The BEST $79 PC Case for 2024 is NOT What You Expect!

[@jimothyiv2472]

Finally an alternative to the NZXT H5 flow. compact atx ftw.

[@DizConnected]

I really like and still rocking my LANCOOL 216. I bought the extra dust filter and the optional USB A side mount ports with fan and RGB controls. It's been a great case, but you must always be on the look out for the next best thing.

[@ZackEhlers]

I have the Lancool 216, wanted it be as small as this case but the front fans are too big for that to happen. While the 207 is really nice, if Lian Li could bring some of the premium features from the 216 down to the lancool 207, it would be one of the best cases.

[@robertmajors1737]

It would be way more tempting for me if there were a non-rgb model. I'm sure they'll probably release one later, but why not at launch?

[@kasper_429]

Just don't plug the RGB cables in then? Lol. Or turn off the lights in your motherboard's software (or L Connect, which I guess works with this case lol, I would hope so).

[@robertmajors1737]

@kasper_429 I get that, but the fan blades are white and will still have the infinity mirror hub. I just want a black box lol.

[@kasper_429]

@@robertmajors1737 Spray paint can go psshhtt. Lol jk. I understand.

[@Pugwash07]

Agree that a mesh side panel would be really good as an alternative to glass, if not just for the extra airflow

[@JeremyArchie]

My only gripe with this case is the lack of native storage options. And by 'lack' I mean 'not enough'. I suppose if you wanted to put more SSDs down below, you could...if you're willing to get 'creative' with double-sided tape.

[@kasper_429]

How many SATA SSDs do you really need? Lol. If you want a server, get a different case that supports a dozen drives. It's 2024, most people are moving to NVME-only storage. I know, NVME used to be the boutique/high-end option, but prices have really come down over time, with some of the slower NVME drives costing the same or sometimes even less than the same size 2.5 SATA equivalent drive, while still being way faster than them. It just makes sense that cases are moving away from the old storage option support. Be glad that it includes it at all, lol.

[@JeremyArchie]

@@kasper_429 Plenty. In a perfect world where 4TB NVMEs were cheap, I wouldn't have an issue, but as I mentioned before, you can fit a lot more SSDs in that case if you REALLY wanted to. 😅

[@Messiahs]

@@JeremyArchie I mean there is literally no reason not to stack SSDs on top of each other at the bottom, you can easily fit 6 down there plus M2 slots

[@JeremyArchie]

@@Messiahs Yeah, this is literally what I would do if I got this case. 😄

[@ezramoen1463]

Very Clean build, and I love the filming & editing. It can be hard to make a cinematic video for white things, but they definitely killed it this video. 😎

[@lostinseale]

How can you be over fish tank cases? You just came out with a fish tank case with the Montech collaboration.

[@casualjay909]

right lol

[@ChristopherYeeMon]

His came out, so NOW he's done with them🤣

[@kasper_429]

Beat me to it 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I love Nick but that line with the timing of when this video released is hilarious. I guess he's done with them now that the collab with Montech is released, lol.

[@lostinseale]

Especially since it’s on my Christmas list. Maybe 🤔 I should rethink getting one. 😉

[@dylanmonahan5909]

If air cooling, could you place the mobo higher such that the top IO bracket is utilised by the video card? Nice case, nice review! 100% agree on black with dark tinted glass or mesh side panel.

[@superstaples]

Can you make a thermal tierlist video? Or a bang for buck tier list? That would be a nice sideline from the norm. Even an obligatory "Best cases of 2024" or something as well!

[@freezydmx7820]

Beautiful case I will get the black one.

[@yuan.pingchen3056]

I don't hate fish tank, as long as they have dust filter and rotate the PSU 90 degree, let me easily insert the modular cable into the PSU....

[@d_Hamrick13]

were there any issues with cable management? gamers nexus said that bulky cables could cause issues for getting the rear panel to close.

[@Games_and_Tech]

If you lower the speed of the video to and you pause it exactly at 13:28, you can see that there is enough space

[@Bradh90]

Cool case, if it had non rgb fans in the front I'd be all over it.... still might and just replace them but he ho... great video fam!

[@Sofeprop_]

@@Bradh90 Or just unplug the argb cable to them.

[@constantinosschinas4503]

My respect for going against fishtanks!!!!!

[@Wrld____________________Eater]

GS is the only channel i turn my ad blocker off for

[@donstraight4175]

Hey GS, would a rear exhaust fan be a good addition to this case or should I leave as is?

[@robertmajors1737]

If you're air cooling, it would be good. If using an aio, it will probably help a little, but not fully necessary.

[@donstraight4175]

@@robertmajors1737 Thanks a lot, I am going to use it with an aio. Building my first ever pc and wanted to make sure I have everything correct on paper.

[@robertmajors1737]

@donstraight4175 Honestly, I would probably put a fan back there, but mostly for aesthetic reasons. It just looks kind of empty to me without one. If your budget doesn't allow for a fan there, I wouldn't worry about it at first. You can always add one in later, if you're not satisfied with the performance or the look of it.

[@donstraight4175]

@@robertmajors1737 Thanks Robert, definitely appreciate the guidance🙏

[@diyargumus3023]

Hey can you maybe review the Jonsbo D300 in black or white. It is a M-ATX case with a curved sidepanel and I can find no review which is englisch or German. I personally think that this is a very cool case I would be happy if you could review that THANK YOU

[@davejohn255]

Does it fit the Lian Li edge PSU's ?

[@robertmajors1737]

Yes, I saw it on GamersNexus's video.

[@davejohn255]

@@robertmajors1737 thanks I googled it, and the results for fitting were positive. That's the only PSU I'm going to put in my builds from now on.

[@AaronGrady-e1o]

How about noise under load?

[@InkySquid17]

This or the 206?

[@random-bullet1976]

216 edges it for me👊🏽

[@PhiddyPford]

Cheap, cools well, comes with four decent fans……nah, But mines arrives Wednesday

[@ramboti6402]

too restrictive with psu, if you wanna advertise atx spec, at least accomodate most of it...

[@bradenarnold]

Great. I now regret buying the Lian Li 216 earlier this year. Love this case.

[@LCJammer]

for $80 usd with argb fans that's not bad really.

[@aleksios2]

I liked it very much

[@bergdk237]

I'm not a fan of Lian Li's choice to not make all there line of fans fit with all there own cases😆

[@GPStuntMan]

Fish tank cases are a horrible fad.

[@kitsune2858]

dude, why does thise vibe?

[@Kilite]

Anyone else bothered by the fact that you have to remove the side panel to turn off the psu? Or am I missing something here

[@BenBroTalaga]

I second this

[@JustSomeGuy009]

Every case I've ever seen with a PSU not on the backside of the case is like this. Nobody cares because who flips the PSU switch off? It's not an issue.

[@davejohn255]

Not really, I pull the plug whenever I swap parts , clean it , or work on it in any manner.

[@mrs8683]

@@JustSomeGuy009 I do, I care. When going out for a long time I prefer to switch off the PSU

[@constantinosschinas4503]

They could go with an extra switch at the back too.

[@akmarksman]

Tough call between this case and the Fractal Design Pop Mini Air to hold my backup PC. Looks like a decent $80 case with some neat features.

[@aldinenriquez5160]

🔥🔥🔥Functional Design and I like the Hexagon vents.

[@brandenedge223]

Like the case but the power cable connector being on the side that is most visible is kinda strange.

[@szykowny6017]

Yeah, I've been thinking about buying this case but once you see the cable you just can't unsee it. It's such a small thing but it would annoy me every time I'd look at it.

[@brandenedge223]

Couldn’t agree more! I know it’s a small gripe, but it also would have been so easy for them to have moved it toward the back of the case.

[@JustSomeGuy009]

If it really matters to you that much then buy a $5 left angle power cord from monoprice or something.

[@brandenedge223]

Not a bad idea !

[@Korben1981]

Have one question why replace psu? take test Gamemax f36,46 classic construction without to much innovations but effective

[@nimrodery]

I don't normally comment on sponsorships but hopefully a Gigabyte rep sees your work on the advertizing.

[@Ryhillchibulls]

Future ready wifi 7!

[@aleksios2]

Why didn't you connect USB? There is a small problem with connecting USB 3.0.

[@danteba]

Nice. But Lian Li insists on not putting a thin, removable dust filter in the air intake of its cabinets.

[@allcarparebeautiful]

Because they are absolutly not needet anymore if the Case uses ultrafinemesh 😉 why someone should really want these is beyond me...from personal experience i can asure you they are not necessary, i'm using a Lancool 2 Mesh and a Lancool 216 for my personal second and third Systems 😌and they are whitebuilds that are absolutly clean even after 2 years of using them...but i clean them 2 times a year inside with a electric pccleaner blowing out everthing and every 2 + weeks i clean the Front meshpanel with a paper towel👍🏻

[@LordAngelus]

@@allcarparebeautiful they still sell them separately though

[@estebangardila]

​@@allcarparebeautiful One of the biggest complaints I've read from 216 owners, including myself, was the dust issues due to no filter for those massive 160 mm fans. It's great that your personal experience is that good but it doesn't invalidate the claims from others and it's not the final word on the matter. "😉😌"

[@pcday3236]

@@danteba Dust, exists you know!!

[@nem_bangz4334]

Or you can buy some separately not the biggest issue in the world, plus EVERY case will accumulate dust 😂

[@johnnykeener3727]

But will it fit a 4090? :)

[@claxcz]

yes, its 375mm max length, most 4090s will only go 320-350mm.

[@tripdeezy]

It supports up to 375mm in length, what do you think?

[@kevinw7319]

Who puts a $2000 video card in a $80 case ?

[@johnnykeener3727]

@@kevinw7319 i am sure there is someone out there

[@joethomson8491]

Hey it is a really nice case guys NICE 😜👍🏻🤣

[@orian-x]

Black or more interesting color to me. White meh. Thr grearseeker case color is ✨

[@tthomas1229]

What AIO is that?

[@Wrld____________________Eater]

Hydroshift. It literally says the name in the video

[@EA...]

So it's smaller, lighter, can still fit 360 radiators and the biggest gpu, and has one of the best cooling performance and by far for its price? Yeah, lian li won again

[@Ryhillchibulls]

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