Best PC Cases of 2021
Today’s feature is here to guide you through the best computer cases for gaming, general use, streaming, and production requirements (e.g. video editing) in all shapes, sizes, and budgets.
Overall Best PC Case: Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic
What a fantastic PC case this is.
1.The PC-011 is an ATX PC case, with great space inside for:
8 expansion slots
2 x 3.5″ + 4 x 2.5″ drive bays
GPU length up to 420mm (more than enough room for mainstream cards, and one of the best PC cases for RTX 3070, 3080 & 3090 graphics cards)
I/O front panel that includes a USB3.1 Type-C
2.Best PC Case for Quiet Builds: Fractal Design Define R5
with capacity for:
Up to 9 x 140mm fans with 2 top-quality Fractal Design Dynamic GP-14 fans (designed for silent builds) included
Or up to 420mm top, 360mm side, 240mm bottom & 140mm rear radiators
3.Best PC Case for Airflow: Corsair Obsidian Series 750D Airflow Edition
One of the best full tower PC cases on the market, you have room for:
E-ATX motherboard compatibility
9 x expansion slots
GPU length clearance up to 450mm
3 x optical/5.25″, 4 x 2.5″ & 6 x 2.5″ / 3.5″ hybrid drive bays
4.Best Budget PC Case: Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mesh
This is a budget ATX case, still boasting good room inside for:
7 x expansion slots
355mm GPU clearance (enough for nearly all mainstream cards)
2 x 2.5″ & 2 x 2.5″ / 3.5″ drive bays
5.Best PC Case for Watercooling & Large Builds: Thermaltake Tower 900
One of the top full tower cases available today, there’s room for:
E-ATX Motherboard support
8 expansion slots
GPUs up to 400mm (with vertical mounting install options)
1 x 5.25″, 6 x 2.5″/3.5″ & 2 x 2.5″ drive bays
6.Cheapest PC Case for Gaming: Cooler Master N200
So why does the N200 stand out? Well at its incredibly low price tag, you’re still getting:
A case from a reputable manufacturer (many super-cheap computer cases are from lesser-known brands).
A build quality superior to its other competitors at the same price point
2 120mm fans – this inclusion is simply fantastic for the price and, combined with the mesh ventilation around the case, will be enough to get a budget setup going
Great GPU space for a budget gaming mATX case: up to 355mm (more than enough for nearly all cards)
1 x 5.25″, 3 x 2.5″ & 4 x 3.5″ drive bays (we can’t imagine any budget builder needing even half of these bays)
7.Best Micro ATX Case: Thermaltake S100
4 x expansion slots
VGA lengths up to 330mm (enough for nearly all mainstream cards)
2 x 2.5″ / 3.5″ and 2 x 2.5″ drive bays
Can host up to 6 x 120mm fans (with 1 pre-installed)
8.Best Mini ITX Case: Thermaltake Core V1
2 x expansion slots (standard for form factor)
2 x 2.5″ & 2 x 3.5″ hidden drive bays
Graphics cards lengths up to 285mm