Best PC Cases for 2023 So Far: New Designs & Computex Round-Up

[@GamersNexus]

There was a HUGE amount of cases at the show this year. This was a lot of work to put together with the amount of footage and booth visits we needed, but we're excited to have a condensed look at what's coming up. This is basically a "what we're reviewing the rest of the year" list! Lots of exciting stuff coming out. SUPPORT OUR INDEPENDENT REPORTING! We fund our own plane tickets, hotels, and other travel-related expenses. That's made possible because of your help with purchases from the GN store or donations via Patreon and KZbin Memberships. The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net/ (grab a Modmat or toolkit!) Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: www.patreon.com/gamersnexus

[@henrythegreatamerican8136]

A 30 minute video about cases.... /yawn /yawn /yawn

[@idoncae]

For GN, it's a little odd to call "the most promising" and "need to go through our review process" as "best"

[@Trololo_n1ce4me]

no one makes horizontal 😢

[@Ascended13]

Please review the Phanteks G300A.

[@TechieSunset]

We appreciate all of your efforts. Curious to check out your reviews of these cases as they come out.

[@9r33ks]

I'd imagine the script to this video was called... the best case scenario. :D

[@hoxyheart5479]

If it wasn't then that's a missed opportunity

[@lagpi]

You'd better hope that was the case

[@armchairracer007]

Truly a case study in great puns

[@4tdaz]

Only 45 likes? Come on internet you're letting me down...

[@zivzulander]

I _do believe_ that was the title

[@Gennys]

The morpheus case might be a little too big for me, but I do like that they added those little pegs that you put into the case to make some pixel art. I just think that's super cool that they would even think to do that.

[@Hardly_Party]

when i heard that price i winced. i really like the customization and like dc aios, but thats would be half the cost of my cpu or 1/3 my gpu

[@RANDOMNATION907]

"it's ok, you'll grow into it" . . . ur mom . . probably

[@Rspsand07]

hehe, pegs

[@Squeezeespidey]

I like the phantacks

[@Steve_Streza]

I adore the bold look on the DUBILI. Those allen key screws everywhere almost tempt you to open it and mess around. I love design language like that.

[@wertywerrtyson5529]

I really liked the champagne colour actually. More so than the silver and orange.

[@GamersNexus]

Agreed! In Win is on a good course with that one.

[@TheKazragore]

​@@wertywerrtyson5529 it's the Noctua colour theme!

[@durandle9226]

if a get a dubili which i am hoping to do the screws holding it all together are probably the only part i will not be repainting i like the case but i have some plans for it

[@vailpcs4040]

They missed an opportunity to make it invertible or re-sizable. If they had gone with modular, universal panels, it would have been amazing, but they decided they'd make this a more expensive case with materials and finish instead, deciding that people who want inversion can't have nice things. Also, this was premiered in January and is still not available for purchase and has no price, so yeah...

[@Kapono5150]

Currently building in the Fractal Torrent. Hope it turns out as planned

[@GamersNexus]

The Torrent is awesome! We're using it in office PCs now!

[@bloonface]

I got a Fractal North recently (not least because of GN's recommendation) and the thing's an absolute dream. Much better temps even with switching from an AIO to an air cooler!

[@lateral1385]

The Torrent is a big, sexy monolith

[@Tuxedo512]

I use the meshify 2 rgb, great case and airflow

[@Kapono5150]

@@GamersNexus You guys gave the Fractal torrent high praise in the review video. Thank you 🙏 for the feedback

[@Sirgreen57]

Mentioning the Calyos Kickstarter campaign for the Streacom passive case isn't something I expected but it's that next level attention to detail that GN always brings. Loved all of the Computex coverage this year!

[@vuri3798]

It absolutely deserves attention, and to be honest I'm surprised that Linus ends up looking like the only serious channel this time.

[@GamersNexus]

​@@vuri3798 not sure why you'd expect anyone else to know about it. It was like 6? 7? years ago. Look how small we were then. We never had physical access or got to see any of that stuff. I don't think I'd ever even heard of it until Streacom. He covered it multiple times, so of course he's aware of it.

[@vuri3798]

@@GamersNexus I didn't mean to be offensive sorry if you perceived it that way, but knowing that backers gave them 500 bucks I almost expected this to be the very first thing you'd highlight since I find you to be the most pro-consumer (but fair) channel. I was impressed to see how Linus handeld that, I've even seen a french media that backed the project still giving them coverage. A viewer commented "well I gave them 500 bucks back in the day so if I don't buy this one it'd be like I gave them that for free" 💀 Now sure if you didn't know at that time it is what it is we can't be aware of everything that happens. Edit : oh and btw I loved your InWin video that was really interesting thanks for that !

[@NightFoxXIII]

@Sirgreen57 - Well there was comments about it on GN’s first look video with the case as well as the WAN show to bring the issue to light since now LTT is at least warning consumers to be “cautiously optimistic” with how bad he felt burned about him and his community. There’s a different collab going on but GN was unaware of any of this going on since it was not on their radar at the time and only met them as a new company collab. Either way like any of these cases, we’ll see once it comes in physical form and is actually shipping and in stock.

[@backslash_iii]

I LOVE the flat-packed case idea. They could easily design it so that it's as expandable as needed. Almost like a computer erector set.

[@Real_MisterSir]

Or just build it from Lego bricks tbh. That in of itself could be an entire market of full customizability

[@Hobz79]

I'm really fond of that too. It's odd to me that this is such a new concept. The savings on shipping should be a great incentive for any case company. How much are they paying to ship a container full of what are essentially empty boxes? I would think someone undertaking a DIY PC build wouldn't mind putting together an IKEA style computer case if it saved money.

[@snoooozer]

Check out the Teenage Engineering flat pack case where they likely got their inspiration from.

[@riba2233]

Very old idea and there are plenty of cases on the market that do it.

[@lordtartarsauceb8348]

Flat pack meams badly made with the liability on the user.

[@polie67]

Still waiting for a 2023 roundup!

[@aaron_333]

Love the front mounted GPU! I love how case manufacturers are trying to solve the challenges of thicker and longer GPUs, which cause issues with the PCIe slot layouts on older motherboards by using the case to relocate the GPU to a location that also takes advantage of cool intake air.

[@КОМБИНАТ-т1ъ]

Love how they halved it's performance by extending the glass sidepanel right to the front to block the side exhausts of the GPU. Still might have patented this tho

[@JoeCensored]

Last time I had an Antec case it was AT form factor. Back when they were one of the only premium case makers. I'm hoping their comeback is successful.

[@em.dot.2]

My very favorite video series! Yalls case reviews were what introduced me to the channel. Airflow and cooling is the most interesting part of PC building to me.

[@GamersNexus]

That's awesome! Thank you for coming back for more!

[@mr.guillotine3766]

I saw the montech stuff on a live stream and was pretty impressed, especially with the combo of quality and price. They had some case options that I thought for sure were going to be well over $100 that were closer to $60, and even the ones that were at or over that $100 range, seemed to be cases that other companies would be charging a lot more for. They even talked a lot about just wanting to offer people nice case options at more affordable prices and they seemed to be sincere.

[@supra107]

I just recently got the Fractal Design Pop Air, however before that I had a case from 2014 with non-existant airflow so any modern case would've been a major upgrade. Though the stock Fractal fans are weak, I'll need to get more P12's.

[@GamersNexus]

The Pop Air is a great case! We liked it in our review. Very compact and functional while still having a unique look.

[@supra107]

@@GamersNexus Yeah, I also like that the USB-C cable is optional so I can pay for it later while a case with proper airflow was my main priority. I'm also thinking about finally getting an M.2 drive and cutting down SATA drives by two, so I can mount my DVD drive back in, or even get a Bluray one. I went with the full black version with metal panels, I wouldn't benefit from glass and I just want my PC to work, not look pretty. And those Arctic P12 fans too, right now I've moved the stock Fractal ones as top exhaust and added P12's as front intake, but the Fractal fans just barely move air and I want something that can push more air through while still being fairly cheap and also adjustable via PWM in software to balance input and exhaust under load with a 5 fan configuration. The Fractal fans won't even turn when setting them below 40% in software. I think P12's are a good value choice for case fans even though they're more designed for radiators. Needless to say the case change helped immensely, my 1060 in the old case would hit 81C under full load, and in the current case it's 71C under full load. Of course getting a newer GPU is also next in line, maybe a used 3070 to not give Jensen more money while not breaking bank since I want to play around with AI stuff. Unless AMD steps up with support for computing like that on Windows I'll have to stick to the green team.

[@unifairsum21]

I love how case companies are opening up to more color options other than white black and silver

[@tim3172]

Yeah, it's definitely a best *case* scenario to introduce other colors. Though, it's extremely disingenuous to say cases have only come in white, black, and silver when they've historically come in an enormous range of colors.

[@protocetid]

Hurray for PC gamers showing demand for cases that aren’t homogenized and minimalist greyscale boxes. Was afraid PC gamers would be stuck in the “if it’s not boring it’s cringe” mindset forever.

[@camotech1314]

The blue montech sky two is great 😃👍

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Eh. The case companies need to start competing with Apple on design. Apple's design is a unique selling point and it would be awesome if they lost that and you could build some really slick PCs. The SFF space is currently doing most of the work there

[@protocetid]

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Apple’s design hasn’t changed since like the late 2000s, they and the imitators have been using those designs for so long they’ve become bog standard.

[@Gennys]

The SUP 01 having a fan array on the back is actually a really neat idea. I can see it making a big difference in the way they design cases for showing off the parts and could allow for three sides of the case to be completely transparent.

[@Grarlic]

Thermaltake and Antec of all companies showing the most compelling cases for me this year was a pleasant surprise. A great show overall, even if I'm still not crazy about the upward trend in case pricing.

[@GamersNexus]

Which Thermaltake one was interesting to you?

[@Grarlic]

@@GamersNexus Tower 200, also did not expect a reply directly from GN lol. The layout and macha colorway look fantastic.

[@cazandmal]

​@@Grarlic one of my fav parts ab gn, they tend to interact with their viewers where able.

[@patienceetendurance7442]

@@GamersNexus Thermaletake CTE 700 - 750, test aircooling vs watercooling plz

[@HansensUniverseT-A]

They need to bring back the nine and twelve hundred, one of the most badass cases of all time, legends.

[@ervmattlim]

When will you do a 2023 or 2024 best cases?

[@QuasiMonkey]

The Morpheus pixel art accessory is pretty cool and a genius idea. Would be awesome to see it done on a side panel with vents partially on the bottom half of the panel for the GPU, where it would be more visible for desk mounted PC's. The dual color scheme with the teal looks terrific too. Being able to pick a dual tone color set would be so cool.

[@shaynemorgan6991]

Can’t wait for Montech’s King 95. They really push their products and quality up while maintaining great value.

[@djbadandy1]

some of the best value ive seen, certainly.

[@markh4750]

Based on the collection of cases and prices they showed off, they are making a serious effort to completely dominate the budget/affordable case segment.

[@one234569and10]

I love that you listed all of the cases in your description - it would have been nice to see MSRP listed next to them, but i can afford to look that up. thanks for the video!

[@mpkny]

I hope we do see more MicroATX stuff in the pipeline, it's my favourite form factor and often it feels overlooked when you see all the innovation and creativity being poured into ITX and ATX cases.

[@Shadow__133]

I was always a micro itx fan, but I'll never build another. More expensive parts that do less and very limited options, sadly.

[@ungoyone]

IMO, mATX doesn't make too much sense with the size of today's GPU's. A top tier card makes it no different than an ITX board but still need the space of ATX. If they make a new PC standard where a data cable is run to a card not mounted to the mainboard, I could see mATX making sense again (for mass adoption).

[@ungoyone]

​@@Shadow__133Feel the same way. ITX should be the PC standard and priced accordingly. Really don't appreciate how manufacturers keep ITX at a premium/luxury level. 99% of users don't need ATX capabilities.

[@relucentsandman6447]

Fractal makes beautiful cases, absolute love my North case, I bought it as soon it was back in stock

[@GamersNexus]

Fractal and Lian Li have really been killing it the last few years

[@xXYannuschXx]

Currently building in a Phanteks NV7, the case is very well build for just 200€, expected it to cost over 300 when I first saw it.

[@FerralVideo]

You just recapped basically my favorite part of CTX this year. :) My favorites from this roundup are the Orion X and Fractal Terra. Honorable mentions to the Thermaltake Tower 200, Montech K95, and Phantek NV5, as well as just the fact that MATX is finally getting more attention than just "cheap". The Streacom deserves a mention here for being really awesome, even though I can't afford it. I recently started considering the idea of getting a musician's desk and rack-mounting my PC, so Silverstone's rack cases have piqued my interest. But this isn't decided yet, especially since "good" musician's desks are .... not known for being affordable.

[@Venture8234]

The blue of Montech's mini ITX case was really nice. Would love to see a larger case in that colorway. Seeing the different colors coming out is good. Seems like there is a trend away from what is usually the bog standard white or black full RGB aesthetic.

[@RandomPerson-tu3pj]

Finally more cases that will take 200mm fans! Got a MO-RA3 420 in-progress where I'll be using 8 200mm fans at minimum RPMs because why not. That dual-chamber Morpheus is the one I'm keeping an eye out for; can't remember who, but someone mentioned it can take 6 200mm fans! Very excited for that. Speaking of, Steve if you're reading this, would you mind asking Noctua next chance you get if they have plans on updating their 200mm fans? I'm kinda wondering if they see value in doing it, since they're not really popular, but I also feel that's slowly changing what with many cases FINALLY adding more support for 140mm fans since the 40 series exists. I know we won't see it for several years if they do plan on it, but I would just like confirmation that they have an interest in updating the NF-A20 at all. Thanks again for all the videos and enjoy your enjoy your lax time!

[@perochialjoe]

"The Best PC Cases we have done 0 testing on."

[@thevoid6756]

Just got a wave of nostalgia when you mentioned the Antec 900. Iconic!

[@thevoid7332]

There was some really interesting case designs from Computex. I'm most interested in the alternative component layouts, especially the vertical cases with the rotated motherboard like the Alta F2. The Thermaltake CTE T500 is one that I'm really interested in seeing tested once it's released, as it has the stand up design but is more narrow than the dual chamber CTE 700 and MUCH cheaper than the Silverstone Alta F2. Those open frame montech cases are pretty neat too.

[@the48thronin97]

I'm really glad antec is coming back, they were my first PC case as well, with the antec three hundred two. I've actually still got it, although it's covered in stickers and housing a server instead of my main PC

[@Chris-hi8xq]

I've just picked up the Lian LI Lancool 216 because of your review, its been amazing! For just 100$ its unbeatable airflow performance wise :D

[@revdev5511]

I received the Lancool 216 this weekend after your recommendation, it ran out of stock couple of times here in Germany... I wonder why

[@EmoEmu]

It's really cool to see all these insanely sweet cases set to show up. Best time ever to be a case enthusiast.

[@Astranea]

Any change for a Cougar Airface case review? It's currently the only mesh-front budget case I can find (65-70 EUR), and there are only very few reviews around! It would be nice to have an overview of what's available in 2024. Amazon prices are all over the place, and most cases are even out of stock!

[@Those_Weirdos]

I had the RV02 for so long, the Alta looks so good... And the RM600 could be a great fit in my homelab rack.

[@GamersNexus]

Still love the RV02! The RM600 looks really fun to build in. We don't have a project for it, but I still want to use it!

[@igorvidakovic7388]

@@GamersNexus I still have Raven RV02 and original Noctua D14 as cooler, had to take out bottom middle fan in RV02 so that RTX 3080 could fit in case :D

[@jebus456]

I'm pretty jazzed about the CTE C700, would be cool to see reviews on it! :D

[@TheZoenGaming]

The mATX frames are a neat idea. I'd love to see more case options like these.

[@rammagaming]

Here's two lesser known cases you should check out. Mostly lesser known because both are only available easily in China. First, the MechanicMaster C34Pro. I've built in it, so I already know many of its issues, but the case is really impressive for the size. Looks like a slightly large mITX case (a little bigger than the Asus AP201 prime), uses zero rivets, supports mITX up to EATX, 2x360mm AIO's configuration depending, 4090 GPU's, normal ATX PSU's. Oh and most important to me - inverting it only took moving the feet to what was formerly the top. Another case that just looks awesome which I'd love to see an english outlet checkout is the Captain Case V12. Not a ton of info on it, but seems to be fully milled from aluminium, fits ATX and smaller MB, most 4080 and maaaaaybe 4090's with SFX PSU's.

[@eflarsen]

planning on picking up the thermaltake ceres 500 as it fits my needs in terms of top radiator support, but i still love looking at all the new cases they come out with

[@xpavar]

I have one. It's nice, coming from a Lian Li Lancool II Mesh

[@-ShinTV-]

I can't wait for you to be able to fully review the O11D Evo XL and its best setups for airflow etc! I've been holding off on a new case forever it feels like waiting for it to come out.

[@V.Philly]

I’m considering buying the fractal torrent but the CTE 750 looks like a serious competitor. Hopefully a review comes soon.

[@zig131]

I think GN says they are reviewing the CTE 700 but not the CTE 750. There are already reviews out for the CTE 750 - notably KitGuru. Honestly I think the CTE 700 is the more interesting option - especially for air cooling.

[@MirelRC]

This year has really nice trend in PC cases. Love it.

[@jerematic]

The Dubli is the most interesting Case in years The idea of both allowing for user customisation to the extreme AND the enviromental advantages to the flatpack design make for a very compelling case.

[@nogravitas7585]

"It packs flat meaning it is far cheaper to transport!" Will this saving be passed on to the consumer? "Maybe, in the future, possibly, if we remember and if we feel like it*." (it*= making less profit) Would be like IKEA selling a flat pack piece of furniture for the same price as a furniture store selling the same piece of furniture pre-assembled. You could argue that they need to see this new product succeed before taking a risk like that but that seems like corporate kickstarterism with more steps to me.

[@VladK-1]

Dubili is a premium case though (from 250 USD to 305 EUR as I've read in various sources). It's a very nice case but it's really huge (full tower, larger than Fractal Torrent probably) and heavy (~15 kg). I wish it was smaller (a bit smaller than the LANCOOL 216). If there is a compact edition coming out, I will buy it immediately as it's the endgame case for me. I'm using 216 now, it's fine, but it feels so cheap (the front panel is really some cheap plastic and the quality of paint is just ok).

[@rashkavar]

I highly recommend InWin look more into professional wood joining techniques. Mitering looks *much* better than the butt join we see at the top of the Mod Free Mini here, especially given the cut end is not even finished, and it's really easy to do - just cut the ends at a 45 degree angle and put the cuts together to make a nice smooth corner. It masks the joint really well because the visible part is on the edge, so it just blends into the fact that there's an edge there. Not sure how they managed to do routed edges without knowing about mitering, because routers are more niche than miter saws (which is honestly the first mounted power tool I'd buy for a workshop, they're so useful), but...I guess I'll give the metalworkers a break - they're used to having to finish edges because an unfinished metal edge will cut you rather badly. (And no, I am not a super experienced woodworker, I did a decent amount when I was a kid, and have recently been trying to build some custom shelving, that's about it. It doesn't take an expert to know mitred edges are the easy way to make things look nice.)

[@BrokenArrowX]

Really interested to see a deep dive into the bequiet 901 when it comes out. Hope they can justify the price with some performance to back it up

[@MarshallZPie]

Doubt it'll beat the Torrent though

[@Wootguy238]

I just built a new system in a 216. Honestly, the cable management is so so nice. Being able to remove the radiator mounting plate is AMAZING.

[@GotAdam1]

Really happy with my fractal north fits the rtx 4090 founders edition with the weird adapter and temps top out at 61c in the summer (really hot room)

[@JETWTF]

29:58, I am using the Thermaltake case you criticized and gave a bad review and have none of the issues. I use 1 filter in front and populated all the fan spots being rear, rear top, and 3 front and it keeps the system as cool as any other case I have had except the Cooler Master Stacker 830 Evo... that had 4 intake fans blowing directly at the motherboard, 2 front intake fans blowing the HDD cage and center front, then a top and rear exhaust without any way to seal the case up. I want a modern case with 4 fans blowing directly onto the motherboard instead of a glass side panel but I guess i will get whatever's available with 3 front intake. I only got the Thermaltake one because it was the only one with front intake that was in stock amongst the hundreds of solid panels that were available.

[@mikeoleksa]

I'm REALLY interested in the Montech King 95 case. Curved glass, the option for a mesh front, and a 110 USD price point that they are trying to hit, plus their previous cases have reviewed quite well.

[@CFI963]

Can’t wait to get King 95 when it releases !

[@giovanni2910]

I'm loving that Phanteks NV5 case, it's like i'm looking at an aquarium full of pc components. I'd probably add in my own custom lighting kit as a DIY assembly and save myself about 60 dollars

[@dougler500]

Lots of awesome ideas coming to the case market! Next year will be an awesome time to build a flashy new PC. Can't wait! Edit: BTW you guys are amazing, SOOO much coverage of this years show, huge thanks and all my love and respect to the team!

[@thebeard7926]

Literally can’t wait, I’m building THIS summer 😁

[@hornsteinhof7592]

Are you still going to review some cases? Case reviews have been my favourite content on your channel, and they have gotten fewer (except they are now on a separate channel, id be happy if you'd point me there)

[@hineighbor]

i love that you post your vids in 4k. gives my monitor value

[@cazandmal]

Every year I see new cases, and just haven't seen one to move me away from my current case, the Thermaltake core v71. I've done two builds in it, and will be doing another build next year. Only thing I'd like is if I could get ahold of a second side panel I could modify with a 200mm fan akin to the old HAF cases.

[@Kido1986]

Steve and team; What case would you build in if air cooling performance was the only goal? PC is stored in a (ventilated) closet. I like air just due to much less long term maintenance/fewer worries. As the other room is used, fan noise level isn't a concern for any consumer-tier fans (the 120mm 2300rpm fans in my server in the same room aren't heard). Size is nearly irrelevant, as well. Using Fractal R6 with 5 140mm Noctua case fans NH-D15 with all fans at full speed currently. I wish Silverstone still made an AFFORDABLE rotated+ air penetrator case but $800 is just too much. $300 max would be ideal, but I would stretch to $400 for the perfect case. Fractal Torrent is my best guess at this point but curious if there is potential better one if looks are not a concern and performance is what I'm really after

[@ioannis.]

Why Steve Stopped doing reviews on NZXT cases?

[@user-yv2cz8oj1k]

Though I do love the Dubili idea (having posted saying we need a modular flatpack case a long time ago), what we really need is an mATX version that uses 120mm fans with two up front, and is therefore a lot smaller. Though I would say to move the power supply to the front so that there can be two sets of two fans pulling air from the base and up past the motherboard. I do wonder if giving a big enough air gap at the bottom means you could have the rear IO down there, thus orientating a tower CPU heatsink in the flow and stopping the GPU becoming a heat dam, though it might still be nice to have a riser and mount it towards the back of the motherboard.

[@xbolt90]

Glad to see Antec coming back. I'm still using the 900's big brother, the Antec 1200. It might be missing a lot of modern quality of life features, but I still love it.

[@GamersNexus]

We're looking forward to reviewing their updated Performance case once it comes out!

[@hugo49i]

Should I get the Lian Li Lancool 216 ARGB or Lian Li Lancool II Mesh C RGB?

[@-Sunny--]

Just have to say the: picture quality, lighting and sound of your videos is one of the best of all content creators Keep up!

[@Nathanael_Forlorn]

Thanks for this round up of computex cases! I had no chance to watch all of that coverage. :/ it's good, that it's there! And I'd love to watch all of it. But these summaries have to do for now. Kudos for providing both!

[@Aotearas]

That Darkbase Pro 901 looks pretty nice. I hope they're going to release a juiced down version with less of the fluff at a (much) lower price bracket. I especially like the GPU cable shroud which also seems to function as a support structure (something that's quite handy given how GPUs get bigger and heavier to a degree where extra supports are necessary to prevent damage to GPU and/or motherboard) and I'd like to see this become a more common feature for cases everywhere (also it just makes it look so much cleaner since those GPU cables can be a b*tch to route).

[@supra107]

Whenever I look at the Dubili case, I wonder if it takes Ikea Skadis hooks and other accessories. Those perforations only remind me of that Skadis system.

[@jacob9hawkes]

Unrelated to cases, but something I feel you guys might be interested in looking into… Eve/Dough (crowd designed monitor company) not shipping people’s preorders for two years and refusing refunds. Could be a topic for a Artesian Build V2?

[@kennyd7667]

im soooo glad MATX is back, its my favourite pc form factor, not too big, not too small and not too expensive.

[@TheSlowpC]

Been waiting for something new in the MATX space and happy to finally see it!

[@cc0767]

Lets bribe Fractal for a North mini

[@bren8309]

Most important to a newbie like me building my first water cooled rig is which would be your preference overall?

[@jadams2289]

Its amazing how much activity there is in the case market, considering it's realistically the least necessary upgrade if you already have a computer built. Flashy looks are nice but performance and ease of use are top priority for me.

[@Ryzard]

You went after antec for their peripheral shift in terms of market strategy, but as a relatively recent (~3-5 year) pc builder, I knew them first for their batteries and "gadgets". Owned several antec products, and they worked wonderfully, were durable as hell, and were useful for years to the point that I've looked for them specifically when I'm needing new things. Not sure if I just got lucky with my experience or not.

[@DudokX]

Wow that mirror on the bottom really inspired me to put something in my CG560. I have a graphics card with RGB that is mostly pointed down and not really visible but the mirror is such a neat idea.

[@DravenDx88]

This may just be me, but I would like to see more cases that can be internally flipped. By this, I mean if I want to sit the case on the left side of my desk, I can see my internals and not the back of the motherboard tray and cable management. I know that is possibly a r&d nighmare and realize the motherboard itself would either be fully flipped or just rotated. With a smaller desk, I have more room to my left and not smacking my case while I play. My current solution is a wall mounted thermaltake p3, just to get it off my desk completely and still be able to see it.

[@MkadinA01]

I sawed my HD trays out to fit my new components. Was going to order a new case but after all your videos about these new cases coming out I decided to live with what I have until they release. Looking forward to the reviews so I can get one. Having to fit a 3.5 slot 3070ti and a 240mm radiator and 4 HDDs really narrows down my choices.

[@someguy9175]

i absolutely adore the design of the dubili with the handles and orange bits.

[@miagi1337]

The Streacom passiv cooling case is expensive, but when you think about doing a zero maintenance, super quiet system yourself, you also quickly rise up in cost. So respect to the system, hope it delivers.

[@adolfogonzalez3051]

The antec super lanboy was legendary. It was affordable, light, had a loop for a padlock and the little inbuilt drawer was so handy for all sorts of junk. I still have the strap and use it on my cat's carry case because the handle on it broke. It's crazy how far cases have come since then

[@federicomasetti8809]

About the placing of the reversed connectors, on the motherboards, I wish they could finally come up with a "standard" for each format (ATX, M-ATX and ITX), so that case manufacturers can actually make cases for such motherboards, without drilling holes all over the backplate

[@CruelViper88]

I like the Thermaltake CTE, because the 90° rotated Motherboard means I can now hang the massive heavy GPU on his bracket. Not putting any stress on the PCI connector, or the GPU PCB. Considering the GPU only keep growing in size, weight and cooling demand PC case manufacturers need to consider those GPU's need to be mounted different then before. PCI risers needs to become the norm.

[@haroldallaberg6359]

Came here hoping to see something that might outdo the Hyte Y60 but doesn't seem like any of them do so. The thermaltake tower comes close though.

[@TexasCat99]

Agreed.

[@ianlehman8342]

Ever since the "lego" Inwin airforce, I've been excited and delighted to see more and more unique-looking, interesting cases, even if most of them are mostly black or white. I especially like seeing cheaper, more styled open bench cases, I like the idea of having an open pc, but most are expensive, hardly styled, and would be better with a bit more framing to help "protect" components a bit more, and full mesh panels provide that well

[@supra107]

The Air 3000 Max gave me an idea for a niche case for the market: Plenty of 3.5" hard drive cages, plenty of 5.25" bays, and intake fans on the side panel to compensate for the lack of airflow from the front. You know that data hoarders would absolutely love to have a case like that. Fill it up to the brim with high capacity hard drives, add Bluray, DVD, CD, LTO drives and whatnot, and have a powerful archival rig at their disposal. Maybe Silverstone could do a revival of the RV02 with this concept.

[@Lishtenbird]

From what I've seen, people usually use the Automatic Ripping Machine scripts with an (external) stack of drives to cover the batch they have in an efficient manner, then disassemble it. Having the optical drives in forever is rarely needed. As for cooling the drives - Define 7 solves it better with a more open 3-point mounting (well, to an extent - it does cause some issues for Toshiba drives), and there's also an older R5 that's halfway there but has more rigid mounting for 5.25" drives.

[@knghtbrd]

Flat-packed cases become interesting if it reduces costs for the consumer in ways that make some of the $2-300 case features available to those with a slightly smaller budget. One feature a DIY assembly case cannot skimp on too much is the strength and thickness of the parts because the manufacturers can't depend overly much on complex bends to hold tinfoil thick elements together. Using screws means the material has to be thick enough for the screws to hold structurally without stripping out the holes easily, and that means they'll have to build them to take the weight of modern cooling components. It probably means a few more "invertable if you want it to be inverted" designs which is also a plus depending on where the machine is going to live.

[@LinusBerglund]

Some nice cases, but why so much glass??? Is steel so expensive? I am a grown-up. I don't need to see the inside of my case, but steel panels are getting seriously hard to find and they are often at a premium. I got tired of my current glass side panel (inherited case), so I glued an IKEA peg-board ("skådis") to it. The side panel finally has a purpose.

[@supra107]

It's because that's the trend. I also want to see more options for steel side panels (which are basically always cheaper than TG) since I don't keep my PC on the desk, I don't have space for that. I keep it on the floor, with the left side facing the wall, and I just want a black humming box under my desk that does work. Metal side panels are cheaper, more durable, more reliable, and all that you really need if you don't want to turn your PC into a showboat.

[@hassosigbjoernson5738]

Thumbs up for these "self building kit style" cases like the InWin Dubili! Not only is the damaging in shipping of big, heavy cases gone, the consumer also gets a building experience with the case itself! Bravo! With the availability of 3D printers this could be a modding option in the low cost segment! Also the uprise of micro ATX is a very cool thing, looking at Thermaltake Tower 200! Not only does a standard PC have less parts theses days (no HDD, no ODD, also no SATA) but the reduction of that footprint on the desk is something even Apple has seen years ago with their Mini. Even for a casual gamer with mainstream hardware a smaller case does make sense these days if the ventilation is not compromised. And the shipping and transportation also is easier than with those big, heavy towers of the 2000's. Both examples (inWin, Thermaltake) could also include or offer an inverted version though for people having their PC on the left side of the table.

[@thetrainshop]

Re: Fractal Terra. I bought and built mine with an all-AMD build just last week. R7700X, 6700XT, Aorus B650I board. Thermally, I went with a low profile Noctua L9 cooler paired with a carbonaut pad, an additional A12x15 under the PSU. It performs well enough, under cinebench it'll get to just shy of 90C, which indicates a poor choice in cooler, but I wasn't confident in what I could actually get away with fitting in the case. My only gripe with the case experience in particular was the fact the PSU internal cable is not or doesn't fit into most SFX PSUs nicely due to how most of them have their plugs orientated.

[@HardwareLust]

Love all the new colors and the woods. It will be nice to be able to build a PC that isn't a boring black or white monolith without having to roll my own.

[@FireBean8504]

I am still going to keep using my Silverstone FT03. Love this little case. Minimal fans and works GREAT!

[@bahn67]

Hope the InWin Dubili and Montech King 95 gets released and reviewed soon

[@EricTheCleric93]

Some cool innovation here but performance is almost everything. Don't really expect my Fractal Torrent to be dethroned. But I always welcome competition to the market.

[@jakeosborn517]

So glad this came out lol I've been getting ready to buy a new system and have been watching lots of old videos for cases.

[@chrisgraff2103]

I could not wait and picked up a o11 evo as my older non evo seems to have restricted airflow. But I wanted the new o11 from lian li but end of year is not my timeline. I am glad you make these with thermal tests.

[@jefftp]

It's trippy to see so many InWin cases. InWin was one of the first case manufacturers to grind down all the sharp edges inside their cases... back in 1998. It took years for the practice to catch on, but it was a welcome relief for anyone who was earning their living building custom PCs.

[@juan5h]

I remember when thermaltake, cooler master and Corsair had cases with personality and unique, now all brands are the same, fish tanks with RGB coolers

[@gidoncohen1148]

Really nice to see all this variety in case color. Loving all the green 😁

[@draggonhedd]

I love that cooler on the Lian Li Sup 01, thats a neat unit. The Dubili is one of my favorite new cases announced, it looks super slick. I'm really liking the montech King 95, its nice to see some light themes and curves like like that in cases again. I REALLY REALLY hope Deepcool releases that fantastic Teal color they showed on the prototypes, They really should latch onto that color and run with that along with purple, white, and gray. Thermaltake's Ceres series (lol) is lookin pretty slick too, im liking these new color trends all around. That Streacom passive case is REALLY cool, but i'll have to admire it from afar, too rich for my blood. The Fractal Terra excites me in its physical construction, I would love an M-ATX case made in the same method. Maybe available in a saturated anodize purple color. It's so nice and refreshing to see these manufacturers actually taking user requests into account and actually being able to read the room, so to speak. Also them taking computer journalist and reviewer advice to heart and understanding that it actually helps them in the end. In-Win once again captures my heart with their adventurousness with colors and design, they are always making such cool stuff.

[@terryjohnson3100]

I'm still only seeing support for Mitx on the tower 200. I'm really hoping that it will fit a Matx mobo.

[@Isaac-hm5ef]

It is so nice to see case makers trying something different other than the bog standard rectangle. The case is an opportunity for expression alongside the functionality we typically seek from it. More of this please.

[@HiFlyer371]

I need a 5.25 bay for my Media Card Reader and additional USB Ports. For that reason I love my Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout (2017). Yes, there is also a Blu-ray combo drive in the case but it hasn't been used in years. Building a new computer this fall but the Design R5 will be about the only thing coming over from the old computer.

[@Flupperz]

Thank you for this video! Was amazed at all the new cases this year from your Computex coverage, and am on the horizon to build a PC this fall with the new CPU releases. Seems like a good time to be building in terms of case options.

[@patrickprafke4894]

In my experience. The Coolermaster HAF 700 and HAF 700 EVO is the best enthusiast case on the market. I absolutely love building systems in it. And with dual 360mm top mount rads, it's fantastic for managing the rads while giving the 2 front 200mm fans up front as well as the bottom ones for all the air flow you'll ever need. I can't wait to finally have one of my own.

[@CUNEYT_ERY]

yeah but its too heavy :( empty case around 25kg

[@trevalyon8610]

Oh, man... I wasn't expecting to see my old case, the Antec 900 on here! xD Super nostalgia vibes. Great summary of all the case coverage! ^_^

[@LoremasterYnTaris]

Looks like some really neat offerings coming down the pipe!