PC Cases: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

The NZXT H6 RGB+ is a feature-packed, thermal-performance powerhouse of an ATX case. Its seven fans, curved glass, and rounded lines make for a stunning, if pricey, foundation for a high-visibility build.

For a bargain price, Lian Li’s Vector V150 INF delivers premium thermal performance, high-speed I/O, and a head-turning infinity-mirror face in a well-composed MicroATX chassis.

Strong value, clever modularity, and fine build quality for the money make the Lian Li x DAN Cases B4-mATX collaboration a standout MicroATX chassis—provided you plan your component clearances and cable routing carefully.

At a tidy $44.99 MSRP, Cooler Master’s Q300L V3 MicroATX PC case packs the modularity and flexibility of models twice its price. It’s the best-value extreme-budget chassis you can buy today.

SilverStone’s retro-styled FLP03 MicroATX PC case stands out for its ‘90s beige-box look and wide range of build options. It’s a flexible, nifty, but pricey walk down PC memory lane.

Corsair's modular Frame PC case platform comes into its own with the Frame 4000D Wood RS, which bundles premium looks, on-point cooling, and serious upgrade flexibility at a surprisingly reasonable price.

The design, materials, and performance of Fractal Design’s ATX-format Pop 2 Vision suggest a PC case that should cost 30% to 40% more than it does.

Case makers showed up with giant displays, panoramic glass, adjustable airflow systems, and enough engineering excess to make PC enthusiasts smile.

Fitting a full-length graphics card into a small-footprint box, the NZXT H2 Flow’s vertical-yet-retro look hides monster gaming power.

An unapologetically premium airflow monster, Antec's Flux Pro Noctua Edition pairs standout thermals and impressively low noise with a wealth of highly regarded Noctua fans. The brown-and-beige aesthetic won’t win over everyone, but for Noctua devotees and air-cooling obsessives, this lavish PC chassis delivers.

Corsair’s 3200D RS ARGB is an attractive, cool ATX PC case with lots of lighting and cooling for the money. A few quibbles can't keep it from being a budget-chassis star.

Fractal Design’s North Momentum Edition refines the familiar North design with a darker look and upgraded fans, delivering solid all-around performance. It’s not groundbreaking, but it remains a well-balanced ATX tower for builders who value both style and substance.

A striking super-tower flagship case with massive flexibility, Cooler Master’s Cosmos Alpha dazzles as a showpiece PC chassis. Just a few minor design quirks temper an otherwise premium, enthusiast-class experience.

With the MasterFrame 360 Stage LCD, Cooler Master delivers a unique PC case that‘s a new kind of showcase platform, with a front LCD panel and a spotlight-illuminated “object stage” for your favorite collectible or figurine.

A twin-chamber design and a glam side-panel LCD set apart Cougar’s CFV235 Vision, a tower with a unique "cantilevered" look but ordinary thermal and acoustic performance.

With mainstream construction, flexible radiator support, and very low noise output, the XPG Valor Air Pro is a solid PC-chassis foundation for builders willing to swap fans to unlock its full potential.

Packing four ARGB fans, Montech's King 15 Pro delivers surprising quality and performance for the money in a MicroATX case, but some thorny power supply fitment issues keep it from better marks.

Fractal Design’s Pop 2 Air refines the Pop formula into a clean, quiet, and highly flexible midtower. Only a minor connectivity misstep keeps it from top-tier status.

SilverStone’s FLP02 PC case is a genuinely fun throwback, capturing the look and feel of classic beige-box PCs while updating the formula for modern builds. It’s full of character and a joy to build in.

Artsy limited editions, unusual open-frame designs, retro throwbacks, and bold new ideas made this a standout year for the PC DIY crowd at CES.