One of many first issues it is best to contemplate when assembling a brand new pc (particularly a gaming PC) is shopping for probably the greatest PC circumstances. Your chassis is among the most tempting issues to low-cost out on, because it doesn’t immediately contribute to the ability of your pc. Nevertheless, the perfect PC circumstances are removed from trivial or superfluous – your case can decide what parts you’ll be able to match inside your new rig. And, we haven’t even began to dive into the advantages a superb case can ship for thermal efficiency and airflow.

Warmth is the mortal enemy of PC parts, so it solely is smart to try to mitigate it as a lot as doable by way of airflow. The very best PC circumstances focus nearly fully on optimizing airflow, with room for plenty of followers and a spacious inside that permits air to movement freely to all of the parts that want it. Plus, even for those who’re not going to be pushing your new construct to the bleeding edge, appears to be like and construct high quality go a great distance – even in case you are simply searching Fb.

Belief us, we all know how crowded and intense the PC case market is simply in addition to anybody else. And that’s why we’ve taken the time to construct this listing of all the perfect PC circumstances obtainable in 2017. Each chassis on this listing has been personally chosen by the TechSwitch crew, so you realize they meet our high quality requirements. Plus, each case on this listing is reasonably priced, so it doesn’t matter what your price range appears to be like like, if you would like probably the greatest PC circumstances round, you’ll be able to relaxation assured that we will discover you one thing.

Cooler Grasp Cosmos C700P

Kind issue: 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 assist: Backside mount, ATX PS2 | I/O: USB three.1 Gen 2 Sort-C x 1, USB three.zero x four, fan pace and RGB management buttons, audio in/out (helps HD Audio) | Contains: 2 x 140mm entrance followers, 1 x 140mm rear fan

Bodily managed RGB

Common, multi-orientation design

Comically heavy

Controversial body rails

The Cooler Grasp Cosmos C700P appears to be like at portability and easily scoffs. This 22kg (or 48.5 lbs) behemoth isn’t precisely probably the most light-weight case on the block. Don’t take the dearth of portability to imply that the Cosmos C700P isn’t a terrific case, it’s, nevertheless it simply signifies that, if you wish to carry it round, you’ll should make the most of the higher rails. Nonetheless, regardless of its thickness, the C700P is versatile and exquisite, because of Cooler Grasp’s resolution to implement full RGB lighting and assist for six totally different system orientations. 

Fractal Design Meshify-C

Kind issue: Mid-tower | Dimensions: 395 x 212 x 440mm (L x W x H; 15.6 x Eight.three x 17.three) | PSU assist: ATX | I/O: 2 x USB three.zero, 1 x HD audio in/out, energy button, reset button | Contains: 2 x Dynamic X2 GP-12

Freshly designed in a number of methods

Affordable worth

USB three.zero cable is just too brief Entrance

PSU mud filter is difficult to take away

There are only a few PC circumstances that look something like Fractal Design’s Meshify-C. It’s even uncommon to see a chassis that even vaguely resembles it.. Provided that all the entrance of the case is product of mesh materials sectioned off into many polygonal shapes, the Meshify-C has a novel aesthetic, and it does so with out compromising on perform. With two followers pre-installed, inside cooling is (forgive us) a breeze, even when the Meshify-C is held again by numerous obstacles. 

Nanoxia Deep Silence four

Kind issue: Small type issue | Dimensions: 380 x 200 x 480mm (W x H x D; 15 x 7.9 x 18.9 inches) | PSU assist: ATX | I/O: 2 x USB three.zero, 1 x USB 2.zero, HD audio in/out, energy button, reset button, two-channel fan management | Contains: 2 x 120mm followers, 2 x modular HDD cages for as much as 5 arduous drives

Low-noise

Onboard dual-zone fan controls

 Not many extras 

Nanoxia Deep Silence four, because it’s identify suggests, was crafted with the only function of being quiet as a mouse. This silence-focused case is a well-balanced Micro ATX case that’s affordably priced and even accommodates among the largest, strongest graphics playing cards with its spacious inside. The truth that you’ll hardly ever hear it go above 30 decibels is simply icing on the very taciturn cake.   

NZXT H200i

Kind issue: Small type issue | Dimensions: 210 x 349 x 372mm (Eight.three x 13.7 x 14.6) | Mobo compatibility: Mini-ITX | PSU assist: ATX | I/O: 2 x USB three.1 Gen 1, 1 x audio/mic, three x fan channels with max 10W per channel output, 1 x RGB LED port assist as much as four x HUE + LED strips or 5 x Aer RGB followers | Contains: 1 x Aer F120 Case Model prime fan, 1 x Aer F120 Case Model rear fan

Constructed-in Good System RGB management

Adaptive noise discount

Ugly shade choices

Mini-ITX is ever so slowly getting nearer and nearer to lastly toppling the now seemingly historical Micro-ATX type issue, so, it solely is smart that this scorching type issue has made its means into NZXT’s new H sequence case lineup. And unbelievably sufficient, NZXT has managed to include a variety of the identical options as its Micro ATX and mid-tower equivalents, with mesmerising, built-in and Good System-controlled RGB lighting and an adaptive noise sensor that sees enchancment solely by means of the Grid+ V3 fan controller. 

Phanteks Evolv Shift X

Kind issue: Small type issue | Dimensions: 170 x 650 x 274mm (W x H x D; 6.7 x 26.1 x 10.Eight inches) | Mobo compatibility: Mini-ITX | PSU assist: SFX, SFX-L, ATX (160mm max) | I/O: 2 x USB three.zero, energy button, RGB button | Contains: 2 x 140mm fan, 1 x energy provide cowl, 1 x pump bracket, 2 x SSD bracket, 1 x PCIe x16 Riser cable, 1 x Eight-pin CPU extension cable

Loads of room for beefy parts

One-of-a-kind aesthetic

 Large for Mini-ITX

If you first have a look at it, the Phanteks Evolv Shift X seems extra like a sound bar than a PC case, however this helps it vanish into any dwelling space or studio setup. It’s versatile to the purpose that it appears to be like pure positioned beneath a TV simply because it does atop a desk, subsequent to an equally high-end monitor. It could solely be suitable with Mini-ITX mobos, which appears loopy given its measurement however the Phanteks Evolv Shift X gives tons of area for parts and liquid-cooled loops. If this case is slightly too giant in your desire, there’s additionally the extra manageable and smaller Phanteks Evolv Shift.  

Fractal Design Outline R5

Kind issue: Mid-tower | Dimensions: 232 x 451 x 521mm (W x H x D; 232 x 451 x 521 inches) | PSU assist: ATX | I/O: 2 x USB three.zero, 2 x USB 2.zero, audio in/out, energy button with LED, HDD exercise LED, reset button | Contains: 2 x Fractal Design Dynamic GP14 140mm followers, velcro straps

Consumer-friendly (and good-looking) design

 Reasonably priced worth

 Positively not tool-less

Fractal Design has scored a second entry on this listing, they usually deserve it. The Outline R5 is one more mid-tower case exhibiting a phenomenal model. The metallic and blue LED-lit face of the case is straightforward, but elegant, and is accompanied by noise dampening supplies all through its inside. Despite the removable ModuVent panels and drive trays not being tool-lessly accessible, the Fractal Design Outline R5 is in any other case painless to construct a pc inside. Not solely that, nevertheless it’s not as costly as you’d anticipate from a PC case with such a pretentious identify both. 

Corsair Carbide Spec-04

Kind issue: Mid-tower | Dimensions: 492 x 201 x 433mm (L x W x H; 19.four x 7.9 x 17 inches) | PSU assist: ATX | I/O: 1 x USB three.zero, 1 x USB 2.zero, 1 x headphone port, 1 x microphone port, energy on button, reset button | Contains: 1 x 120mm LED entrance fan

Premium feel and appear

Compelling worth level

Just one USB three.zero port

Inputs positioned on proper aspect

Even for those who’re attempting to keep away from spending a fortune in your construct, it’s most likely not a terrific concept to not accept absolutely the most cost-effective PC case you could find. For probably the most half, low-cost circumstances don’t actually incorporate correct air flow and airflow, to not point out you’ll find yourself shopping for your personal followers and cable administration provides. The Corsair Carbide Spec-04, then again, exhibits up even among the dearer circumstances. It does so with rubberized toes, an included LED fan and tons of room to spare for added followers and parts.  

Antec Dice

Kind issue: Small type issue | Dimensions: 365 x 250 x 460mm (H x W x D; 14.four x 9.Eight x 18.1 inches) | PSU assist: ATX | I/O: 2 x USB three.zero, I/O button, audio in/out | Contains: 1 x 120mm rear exhaust fan mount

Ample area for energy and cooling

Built-in fan controller

Wildly costly

Lower than passable efficiency

This case is for the Razer followers on the market. Whereas the inexperienced snake-adorned firm doesn’t manufacture its personal PCs, it has partnered with a number of OEMs prior to now so as to add its signature green-infused flare to a handful of desktop PC circumstances. This contains the Antec Dice, a small type issue chassis that helps Mini-ITX motherboards and is formed like an italic font (however backwards). Full with numerous area, both for an preliminary construct or future growth, the Antec Dice can also be compact sufficient to journey with.