Best PC Cases for 2024 So Far: New Designs & Round-Up (Computex)

[@GamersNexus]

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[@Splarkszter]

Wait this isn't by price roundup? Ah, computex... not interested then.

[@KenS1267]

Pi case testing coming when?

[@henrythegreatamerican8136]

Nothing gets me more pumped than feigning excitement over slight tweaks to a glorified box for my computer hardware. Seriously, I’m on the edge of my seat, just itching to fake interest in the next batch of pointless content

[@glebs.]

When are the yearly case round ups coming? Not so far

[@robainscough]

Not really interested in tower cases, would love to see some reviews for 4U rack mount cases, options are very limited and costs or crazy. 4U units that have good air flow or able to mount liquid cooling solution. For those of US that have several computers, towers just take up way too much space, rack mount is the way to go (SysRack).

[@smthsmth]

Its not really a "Best cases of 2024" video, is it? You haven't tested any of them, proper title would be "Cases we saw on Computex 2024 recap"

[@David-on1mr]

You think a guy who has tested 10,000 cases would actually need to test a case to tell if it’s good or not? I don’t even need to test a case to tell if it’s good or not.

[@Guillemod]

These are the best cases that each company has presented for this year. It is literally the best you can find from each company.

[@Lenduya]

​@@David-on1mryes? That's as stupid as saying a company that has made hundreds of cases know how to make cases

[@d9zirable]

Not a catchy title

[@jewbacca7777]

“The cases we’re looking forward to the most in 2024” would of been a reasonable title Personally, I can’t wait to see the new NCASE M2 which should be coming out soon but that’s just coz I’m a bit small form factor / ITX nerd.

[@fanofentropy2280]

Disappointed at the lack of AI cases.

[@ACE112ACE112]

lol

[@HunterKiotori]

No

[@joelcarson4602]

My case is smarter than YOUR case. I can see the ads now... 🙄

[@startide]

What you really want is AI enhanced IDE cables !

[@fanofentropy2280]

@@startide Yeah, with AI RGB controllers built in!

[@SentaDuck]

The Fractal Pi North case would look great as an external DAC or USB hub, to go along with the PC case.

[@nniklask]

even without the big north, i'd buy a thunderbolt/usb 4 dock shaped like this

[@silentcoyotecreations]

I would love to have a tiny chassis for my audio interface.

[@dangermouse9494]

I would love to have that to house some of my amplifiers for work.

[@FeuerToifel]

they should really consider doing a range of different things with that design. the north family!

[@arda_]

I bought the Fractal Design North not because it had wood but because it looked good. The wood is well integrated into the design and it works as a general concept. Simply including wood somewhere on your case doesn't make it look good. Seeing most of the new wood cases, it is just blind trend following. Really makes me appreciate manufacturers with original and well thought out designs.

[@mateofantasma]

Also an owner of the Fractal North (I saw it for the first time in this channel, btw). Cannot agree more. Many of these new cases trying at integrating wood are missing the point. Concept goes first.

[@danieloberhofer9035]

​@@mateofantasma Concept goes first is kinda the essence od Fractal.

[@operatorlink]

other manufacturers cases with wood design looks dated.

[@ewmcdade]

Couldn't agree more, I think the Corsair ones look hideous.

[@roxxc1529]

Fractal design cases are the best cases on the market, hands down

[@Crowmag]

Can't wait for the case testing videos.

[@GamersNexus]

THERE ARE SO MANY TO DO! Super excited about all the stuff coming out for our new methods! Got the 6500 and Hyte Y70 up recently!

[@reset1101]

@@GamersNexus Steve, how many cases do you have to test? YES

[@austingarland4346]

Really curious about the Phanteks G400A!

[@jamesgordon1446]

H6 flow test when. And phanteks nv5

[@jezwinni107]

I am going to stick my neck out and say all of them can keep high end hardware within operating temperatures. There will be about 5 degrees difference from the best to the worst that will represent 0% difference in performance. Just buy whichever you like the look of which can fit your hardware inside.

[@HigherMammal]

I've lived long enough to see the wood-panel TV aesthetic potentially make a comeback. What a world.

[@nervsouly]

Don't jinx your lifespan away, bro.

[@Sakur.aiMusic]

I used to watch The never ending story on my Wood Panel 32" TV as a kid. Thing was a lead brick.

[@CrespoFTW]

Was waiting for a case....showcase! Thanks Steve

[@CorporateZombi]

It's the best case scenario

[@mr.selfimprovement3241]

Thank you! Now, back to you Steve.

[@ZantoshGaming]

case solved then!

[@CorporateZombi]

@@ZantoshGaming It seemed like it was an open and shut case, but I'll re-watch it just in case I missed something.

[@EricXVII]

I wish manufacturers would offer up more mATX cases. Every since realizing I dont need a full ATX mb all my builds since have been mATX and I love the smaller case size too. mATX case options feel lacking though.

[@capipj]

I feel that bro, I just wrote that he didn't covered my recently purchased case. It's an awesome low key elegant + compact mATX case. Fishtank style dual glass combined with a gorgeous pearl black matte paint, supporting 360 aio, plus reverse intake fans included and full filter meshed but invisible from outside.

[@BGraves]

GPU are just getting so big manufacturers probably don't want to take that gamble of developing new cases for mATX anymore

[@jahsoul357]

The A3-mATX is the perfect case for us who prefer mATX, but most of the time, the bigger channels with give you form over function. *Smaller case *Fits 10 120mm fans and 2 360mm radiators *Majority mesh design with option tempered glass side (if that's what floats your boat or find your lost remote) *Fits GPU up to 415mm depending on PSU orientation For me, the bigger issue is finding an mATX board that doesn't compromise, especially AMD.

[@BGraves]

@@jahsoul357 for the space savings you also trade a ton of noise under load, especially with small 120 mm fans.

[@SocratesWasRight]

Yeah, nice matx "lanbox" style of cases would appeal to me.

[@robthegobbler]

I would love to see a review of the montech air 903 base case, it's absolutely outstanding at $65 and a good case regardless of price

[@CallMeTeci]

Hey Steve and the Nexus Team. Im wondering if you could do some Old vs. New cases comparison between well... new cases and cases from like ten years ago, when we had interesting designs like the NZXT Phantom series or simply cases that were absolute Behemoths like the 820 (which you had reviewed back then as well). It would be really interesting to see how they hold up today and maybe find out how "future proof" cases really are.

[@TheKazragore]

Now, I am expecting a thorough and in-depth review of the Pi North case from the team.

[@anonamouse5917]

It is a nice looking case, ain't it?

[@agentzapdos4960]

23:45 Oh no, the assassins might be going to GN HQ!

[@nogravitas7585]

I can't believe Mr Burke accidentally broke the back of his skull whilst assembling a test bench then did it again while reaching for a phone, how clumsy of him. We can only hope he learns to be more careful should he ever wake up from that coma.

[@moldyshishkabob]

@@nogravitas7585 We regret to inform you that Mr Burke was mistakenly given a large dosage of fentanyl instead of a saline solution in his IV drip. It's sad, but these sorts of accidents occur in such a high stress environment. Boeing sends its condolences to the family and coworkers of Mr Burke.

[@fajaradi1223]

​@@nogravitas7585 Don't worry. All we need to do is apply more and more voltage until he regain consciousness. Assuming we can find the button to access his BIOS.

[@nillabeany]

They have no chance of making it past the Gigabyte landmines.

[@moldyshishkabob]

I really hate how KZbin deletes comments. Not even sure which of my words related to the "bowing" stuff triggered them. Not allowed to joke about anything anymore.

[@David-on1mr]

The Lian Li A3 has just released, in stock in some countries now. I think it will be the most popular case of the year, but wasn’t shown sadly.

[@EhNothing]

Thanks for making it clear what was ITX and putting it at the end. Made it easier to not waste time on. Much appreciated.

[@dark___matter_]

As always, thanks, Steve!

[@dark___matter_]

And the whole GN crew ❤

[@acoupleofschoes]

Have you considered doing reviews of workstation/NAS/tower server cases? With at least 8 drive bays, in the review looking at air flow while fully populated, ease of access to drives, and comparing the compactness/massiveness of the overall case.

[@4Wilko]

Also kind of interested. I've seen talk of cooling concerns for the Silverstone CS383 from people who have used the predecessors.

[@Uriel51]

I would also love this! Compare noise volume and noise type of a fully running NAS. Does high airflow end up letting all the drive noise thru? Do insulated panel cases actually find a noise and temperature sweetspot? I want to know!

[@buzzluxx1042]

Fractal design r5 is on sale on Newegg right now, it's a old one but good one. Just picked one up for the same purpose.

[@anthonyharding4380]

I'm looking forward to your review of all the cases mentioned here :) Thanks for the video!

[@yunder.]

This is overwhelming. Each segment draws a "OOH! I WANT THAT!" from me!

[@ChielScape]

Silverstone not realizing that Alphacool makes a 3x180mm rad in a case that large is such a missed opportunity. I could say the same about the 9000D but it's much easier to forgive when you can fit 4pcs of 4x120.

[@DurzoBlunts]

That AX700 is something i want and need, such a reminder of those old mammoth full towers when drive cage towers were standard.

[@4Wilko]

I would strongly consider it if it supports an optical drive.

[@josephschultz]

Yes I've been wanting something just like the Be Quiet Light Base 900 sorta bummed not out till October but will eagerly await a case review in the Horizontal position Thanks for everything you do for the Community😁

[@1PorscheCaymanS]

I have to say the array of case choices these days is really impressive...and the prices seem very reasonable in this era of ubiquitous inflation. Thanks for a great presentation on all of this!

[@CFI963]

MONTECH is really the rising star of pc industry!

[@GamersNexus]

They definitely appear to be in "tryhard" mode -- and in a good way!

[@Skobeloff...]

Montech: "Not all ideas are a winner" ~ Gamers Nexus

[@michaelstaruszkiewicz8798]

I am still rocking my venerable CaseLabs Mercury S5 mATX Case! It's nice to see some more well engineered, yet affordable cases.

[@thelingletingle]

I just wish more people made wall mountable cases. There’s like one - the Thermaltake P3

[@Ex3LTheRaPiD]

thanks steve now i know which case i need just in case i want a new case for my pc case

[@Ex3LTheRaPiD]

(which is the lian li 217)

[@IamNotaRealAmerican]

I'm still impressed by GN Asus coverage. Such an amazing channel. Keep up the wicked work! Thanks to all the team

[@DuckofFail]

23:40 Imagine Boeing's relief, as Steve's comment allayed concerns that they were about to face a GamersNexus level safety recall investigation over the 737 Max

[@alexanderkluge6835]

The light base 600 has replaced my old Jonsbo Mod 1. After 2 weeks of use, I would like to point out a weak point. When closing the hard disk cage, there can be unwanted pressure on the power supply cables, which led to boot problems for me. So please be more careful than I was with cable management. Ultimately, full marks for this fantastic product!

[@DragonDoFogo]

Can't wait for the test results, I'm more interested in the function over form cases. Great work!

[@matthewschneider4758]

Well, when it comes to recommending good pc cases, I guess you could say the Case is……Closed…..*puts on sunglasses, queue CSI Miami music*

[@tonyupham354]

That Silverstone Alta D1 is just amazing.... reminds me of my old Lian-Li PC70 (yes, I still have it!)

[@wille84fin]

Yeah, definitely got my eye. I'm done with 120mm case fans. Got enough of those with 011DXL case. I'm curious how large radiator that can fit, and if it fits radiator for GPU as well.

[@Mike0193Azul]

I want to see more cases like (or an upgrade to) the Fractal Design Torrent. Something with massive 3 180mm fans up front, on the bottom, and room for cables and aio’s and hard drive + ssd space. Since the Torrent is basically made for liquid cooling, which is strange considering all the fan functionality. Would’ve loved to see a video comparing all the cases and doing cooling tests like previous years

[@okashiromi5541]

I'm always so happy seeing the amount of videos that are self sponsored by the shop slowly rising. I love that this Chunnel is becoming more self sustained!

[@Wiisporter]

The timing with me planning a new build is impecable

[@anolaf]

13:28 THAT is friggin' awesome!

[@Xcerft]

I really appreciated the design of the HS01(not mini) with the cave-in design, allowing for what seems to be dual chamber case without comsuming extra space. It had very unique design and the announced price was staggeringly cheap too for the quality offered. I wished it was featured in the video too😢.

[@carlkidd752]

If you're still in an office cubicle, plain and functional seems ok. My PCs have all sat where I can see them. Functional yes, but not plain. Carbide Air 540, Fractal North and finally a bit of RGB with the King 95. All 3 have issues roof mounting the thicker Arctic LFII and III AIOs. "Normal" sized fans and radiators, no problems with vrm clearances.

[@Slickman2006]

Just built mine in a white Shadow Base 800 case with 7 white Arctic P14 ARGB fans, 3 of which are on an Arctic LFIII 420. Absolutely love this case, and it doesn't have any gimmicks like fish tank look or fans on the same side of the motherboard blowing air into glass instead of toward components.

[@ManikasKathern]

HEY kislux !! I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

[@chaos9chao]

Honestly, the start of the show this year for me was thermaltake's Ceres 350, specifically the racing green variant. Looks so refreshing with those colors after an endless supply of black and white cases

[@McTroyd]

2:20 Hands up if you remember a time when having a magnet _anywhere near_ a PC was a terrible idea. ✋Not a dig at GN -- those badges look awesome -- just astounding how times have changed. My gaming rig "still" has spinning magnetic media in it, and I wouldn't have thought twice putting something like that on my case today.

[@UnknownSovereign]

I really liked what Phanteks had this year. I'm in love with the new Evolv X2 and the cable combs. I also really enjoyed seeing Antec make a comeback. I still love my Antec 900

[@Jumbob]

my favorites were the Be quiet! light base 600 and 900, Montech king 65 pro and coolermaster NR200P concept.

[@kjungst]

Where is my favorite one - thermaltake CTE E550 TG with the whole motherboard layout turned on 90 degree's with I/O at the top. I liked that clean setup and easy acces to ports.

[@Kyomara1337]

I'm very interested in the Light Base 900, hope there will be a test video for it when it's released. I'm using a Fractal Focus 2 right now and it has great airflow but I've never like that the power supply is not hidden in any way and the space behind the motherboard tray is imo way too little for a modern case.

[@Merglet]

I'm just so fricken happy that Antec didn't just come back, but came back so strong. Respect!

[@Meatsweats_o_O]

be quiet light base 600 is neat. I have a huge desk so space isn't an issue to lay it down. love the retro consol look.

[@SmoodGraphics59]

much minimalistic, designs from fractal with wood and fabric and stuff that just blend in

[@laurentderrien]

just my two cents about a company I had a good experience with : NZXT I broke my glass panel and they just replaced it, didn't care about checking warranty or anything. Took some time because of stock issues, but got it for free with UPS shipping. Just above my expectations. Definitely sticking with them next time.

[@metasynaptic9451]

I am at a point in my life where the best case choice for me is a black box, that is deathly silent, has great airflow, and the only LED I can see is the 7 segment error LEDs on the mobo.

[@0SCJustJohn]

Love to see the airflow $60-100 range getting some love. Will probably be building in whichever of these has the best temp/noise ratio.

[@Trippo0793]

After i changed my CPU from a 5500 to a 5700x3d I was actually looking for a new case as my previous one had horrible airflow, and thanks to your computex lian li video, i decided to look at them. Found a lancool mesh II performance, used, for 50€, plus today i ordered the arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 as well, so my cpu won't suffer as much anymore, and a decent mobo with good vrms as thosr were overheating as well. So, as a noob pc user, i want to say thank you for all the stuff you do and teach people, I'm learning a lot, and will make a second build soon using my older components 😁😁

[@polarbear1034]

I hope one day you gamers nexus takes all this data they’ve collected on all these cases and puts together the ultimate performing case, would be insane and would sell like crazy

[@xSling0x]

I’m not super intelligent when it comes to building PCs. So these kinds of videos are super helpful, especially seeing as I have a massive heating issue with my current case and am in the market for a newer fan specific cooling case. Thank you GN!

[@BGraves]

Fractal Torrent and call it done.

[@jahsoul357]

@@BGraves Either that or the North(XL). If I didn't comment to an mATX build, those would be the 2 that I get. I look at everything else as dang near form over function. Tempered Glass for everyone!!! lol

[@BGraves]

@@jahsoul357 once you experience the absolute silence of 180 mm, you will completely lose interest

[@space7deltax-539]

It's best to contact the manufacturer of your system and follow the instructions in your manual's to totally shutdown your system safely and not leave it in sleep mode/standby setting. As this will still generate heat over time. Make sure it has gone totally cold then unplug from mains and do not use until you consulted with the manufacturer for further professional assistance.

[@jacoblandfield2526]

The computex case recap video is always my best-case-scenario for me to market updating the PC with my spouse.

[@scherge]

6:52 What are those RGB fans in the be quiet case? Those aren't Light Wings, or any other RGB fans from be quiet that I'm aware of, that's for sure.

[@06stiguy63]

I'd be in the market for the small Silverstone FARA 515XR .. would be great to fit older (retro) hardware in and still have the benefit of using a modern case with glass sidepanel and good airflow. Since most likely an SSD or the like will be used and older mainboard/gpu you don't need the lenght of newer or older cases. Would definately buy at that pricepoint! Really hope they bring it to the EU market (and US).

[@thetechrealist]

That Lian Li 207 Case will 100% be a top seller, that layout just makes so much sense! Screw hard drive cages!

[@boggieboi]

We need more compact mATX cases!

[@rodrigogonzalez-c7v]

Great stuff guys. The most interesting part of the video to me was at the very beginning. "One manufacturer states it is getting hard to compete" If you want to compete lower your prices. Lian LI and the rest has shown it is possible to make a good product at a fair price.

[@randallwoodward5542]

Any thoughts on Jonsbo TK-3? I don't see much coverage of Jonsbo cases. Curious if they are worth looking into?

[@droopysloopy]

I would buy the thermaltake TR1 as it is shown in the video. I would not be moving it, it would be a center piece pc for me with that look in that colour.

[@mateofantasma]

Kudos to the editor. The cut to the 8500p in the Cooler Master section made me laugh out loud. Great video.

[@455king4help]

Silverstone Alta T1 seems like a solid hit if the front can be mesh or have fans. I love that the motherboard can slide out.

[@devans83]

Was interested in Cougar Gaming's new case. They weren't there?

[@JB-xx9ul]

I wanna see more of the HS01 mini, that leather looks sweet!! The purse handle could be overkill but really appreciating the innovation here

[@pedro.raimundo]

those pins are awesome, and I bought them as soon I saw it. happy to show some gratitude for the awesome content the team works hard for, and getting something awesome in return! cheers guys!

[@kidcubi9675]

inverting the Light Base would put extra stress on the PCIe x16 slot for the GPU, no? Seems almost impossible to mount some sort of anti-sag bracket with this orientation.

[@adamsebastian3556]

This was great. Thanks for making this round-up!

[@heather3210]

I really like the different case orientations of the Light Base 600, however, it doesnt look like any of them suit having the case backed up against a wall without blocking ventilation

[@recklesscoding]

Perfect timing! I was thinking it was about time for a “best cases” video -mostly because I need a new one. ;-)

[@DOOM.Fi3nd]

Phanteks are killing this year. Got myself Phanteks XT Pro Ultra which is almost exactly like G400A and the amount of ARGB 140 fans, features, looks you get for less than $100 is amazing.

[@andieg8615]

Excited for the videos! I actually got a Silverstone one because I saw them in a line up video several years back.

[@Brian.M]

Wow, the Thermaltake AX700 looks like a beast!

[@ryuuzakiryoto3395]

You guys are the reason now I have a Lian Li Lancool II Mesh. Such an amazing case for it's price.

[@cpt.zappbrannigan9762]

6:48 LEDs per meter matters as well. More LEDs per meter makes it usually look more uniform

[@gt4lex]

The sff market looks especially interesting, lots of ideas and creativity there. My interest for these is growing because they'd be both practical and aesthetically suited for running simracing rigs in high profile brands booths

[@christophermullins7163]

The best case scenario is that this case showcase video shows a good case for some pc cases.

[@hagen9027]

I wish there was more cases with the connectors (USB, Type C, Aux, Power button) in the fronts bottom facing towards you when the case is sitting on the right of your desk. The Hyte Y70 does this perfectly and I dont understand why most other brands design their plugs still on top or the front as the gaming community still puts their pc's below the desk...

[@trublaze]

9:36 loudly screams "LAN Box"

[@BeefIngot]

Bequiet light is hot. Mood is very hot. Honorable mention of Silverstone being the only 5U consumer cases.

[@dm45lm]

Be Quiet Light Base 600 interests me the most. Laying the mobo down horizontal seems like a great idea to me because it puts the gpu in a vertical position without needing a riser cable. I will probably be getting one for my next build.

[@sheska8207]

I really really really need the Fractal pi North to become an actual product they sell. Thanks Steve!

[@maozedowner5915]

What a booming market for a thing that you never actually needed! I've been rocking caseless PC for 16 months and it's totally fine and almost dust free. Runs dead silent as well.

[@wileysneak]

are thermaltake cases good now? ten years ago or so they were said to be cheap copycat cases, but they seem to be the only ones here making case with actual hard drive space and 5 1/4 inch bays

[@LifeIsButaBluff]

Always great to see Inwins new "Creations" and new boundaries being pushed.

[@xyz6106]

I really love the attention ITX build are getting the past few years. Hopefully ITX compatible component prices will also drop in the near future.

[@Reavus85]

the case i'm most interested in a review for is the Lian Li x Dan A3 mATX.

[@vermillionjustice7962]

On the subject of Silverstone's 515 XR, the price alone makes it desirable. My brother is going to college in a couple years, and has been wanting to build a pc, so having a case that can fit at a typical dorm desk would be amazing.

[@huskerpower02]

Great video! Lots of interesting ITX designs on the horizon and love to see companies offering more than just black and white color options.

[@aramondehasashi3324]

The be quite! cases look so good! As someone who loves wood furniture on stuff im happy this is becoming a trend. The only thing that sucks is i built my firsr PC last year. Is this what happens as a PC gamer, you build your PC then later other cool parts come out shortly after and makes you want to replace it?

[@wanderingneophyte8183]

Can the Cooler Master NCore 600 also be put horizontally like the bequiet! cases?

[@LUNATIC75]

Lots of glass, even more RGB... But having used a Fractal for 7 years, I'm still going to buy another in a couple of months, either an Era 2 or the Mood. Oh and one of those lovely Pi Norf's!

[@FrankEdavidson]

Other than the D1, where do I put my CD drives, DVD drives and HDDs?

[@Trifler500]

These improved airflow designs are really good to see :)

[@veraxis9961]

Looking forward to the testing on these. I'm the type of person to put high-end components into no-frills, function-first budget cases, so more budget airflow cases sounds exciting to me.

[@MattTester]

Great round-up. The ALTA T1 gives me massive mid-2000s Dell vibes.

[@charlesbronson1959]

I've owned a few Inwin cases and they are built like tanks , the Inwin 301c is my favourite and I've just bought two Lian-Li O11 dynamics . I should've watched this first