/Intel processors and the new AMD 7000 series and Nvidia 40 series GPU's?

[@rickylee3732]

Hello, thank you for your detailed installation tutorial, I generally know the direction of other fans. But you installed two layers of fans in front of the CPU fan. Are these directions pumping air into the case or blowing air out of the case? Thank you.

[@NeoRizer]

Do those deepcool hubs come with the case?

[@beenitboii]

Lovely, didn't even realized the Lancool 3 released lol

[@Shamus3]

Haven't found one available to the general public, yet

[@Shamus3]

update, guess you can pre-order them, release date is August 22nd

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Just the day of the video

[@valentinbobrov9368]

thanks for your video!. just a question about bottom fans, is airflow going up in this build or puling down?