A Closer Look - Outside

Both the black and white variants are identical in regards to design and functionality. The only difference is the color and fact that the aluminium panels of the black unit are anodized to match the rest of the chassis, while the white unit sports a silver front element.


Looking at the front of the Lancool One Digital, you can clearly see the aluminium panels which have been placed on a plastic frame. That material is only found here as the rest of the chassis is made out of steel and glass.


The main side panel is a glass window that is framed in black and held in place by a metal frame with foam padding. Overall, the construction is excellent, and thanks to the lack of a tint, you will clearly be able to see all the installed hardware. On the opposing side, the steel panel is held in place by two screws. Once again, these are silver on the white case but kept in black on the darker variant, which is a slight but nice deviation on the lighter unit.


In the top, you will find a metal-mesh-equipped cover you may remove, but more on that in a second. The metal mesh elements are framed in plastic, but Lian Li has done an excellent job in ensuring it does not feel cheap at all.


Now, let's focus on the white variant and take a better look at what lies beneath. You may pull off the front cover to reveal a magnetic metal mesh dust filter behind which you may mount up to three 120 mm fans or a 360 mm radiator assembly. Lian Li includes a single 120 mm intake fan in this area of the Lancool One Digital.


In the rear, you will find a dust filter covering the underside of the chassis to protect the PSU from dust and grime. Speaking of which, the bay for it comes with two sets of mounting holes for utmost compatibility. Above that are the 7+2 expansion slots. Lian Li has opted for a mix of black and white covers here, which seems a bit odd as no other metal element is black within the case. Thanks to the two vertical slots, you will be able to show off your graphics card with the use of an optional PCIe ribbon cable. In the very top, you will find a second 120 mm fan which may be adjusted vertically - a common feature among mid to high-end enclosures. Unfortunately, Lian Li forces you to remove the screws for the fan completely while others simply require you to loosen them to move the whole fan. While the intended feature and functionality is intact, this implementation is just a little less convenient in use.


In the top, you may remove the top cover to reveal a mounting plate beneath. The three mounting possibilities for fans allow for either 120 or 140 mm units, but you may also install a radiator of up to 360 mm in size instead. The I/O consists of two USB 3.0 plugs, the usual audio ports, and a USB Type-C Gen2 (USB 3.1) port. You won't find a reset switch as there is the power button right next to an LED control button instead.