Lian Li Lancool II Mesh Review & Thermal Testing

[@ChuckS117]

This is really one detailed review. You deserve more views, for sure.

[@pinkypromise_]

this is my go to when it comes to computer building. He should become a teacher lol

[@cryochus4074]

@@pinkypromise_ i think he actually is a teacher

[@pinkypromise_]

@@cryochus4074 poggers

[@nspctor7729]

Agree

[@Beastw1ck]

Yeah the amount of work that had to go into this video is nuts.

[@CC8771]

Wow, I'm not exaggerating when I say this video answered literally all the questions I had about this case, 240 vs 360, front vs top, noise levels, etc. Kudos to you dude! I'm going with the 240 on front with an additional fan on the bottom for my new build as it looks to be the best setup all-around.

[@CC8771]

@Roman 23 Yes, but you need an AIO with flexible tubing or rotatable connections. The larger your GPU is the harder it'll be.

[@cj7073]

@@CC8771 is it possible to install d15 noctua with vertical gpu?

[@AngeredLotus]

Only recently came across your channel a few days ago while researching this case, huge props to you for the insane amount of detail you’ve gone into with this case in every one of your videos. You’ve answered basically every obscure question I had about it and I couldn’t be more reassured. All that’s left now is to choose black or white

[@methuchen9654]

same here!

[@edzme]

yep seriously.. now i come back here whenever i'm buying something

[@methuchen9654]

you are honestly my favorite case/build guide youtuber out right now, I really appreciate the effort you put into these videos and im sure others do as well. keep it up!

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

I appreciate that!

[@elite_eight4486]

@@ChristopherFlannigan I'm trying this setup "360mm front intake, 2 intake and 3 exhaust (all LL120) with horizontal gpu" and i have a question, is it possible swap 2x120 fans of the stock radiator with 2x140? so you'll have 2x140 and 1x120 in total in the front intake? is it possible? is it convenient? if no why?

[@gudtimes6363]

Man I'm so happy that you addressed the radiator tubes up / down problem with 360 radiators. Just asked about that under your other video! Keep it up, you don't need to hide from any of the top content creators on KZbin in fact your videos are even more in detail, which I really like.

[@diogocgi]

They are really the best for someone that actually wants to build a pc for the first time. Other channels like Linus are more for entertainment rather than actually teaching everything that we need to know

[@PeterBuban]

Amazing review! Extremely detailed and you offer up so many configurations with results. You've helped me figure out which config to go with and I went out and bought this case because of this. It's not everyday I'll watch a 40 minute review video but it was well worth it. Thanks Chris!

[@crazydaze717]

Found this review after coming across the Lancool III fan setup one. I have this case and wish I had found this video sooner. I basically came to the same results you did but I only had the 240 rad to play around with. I found that the bottom fans help but not enough for my build to bother as I too like having my card mounted in the vertical position and placing the veritcal mount in the raised position looks terrible to me. Yes it runs a degree or two hotter but after watching your Lancoool III review I wonder if I can offset that with a push/pull setup on my rad.

[@darryl1point618]

Hey Chris, love your content. I enjoy the fact that you don't add very distracting background music in your videos and your complete effort goes into explaining the stuff.

[@RicochetForce]

Thank you for the exhaustive review. This was excellent, and a perfect resource for people to reference if they need an additional source when deciding on whether to buy this case.

[@desireless4092]

I am not a big fan of AIOs and I don't get what's the hype with them in recent years. Yeah, they look cool and are more swift with thermal performance but in edge to edge battle with an above average mid and high end air coolers, they are not that strikingly or shockingly impressive. Something tells me that if I slap Scythe Fuma 2 Rev. B along a Ryzen 5 5600X, thermals will be well within the acceptable performance (and then some) minus the daunting cost of a truly decent AIO but with the added bullet proof reliability and simplicity of an air cooler. I don't need to cash in into a huge ass Noctuas or Dark Rock 4 Pros. This AIO meta is getting a bit annoying and I wish more tech reviewers take not of the truly interesting Air coolers today. Most people don't slap high end CPU that is thermal hungry and heavy, hell even so - with a good case and a decent air cooler you can get good results cooling a high tier GPU and CPU

[@TheModeRed]

Between you and Gamers Nexus, I would be an idiot not to get this case, which is why I ordered it for my son's build. Like all the other parts it is sold out, but we are bonding with this build, thank you for your depth!

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Good luck with the build

[@TheModeRed]

@@ChristopherFlannigan thank you Chris! Well wishes to you and your builds as well!

[@vassy5447]

Great video. Appreciate your hard work. I'm buying this case + 240mm AIO cooler for front. Your videos are very helpful. Wish i could meet you one day in Wales :)

[@SylvainDuford]

The extra noise with the tubes up only starts when air accumulates in the system, which could take a few years. As for the "suprsising" results, you get, most seem to be only by 1 degree which is probably within your error bars, so not significant.

[@SKULLEYEZ]

Hi, I would like to take this opportunity i really love your videos..you Make one of the best if not the best pc built videos and proper test for consumers like me in terms of aio/air cooler .Keep it up.One minor thing I want to point out is your videos sound is quite "lowish" and i need to crank up my bose speakers more to enable me to hear you better. I tried on other pcs with different speakers ..same thing :) Music in your videos are proper volume level but when you speak is quite low.

[@SKULLEYEZ]

Thank you.much appreciated .I really love your videos

[@aldjanw]

Hello mate, thank you for this extensive review! I just want to ask what is you monitor here?

[@sofadhana1289]

Something I wish reviewers had mentioned about this case before I bought it is that the HDD caddies are badly designed. No noise-dampening at all on them; the SSD mounts have provided noise-dampening grommets (WHY?), but nothing for the spinners. As a result, they're going to be quite loud, I ended up just stacking my 3 HDDs, separated by some wrapped velcro.

[@Eceptes]

Its not just air, the pump is lubicated by water so air bubbels also decrease the life spand 🙂

[@davidschuchart5206]

Hi Christopher, what are your thoughts on the Galahad AIO - like/dislike, noise, etc? Great videos, got a like and sub from me.

[@Rihiz1]

is it possible to mount GPU horizontally and still put a 240mm radiator at the front with tubes down and and also having push setup?

[@Frixxuu]

Liked and subscribed! You deserve this after all the hardwork you did. Really enjoyed your video

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Thanks for the sub!

[@TheDungeon11]

I have a question for the 240mm front intake setup with an intake fan below it. Just for aesthetics, how hard would it be to get a fan that matches the other 2rgb above it? Would it be better (if you cannot find the same brand fan as a stand alone purchase) to just put a regular non RBG intake fan below the radiator and just have the 2 rgb radiator fans? Also great coverage on this case, doing my new build in it this week and those vids helped a ton, thanks.

[@MSJChem]

That is exactly what I was looking for. I have the same case and was wondering if a 360 mm AIO will fit.

[@tihomirrubil655]

just bought this case and you've concisely covered everything I needed and more. props, may your channel get the exponential growth you deserve

[@XxPlus6xX]

Think I could install a 280mm in tubes down?

[@Scuba_Bro]

Oh it’s the guy that installs his AIO cooler wrong! 😂😂 jk! Great vid, great content!

[@Kasztabastan]

well, it IS wrong ._.

[@brendanallen2468]

@@Kasztabastan How?

[@Kasztabastan]

@@brendanallen2468 The tubes going above the pump means air will collet at the top of the radiator. Does not matter too much at the start but with usage there will be more air in the system and over time it can shorten the life-span of the AIO or at least hurt its performance. GamersNexus has a video explaining this thoroughly by modding the radiator and the pump with see-through bits.

[@SpinCrash]

You're incredible dude! Love your stuff. It's helped me so much!!!

[@hanswurst2220]

Respect and thanks for all the work you ve done, all the testing and building, explaining, showing, and so much more :)

[@leroijr407]

Great review. I have this case and it is by far the best complete case. Some have best in one area, while lack in other areas....this one here has exactly everything needed in one, and not over sized but big enough. Just perfect and tops my Gigabyte full tower now!

[@RuhkcusTV]

@Christopher Flannigan did you happen to undervolt your CPU and or GPU before these tests? thanks! :)

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

No, all stock

[@takaro0]

Man, AIO manufacturers really need to start making longer tubes! I'm thinking of getting the NZXT Kraken Z73 360 and I was wondering before watching this vid if it was possible to have the tube down (front-intake). The tube on that one is also 400 mm, like on the Galahad. Now I know that's too short and it will stretch too much and look awful. Tube up, it is..... Really glad you brought that up, thank you!

[@kkhalifah1019]

Re-title this to: 'Scientific analysis of an $80 PC case'. Between this and the other build video, he left absolutely no stone unturned. So after seeing these 2 videos last night, I bought this case today.

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Thanks, appreciate this

[@robs2021]

Great video what monitor is that

[@Beastw1ck]

Considering this case and this is the best and most thorough video I’ve seen on it by far.

[@TT-vi8zc]

Great work & Vid! Although the chipmunk music is not my taste at all :D

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Fair enough!

[@StormEagle5]

For your full thermal testing results, the fourth configuration with the Galahad front intake, 2 intakes, 3 exhaust, and horizontal GPU. Do you have your 3 exhaust set as the two on top and one on rear, with the 2 intake in the interior mounted above the PSU drawing air through its compartment with the mesh?

[@TechTalkReview]

Do you think it would be possible that you might have done something wrong with the setup or your galahad 360 was a defective unit? Were all tested with the same average clock speed? The temps for NH-D15 and 360 AIO Galahad were strangely high. (I am asking this with respect in you content though, thanks for the hard work.) I am waiting for my the Lancool II Mesh and planning on using the Deepcool Assassin III with it. This makes me so distracted. I may buy the Galahad 240 for front mounting and tubes down instead.

[@ApexLodestar]

This channel is highly underrated. I have this PC case and this man is VERY detailed on his PC case review of it and even building in it. Great stuff. 👏🏼

[@ReNewReViews1]

This is crazy detail I love it! I bought the case from this review mainly, and I have to say I BLOODY LOVE IT!

[@jeremywheeler5915]

Why can't you put a 240 on the top and have it also a intake??? Also comparing two different AIOs doesn't help much.

[@dommo2803]

So, you prefer this over Pure Base 500DX? The lack of filter in Lancool Mesh II is not something to bother then, I guess. As always, superb review. Thank you for your time and effort. Keep it up!

[@hadoukenocx4746]

so far the best Review on the internet, mutch better then Gamers Nexus and other ppl. wau.

[@TobyBarrows]

I am buying a 6800XT and have a Ryzen 3600 with a vetroo V5 I have 4 Lian Li AL120 fans (3 Front 1 rear.) Am I going to need Fans at the top and the bottom do you think?

[@RomuloMagalhaesAutoTOPO]

I bought this one, but WHITE. Wonderful. I recomend, no doubt man. I'm using with my RYZEN 9 5950X, ASUS GTX 1660 OC, ASUS ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING, 128GB Tgroup, amazing machine to work with CAD/DataScience/AI/GIS and so on.

[@andrewjacob9223]

I am planning to get a Lian Li Lancool II Mesh Performance. Please let me know if this configuration works best for the thermal and noise level. Front - Arctic Freezer II 280 mm AIO cooler (Push Intake) Top - 2 x P14 Exhaust Rear - 1 x P12 Intake Top of the PSU Shroud - 2 x P12 Intake Thanks

[@lionwr1]

Two questions -Can I install a NZXT Kraken z63 or any AOI with 280mm radiator? -Which cabinet would be preferable a Lian li LANCOOL II MESH vs. NZXT 510 Elite

[@jamesjimmy1440]

Thanks Man You're A True Savior for me I'm Stuck with install 360mm aio cooler but I see Your Videos So my Problem fix 👏👏👏 Again Thanks ✨✨

[@elite_eight4486]

@Christopher Flannigan I'm trying this setup "360mm front intake, 2 intake and 3 exhaust (all LL120) with horizontal gpu" and i have a question, is it possible swap 2x120 fans of the stock radiator with 2x140? so you'll have 2x140 and 1x120 in total in the front intake? is it possible? is it convenient? if no why?

[@CrisisTune]

I was wondering if this push pull configuration would be viable? 240mm Galahad front intake + 1 stock Lian Li Fan bottom slot (Push Pull with the remaining 2 Lian Li fans that come with the case), 2 intake & 3 exhaust (All Deepcool RF120 5x120mm RGB) Just because I'm planning to do 240mm Galahad front intake tubes down, and I don't want to waste the stock fans that came with the case! Thank you

[@Bobtheslob410]

Would I be able to copy this build with these changes? Motherboard: b550 Asus Rog Strix gaming-F OR b550 msi mpg gaming plus OR b550 MSI extreme4 (still deciding on the motherboard) Aio: Corsair capellix First time builder here. Going for the Rgb (=

[@tomunterwegs1206]

Hi Christopher. I'm building a pc for myself and one for a pal of mine with this case. What I found out, instead of putting 2x 140mm or 3x 120mm, you can put 2x140 and 1x 120mm fan on the front. I will put Noctua fans inside my build and beef up the build of my pal with the now spare Lian Li fans from my build in a 2x 140mm 1x 120mm front, 1x 140mm top and 1x 120mm back. Thank you a lot with the detailed build!

[@brunoc330]

man if I had a pound I would most certainly give to you, even 2 pounds. Amazing review, thank you for you effort

[@jojinkang2779]

Nothing wrong with the positioning of the 360 radiator. Gamers Nexus never said this was the wrong way. People obviously haven't watched the whole thing.

[@Conan_Obrien]

Question from a bonafide radiator noob: When installing a 240 AIO to the front of this case: does it go 3 case fans, then radiator, then radiator fans? Or are the 3 case fans and front mounted radiator mutually exclusive? Either the case fans OR the AIO, but not both? Terribly dumb question I'm sure, but thanks in advance for the help.

[@floatyseagull9472]

Hey chris don't know if you'll see this but i plan on cooling my rtx 2080 ti with a kraken g12. Is it worth it to get this case and use the top exhaust(120x240 mm) as the radiator for the gpu or get another case like the p500a and fractal torrent and have a 360 mm aio used for the gpu?

[@AndersJytzler]

So comprehensive.....!! Very cool. Would like more of your personal opinion throughout the video

[@thugwest28]

have one question for you! your MB have pci 4.0?? if yes, did you change in bios for gen 3? because the cable of the kit jsut suports 2gen and 3 gen.. very good video! keep the good work cheers

[@ardakbaycan]

My msi 6700xt gaming x gpu didn't fit in this case. I had to change the direction of cable bracket to fit it. This gpu is only 2 fans. Is there anyting i dont know about this?

[@deadmanwalking1930]

Wish it had an option of adding 3 x140mm fans at the front, as well as a magnetic filter for the front. I am thinking of getting the Corsair 5000x, but 100% sold yet.

[@Rob13Oz]

What about 240 vs 280? Tossing up the arctic liquid freezer and not sure which one to get for this case with a 12700k

[@harpoon_bakery162]

great stuff: with the 240mm radiator in the front, should the CPU cooler-head be below or above the tubes as they enter the radiator. in other words, when you ended the video, the radiator for the CPU was mounted in the front with the tubes entering the radiator ABOVE the CPU , so the tubes were on the top (is that the ideal position) or do the tubes need to be below the CPU entering the radiator (tubes down?) thanks in advance and keep up the great work !!

[@Theprince92]

I should have watch this video before buying that vertical kit.. my gpu temp increase after mount it vertically.. + i have to buy gpu support stand because that vertical mount not solid enough and sagging like hell

[@adubington]

So I put my Galahad 240 at the front with an extra third intake at the bottom. 2 140’s at the top for exhaust and a 120 in the rear for exhaust. If I plan on mounting my gpu horizontally should I add two bottom mounted fans or use that money for a vertical mount?

[@pete9b]

Fantastically detailed and informative video, thank you so much for sharing!…

[@Alexandra-Rex]

I am considering this case, and I am using the Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280, and I wonder if it will fit in the front above the radiator bracket so it can be left in place to cover the cable mess below.

[@chrisflores5541]

Have you done any testing with 140 mm fans as exhausts or intakes? Whats your opinion. I would like to add the 140s for exhaust. Do u think it will hurt the pressure in the case if i had one mounted up top and one mounted to the rear vs 2 140s up top and 1 120 to the rear? Already mounting aio to front with 1 extra fan. Any opinions?

[@fettullah661]

Hey Christopher, I have a question. What do you think when I don't buy any additional fans. Instead I use the fans which were included in the case. So I would have 2 intake fans and 1 outtake fan in the rear. Did you have any thermal testing with this setup and what is your overall opinion?

[@Halenleavitt]

With the bottom gpu fans, what is the difference in thermals of them being intake vs exhaust. I see it is common to use them as intake, hot air rises, but wouldn't all the hot air blowing out from the gpu being assisted down and out the perforated bottom be better? That's how I have it set up, but I'll happily change if I'm doing it wrong. I am concerned if the two bottom fans blowing up into the gpu fans blowing down, wouldn't that create more of a thermal problem?

[@terrywhittaker8005]

Keep making videos, they’re the most informative on KZbin.

[@MultiNAME69]

How much is temperature penalty for vertical mounting GPU?

[@gpunique]

since stock fans aren't PWM do they run at full speed constantly? how can i adjust this? possible to set parameters?

[@DavidCruz-gh3ll]

I have a question for this case. The front stock fans in front spin but the rgb wont turn on. My friend has the exact same set up and everything is plugged in the same but the rgb wont come up.

[@namzugedjd]

Thank you so much for this video. Been a subscriber since your Dark Rock Pro 4 installation guide.

[@onyachamp]

Mint review, I am going to buy this case tomorrow, so this sold a case for lian li. Subbed.

[@walidkhan8780]

Hello Christopher, thank you so much for this amazing video. Definitely the best PC review I've seen. I had a question, I'm getting a B550 Aorus Pro AC which only has 4 pin fan headers. Will I still be able to control the 3x stock RGB 120mm fans' speed but in Voltage/DC mode ? Or they will be stuck at 100% (and if so are they noisy during idle?) ? My motherboard seems to be compatible for PWM/DC fan mode. See manual below, page 33. download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_B550-AORUS-PRO-AC_1101_e.pdf

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Yes, using dc mode

[@esaef91]

Best video out there. Just 1 minor thing i'd like to point out. My lancool 2 mesh is with a dark rock pro 4. What i found is that with air cooling you shouldn't use bottom intake fans. Since it introduces heat from the gpu into the towercooler. And a gpu doesn't thermal throttle in a high airflow case like this one, so no need for bottom intake. Still a front AIO would be best for this case but i mention it for people who aircool their cpu and like the case like i do.

[@wazeFPS]

I found your channel when I was looking for a guide to build on the lancool 2 mesh, great channel, straight to the point and clear explanations. My build went smoothly thanks to you!

[@fettullah661]

Hey Christopher! First of all, thank you for this video. You answered a lot of questions I had about this case. So i am going to buy this case and use the amd 5 3600xt processor with the amd wraith spire stock cooler. The GPU is going to be mounted horizontally. I plan to use the stock case fans as intake, obviously :D. What kind of configuration would you recommend me? Would 2 outtake fans be enough? I actually don't want to spend too much money. Thanks in advance

[@fettullah661]

@@ChristopherFlannigan thank you very much for the quick answer. I will send you a picture of my case, when I'm done :D

[@RushilKothare]

So I want to utilize the 3 stock fans as much as possible. If I use the push pull setup, how many exhaust fans should I need at the back of the case?

[@Gixxer983]

You have the option to mount the AIO on top properly, but you install it wrong with tubes up starving the pump.

[@FoxandFANGS]

Hey weird question, but is there a hole in the front panel at the bottom? I've seen lots of reviews for this case, but only one has mentioned this. It got me wondering if maybe it was a fluke.

[@FoxandFANGS]

@@ChristopherFlannigan Thank you!

[@karlmendoza475]

I am torn between black or white for this case! LOL

[@pinkypromise_]

same... everything else in my setup is black but when it comes to cases white is hot af

[@duncandonuts5268]

I don't understand why but it the fact that there are 2 windows on it bothers me. It's not even something that's in sight.

[@rostheboss2769]

Wow man, this literally answered all my questions I had for this case. I thought nobody was going to test them in these different configurations, really good review!

[@MrLishaan]

Definitely u deserve more views👍 keep work hard👍

[@wiymmf]

Thanks for the detailed review. I'm getting the Performance edition and I'm wondering if we can fit three 140mm fans in the front. It looks like we can but I can't tell for certain. I'd love to know if you tested this. Much appreciated. :)

[@wiymmf]

@@ChristopherFlannigan You just saved me some money... Thank you very much! :)

[@ben6256]

I do have one more question: does flipping the PSU shroud covers to hide the cables adversely affect the thermals?

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Can't see why it would

[@1976axerhand]

I thought it was bad to plug in more than 2 fans per motherboard fan header?

[@RedDogTouring]

is the lancool 2 mesh or lancool 215 better? both are the same price at my local shop.

[@tunacanlamp1021]

Would a 280mm AIO + 120mm fan fit in the front?

[@vedangshinde343]

Whooooa

[@NewYears1978]

What CPU are you using in this video I must have missed it?

[@NorthsideChamps16]

This guy loves shirts with brand names in big letters.

[@Shinzo1741]

what about the horizontal gpu mount and tubes down?

[@yoddythegreat]

What about 280 at the front? Can you also do tube down?

[@Phanthesma]

This video answered all my questions about this case and even things I never thought! Kudos sir!

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

No problem

[@Umba360]

Hey Chris, thank you for the great video. One quick question. I'm getting the performance version and I'm thinking of swapping the 2 front 140mm fan as top Exhaust while mounting an AIO280mm fan as Intake. Do you know wether the 280mm aio would allow me to close the little opening above the hard disk cage or would it still be too long? Thanks as always and subscribed!

[@cavalen]

I was about to buy this case ... until I saw the 360 radiator cant be mounted on top :(

[@donkeysunited]

I'm in a similar boat, it's been my favourite case for months but I thought it could fit 3x140mm in the front and I see now that it can't - even worse, 2x140 would leave a visible gap at the bottom. Disappointing. Now my preferred case is the Phanteks P500A but I didn't like that the fan mounting frame is visible through the front panel. Why are there no perfect cases?!?!!!!! :)

[@cavalen]

@@donkeysunited Phanteks P500A: exactly the same I bought ... will arrive in a couple days 😎

[@donkeysunited]

It gets even worse for 140mm radiators. The Lian Li site says "Do not install a 140/280MM radiator in the inner side of the bracket otherwise irrepairable deformation might occur. The correct way to install is to mount fans first then place a radiator on top of the fans." Which means the fan mounting frame obscures the fans when looked at through the front mesh panel. Sigh.

[@donkeysunited]

@@cavalen Enjoy it. I have a Phanteks Pro-M with tempered glass and it's very nice. They make great cases.

[@lucascoelho410]

The BEST review I ever see ! You deserve more views for sure bro

[@benposts0786]

TLDR/TLDW: Best setup for Lian Li Lancool Mesh Performance: Horizontal GPU, keep stock fans; AIO Fan Push Config; 240mm AIO, tube down, front mounted radiator. But my only question: why not try for push+pull config with 240mm front AIO? 34:13 shows it decreases max gpu temp by 2 degrees.

[@benposts0786]

@@ChristopherFlannigan Thank you nonetheless for all your helpful vids.

[@lucasdg6904]

why does this guy sound so depressed and unhappy