The BEST PC Cases For Your Gaming PC Build in 2025! (Buyers Guide)

[@spyder5876]

This is so helpful, I'm planning to build a PC for the first time when the 5090 comes out (Budget's saved up already) and trying to pick a good case is driving me nuts.

[@kingkase0079]

maybe add an extra 1000 bucks to your budget (its nvidia you never know), nah im jk, gl with your build and i hope you enjoy it

[@adityasubhedar9556]

I suggest add another $1000 just to be on the safe side...

[@fantagrapee]

Why choose the 5090?

[@spyder5876]

@@fantagrapee Cause I can, cause it's my first build, cause I'm going to that from a 980. What does it matter?

[@fantagrapee]

@@spyder5876 Just asking man, I am trying to build a new PC and I don't know what gpu to pick.

[@Silver_Joystix]

It's important for people to understand that you don't need to put parts inside of a case if you don't want to. An open test bench or open case can do wonders for airflow and ease of access.

[@addepaddes]

Built my first pc last year in November 2023. I think it was you who got my eyes on the NV5 and it's seriously such a gorgeous enclosure! Price to performance + looks are superb in this case

[@vincentyoung184]

I grabbed an Antec Flux for my (hopefully) 5080 build. Got it on sale for 110$. 5 included fans and wood accents, I love the way it looks.

[@driggs2821]

Glad to hear the Hyte is still getting love. That's what I'm running; inside is a Ryzen 5 5600X with 32GB of GSkill DDR4-3200 dual channel RAM, an ASRock B550 mobo, and an XTX QICK Series Radeon 7700XT GPU. Great airflow, gorgeous looks, and absolutely terrific cable routing options. Plays remarkably well with radiators, too. Mine's a red Y60 and it's like a damn Ferrari.

[@MisterBlack84]

I love the HAVN HS 420 VGPU case in white. That‘s why I bought it last month

[@matthewarmstrong9950]

I love my new havn case in white. The angled fans at the bottom look fantastic!

[@Audiosan79]

I'm using the Lian Li o11D Evo for my main rig, with a ROG B650, 7800X3D and rx7900XTX Red Devil. My secondary rig use a Lian Li Lancool 215 with a ROG B550, 5800X3D and a rx7900XT Hellhound. Last is my sim racing rig that have a Montech Air 903 Max with a TUF B650, R5 7600 and a rx6950XT Red Devil. The o11 is my all time favorite. But the Montech Air 903 is the value king. Not the best fans, and the glass panel is a little thin. But other than that it is superb.

[@DariusPL]

I built my 14700K/4090 PC in the NV5 a year ago (probably upgrading to 9800X3D/5090 soon). Running it with D30 fans (1 standard as exhaust and 4 reversed as intake) and the Glacier One 360D30 AiO, so everything looks coherent. I love the case. It’s compact yet spacious enough, with ample room for cable management, it cools pretty well, it looks great, it’s well made and in this config, pretty quiet. My only gripe is that unlike e.g. be quiet! cases it doesn’t allow me to switch between mobo and case controller lighting using a button. In order to change the mode I have to open the case and connect or disconnect a cable every time. Other than fhat, I find it perfect.

[@mjsolomon5427]

I keep changing my mind. I like all the bells and whistles, but I also love minimalist. Right now I'm out of the showy NZXT H6, and back in the cozy, subtle Corsair 2000D.

[@quantumreality215]

For ITX I used the Thernaltake Tower 100 and really liked its overall aesthetic. I decided to go for the bigger cousin to that case, the Tower 500, for my full ATX build and it's been equally nice looking on my desk :)

[@nm_scarecrow302]

The Antec C8 needs to be on this list. It's really great!

[@Audiosan79]

agreed.

[@freakyfade]

And be quiet line are good too

[@MrSigness]

Bro.. thx for this and all others! Your help has been huge, I can't express this enough... I'm on my parts pick through multiple vendors, and several times a day I find myself going back and searching my choices. And of course my case selection has been a concern, with this only being my 2nd ever build. So second guessing myself on components have become the norm. I'm days away from pulling the trigger. With that being said... The Lian Li - O11D EVO RGB is what I finally came up with after walking through Micro Center. Low and behold... One of my trusted sources (you) has it in the top of the list! It has been a hell of a time trying to find the GPU I want though. I am US based, so I feel like the time is now to build before any pricing issues with upcoming tarrifs, so I'm starting to freak out a little. Here's what I'm working with atm... AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Lian Li HydroShift LCD 360TL RGB 79.9 MSI X670E Tomhawk WiFi G.Skill - Trident Z5 Neo RGB 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL30 ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC Edition (Very Difficult to find) Samsung - 990 PRO 2TB Samsung V NAND 3-bit MLC PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2 Lian Li - O11D EVO RGB I'm still working on my case cooling but leaning towards cleaning it all up with more Lian Li 120s. Let me know if something looks off folks! Happy Holiday all!

[@DistortedMorals]

Been using the 4000D airflow since August 2022, love it! Looking to upgrade to an ITX case at some point this year.

[@zingwilder9989]

It's really surprising how cases have become more affordable over the past couple of years. I think that Montech and its price to performance philosophy had a lot to do with the change..

[@BrianjeffWATXOK]

Marcus, Editor Karl, you are wonderful. I don't know what it is, but you all have it. I love your humor. If you aren't wealthy beyond your wildest dreams, the world makes no sense.

[@Spadunked]

Good to see the 5000D in here, I'm about to build my first PC later today and it's my chosen case. Wish me luck!

[@oats1177]

Glad I got the phanteks NV5 for my new PC build this year, no fans included also means you don't have to dispose of the stock fans if you wanted to use better one so from an ecological point it's good.

[@ehsanhaq155]

Using the 4000D for four years now. Flawless.

[@rickpopham5400]

There ARE a zillion choices for PC cases these days. But in my case there are only a few to choose from. I like to have an optical drive in my builds, and I also find a hot swap bay to be convenient. But hardly any of the case manufacturers allow for external drive bays these days. I know I can attach these things externally via USB, but it's much tidier to install them in the case.

[@moono_lith]

@PcCentric actually did a showcase of the latency with the 5090 at CES, and with MFG the end-to-end input latency was about 45 ms, and without MFG it was 35 ms. As long as you’re below 50-55 ms in competitive titles you’re good, so Nvidia seems to have tackled it pretty well

[@richardfarmer6570]

I used a Fractal Terra for 1 1/2 years and recently switched to the FormD T1. Better quality, under 10l and has the ability to use a 240mm AIO.

[@PedroCarvalho-pf5eq]

Build my first PC looking into your videos as guidance and the case was corsair 4000D . It looks good but over bugget with all the fancy fans QX120 . Seeing your videos did help .

[@sweetsansui2829]

Totally agree with AP201 as my favorite matx case. Highlights as providing choice of psu fan facing inside or outside and long gpu clearance with enough fan space underneath plus mesh side panel for gpu optimal cooling. As for itx, Deepcool CH160 would be my pick. Love its simplistic elegant look. Ideal for air cooling with huge air cooler size compatibility. Added newly aquired Intel B580 gpu and it becomes my ultimate budget itx build.

[@simplicated99]

I really like the thermaltake 300. Cooling is exceptional with 420 radiator support, and side mounted gpu means gpu gets fresh outside air directly. The only slightly irritating thing is that you have to remove top cover to access mother board io.

[@greatvaluesup3rboy736]

The cooler master case I did build in and had for a few years. It is a good case for how low the price was. Put all the savings I could into cpu and gpu 😂. If you get the larger size for it as there is two versions, it can fit an ATX Motherboard. I had the MSI ATX x570 gaming MB in there with a 5700x3d and a 3 fan slotted 6700xt that did barely fit. So the graphics card length is important! The biggest downside was honestly the cooling. Switched to a H6 Flow and my temps dropped noticeably. So if you can get enough air flow may work for you if you’re wanting to hold out on purchasing a more expensive case. 💪

[@Takeme_DCUO]

The DeepCool Morpheus is a great case as well, plus it's 3 builds in one and you get a vertical mount and the riser with it.

[@daniil3815]

I’m surprised that Antec Flux Pro wasn’t mentioned for high budget category. Case looks great and performs out of the box.

[@samtek8937]

I'm personally going for a Hyte Y70 (non-touch) because I love the glass and vertical GPU mount, and the airflow's not bad.

[@user-clivealive]

your video's are a great watch , thanks for ur efforts , merry xmas

[@mr.rainbowlovescoffee]

I still have the Be Quiet 500dx and love it. I did update the fans to 4 pins 💙🎄

[@dcamatrix]

Great Vid as always ..Thanks for your hard work and merry christmas to you.

[@timportch1453]

Could you do a video about swapping/upgrading your case for people new to building a pc?

[@daunted232]

It really depends on what components you are replacing. So the process can vary a ton. Most replacing of parts is pretty easy until you have to replace the motherboard, which everything else plugs into.

[@kokopop5440]

Thanks love the video extensive, useful and entertaining

[@dragon4870]

U deserve more subscribers for ur nice channel and very funny personality

[@DirtyLizard2022]

I’ve only had it a few weeks but my Be Quiet Light Base 900 FX case is very nice dual chamber and can be set up vertically or horizontally

[@jasonwaddles3311]

thank you for all you do! cheers!!

[@MrMattybhoy]

I was hoping to see a Fractal Design Torrent RGB case here. I have just ordered one for a new AMD Ryzen 7 9800x3d build using an air cooler for the cpu. I know this case is old but it should still be considered one of the best cases for airflow from what I have seen.

[@Rivstar]

Very well edited video, so much cool b roll :o

[@ScorpionsBuses]

I agree Centric! Hopeing to rebuilt soon!

[@diablodima]

The best case is the biggest case, because you'll need some space for that 5090 SLI to run Runescape 3 in 4k all ultra.

[@BlackNomad1]

I think the NZXT H9 is the best because that’s what I have. 😋 Seems very similar to the majority of cases mentioned here but mysteriously not included.

[@alecrev10]

Antec flux needs to be here!

[@StrayCC]

I've been looking forward to buying a Montech Sky Two. Would you recommend that case at all?

[@Yonisomjen]

no buy the 4000d or the nx292 or the flux

[@Dawelio]

What gorgeous monitor is that in most of the shots? LG?... I'd also highly recommend the FormD T1 over the Terra. Might be slightly more expensive, but the build quality and compability is far better, meanwhile being even smaller than the Terra as well.

[@twistedjiji]

Just picked up the NV9, and waiting on the 50-series GPU and next X3D chips. I'm going with the 120/140mm INF Fans from Lian Li, so hoping that pushes enough air for a case this size.

[@dastiffmeisterman]

You should have reviewed the Asus ROG Hyperion GR701 its THE case. Build quality and looks on a whole other level. Internet pictures don't do it justice.

[@theitechlab]

Montech Air 100 checking in, going strong. I'm pretty sure this case is discontinued at this point, but its full-size ATX replacement (the Air 903) is just a better version of this case. The Air 100 was such a steal for the $60--4 included ARGB DC 120mm fans, hinged glass side panel, ARGB hub w/ 6 slots, good cable management, the works. I swear by this case and probably sound like a shill, but I love it!

[@Rivstar]

glad someone else likes that case. was often one of the cheapest cases in the UK and can be $50 in the US too. there was also the air 1000 lite which was a bigger size one and direct competitor to the 4000d, it was almost identical and way cheaper

[@KevinKnightCanDance]

what you think of the Antec Flux Pro or the oldy but goody Corsair 7000D

[@ricardoandresriquelmerios5995]

I used the ASUS PRIME AP201 and I am happy with them

[@Captain-Chats]

I have the NZXT H5 Elite... very much can recommend this case

[@bradybern6458]

I built my first pc in a fractal north non-xl last weekend. Im a life long tinkerer first time builder so the smaller size ddnt hurt me any. Im thinking about getting an matx case as a used parts receptacle as I plan an upgrade path.

[@cabbageplays6710]

what do people think of the MSI MPG VELOX 100P AIRFLOW Mid-Tower PC Case, im pretty happy with it, my new build holds around the 35-40 temp and thats after 12 hours of being used. loads of room and decent fans included, even has space for upto 9 fans to be fitted. All this for less than £70, best deal i found.

[@_kelso9959]

Im getting a Montech Sky 2 for Christmas!

[@silviocaeiro7158]

I need help... I play on an Xbox X that has HDMI 2.1 so I can play at 4k at 120hz.. I want to invest in a PC but keep the OLED TV C3 42”...which motherboard do you recommend to continue enjoying 4k at 120hz via hdmi 2.1?

[@RagnarCrumpets]

Just grab a good Asus motherboard. B670 or maybe something something better.

[@MrAnimescrazy]

What is your budget?

[@MrFirley]

I was in your same situation with my series X and lg cx. I went with a B650 Tomahawk and it’s working out great.

[@damienrobinson134]

Just got my hyte y70 non touch and ill probably being using it for a year until they come out with something even better

[@dave3823]

Have a Corsair 4400 Air Flow version and don’t like it. Sata cage and power supply along the bottom offers very limited room. You can ditch the cage and be fine, but annoying to take out. Area on the back side is tight’ish for cable management . Haven’t been a fan of its overall flow/thermals. My 3080ti and 9700k haven’t overheated but it’s under whelming and NexusGamers’ test back it up. Plus it’s on the larger side for seemingly no reason. Moving on to the Antec Flux Pro.

[@Jodor--]

I'm between the 207 or 217 or Fractal pop not sure what to get. The 207 probably is the best option as it's cheaper but I'm worried about the fact it's apparently hard to build in

[@Teh_Monk]

I have the Pop Air and love it. Easy to build with, easy to keep clean, and it has great airflow.

[@Jodor--]

@@Teh_Monk Do you have the normal or xl?

[@Teh_Monk]

@ The normal one. Can’t speak to the XL as I’ve never used it.

[@Silverback_Skooot]

Lian Li lancool 207 is a great case. And comes with 4 fans. For about $80usd

[@WestVlaamskeGruffalo]

Rebuilt my h5 flow into a O11 Vision and couldnt be hapier with my choice.

[@Yonisomjen]

buy the Corsair 6500x it’s the best case ever made

[@kennyye63]

what is the case that is just sitting on your desk when you talk different cases?

[@jasonmuniz4631]

What are the fans that he shows in the pc to the right?

[@richardflintoft-xu2fl]

What's the difference between the mv5 vs the mv7?

[@wedercoliver]

does anyone know what is the case at 7:20 ? it looks so cool with the front inclined fan, but i can't seem to find it to buy

[@wedercoliver]

found it, COUGAR FV270

[@darkly_dan]

I've been trying to research cases that will be compatible with the 50 series. I know most cases should be but.

[@jordanduvall8336]

I've been looking at the NZXT H9 Elite. What do you guys think?

[@HaakHasPvPSkill]

its good

[@jenniethecavalier2714]

im gonna build a pc for the first time soon and am researching cases! my only problem has been that i want a case where the glass faces out to the right rather than to the left if that makes sense.. i basically want the long back bit where the motherboard goes to be on the left against my wall but all the cases ive seen so far have it on the right and all the display is facing the left! help plz pc man :,)

[@RossDressForLess22]

Is the o11 dynamic vision compact a good case?

[@gamerdad8531]

hi what is the name of the big case on your left its kept me for a good 20mins so far using google lens and amazon product finder

[@Limbopope]

Jonsbo z20, and i have no regrets

[@RoboWimp]

how could you not have the lian li lancool 207 on here

[@pacspecific]

What is best case for a dark tinted window?

[@austingray19]

What are the fans that have the LCD screen on them at 12:03 ?

[@leonply]

Funny about your choice of Best of the Best. I finished my NV5 MK2 build two weeks ago, and it is incredible. Phanteks PSU, AIO, D30 fans, Luxury Vertical Mount, full case lighting system, CableMod Carbon cables, and all black as a politician's heart. Great video!

[@JayDaDon_7]

I was surprised to not see the nv5 in here. I’m tryna get one for my build but they sold out everywhere in Canada rn 😭

[@jacksonthai4923]

NV5 is the best, I love it

[@ballingaming1325]

that pc case is sooo dirty. finger prints allllll over

[@WilliamSutton-ix4co]

What’s the case at 4:55 please

[@musicalwolf5481]

I curently have the fractal terra. Im plannin on upgrading to the new thermaltake tower 250. Thatway i can have an 360 aio for my 5700x3d

[@OlavAlexanderMjelde]

You will be fine also with 280 Aio or an good air cooler like Noctua D15 or something. So dont limit your case selection purely by 360mm rad :) Look at liquid freezer III for a good performance/cost option for AIO. I have ran 5950X and 7950X on 360mm and 280mm AIO. The 280mm AIO uses 140mm fans. Liquid freezer AIOS have quite a lot of thicker rads than a lot of other AIOs. I did on my 360 one fit Noctua fans, but the OEM fans were also quiet I would say.

[@teanymonster5227]

Antec Flux Pro is Missing : (

[@BlackJack-gc2jj]

I bought a cooler master n400 recently.

[@filippoturrin4384]

Hi! Does this mobo MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard fits in a MAtx? I currently have an ATX case and I'm struggling with space, I can't keep it on my desk because of my multiple monitors setups and even under the desk it doesnt fit any under desk support. Also since this is the case Aerocool Aero-800 ATX Mid Tower Case I've been wanting to upgrade since some time! I was thinking about the Okinos Aqua 3 but it's impossible to find somehow in italy, but also the Lian Li you showed is cool!

[@dan7549]

10:54 may feel like a 200 dollar case and be half the cost for you. It's a 400 dollar case where I live.

[@Ihc7tc8yc7tc7t]

Am i able to put my micro atx motherboard in the nzxt h6 flow or king 95 pro?

[@ElijahMedinaVids]

Considering an O11 Evo from Lian li with the new 5090 x 9800x3D for aesthetics but worried about airflow, have a 5000D from Corsair and love it and will basically re use it if the evo doesn’t get good airflow. Anyone have any insight on the 011 EVO ?

[@acee5592]

No Lancool 207?

[@Yonisomjen]

I love the 6500x

[@callumbennett2013]

That Fractal North is beautiful, but I can't decide if i want to go smaller than the non XL variant, should I?

[@Yonisomjen]

the Corsair 6500x

[@Stayhumblefootieguy]

Looking to build a pc for my daughter as she's sick if her xbox now not going g crazy as she only plays roblox Minecraft and fortnight

[@carlotai4635]

No Antec Flux (pro) ?

[@teinmich4411]

Fractal torrent is goated best thermals with air cooler period

[@YourButlerr]

The weather outside is rizzy, the fire is so skibidi, and since i gyatt to go, Ohio! Ohio! Ohio!

[@RagnarCrumpets]

That made me laugh. Thanks.

[@carcinisation_0]

nv5, 7, and 9 >>>

[@RagnarCrumpets]

I love my fractal terra. I am done with having massive glowing box as my pc. Oh and Merry Christmas Marcus😊

[@tomszubart956]

you should try the inwin mod free deluxe case

[@JahonCross]

It has to be the montech sky two

[@stephandiaz6028]

Asus a21 matx?

[@viktor821]

Fractal North

[@jackkrauser2361]

Bruh you forgot about the Corsair 9000D!

[@toxic6035]

lian ii o11d evo rgb or o11 vision

[@Yonisomjen]

Corsair 6500x because it’s better

[@Lyorian]

@@Yonisomjennope

[@dilutedhealer1766]

be quiet 600 dx is the case im using, its fire.