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Building a great PC starts with the case. It’s what determines how you’ll build your new rig, which parts you can use, and how easy it’ll be. We’ve gone through some of the best PC cases and picked out a select few that we feel really shine above the rest in various categories. Whether you need a case for maximum airflow or water-cooling capabilities, we’ve got you covered.
Choosing the best PC case for you largely comes down to personal preference. Mostly, it’s about the look of the case, which is entirely subjective. We will focus on the best PC cases on paper instead of in this collection, so we take into account how many fans you can screw into the case, what size motherboards you can install, and more.
If you want the most space available, you’re going to want to choose a full-tower case, something like the Thermaltake Tower Other shortlisted PC cases cover specialist categories like airflow, where the be quiet! Silent Base excels. But again, the choice of a PC case is largely down to what you want to build. Take a look at our recommendations here to kick-start your creativity in putting together a PC representing who you are as an individual. Be sure to also check out our PC case deals roundup to see whether you can save on any of our favorites below.
When choosing a PC case for your next build, you’ll need to consider a few factors. First, do you want a large or compact design? Does it need to support a beefy mm radiator for your all-in-one CPU cooler, or are you planning to maximize airflow with all the fans in the world?
Once you’ve got a rough idea in mind, you can start browsing specific categories and form factors. The more you spend on a case and some of our choices here are fairly pricey , the better the construction, materials, finish, and features usually are.
Motherboard size doesn’t matter too much since that largely boils down to how many onboard features you require and whether you intend on installing more than a GPU to use up all the PCIe expansion slots. ATX is generally a good size to go with, though if you really want that compact PC case, microATX is a great substitute that doesn’t sacrifice too much on functionality.
Not only does this case look good, but it’s also straightforward to build a PC inside of, supports water cooling with plenty of radiator mounting options, and can even take two PSUs. This sleek and well-designed chassis is a gorgeous piece of engineering. It’s not all about looks either. With enough space for up to three mm radiators, there’s plenty of room for a custom water-cooling loop. You can throw up to nine mm fans inside the O11 Dynamic from Lian Li, allowing ample air to be pushed through the four filters.
There are also a few variants of this chassis, with our own review taking shape inside the Mini, a more compact version that’s still able to take a full-sized ATX motherboard though you do lose out to an SFX PSU. As well as rocking a striking design made up of steel, tempered glass, and aluminum, the HDD cage can be removed for a second PSU to be installed.
Lian Li made sure to include plenty of cable management features, and you can easily create a clean PC with powerful hardware. This small form factor chassis has plenty going for it, rivaling features found in larger cases. It’s our favorite Mini-ITX case because of its exquisite design, expansion, and cable management. It’s available in black, black and red, and black and white.
Because it only fits Mini-ITX motherboards, you’ll only be able to use two PCI slots, but this should fit most GPUs considering the clearance available hits up to mm before you’re going through the front panel.
It may be a compact package, but NZXT managed to work in up to two front mm fans, a single mm on top, and another in the rear. You could even get away with up to a mm radiator in front, mm up top, and mm in the rear.
There are also two dust filters, one in the front and another for the PSU intake. The Hi is quiet, allows your components to run cool, and looks great. This is a sound option for anyone wanting to put together a Mini-ITX build that won’t be housed inside a cube. The be quiet! Silent Base is the case to buy if you value noise dampening over all else. It’s a subtle case that doesn’t scream gaming and the focus on airflow and cooling makes it one of the best around if you want the lowest system temperatures.
You can buy this case in black, black with a window, white, and white with a window. The best part is the mesh front panel, which allows for a substantial amount of cool air to be sucked into the chassis.
I get the call that top-mounted dust filters are a little silly due to the top vents usually being used for exhaust, but this does help trap dust as it falls onto the case when not in use.
There’s so much room inside the Silent Base that you can easily put together a custom water-cooling loop, but even if you don’t go down that route, the result will be a whisper-quiet PC build.
It’s pretty massive, so this case will only be suitable for you if you don’t mind such a thing being located on or underneath your desk. Not everyone wants blinding RGB lights, nor do they desire a jet engine sitting next to their desk, which is precisely where the Fractal Design Define 7 comes into play. It’s subtly designed with good use of steel, but some may find the look to be a little dated and somewhat dull.
But as we mentioned before, this will be subjective. Should you dig the design, you’ll be greeted by quite the specification list. It may be mid-tower chassis, but you can cram up to six 2. I’m talking up to mm on the front, up to mm on top, mm on the rear, and up to mm on the bottom. It’s a rather spacious mid-tower case, allowing you to fit in plenty of kits. What sets the Define R6 apart from the competition is the sound dampening materials used.
Even with this many fans installed, you’ll barely hear any noise. Even though the design may be a little understated, this Fractal Design case is ideal if you want a simple PC build that’s easy to put together and barely makes a whisper once you’re up and running. As a bonus: A fan controller is present that’ll let you play with temperatures to get everything running just right. The Lian Li Lancool Mesh is a fine example of the company successfully branching out into the more affordable PC case segment.
It’s towards the higher reaches of the mid-range, but it’s still an affordable PC case. Better still, it’s an affordable PC case packed with that premium Lian Li style. For cooling, you can install up to five mm fans or four mm fans with one mm rear blower. Radiator support allows for the installation of up to two mm units. It’s a mesh case with filters on the front, bottom, and top panels.
It’s a clean-looking, yet highly functional case. So many times have we seen manufacturers try to stand out from the crowd by going for form over functionality.
Thankfully, Lian Li knows how to make excellent cases. Whatever you’re making, keeping something down to a budget usually involves cutting back, but it’s hard to see just where Phanteks might have done that here to make this one of the best budget PC cases on the market.
It supports up to five mm fans or, if you’re going AIO, a mm front-mounted radiator. You get trays for two 2. Those are hidden behind the shroud, which is built into the case. But it works. Your build will look clean, your cables will all be well hidden, and you’ll be left with a stunning build that didn’t break the bank. You won’t find another case that looks like the Thermaltake Tower , and it doesn’t even cost a lot when considering its massive size.
Up close, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was one of those claw machines you find in an arcade. However, if you’re looking for a solid platform for a water-cooled behemoth, this case, which comes in black and white, is about as good as it gets. If you’re planning a particularly ambitious, water-cooled build, though, that size is perfect. The Tower accepts up to E-ATX motherboards, over a dozen fans, and a pair of enormous mm radiators.
The space inside is plentiful for pumps, reservoirs, pipes, and the layout of your dreams. And you will need a pretty sturdy place to keep it since on its own; it weighs 54 pounds But in either black or white and trimmed with glass on three sides, this case is going to lead to one killer build.
This is the case to get if you want to build a custom water-cooling loop. And if you don’t quite know where to start with a custom loop, we’ve put together a comprehensive PC water-cooling beginner’s guide.
That’ll run you through all the parts you’ll be able to cram inside the Tower with plenty of room to spare.
The Thermaltake Core P3 is something special. This open-air case is unique because it doesn’t actually have front, top, bottom, or rear panels. The side panel is plastic and can be removed by unscrewing it from the main chassis.
This provides unmatched access to your PC internals. It also creates quite the aesthetic. The Thermaltake Core P3 is available in black, white, and red.
Because everything is bolted onto the side of the Core P3, you’re able to get away with up to a mm radiator for water-cooling builds and this case screams out loud to have a custom loop build.
Still, the barebones nature of the Core P3 makes it ideal for modders who want to push the boundaries of PC building or who prefer a blank canvas to work with. Being able to fit up to ATX motherboards is also a bonus, so too is the three-year warranty and steel construction.
It’s a sturdy case that can even be hung from your wall, because why not? This is completely optional but does provide additional support to even the heaviest, yet best graphics card. Overall, it’s a dream to build a PC on. A good PC case needs to be an attractive chassis for you to build a PC inside, but it shouldn’t come at a thermal performance cost.
It’s a case for those who want a great-looking foundation for a PC build without needing to go all out. It’s available in black or white. Up to a mm can be installed in the front, up top, or side, depending on preference.
Up to three mm fans can be installed in all three locations, with a total of 10 fans mm.
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