PC builders often don’t give enough thought to PC case options, or they push the case decision off until the end of the component-choosing process. But when you design our next construction, you should think about your case possibilities early on.
The size, shape, and identity of the PC, as well as how it appears when it’s finished and what fits inside, will all depend on the best PC case for your build. Thanks to any incorporated fans and components like mesh or glass panels, the PC case also has a significant impact on how noisy your system will become (or remain) when under load. These factors also have a significant effect on your rig’s capacity for cooling.
From the dozens of models we’ve examined in recent years, we’ve chosen the top PC cases below. One of the cases listed below should keep you and your PC components satisfied for many years to come, provided you verify that the parts you wish to use will fit in it and you like the way it looks.
Table of Contents
- No 1 ASUS AP201
- No 2 JONSBO D31
- No 3 CORSAIR 2500X
No 1 ASUS AP201
A few weeks ago, the Asus Prime AP201 was released. When I started building my new gaming PC, I knew that good ventilation and a small form factor were important, and this MicroATX enclosure exceeded my expectations and more for only $80.
Despite its shortcomings and lack of value compared to other PC case options such as the MSI MAG Forge 112R and the Corsair 4000D Airflow, it has a number of amazing features that, in my opinion, make it an excellent little tower. Because it can accommodate radiators up to 360mm in diameter, has a ton of mesh fittings for airflow, and has adequate space for modern coolers and GPUs, I think the Prime AP201 is one of the best little towers. You have great options to suit your style because it also comes in white and has mesh and tempered glass side panel options.
One thing I like about the mesh side panel is that it’s perfect for both non-RGB and RGB-enabled builds. Builds with no RGB lights whatsoever will, obviously, look clean and minimal, but even the ones that do have some lights in it will look great in this enclosure as it allows for the light to peek through the ventilation patterns. Here’s a side-by-side image to show you how the lighting looks with and without the mesh side panel installed (ignore the difference in lighting color): Speaking of ventilation patterns, Asus says its mesh design comprises over 57,000 precision-machined 1.5mm holes on the entire enclosure for great airflow.
Pros
- Very easy to build in
- Cable management is good
- Dual support for 360mm radiator in top and bottom
- Mesh on every panel
- ATX or SFX PSU can be used
Cons
- No front fan or front fan mount
No 2 JONSBO D31
The Jonsbo D31 is a Micro-ATX PC case that has a 31.3L capacity and a compact design. 92% of the space is covered by the top panel’s thick mesh ventilation. This design effectively exhausts heat from the top of the case.
In order to improve natural airflow and intake, additional mesh ventilation is also present along the front panel’s edges and throughout the interior chassis structure.
Furthermore, the framework is combined with substantial support for water-cooling and air-cooling gear. Up to three 120mm fans or an AIO radiator with a maximum length of 360mm* can be supported by the top and bottom panels. Furthermore, a single 120mm fan is supported by the front and rear panels. The D31, the final component, can support CPU coolers up to 168 mm in height.
The ideal base for a flexible and effective thermal solution. Before moving on to the slightly more complex features, it’s important to note that this case includes three PCIe expansion slots and can accommodate Micro-ATX motherboards.
Pros
- Mini Tower case 205 x 440 x 363 mm (Volume: 32L)
- Mesh front panel
- Compatible with Micro ATX, Mini ITX, DTX motherboards
Cons
- Compatible with 120/240/280/360 mm AIO radiators undefined
No 3 CORSAIR 2500X
The 2500 Corsair The Corsair 2500 series isn’t so small, with two 360mm radiators and a 240mm side radiator. It isn’t marketed as a “tiny” case because it still occupies the same amount of space as a midtower, but it’s a good middle-of-the-road case because its lower height doesn’t draw attention to itself.
That’s a lot of cooling capability on a smaller system. We’ll be looking at the Corsair 2500X chassis today. It comes in three different versions (2500D Airflow, 2500X, and 2500X RGB) and six different color options in different finishes?
This chassis, which has a glass front but no fans, is the series’ naked aquarium form. Additionally, the Corsair 2500X RGB comes with two iCUE LINK RX120 fans. In contrast, the Corsair 2500D ventilation replaces the glass front with a mesh panel to maximize ventilation.
The 2500X will be the main focus of this evaluation, and I’ll walk you through the case and explain what’s feasible with this configuration. To learn more, continue reading!
Pros
- Supports hidden power connector motherboards.
Alternative panels and vertical card brackets available.
460mm-deep interior fits long card and triple fans.
Front slide-out dust filter for service convenience.
Cons
- Side dust filter requires compressed air cleaning
Case-Buying Takeaways: Which Case to Buy?
The best desktop builds start with the right case. Once you know the motherboard standard you’ll be using (such as ATX or Mini-ITX), you’ll know the minimum size case required for your build. The case must have enough bays for your storage drives, enough room for your graphics card, and any necessary headroom for cooling devices such as liquid-cooling radiators.
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