Best PC case 2018: top cases for your desktop computer

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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
absolutely saturated with brand names and knockoffs
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
scoffs
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
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
powerful graphics cards with its spacious interior
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
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+
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
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 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
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
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
interior
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
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
they are
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
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
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
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
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
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
entire second system on an Mini-ITX board