The Perfect V3! - The Lian Li Lancool III Ultimate Review

[@alphahunter4791]

This case looks so slick. The panels, the mesh, and the cable management covers all of it makes me so pumped. I was going to get a Lancool Mesh II but this has so much more style with the little things it does.

[@theeggrollrapper]

Was in the market for a new build and, thanks to your review, I have found my next case!

[@Pabula]

I really like the Lancool III, would love to see a version without fans in the future with a cheaper tag. I do think for most having 4 fans is a solid offering, and one that most will use, but in my case i never use included fans, so would love to see a fanless version with a lower price tag.

[@tscot__]

I’m a bit of a minimalist myself so I’m not a huge fan of really big cases, but I can definitely appreciate a good one when I see it

[@alexleon8406]

I love this case. It was a joy to build in.

[@Mddstark]

Just bought this case thx for all the great info!

[@turkey805]

I personally love these cases and I think that in a lot of situations they improved upon the V2 mesh. The only critque I have is how the back panels maybe require a little more cable management without the screws but on the other hand I think its even more straight forward than it was with how they designed it in the V3. I think I would've liked to maybe see a little locking mechanism so you can muscle something in a little bit if you want to. Its pretty much the perfect case for a new builder because everything is easy and straight forward while also providing great airflow for people that maybe just don't know everything about building. Another thing I noticed is how the front power buttons/usb/usbc ports are actually angled now which sounds kind of irrelevant but would be such an improvement for me with cats jumping up and around the case and it just makes laying something down up top for a moment a bit less dangerous since it won't hit the power button lol. Overall I'd say this is probably one of if not the most beginner friendly cases and as long as the price is right this is a great case to recommend to almost anyone

[@jonathanpage7017]

I appreciate the video. I've been looking for the perfect case for a new build and I think I finally found one.

[@JR7757]

These videos showcasing PC cases are beginning to become a guilty pleasure to watch. One thing that I've noticed is how barren and boring the side opposite showing the components. It'd be neat if there were options to etch designs or patterns on the glass and metal panels, aware that it's not as commonly seen

[@TheModeRed]

commission an artist to do your rear panels and maybe etch your glass. make sure you pick all the right components and accessories to fiiit your theme. Noone is doing this with the lancools but the potential is limitless. You can even airbrush the mesh doors.

[@JR7757]

@@TheModeRed Right I'm aware you can do that after the fact, my comment was more about these companies' huge missed opportunities by not providing customizable options, for a fee of course, ie Sony with their PS5 face plates too. And I agree the potential is limitless for sure.

[@RabbitCrafts]

This case is really awesome. I love all the slick features. I am more feeling smaller cases recently though. Great video!

[@rmorenberg]

I had just found your channel, I did like another video you made. since I am building in this case found this video and you did not disappoint

[@gscurd75]

And if you have an EATX with 90 degree connectors, that sliding panel with the grommets hide everything perfectly.

[@pasencoreunautre]

It does fix one of the irritants from the Lancool II Mesh which is providing the USB-C front panel cable, right out of the box. That in itsell justifies the $30 price bump. Judging from your review and from others that I've watched so far, this looks like an overall great product for a performance oriented build at an affordable price. I would personnaly change the stock fans for some that are more powerful if I was to use it with top of the line CPU's and GPU's. Great review, as always!

[@mattfox1987]

im really interested in this case for my first custom loop, i love the amount of options it gives you, and the fact you can run 3 x 360mm rads as well as have you res mounted on the mb tray just allows so much customisation! going from a case that is so bad for airflow (be quiet darkbase pro 900) im really interested in how much difference a case like this would make.

[@TexasBulldog74]

EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED! I love my Lancool 2 Mesh but it bugs me I can't fit a 360mm Rad up top. Can't wait to buy this

[@ers-tj4to]

Agreed. Any case that can't fit at least a 360 rad or three 120 fans is a deal breaker for me.

[@KleoYan]

Nice review but it will be good if you can slow down in speaking. Anyway I myself have done an open view of this case at my channel, which is more in-depth of it. What I like about this case is more of semi tool less design. 1) the ssd mount below the cable management cover. It’s spring loaded. No screws needed. 2) 3 mounting trays when you can fit fans or aio (except for 420) on these trays. Do cable management first and place them back it place. This lessen cable mess. 3) The removal item are with captive screws. The top tray and the psu bracket. 4) bottom side panel used to be flimsy but it’s improved in this model and hence safety feature as in, you can’t remove the bottom panel without removing the front cover. 5) use to have a hard time to remove the hdd cage totally off at the bottom. Now it’s so much easier. 6) overall this case is extremely modular. Only thing I dislike is the almost see through bottom panels. I think it will be good if they did some cover and such.

[@nightrollsin]

I like the low profile HDD bays, but I feel like I would end up just removing one of them for more space for cables instead of the side by side config. The ability to flip the front panel is actually really cool. I know people who have PC's up high and having all the buttons be able to be at the bottom would be really cool.

[@apocalyptixxeuw4354]

What i also like is that you can now fit 3x140mm fans in the front

[@picklesandufos7860]

I don't blame the case for your 92c, I blame your NH-U12A, that is a great air cooler but not with super high wattage 12th/13th gen under load. NH-D15 cools better under that much wattage. If you only game, then the cooler is great. I'm going to run this case with the coolest running 4090, Liquid Freeze ii 420 (with offset mount) on a 7950x3D, using 3 Phanteks T30 fans in front, 2-3 on the bottom and 1 on the back. T30 fans cool better than the Noctua's

[@jerrycurls88]

This is a nice upgrade from my Lan II Mesh. I would have bought this if it was available at the time of my build.

[@B_M_A]

I had the Lancool 2 since release and I loved it so much, I had a 280mm up front and a 240mm up top for cpu and gpu aio and about 9 fans total. The case was so stout build quality wise and I never had issues with thermals at all unlike everyone else who mentioned they did, lets be honest people buy cheap fans and likely don't control the fan speeds at all. Once the Lancool 2 mesh came out I was like ehhh it's alright but not worth the upgrade just for "airflow" when my current Lancool 2 never exceeded 55-56C for cpu/gpu. Now, once the Lancool 3 release I was like holy cow I need this. I had just bought a EVGA Hybrid 3090 Ti FTW3 which has a whopping 360mm rad. I chose the RGB option solely for the extra aRGB support and threw out the included fans and was I got the case I was pretty let down the main side glass to view in to the internals would not open at all pulling the aluminum handle to release it and the bottom flap did not sit flush at all either. I had to quite literally "bend/pull" the bottom flap to get it to function properly but the glass I'm just unsure how to get it to properly open up or slightly swing open and the back glass does open correctly. Overall I am happy with the case but I don't like the visibility of the cables in the PSU shroud nonethless the cable management is much much better and actually really great especially the magnetic doors. I do wish the doors had bigger/stronger magnets but meh. For my specific case I'd give it a solid 8/10 rating.

[@spraynpray3605]

I love the new case I was stuck between that one and the air mini, seems that lian li is one of the few companies who listen and make changes like with this case and the new infinity fans..

[@jballieu]

Liked the video - would have loved to see how these temps compare to previous versions and your recommendation in terms of value vs. other cases. Looking to build a new pc soon and need ideas for what case to go for in an air-cooled build. Thanks for your hard work!

[@-opus]

this case is thermally very good, another youtuber has benchmarked it

[@megadooooom6582]

your videos are better now but i would have loved to see other fan variations with this exact setup like 3 140mm top and maybe 2 or 3 120mm under the gpu on the PSU chamber just for reference. I believe every one that buys this case will probably do so for their setup to cool the power hungry PC parts

[@DoomsDay117x]

I just wish there was a black/white version like the lancool II 'lan2mrw' version. I also wish they at least replaced the included stock ST120 fans with their newer UNI SL fans or Infinity fans! 😎

[@Namnaard]

Are those included fans ST120? Those are at least their fans rigth? If i remember correctly the Lancool II had fans that were not even real fans from their stock, but just some simple fans made just for the Lancool II

[@DoomsDay117x]

@@Namnaard I think I was mistaken. They can't be the ST120 because they are 140mm anyways. But even after searching, I still can't find a valid answer to what type of fans they are because lian li website only says "high airflow PWM fans that provide strong out-of-box cooling performance". But they are Lian Li

[@stefan_es]

What version to choose? black or white? Who can tell me? What color will look more attractive in the room? I have no preference

[@djtechno95]

With all the evolution that’s been going on, this casé looks like it might compete with the Corsair Crystal Series 680X or the HP OMEN 45L. Side note: I love the new chart design! Looks so much better and no unnecessary exit animations!

[@RicochetForce]

Damn, a 12900K on a NH-U12S? That thing is a challenge even for NH-D15 models.

[@-opus]

Great to see the storage capacity, that seems to be lacking on many modern cases. Pity about the glass panel on the rea of the mobo, as well as all of the springs, covers and other redundant stuff. Being able to move the front io to the bottom of the front panel is a very good idea, but the angle is wrong, you cannot insert a normally sized thumb drive into the usb unless the front of the case has nothing below it. I'm not putting my email address on my youtube, but this isn't a quality comment anyway.

[@venth85]

it would be perfect if Lian li add fine mesh dust filter to the front, since my area is very dusty, have to clean case every week

[@Drewkungfoo]

I would prefer a single door opener for the cable management covers. BUT I could make do without a cable door cover. IMO I took mine off for my 5000X case

[@SupremacyGamesYT]

I'm trying to find out if it has any better airflow? I already have a II. But i'm considering building from scratch with a III to give my old PC to my sister.

[@D_8KEN]

I have the case! Nearly perfect. Only downside is the provided fans. Some of the loudest I've used. Even at lower RPM's. Terrible for this price point. I've swapped them for 5 x Arctic F14's and it's so much better.

[@SirNootingtonEsq]

I've been looking at this case ever since it was announced and released. Been debating about upgrading to this case since mine is pretty old and doesn't have that good of airflow and each video I see on it keeps moving me to purchase the case.

[@Tatertot01]

Thanks for the review. I would have liked to see how you install four 3.5" HDDs in the case and what the temps are like. Does the HDD go right on top of the drive cage or does it require the purchase of extra caddies?

[@TheSjuris]

That’s what the cages are for, you put them in the cage.

[@andreasgarth659]

pretty sick it has the 420mm top now

[@JK533]

A great case that I had been been waiting for, especially since I still have 4x 3,5” drives, on many other cases you need to add some cages within the front of the case to add them which makes them look more messy. The only downside is that the price makes it inline with other cases I have been looking at, like the Phanteks P600s, P500a and the o11. If it was about the same price as the II then I would have bought it immediately (difference here is right now about €60 to €70 more between the 2 and 3). The glass on the other side is a bit useless imo, they could have gone with just a solid metal panel and then ditch those cable covers.

[@TheAussieCoinCollector]

those cable covers on the side are wiked makes it look very professional

[@d3vilman69]

Exactly comrade, I still use 3.5" drives to store anime and movies and I need 4 ready slots w/o need to spend xtra money. Many cases now come only with 2 slots for 3.5"

[@CamaroWarrior]

I'm debating between this and the Corsair 5000D Airflow any opinions on which one you think is best? My rig (ryzen 5800x, Evo 212 cooler, 32GB 3600mhz, WD gen4 512GB nvme, evga 3090 ftw3 ultra, 4tb hdd, RM1000x '2021' psu)

[@AlloVera2]

I was in the same situation as you! I would go with the Lancool III. It seems to have more features, it also has amazing airflow. But most importantly, theres more fan support so if you ever have a high power cpu, you can fit a 420 on top. I guess the 5000d has the 3 fans on the side, but the lian li has 3 fan support on the bottom which could be arguably better since it goes straight to the gpu. Overall this seems like a better case, it also comes with 4 140 fans which in my opinion is a better value than the corsair.

[@CamaroWarrior]

@@AlloVera2 I agree those 3 bottom fans blowing air to my 3090 is what also drew me in.. and I have several Arctic P14(140mm) case fans I can use on that lian case... other question is white or black case lol... choices choices, I'm also leaning towards this lancool lll

[@AlloVera2]

@@CamaroWarrior yeah the color really depends on the components and setup you have, just get the one that matches it. since my setup is black, im getting the black one, also if you care more about performance than aesthetics, i would get the non rgb version, it is cheaper and fans have a higher rpm.

[@rmorenberg]

what LED software are you using to sync all your led's

[@fr0styqrc1]

Robey turned into a cat 🐱 for a second

[@hud3]

I have one question. What are the measures for the tempered glass panel?

[@ThatUnfunGuy]

The website for this case says it supports a 420 rad in the front, but the manual says max 360. Does anyone know which is right? I'm leaning website, since it show step to make it work. I think the 360 in the front looks fine, but it also looks a little empty IMO.

[@TobeyNord]

Upgrade your CPU cooler and you will never see high numbers in heat. The hottest mine has ever gotten with a 13700k might be 62c with a 4080 gigabyte card.

[@mrknighttheitguy8434]

I'm wondering if the RGB version has a RGB fan header and if so, how many fans does it support? Nobody is mention this, but for such an expensive case, I'd hope there would be one. I have my doubts though.

[@TheSjuris]

You mean the 5v plug on the end that goes to the motherboard it’s there.

[@kilik123]

I laughed way too hard at the eat your heart out bill nye, we learned today bit

[@jeffreycollins6302]

Interesting. So the stock fans work well but not for high end cpu builds? I get undervolting is a more common practice but is there a cooling solution in this case where that wouldn't be necessary?

[@nightrollsin]

Problem is the Noctua U-12A cooler. A Lian Li AIO would solve that problem for basically same price.

[@jeffreycollins6302]

@@nightrollsin ah, so basically a beefy aio would be fine?

[@nightrollsin]

@@jeffreycollins6302 Doesn't even have to be 360, it could be a 240 Gallahad and beat the u12a and I doubt it would throttle. I wouldn't go below something like the Noctua D15 or AK Deepcool 620 for 12900k for air cooling. I think in general if you are going for max sku for CPU, just get 360 like Lian Li Gallahad. The build shown here is just wildly expensive to cheap out and put a u12a on it. Spend another 30-40 and you are good.

[@jeffreycollins6302]

@@nightrollsin i think in my head (without looking up the model) I thought the U-12A was a larger cooler. Guess I should familiarize myself with air coolers more often.

[@Deviantsoundz]

Its a 12900k as well not the easiest thing to cool as it is.

[@Tw1z77x]

whats the difference between this one and Li Lancool 215

[@Vonklieve]

I think it is a third more expensive than the Lancool 2 ARGB. Or 33% more at £150.00 vs the £96.00 I paid for the earlier version. I hope the price comes down a tad. Considering the competition from Corsair, Coolermaster, Phanteks and many more case makers. It looks great, but boy the price increase!

[@TheSjuris]

It’s also a third more bigger. You have to double the price to get the Corsair version with support for 140mm fans. The Phantek g500a has a cheaper model without fans, but the price is $10 less when you do get their ARGb fans.

[@AlloVera2]

You should make a build with some corsair QL fans

[@stephanemontour3842]

When will they be available? 🤔

[@Deviantsoundz]

On sale at Newegg and ships on 22nd i believe

[@nagantm441]

How does this compare to the torrent or torrent compact

[@g0th1cazn]

I thought you said that this was an Ultimate review, your review was as is when it came to you and you threw in the parts. Some builders would have put exhaust fans or at least move the 4x 140mm fans that were pre-installed around. It look like you got ripped off by Lian Li. Those temperatures were probably because you didn't have any exhaust and was creating negative pressure in the case.

[@NevilleFernandez666]

does this still support the lancool 2 vertical gpu mount?

[@picklesandufos7860]

180 degrees ferenheit is a good swimming temperature? No

[@LarnelTheThird]

Are you swimming in your computer

[@CoryClears]

you swim in 176 degree F water?

[@Shamus3]

Not sure 105 degrees Fahrenheit is too chilly to swim, lol

[@konga382]

I would not call 83C "perfectly fine" for a 3080 Ti. That is in fact the stock thermal throttle temperature for Ampere cards. The GPU is turning down its clock and running slower than it should at 83C, so it's really an alarmingly hot temperature. Other reviews are getting much better results, so I'm not sure what's going on there.

[@RicochetForce]

Yeah, Robey is getting shockingly high temperatures. Just check out Christopher Flanagan or Hardware Canucks' reviews and their temps are nowhere near this.

[@happyface5014]

He’s using air cool not aio here so maybe temp bit high

[@konga382]

@@happyface5014 I got this case the other day, and my EVGA 3080 Ti peaked at 75C in Furmark using the stock fan curves, so yeah, definitely something wrong with his setup. I'm using an air cooler too.

[@kartzzy6101]

For real my 3080 ti has been turning my room into an oven in the corsair 4000d. I looked up lancool 3 reviews because I'm thinking of changing cases and that temp about turned me off to it immediately. That's high that the 81c stock that my gpu was hitting in 4000 case. His temps are without a cpu aio in the front like mine and his temps are somehow worse. I chose to check out this case since it can fit my 360mm radiator up top

[@konga382]

@@kartzzy6101 The lancool III is a lot better than was shown in this guy's video. I ended up buying one, and my 3080 Ti ran great in it. Though better cooling on your GPU isn't going to help your room temperature. It still outputs the same amount of heat no matter how well it's cooled since better cooling is just about moving that heat away from the GPU more efficiently. The only way to reduce the actual heat output is to reduce power consumption. Look up optimum tech's videos on undervolting.

[@RhineLabCrow]

Cat Robey 🐈 🐱

[@powerhouse8310]

You definitely either have an anomaly or did something wrong on the thermal test. No other test I’ve seen on this case have temperatures anywhere near what you guys got.

[@lazekaze]

41 celcius is too cold to go swimming? I don't think you realize that is 105 Fahrenheit. If you are swimming in the maldives at 83 celcius, Earth needs better cooling.

[@SenTTenZzz]

Goin 420 chill it ;)

[@Games_and_Tech]

I really think that the top frame is stupid, it doesn't allow the flow of the air, I don't get the purpose of it

[@dyson9422]

If it has 120mm fans, I don’t want the case.

[@Deviantsoundz]

The over 50% increase on price doesnt feel great even with all the improvements.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

I agree because the lancool ii mesh is still a fantastic buy and many will still choose it just on price alone. But the lancool iii is absolutely amazing and if i had to choose I would choose iii.

[@Deviantsoundz]

@@reviewforthetube6485 for me it sits on a weird spot along (even just lianli cases)the $100 lianli 215, $100 011 air mini, $120 011 mini, $120 lancool 2 mesh rgb,$170 011 mini and psu combos and $175 011 evo. So while on its own its a great case the issue is.... so are the others. I own 2 of those cases and i just dont see why i would pick it over the other 2. If the new version of the 215 is cheaper it will make the III feel even more out of place i feel.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

@@Deviantsoundz yeah I get it me I just went dynamic evo lol

[@Th3EpitapH]

bro do not go swimming in 80c water

[@alexisgarcia-marquez7954]

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