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Compare Lian Li LANCOOL 217 vs Fractal Design North

Lian Li LANCOOL 217 and Fractal Design North are both cases with the same Front Panel I/O (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C) and Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Motherboard Compatibility and Dimensions.
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Brand
Lian Li
Brand
Fractal Design
Model
LAN217X
Model
FD-C-NOR1C-01
Release Date
📅 May 2025
Release Date
📅 December 2022
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Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black/Brown
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
3
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, SSI EEB
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
Dimensions
482 mm x 238 mm x 503 mm
Dimensions
447 mm x 215 mm x 469 mm
Volume
58 L
Volume
45 L
Max VGA length allowance
380 mm
Max VGA length allowance
355 mm
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
Yes
Back Connect Support
No

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Lian Li LANCOOL 217:

  • 26% cheaper, you can save $40.00
  • Newer Product, it was released around 2 years later
  • Supports back-connect
  • +1 internal 2.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+25.00mm)
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: EATX, SSI EEB
  • Moderately more space available (+22% total case volume)

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Reasons to buy the Fractal Design North:

  • +1 internal 3.5" bays

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