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

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  • @spyder5876
    @spyder5876 Місяць тому +51

    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
      @kingkase0079 Місяць тому +5

      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
      @adityasubhedar9556 Місяць тому +2

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

    • @fantagrapee
      @fantagrapee Місяць тому

      Why choose the 5090?

    • @spyder5876
      @spyder5876 Місяць тому +11

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

    • @fantagrapee
      @fantagrapee Місяць тому +6

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

  • @Silver_Joystix
    @Silver_Joystix Місяць тому +13

    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
    @addepaddes Місяць тому +2

    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
    @vincentyoung184 Місяць тому +4

    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
    @driggs2821 Місяць тому +2

    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
    @MisterBlack84 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @BrianjeffWATXOK
    @BrianjeffWATXOK 16 днів тому +1

    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.

  • @ehsanhaq155
    @ehsanhaq155 Місяць тому

    Using the 4000D for four years now.
    Flawless.

  • @matthewarmstrong9950
    @matthewarmstrong9950 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @mjsolomon5427
    @mjsolomon5427 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @zingwilder9989
    @zingwilder9989 Місяць тому +2

    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..

  • @Spadunked
    @Spadunked Місяць тому

    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!

  • @jasonwaddles3311
    @jasonwaddles3311 Місяць тому

    thank you for all you do! cheers!!

  • @quantumreality215
    @quantumreality215 Місяць тому

    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 :)

  • @Audiosan79
    @Audiosan79 Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @oats1177
    @oats1177 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @DariusPL
    @DariusPL 26 днів тому

    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.

  • @kokopop5440
    @kokopop5440 28 днів тому

    Thanks love the video extensive, useful and entertaining

  • @nm_scarecrow302
    @nm_scarecrow302 Місяць тому +3

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

  • @DistortedMorals
    @DistortedMorals 24 дні тому

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

  • @user-clivealive
    @user-clivealive Місяць тому

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

  • @dcamatrix
    @dcamatrix Місяць тому

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

  • @MrSigness
    @MrSigness 26 днів тому

    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!

  • @rickpopham5400
    @rickpopham5400 20 днів тому

    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.

  • @richardfarmer6570
    @richardfarmer6570 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @moono_lith
    @moono_lith 7 днів тому

    @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

  • @KevinKnightCanDance
    @KevinKnightCanDance Місяць тому +3

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

  • @PedroCarvalho-pf5eq
    @PedroCarvalho-pf5eq Місяць тому

    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 .

  • @timportch1453
    @timportch1453 Місяць тому

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

    • @daunted232
      @daunted232 Місяць тому

      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.

  • @StrayCC
    @StrayCC Місяць тому +2

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

    • @Yonisomjen
      @Yonisomjen Місяць тому +1

      no buy the 4000d or the nx292 or the flux

  • @Rivstar
    @Rivstar Місяць тому

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

  • @diablodima
    @diablodima Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @dragon4870
    @dragon4870 Місяць тому

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

  • @sweetsansui2829
    @sweetsansui2829 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @daniil3815
    @daniil3815 Місяць тому

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

  • @simplicated99
    @simplicated99 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @Takeme_DCUO
    @Takeme_DCUO Місяць тому

    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.

  • @ricardoandresriquelmerios5995
    @ricardoandresriquelmerios5995 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @dastiffmeisterman
    @dastiffmeisterman Місяць тому

    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.

  • @samtek8937
    @samtek8937 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @alecrev10
    @alecrev10 Місяць тому +2

    Antec flux needs to be here!

  • @Dawelio
    @Dawelio Місяць тому

    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.

  • @ScorpionsBuses
    @ScorpionsBuses Місяць тому

    I agree Centric! Hopeing to rebuilt soon!

  • @MrMattybhoy
    @MrMattybhoy 13 днів тому

    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.

  • @mr.rainbowlovescoffee
    @mr.rainbowlovescoffee Місяць тому

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

  • @greatvaluesup3rboy736
    @greatvaluesup3rboy736 Місяць тому

    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. 💪

  • @theitechlab
    @theitechlab Місяць тому

    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
      @Rivstar Місяць тому

      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

  • @jasonmuniz4631
    @jasonmuniz4631 Місяць тому

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

  • @DirtyLizard2022
    @DirtyLizard2022 Місяць тому

    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

  • @WestVlaamskeGruffalo
    @WestVlaamskeGruffalo Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Yonisomjen
      @Yonisomjen Місяць тому +1

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

  • @richardflintoft-xu2fl
    @richardflintoft-xu2fl 19 днів тому

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

  • @Jodor--
    @Jodor-- Місяць тому +1

    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
      @Teh_Monk Місяць тому +1

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

    • @Jodor--
      @Jodor-- Місяць тому

      @@Teh_Monk Do you have the normal or xl?

    • @Teh_Monk
      @Teh_Monk Місяць тому +1

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

  • @BlackNomad1
    @BlackNomad1 28 днів тому

    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.

  • @bradybern6458
    @bradybern6458 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @silviocaeiro7158
    @silviocaeiro7158 Місяць тому +1

    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
      @RagnarCrumpets Місяць тому

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

    • @MrAnimescrazy
      @MrAnimescrazy Місяць тому +1

      What is your budget?

    • @MrFirley
      @MrFirley Місяць тому

      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.

  • @twistedjiji
    @twistedjiji Місяць тому

    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.

  • @austingray19
    @austingray19 24 дні тому

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

  • @Captain-Chats
    @Captain-Chats Місяць тому

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

  • @Silverback_Skooot
    @Silverback_Skooot Місяць тому

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

  • @darkly_dan
    @darkly_dan 5 днів тому

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

  • @wedercoliver
    @wedercoliver 6 днів тому

    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

  • @cabbageplays6710
    @cabbageplays6710 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @damienrobinson134
    @damienrobinson134 Місяць тому

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

  • @kennyye63
    @kennyye63 Місяць тому

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

  • @pacspecific
    @pacspecific Місяць тому

    What is best case for a dark tinted window?

  • @WilliamSutton-ix4co
    @WilliamSutton-ix4co 24 дні тому

    What’s the case at 4:55 please

  • @dave3823
    @dave3823 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @RossDressForLess22
    @RossDressForLess22 23 дні тому

    Is the o11 dynamic vision compact a good case?

  • @LeonardoChesi-g8r
    @LeonardoChesi-g8r 2 дні тому

    But is the hyte y70, is compatible or does it support the rtx 5000?

  • @jordanduvall8336
    @jordanduvall8336 16 днів тому

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

  • @gamerdad8531
    @gamerdad8531 29 днів тому

    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

  • @RoboWimp
    @RoboWimp Місяць тому

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

  • @jenniethecavalier2714
    @jenniethecavalier2714 20 днів тому

    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 :,)

  • @teanymonster5227
    @teanymonster5227 Місяць тому

    Antec Flux Pro is Missing : (

  • @jacksonthai4923
    @jacksonthai4923 Місяць тому

    NV5 is the best, I love it

  • @Ihc7tc8yc7tc7t
    @Ihc7tc8yc7tc7t 24 дні тому

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

  • @Limbopope
    @Limbopope Місяць тому +1

    Jonsbo z20, and i have no regrets

  • @ElijahMedinaVids
    @ElijahMedinaVids 29 днів тому

    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 ?

  • @filippoturrin4384
    @filippoturrin4384 Місяць тому

    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!

  • @_kelso9959
    @_kelso9959 Місяць тому

    Im getting a Montech Sky 2 for Christmas!

  • @Yonisomjen
    @Yonisomjen Місяць тому +1

    I love the 6500x

  • @dan7549
    @dan7549 25 днів тому

    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.

  • @ballingaming1325
    @ballingaming1325 Місяць тому +1

    that pc case is sooo dirty. finger prints allllll over

  • @carlotai4635
    @carlotai4635 Місяць тому

    No Antec Flux (pro) ?

  • @acee5592
    @acee5592 Місяць тому

    No Lancool 207?

  • @leonply
    @leonply Місяць тому +1

    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
      @JayDaDon_7 Місяць тому

      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 😭

  • @BlackJack-gc2jj
    @BlackJack-gc2jj Місяць тому

    I bought a cooler master n400 recently.

  • @OscarTarling
    @OscarTarling День тому

    9:38, YK WHAT ELSE IS MASSIVE?!

  • @YourButlerr
    @YourButlerr Місяць тому +1

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

  • @teinmich4411
    @teinmich4411 Місяць тому

    Fractal torrent is goated best thermals with air cooler period

  • @Stayhumblefootieguy
    @Stayhumblefootieguy 26 днів тому

    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

  • @musicalwolf5481
    @musicalwolf5481 Місяць тому

    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
      @OlavAlexanderMjelde Місяць тому

      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.

  • @tomszubart956
    @tomszubart956 Місяць тому

    you should try the inwin mod free deluxe case

  • @carcinisation_0
    @carcinisation_0 Місяць тому +1

    nv5, 7, and 9 >>>

  • @dilutedhealer1766
    @dilutedhealer1766 Місяць тому

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

  • @jackkrauser2361
    @jackkrauser2361 Місяць тому

    Bruh you forgot about the Corsair 9000D!

  • @stephandiaz6028
    @stephandiaz6028 Місяць тому

    Asus a21 matx?

  • @JahonCross
    @JahonCross Місяць тому

    It has to be the montech sky two

  • @RagnarCrumpets
    @RagnarCrumpets Місяць тому

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

  • @callumbennett2013
    @callumbennett2013 Місяць тому +1

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