What is the best PC case? While some PC gamers may think of the case as a purely aesthetic choice, the best cases can keep the temperature low, prevent heat throttling of components, stabilize the system, and increase headroom for CPU and GPU overclocking. And yes, they look good too.
Overall the best PC case is the Hyte Y70. It combines the system with a view of a stunning wraparound glass panel with great cooling performance. Due to its affordable yet stylish options, the NZXT H7 flow is the way to go, and the Jonsbo D30 is perfect for building a budget. See below for other options, such as the giant E-ATX and small MINI-ITX models. If you need more guidance on choosing your PC, check out how to choose the PC Case section at the bottom of this guide and check out the FAQ answering all PC Case questions.
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Best PC Case 2025:
Jonsbo D30
The best mid-layer PC case
| Case type | Integration |
| Motherboard Support | Micro-ATX |
| panel | 1 x 3mm tempered glass panel, 1 x steel panel |
| cooling | 3 x 120mm Side Fan Mount (with Fan), 3 x 120mm/2 x 140mm Base Fan Mount (No Fan Included), 3 x 120mm/2 x 140mm Roof Fan Mount (No Fan Included), 1 x 120mm Rear Fan Mount (120mm Fan Included) |
| I/o | 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3 |
| size | 290 x 466 x 495mm |
- Great cooling
- Both air and water cooling support
- Elegant design
- Limited features and accessories
- No USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support
- Poor cable accumulation
The Jonsbo D30 is the best mid-tier PC case recommendation as it may be missing something like a built-in screen, RGB lighting, or a decent cable storage compartment. It remains a great case choice. In addition to the 3-person bundled 120mm fan (which can be mounted anywhere), there are some mounts and simple solutions for both air and water cooling, but I hope there is a fan in the front section.
If you’re considering putting your custom PC in a smaller space, the Jonsbo D30 is your ideal choice. Its wonderfully compact design makes it easy to fit in most setups, but a bit on the long side. Length is a side effect of a room made for large components, and that’s one of the things we like about it. However, it can feel a bit messy, so it feels like they could have added more cable storage.
There are other cases to offer, such as the Cooler Master Cosmos C700m, which offers RGB lighting, wider motherboard compatibility, and great cable storage features.
Read the full review of the Jonsbo D30.
NZXT H7 Flow RGB
Best Airflow PC Case
| Case type | Mid Tower |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX |
| panel | 1 x steel, 1 x glass |
| cooling | 3 x 120mm fan |
| I/o | 2 x USB 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Headphone Jack |
| size | 244 x 468 x 544mm |
- Great cable management
- Room load for air or water cooling
- That’s fun
- More fans can’t improve airflow
- If there are no fans on the base, it can be ugly.
- Obscure fan frame lighting
The NZXT H7 Flow has been around for a while, but the updated 2024 model is more head and shoulder than the ones that came before. The most notable upgrade is the addition of a vertical PSU mount. This increases the room for liquid cooling radiators and therefore makes them more suitable for overclocking than their predecessors.
The mount also creates space for additional fans, but is somewhat limited in the area. During testing, it was 2 degrees warmer than the NZXT H6 Flow RGB, and the temperature was barely lowered when additional fans were added to the rear, roof and base mount.
Nevertheless, if the airflow fails, cable management will be successful. With glass panels, I want the setup to look nice, rather than just an unpleasant clutter of tangled wires. Not only can you store things in front of the PSU, it comes with plenty of Velcro cable anchors, and there is a generous cable loading area under the fan mount (this may be hidden).
If you’re passionate about a quiet setup, this is definitely one of the less noise models you’ve seen over the years. There’s a very slight shrill sound from the fan when running at full speed, but when running at 75% it’s essentially quiet. At 50%, this is fine for most normal operations, but it doesn’t make any sound.
Of course, RGB lighting in this case is a big selling point (what you’re paying for more). If you’re not a fan of that aesthetic, you can go to the non-RGB version of the NZXT H7 flow, but I think it’s a case with a rather stylish look. The build quality is also excellent, and you’ll notice that it’s made from premium materials as soon as you get it. If you have carefully decorated game space, this will fit in quickly.
Read the complete NZXT H7 Flow RGB (2024) review.
NZXT H6 Flow RGB
Best small dual chamber PC case
| Case type | Mid Tower |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, MINI-ITX |
| panel | 1 x Baked Glass, 1 x Steel Panel |
| cooling | 3 x 120mm front fan mount (includes fan), 3 x 120/2 x 140mm roof fan mount (includes fan), 1 x rear 120mm fan mount (includes fan), 2 x 140mm base fan mount (includes fan) |
| I/o | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
| size | 287 x 415 x 435mm |
- That’s beautiful
- Excellent built-in cooling
- Enough space for cables
- The roof cannot be removed
- Big footprint
- Short fan and RGB cable
No one likes to see so many cables scattered all over the place. Not only is it unsightly, it’s not safe. The NZXT H6 Flow RGB helped to avoid that issue by adding a large cable storage area that helps keep everything tidy. It is also a very attractive case and will help to further enhance the decoration of your game room.
But it’s a rather large case, and it might be uncomfortable for those dealing with smaller spaces. But to be honest, there’s more to love here than to dislike. There is a great built-in cooling system (including 3 people 120mm fans) that will ensure you have to sil-out for an additional cooler. However, if you want to overclock your PC, there’s plenty of room for extra fans to keep your most powerful setup running smoothly and quietly.
All the ugly parts of the CPU (such as PSUs and storage drives) are stored in hidden chambers behind the motherboard, allowing you to enjoy a beautiful view through the glass panel. There are plenty of ventilation holes throughout, which helps keep everything cool. Around it is a well-made case.
Read the complete NZXT H6 Flow RGB review.
Corsair 4000D Airflow
Best Tower Airflow PC Case
| Case type | Mid Tower |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro ATX, MINI ITX |
| panel | 1 x Glass Panel, 1 x Metal Panel |
| cooling | 2 x 120mm fan |
| I/o | 1 x Type-A USB, 1 Type-C USB, 1 x 3.5mm jack |
| size | 453 x 230 x 466mm |
- Provides great airflow
- Baked glass side
- Affordable prices
- Side panels are difficult to remove
- There are some small spacing issues
- I/O selection is not very good
Are you a custom PC setup that was burned (literally figuratively) but didn’t have enough airflow? Well, if you’re totally certain that this can be avoided happening again, we recommend going to this case. Its front panel is designed to intake as much air as possible, with room for three people 120mm fans or a 360mm AIO cooler.
Its biggest drawback is the fact that it is extremely difficult to remove its side panels. If you’re someone who routinely adds new components to your gaming PC, this will quickly become frustrating. It can also be a bit of a pain when it comes to getting things to fit in the upper area of the case. That can also be done with better I/O selection.
We don’t want to end the negativity – this is beautifully designed hardware that is unparalleled when it comes to airflow. This option not only looks fantastic as part of your setup, but keeps everything cool even when you’re playing the most processed games.
Read the complete Corsair 4000D Airflow Review.
Fractal Design Torrent
Perfect case for box cooling
| Case type | Mid Tower |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX |
| panel | Closed panel |
| cooling | 3 x 120/140, 2 x 180mm front fan mount (1x 180mm fan included), 1 x 120/140mm rear fan mount (fan not included), 3 x 120/140mm, 2 x 180mm base fan mount (3x 140mm fan included) |
| I/o | 1 x USB-3, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, stereo, microphone |
| size | 242 x 544 x 530mm |
- Physically attractive
- Great airflow
- A big but quiet fan
- It’s hard to find
- There are no RGB lighting hubs
- More storage space is needed
Fractal Design is well known for creating some of the cleanest PC cases on the market. If you have a gorgeous gaming space that doesn’t want ugly gray or black blocks as a case, Torrent offers a decently stylish aesthetic design. This beauty is not about the depth of the skin, as this case works well.
One of its greatest strengths is its airflow capacity. Although partially aided by the lack of CPU cover, this case is great at keeping your overclocked PC cool while driving (even if the storage space is slightly limited). During the testing process, we found that airflow was much better than the Corsair 7000D airflow and quiet airflow! Silent Base 802.
There are 11 fan mounts and rooms for 180mm fans, and packaged with just one 180mm fan. If you already have some from your current setup, you can save on collecting redundant fans.
This is an expensive case and has become difficult to find after it has been cancelled. But we think it justifies the price tag very easily. However, there is a subjective and potentially controversial point here, but there is no RGB lighting hub. I know that some people don’t care because RGB Lights isn’t for everyone, but if this is a feature you’re passionate about (and hope to fit in with other devices), this feels like a weird omission.
Check out the Fractal Design Torrent Review.
How to Choose the Best PC Case
Not all PC cases are created equally. Often, the look that suits your needs is not the most appropriate. Here are some things to consider to ensure you get a good PC case that is suitable for your component selection:
First, you need to make sure your PC components actually fit in the case, such as the best graphics card or the best gaming CPU selection. The main place to start is the size of your chosen motherboard. These come in four main sizes: Mini-ITX, Micro ATX (MATX), ATX, and E-ATX. The MINI-ITX is the smallest, only 170 x 170mm, and the E-ATX is the same size as 305 x 330mm.
PC cases are suitable motherboard sizes, from Mini-ITX to E-ATX, so you can quickly find out at least the range of cases you can choose from. However, you will need to look at some other measurements as well to fine-tune your selection.
Once you have selected the motherboard, you will then need to see how other parts of the build (or potential parts) affect your PC case selection, or vice versa. Factors to check include the maximum length of the graphics card the case can fit, whether to use a full-size ATX power supply or a small SFX unit, what is the maximum height of the CPU cooler, and whether the case requires a certain type of cooler, such as a low profile or AIO cooler.
The next thing to consider is style. Yes, this is actually quite high because the appearance and shape of the case can determine many other aspects of PC builds. If you choose a small Mini-ITX system, you can choose a very tall but smaller printed case such as Fractal Mud or Hyte Revolt, or a more traditional style case such as the Cooler Master NR200. On the other hand, there are many different types of large cases. There are standard towers, wider aquarium style cases with multiple glass panels, and many other options. The style you want means choosing different components.
Next, there is the possibility of cooling the case. There is plenty of space for a ton of fans, making it easy to maintain a cool, quiet PC. However, you must consider whether the smaller the case, the more sufficient cooling the selected components will provide. In some small cases, you may need an AIO CPU cooler, while in others, you may have trouble cooling your high-end graphics card if you have a lot of glass panels and not a lot of perforated panels due to airflow. If you want the best cooling, glass panels are not your friend.
Another important factor is the number of fans shipped in the case and how many spaces there are for other fans and radiators. Most high-end cases don’t actually include fans, and you can fill these out at the choice of the best PC fan customer. However, it is generally included in cheaper cases, and assuming fans are of decent quality, it could be a great way to save money if they do. However, inexpensive cases can often be smaller and more cramped, with little room for adding the fans or larger radiators used by AIO CPU coolers.
If you want to build a neat PC, you need plenty of space to store and hide cables. Look for a rubber cable routing hole by the motherboard tray and a cover above the PSU area. Also, some of the latest cases have room for direct routes of cables to the back of the motherboard if they are supported by the hardware. If you need a case to support this, look for compatibility between ASUS BTF and MSI Project Zero.
PC Case Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which size case is best?
If you’re looking for peak performance, getting the largest possible case is the easiest way to ensure there’s plenty of room for all the components and lots of cooling. For most gamers, however, the standard ATX case is large enough to fit the very largest graphics card, large coolers, and many fans.
However, if desk space is a concern, or if you want a stylish look for a very small PC case, we recommend considering a Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX case. The former is generally very similar in design to the ATX, but is slightly smaller. However, Mini-ITX cases can be offered in much smaller and all sorts of crushed or elongated designs. These can look amazing, but they can be strictly limited in component selection and cooling options. It all depends on your priorities.
What is cable management?
With regard to cable management cases, the case can easily route cables from one component to another. The smaller the case, the less easy it is to hide all the cables, and even many large but cheap cases skip that there are good options for cable routing.
Large, high-quality cases provide plenty of holes in the case as well as plenty of space for the cable, with holes for passing through the cable, and also points to tie the cable.
There is also a standard case and motherboard, and you need to connect the cable to the back of the motherboard and route the cable to the top of the motherboard and the top of the motherboard. However, these are still universal standards, and there are competing versions of Asus and MSI.
Is PC case airflow important?
Yes, absolutely. Especially if you plan to push your gaming PC to a limit. While you can achieve a lot with a high quality CPU cooler and graphics card, it is always better to ensure cooling and system stability so that there is room to breathe and there are many fans in the case that flows air.
Which PC Cases have the best airflow?
The really best case for airflow is an outdoor case like a PC Creative Frame Test Bench, but in a normal enclosed case there are plenty of things that claim to get a crown. These include the Corsair 9000D Airflow, the Phanteks Enthoo Pro II, and the NZXT H9 flow. However, these are all huge and expensive options. Of the cases tested and recommended in this guide, the NZXT H7 Flow and the Corsair 4000D Airflow are the biggest choices.
The main factors that determine the best case with regard to airflow (and the resulting cooling) are that they are generally large, have a lot of fan mounts, and replace at least some of the outer panels of the mesh, rather than glass or plain metal. Both the 9000D and H9 above are available in mesh panels with glass panels instead or in high airflow variants with more style-oriented options.
Is a black or white PC case good?
There’s no difference. One is black and one is white. You might prefer one or the other look…
Okay, so there’s one factor that makes a difference beyond just style preferences, and it’s lighting. The black case darkens the exterior of the lighting inside. However, the white case amplifies the lighting, reflects the light from the RGB fan and reflects the LED light strip to create a stunning display. Because of this, white cases can be relentless, but you should keep the cables tidy and make sure all components match as much as possible.
Head to the PC build list and see some examples of differences. Examples such as this white and purple PC and this triangular white PC highlight the aesthetics of a clean white gaming PC. Meanwhile, this Sonic The Hedgehog Build and Lamborghini Gaming PC show the power of a dark look.
Which PC case brand is the best?
We have a long list of PC case brands that we generally recommend and we trust to provide solid build quality. These include the Quiet and Cooler Master, Corsair, Fractal, Hi-Te, Lean LI, NZXT, Fantex and Silverstone. Meanwhile, brands like Antec, Deepcool, Sharkoon and Thermaltake all offer many quality cases.
One reason to consider a particular brand is that existing gear fits the branding and appearance of a particular case. For example, Corsair has a very popular ICUE software and a huge range of peripherals, so matching cases may make sense.
However, in general, it is best to think about individual cases rather than one brand, as even top brands can produce cheap or bad products. If you have the look and functionality you want with the key specs you need for your case, make sure it’s sold through a reliable retailer (at least because you know it’s safe), and look for reviews from experts like us, or users like stores and Reddit to see if there’s a reason to avoid that model.
Read our guide on how to manage your cables for more information on finding the right cases and building the right setup. You may also be interested in reading gaming PC and gaming laptop works for more information on getting the right setup for you. Are you rethinking about building your own? Our guide to the best mini-game PCs and the best game PCs offers ready-made options to consider.
