Computex 2025 is drawing to an in depth at the moment, placing a interval on a reasonably sleepy conference—no less than, in comparison with earlier years. But whereas the large {hardware} bulletins could have left PC constructing fanatics craving extra, enjoyable elements nonetheless might be discovered across the present. Like PC instances.
I haven’t been on the present flooring, however I’m nonetheless pumped for the information that I’ve been devouring whereas at residence. I wasn’t precisely planning a makeover for my rig simply but, however I’m now awfully tempted by what’s coming down the pipeline. Especially by one case specifically.
(It’s not the one all my colleagues need.)
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InWin ChronoMancy
InWin
For its 40th anniversary, InWin pulled out all of the stops. At Computex, the corporate unveiled the ChronoMancy, a jaw-dropping piece of spectacle that stands over 3 toes tall (!).
This E-ATX case seems to be like a little bit of wizardry with cyberpunk overtones—clear blue plastic set in opposition to a modern, darkish grey aluminum physique. When lit in a full construct, the shimmering impact of RGB lighting makes the entire array appear to be a tool meant to deliver the lifeless to life. Personally, I dig how the rounded panels curve round to disclose the elements inside, which stack just like the backbone of a mechanical beast.
Also, the very fact you may open this chassis with the wave of a wand. (You may also press a button, however that’s far more boring.)
Sinking cash into this doubtless super-expensive case looks like a good suggestion. Right? Right.
Hyte X50 Air
Hyte
Call me a curmudgeon, nevertheless it seems like each case is a sharp-edged field nowadays. Don’t get me unsuitable—when the O11D first appeared on the scene, its clear strains offered a wanted break from “gaming” instances that had aggressive ridges, fins, and slanted entrance panels. I by no means needed the entire business to lean so laborious into that single look, although.
Thankfully, Hyte is swimming upstream with delightfully (and actually) bubbly, colourful instances. Its X50 Air has me significantly contemplating placing money all the way down to rehome my present desktop construct. I am keen on purple PC instances, they usually don’t typically seem within the wild. But the X50 additionally sports activities pink, lime inexperienced, and periwinkle choices along with normal white and black, too.
Heck, as laborious as I fell for the purple coloration, even the white case might be enjoyable for a challenge—possibly a “skittles” construct? Use the white as a base for coloration accents from throughout the rainbow (customized cables, maybe). Just peeks of coloration by the mesh panels might be cute, given the rounded, curved form of the case edges. (Rather than incongruous on a pointy field.)
An X50 variant with a glass panel exists as effectively, however nah. I like the meshy, huggable vibe of the X50 Air. Not for you? Just consider how you may tempt the children in your life away from their consoles.
SilverStone FLP-02
Willis Lai / Foundry
I’ve to be sincere—I like to hate this case. Just as with the neon vomit everybody associates with the 1980s, I additionally wish to depart beige instances firmly within the 1990s.
Not my coworkers, although. SilverStone made a beige throwback case as a joke awhile again, and the tech media took off with spreading phrase of it.
And now we’re right here with the SilverStone FLP-02. In the yr of our lord 2025, did I anticipate a chassis with 5.25-inch bays, a entrance panel with grills lifeless heart and alongside its edges, and even a turbo button? And additionally a lock? Nope.
Are we getting one? Yep.
Pretty certain my boss goes to be first in line for this ATX case, which he calls a chunk of junk particles memorabilia out of a time machine. But one that’s absolutely trendy inside, regardless of its seems to be.
I’ll grudgingly admit although—you may undoubtedly use this as a sleeper construct. Shove a RTX 5090 in it and by no means fear about it being stolen. You know, like these pretend cans of soup you had been supposed to cover your cash and spare keys in, as seen in ’90s commercials. Yes, I keep in mind.
Phanteks Evolv2 Matrix
GearSeekers / Phanteks
Who actually desires gigantic LCD screens inside their PC? Me, truly, however Phanteks confirmed off a case at Computex that has me probably reconsidering. Perhaps I needs to be aiming for one thing a little bit extra sensible (aka seen)–however no much less cool.
The Evolv X2 Matrix has a enjoyable further on the backside of its chassis—a show that exhibits textual content in a pixel font. Text that may scroll, besides, wrapping from entrance panel to facet and not using a hitch. The look completely blends retro vibes with sufficient trendy type to show my head. Somehow, seeing the pattern temperature bars to your CPU and GPU rendered in blocky strains is simply so charming.
For a more in-depth look, hit up this video from our buddies over at GearSeekers. In Nick’s personal phrases? “Huh, that’s pretty cool, I haven’t really seen that before.” Me both, dude—it’s slick. Even extra enjoyable? It apparently comes a part of a line of Matrix instances.
Also I spotted loads of room nonetheless exists for an AIO with a display, so I’m now asking my future self: ¿Por qué no los dos?
Cooler Master MasterBody 360 Panoramic
OC3D TV / Cooler Master
Some folks have expert-level cable administration abilities. (I don’t.) But we are able to nonetheless aspire to such lofty heights—significantly when you’ve got an excellent buy to encourage you to enhance.
For me, that problem purchase could be the Cooler Master MasterBody 360 Panoramic, which wraps glass round three sides of the case for a full view of the construct. You can’t conceal your pissed off makes an attempt to give up cable administration early with this chassis.
Softening the cruel demand to git gud are the stunning curves on the entrance panel of the 360 Panoramic—I discover the gentler aesthetic much less intimidating. Sure, I don’t do customized water cooling (one other strong ability to benefit from this look), however you realize what? Do I actually need to, when there are AIOs with gigantic screens I may function inside?
You might imagine seeing one fish tank type case means you’ve seen all of them, however not anymore. You’ll perceive while you take a more in-depth have a look at the case, courtesy of OC3D TV.