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If you’re thinking about building or buying one of the best gaming PCs, you might want to consider grabbing one of the best PC cases
Sure, they might not be as exciting as the best graphics cards, but all of those shiny and expensive components need to go somewhere right
Why not put them in the best PC case you can find today.We know that next to CPUs or graphics cards, the best PC cases can seem kind of dull
However, they can be a huge boon to your build, and a big contributing factor for future expansion
And, when you consider the thermal benefits that the best PC cases have, you can really optimize your PC’s performance in a big way.You
probably already know that heat is bad for your PC hardware, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t pay special attention to cooling
when you’re building your PC
The best PC cases will mitigate the heat your PC components are exposed to – which will make them perform better and last longer
Getting one of the best PC cases is of utmost importance.One of the first things you’ll notice is that the market for the best PC cases is
absolutely saturated with brand names and knockoffs
It’s truly stressful for anyone unfamiliar with PC hardware to navigate
Fortunately, you can trust TechRadar to have your back, as we’ve made a list of the best PC cases we’ve had the chance to use over the
last year, each striking a golden balance between price, performance and utility
We tested them ourselves, so you can be confident that the best PC case for your needs is here on this list.Cooler Master Cosmos C700PThe
best full-tower PC caseForm factor: Full-tower | Dimensions: 639 x 306 x 651mm (L x W x H; 25.2 x 12 x 25.6 inches) | Mobo compatibility:
Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX (12 x 11 inches) | PSU support: Bottom mount, ATX PS2 | I/O: USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 x 4, fan
speed and RGB control buttons, audio in/out (supports HD Audio) | Includes: 2 x 140mm front fans, 1 x 140mm rear fanPhysically controlled
RGBUniversal, multi-orientation designComically heavyControversial frame railsThe Cooler Master Cosmos C700P looks at portability and simply
This 22kg (or 48.5 lbs) behemoth isn’t exactly the most lightweight case on the block
Don’t take the lack of portability to mean that the Cosmos C700P isn’t a great case, it is, but it just means that, if you want to carry
it around, you’ll have to take advantage of the upper rails
Still, despite its thickness, the C700P is flexible and beautiful, thanks to Cooler Master’s decision to implement full RGB lighting and
support for six different system orientations. Fractal Design Meshify-CThe best mid-tower PC caseForm factor: Mid-tower | Dimensions: 395 x
212 x 440mm (L x W x H; 15.6 x 8.3 x 17.3) | PSU support: ATX | I/O: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x HD audio in/out, power button, reset button |
Includes: 2 x Dynamic X2 GP-12Freshly designed in multiple waysReasonable priceUSB 3.0 cable is too short FrontPSU dust filter is hard to
removeIt is extremely rare to see any PC case that even vaguely resembles the Fractal Design Meshify-C
Given that the front of the case is entirely made of a mesh material sectioned off into an array of polygonal shapes, the Meshify-C has a
unique style – without compromising on function
With two fans pre-installed, cooling is (forgive us) a breeze, even if the Meshify-C is held back by a number of obstacles. Nanoxia Deep
Silence 4The best Micro ATX PC caseForm factor: Small form factor | Dimensions: 380 x 200 x 480mm (W x H x D; 15 x 7.9 x 18.9 inches) | PSU
support: ATX | I/O: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, HD audio in/out, power button, reset button, two-channel fan control | Includes: 2 x 120mm
fans, 2 x modular HDD cages for up to five hard drivesLow-noiseOnboard dual-zone fan controls Not many extras Nanoxia Deep Silence 4, as
it’s name suggests, was crafted with the sole purpose of being quiet as a mouse
This silence-focused case is a well-balanced Micro ATX case that’s affordably priced and even accommodates some of the biggest, most
powerful graphics cards with its spacious interior
The fact that you’ll rarely hear it go above 30 decibels is just icing on the very taciturn cake
This product is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing
Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Phanteks Evolv Shift X. NZXT H200iForm factor: Small form factor | Dimensions: 210
x 349 x 372mm (8.3 x 13.7 x 14.6) | Mobo compatibility: Mini-ITX | PSU support: ATX | I/O: 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x audio/mic, 3 x fan
channels with max 10W per channel output, 1 x RGB LED port support up to 4 x HUE + LED strips or 5 x Aer RGB fans | Includes: 1 x Aer F120
Case Version top fan, 1 x Aer F120 Case Version rear fanBuilt-in Smart Device RGB controlAdaptive noise reductionUgly color optionsMini-ITX
is ever so slowly getting closer and closer to finally toppling the now seemingly ancient Micro-ATX form factor, so, it only makes sense
that this hot form factor has made its way into NZXT’s new H series case lineup
And unbelievably enough, NZXT has managed to incorporate a lot of the same features as its Micro ATX and mid-tower equivalents, with
mesmerising, built-in and Smart Device-controlled RGB lighting and an adaptive noise sensor that sees improvement only by way of the Grid+
V3 fan controller. Phanteks Evolv Shift XThe best home theater PC caseForm factor: Small form factor | Dimensions: 170 x 650 x 274mm (W x H
x D; 6.7 x 26.1 x 10.8 inches) | Mobo compatibility: Mini-ITX | PSU support: SFX, SFX-L, ATX (160mm max) | I/O: 2 x USB 3.0, power button,
RGB button | Includes: 2 x 140mm fan, 1 x power supply cover, 1 x pump bracket, 2 x SSD bracket, 1 x PCIe x16 Riser cable, 1 x 8-pin CPU
extension cablePlenty of room for beefy componentsOne-of-a-kind aesthetic Massive for Mini-ITXWhen you first look at it, the Phanteks Evolv
Shift X appears more like a sound bar than a PC case, but this helps it vanish into any living area or studio setup
It’s flexible to the point that it looks natural placed under a TV just as it does atop a desk, next to an equally high-end monitor
It may only be compatible with Mini-ITX mobos, which seems crazy given its size but the Phanteks Evolv Shift X offers tons of space for
components and liquid-cooled loops
If this case is a little too large for your preference, there’s also the more manageable and smaller Phanteks Evolv Shift
Fractal Design Define R5Form factor: Mid-tower | Dimensions: 232 x 451 x 521mm (W x H x D; 232 x 451 x 521 inches) | PSU support: ATX |
I/O: 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, audio in/out, power button with LED, HDD activity LED, reset button | Includes: 2 x Fractal Design Dynamic
GP14 140mm fans, velcro strapsUser-friendly (and handsome) design Affordable price Definitely not tool-lessFractal Design has scored a
second entry on this list, and they deserve it
The Define R5 is yet another mid-tower case exhibiting a beautiful style
The metallic and blue LED-lit face of the case is simple, yet elegant, and is accompanied by noise dampening materials throughout its
In spite of the detachable ModuVent panels and drive trays not being tool-lessly accessible, the Fractal Design Define R5 is otherwise
painless to build a computer inside of
Not only that, but it’s not as expensive as you would expect from a PC case with such a pretentious name either. Cooler Master H500P
MeshThe best high airflow caseForm factor: Full-tower | Dimensions: 544 x 242 x 542mm (L x W x H; 21.4 x 9.5 x 21.3 inches) | Mobo
compatibility: Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX (12 x 10.7 inches) | PSU support: Bottom mount, ATX PS2 | I/O: USB 3.0 x2, USB 2.0 x2, Audio
in out (supports HD audio) | Includes: 2x 200 x 25mm RGB fan, 1x 140 x 25mm fanGreat airflowGorgeous RGB lightingNot as big as other full
towersCooler Master has made a name for itself for, well, cooling – and the Cooler Master H500P Mesh is further evidence of just how cool
The H500P has plenty of space for airflow, even accommodating up to 360mm radiators on the top and front for when you really want to take
your cooling to the next level
Add on top of that the RGB lighting and tempered glass side panel and you have the potential to build something beautiful with this case
You should do it. Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-04 Tempered Glass Form factor: Mid-tower | Dimensions: 492 x 201 x 433mm (L x W x H; 19.4 x
7.9 x 17 inches) | PSU support: ATX | I/O: 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x headphone port, 1 x microphone port, power on button, reset button
| Includes: 1 x 120mm LED front fan Attractive price Very aesthetic Only includes 1 case fan If you’re looking to save a few
bucks, while still getting one of the best PC cases, look no further than the Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-04 Tempered Glass
Not only does it have plenty of space for airflow, it also has a deceptively large amount of space for future expansion, meaning that even
at this low price point, you won’t have to worry about fitting a full-sized graphics card
And, when you’re done building, the tempered glass side panel will allow you to show off your handiwork. Antec CubeForm factor: Small
form factor | Dimensions: 365 x 250 x 460mm (H x W x D; 14.4 x 9.8 x 18.1 inches) | PSU support: ATX | I/O: 2 x USB 3.0, I/O button, audio
in/out | Includes: 1 x 120mm rear exhaust fan mountAmple space for power and coolingIntegrated fan controllerWildly expensiveLess than
satisfactory performanceThis case is for everyone who loves Razer
While Razer’s PC manufacturing has been limited to the Razer Blade (which we love), it doesn’t manufacture its own desktop PCs
However, Razer has partnered with Antec to add its signature green-infused flare to the Antec Cube, a small form-factor chassis that
supports Mini-ITX motherboards and is, well, a cube
Complete with a deceptively high amount of space for future expansion, the Antec Cube is also compact enough to travel with. Phanteks
Enthoo EliteThe best dual-system PC caseForm factor: Full-tower | Dimensions: 270 x 750 x 615mm (W x H x D; 10.6 x 29.5 x 24.2 inches) | PSU
support: E-ATX | I/O: 4 x USB 3.0, 2 x Mic, 2 x Headphone, 2 x Reset button, RGB control wheel, HDMI 2.0, USB 3.1 Type-C | Includes: 5 x
Premium 140mm fans Compatible with any motherboard Dual-system compatible Very expensive There’s a certain sect of the PC
enthusiast crowd that will spare no expense for the latest and greatest equipment, and that’s the crowd Phanteks is appealing to with the
There isn’t a single component of this case that can’t be moved around to optimize your build – you can even configure it to support
an entire second system on an Mini-ITX board
This is an extremely expensive chassis, but if you’re looking to build an ultimate dream machine, you’re definitely going to want to
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