Joined on 10/13/09
good bridge processor

Pros: does everything you want until u r ready to go to next generation.
Cons: none I can think of but I am new to this
Overall Review: great to wait for a price drop next gen
nice modular power at a good price

Pros: Modular design with good internals. Should last until my budget permits my new system build.
Cons: not for a full tower. Cables are short and very stiff. All advertised cables not included Only one psu cable included. Didn't need a 4pin for power so it was okay. Cable management is horrible without some extensions or a smaller case.
Overall Review: Lucky for me and my zombie build that I was able to bring life to a dead system. But it would not be my first choice for scratch build since I prefer full towers.
Nice entry level AM5 870 board

Pros: I brought this board as low power Am5 Entry level platform. I'm pairing it it with 9700x and no more than 9900x. Maybe a 7800 x3d. It will give me some decent play in games and low power draw which is all i will ask it to do. It does come with quality of life features like push botton release on primary gpu slot and first m.2 slot. 4 PCIE 16 slots, 1 pci 5.0 x16 2 pci 4.0 and 1pic 3.0.
Cons: 12 + 2 + 1 power phases is the lowest offered on any AM5 motherboard but it is enough for most things not too extreme. M.2 2 is shared with the u40gs so don't use if want them to work. { I won't be either} Pcie x16- 4 is shared with sata g3+ 4. but u can get that back with an add on card with 2 more m.2 slots. {Sata is really close to no use anyway}
Overall Review: For the price I got high end features with just a few trade offs. 219 vs 299 or better. And it is all white build ready. I am happy with my purchase
Great Upgrade

Pros: I currently own a 216 and was very happy with it. Then I saw this case and read a few reviews. This is a worthy upgrade. My 5700 x3d idles at 39 to 40 degrees and never breaks 60. An Infinity 140 fits in the rear where my 216 would scratch them up. It looks smaller but fits more than the 216. Now it is screaming at me to go for and all white am5 set up. I placed the lain li edge 1000 in it and it is great. I had planned use that in my fish bowl case. It has an included front filter that I had to buy for my 216. It has much better cable management though I am not going to do much until I get my am5 setup ready. For 125.00 for white and 120 for black it is hard to beat and fun to build in. It looks possible to add optic drives in too instead of the hard drive cages which would end my 2nd computer's usage.
Cons: I really cannot find any cons about it.
Overall Review: If you are look for something other than a fish bowl, this one should be considered. They give you a lot. 5 included fans 2 reverse blades, no rgb if thats your need. It is less than what paid for the 216 if you include the extras I brought. Great Job Lain Li.
Very nice premium case

Pros: 1. the include filters 2 .140 mm fans in all areas. 3. removal fan brackets 4. Vertical or horizonal GPU mount with brace included and build in. 5. Huge and well built. 6. 2 fan hubs with SATA power connectors for each.
Cons: 1. It is a small manner but the very top cutouts needed gromets but since most people with have an AIO or radiator covering it, I see why they thought it unnecessary. Also I believe these are added in the preinstalled fan version. 2. It is heavy. 3. The case feet need to handled with care as they are plastic.( Which I broke one.) It would have better with just adding t-screws to the feet. It's a small manner since I always intended to replacing the feet with something unique. 4. No reverse fan available from Be quiet.
Overall Review: I thought about a similar and cheaper case with some of the same features. When I added up a riser bracket, filters, fan hubs I would need to purchase, this one would be cheaper depending on what I brought. It is just a better deal. It also looks better. It is future proof and I cannot see needing another case any time soon
small and powerful

Pros: everything about this psu is a plus. detachable usb hub, longer cables and there are many. easy to clean
Cons: None yet
Overall Review: it is so nice for dual chamber cases.
Outstanding case
I currently own the 216 and was very happy with it. But this case made me upgrade to it and I am glad i did. Looks are stellar and a improvement. It really fit an Infinity 140 in the back instead of beeing very tight on the 216. Added 2 reverse 120s in for floor and there is room for 3 of them. My system runs about 2 to 5 degrees colder and almost seems much bigger inside. The footprint is small though. I put my old 550, 5700x3d just to build in the case but this case is screaming for the lastest generation white motherboard. I won't show it with pictures until I do. I did put a 1000 lian li edge in it get it ready for just that. Cable management it excellent too. It may be possible to place a dvd drive in bottom instead of using the drive cages enclude it the accessories if you still do use them. Also a filter is encluded for the front fans. I had to buy one for the 216 separately and the 217 doesn't really need it with that fine grille that they use. They made a very worthy upgrade for the 216 at 125.00 usd for white. Black looks good too for a full dark build and 5 bucks less. If you want get away from all the fish bowls this is the one to consider.
Nice fans
To bad the case for it is out of stock right now. But so were the fans. Just gives me time to really think about the other items
Great chair
really easy assemble> Quite comfortable