6 best cabinets for your next gaming PC
6 best cabinets for your next gaming PC
It's tempting to dismiss PC cases as big black boxes, but that's dismissing huge swathes of the market -- and one of your system's most important components.
There's a huge amount of variety and quality in every corner of the market.
The choice, understandably, can be daunting. That's why we've scythed through the hundreds of cases out there to pick six of the best in six different categories -- so every kind of system is catered for.
1. Corsair Obsidian 900D
The largest product in Corsair's Obsidian range, the 900D, is a vast, uncompromising aluminium unit that caters for the world's most demanding hardware.
It supports the largest motherboards, and it's big enough to handle the chunkiest CPU coolers and graphics cards. It has a broad set of storage options, and it's just as accommodating with cooling - it can support any configuration of water-cooling hardware and a baffling array of fans.
2. BitFenix Shinobi XL
This chassis isn't as vast as the Corsair, but that's good - it'll be smaller, lighter and more manageable. It's still got the space to handle high-end hardware, from ATX motherboards to huge CPU coolers.
It can handle long graphics cards, too, and the hard disk cage can be removed to accommodate several extra-long GPUs. There's huge room for storage, oversized fans are included, and it can also handle most water-cooling configurations.
3. Fractal Design Define R5
This mid-tower case is ideal for building an ATX system that doesn't need extensive cooling or multiple graphics cards.
It doesn't quite have the chops for powerful high-end builds, but this is a smart, subtle and versatile tower for mid-range ATX rigs.
4. NZXT Manta
This mini-ITX enclosure stands apart from rivals thanks to its curved steel panels. The subtly arcing shape helps the Manta look different, but NZXT also says it has practical applications -- chiefly, more room to store excess cables.
It's not the smallest mini-ITX case, but it's one of the best-looking and most versatile.
5. Phanteks Enthoo Evolv MATX
The Phanteks Enthoo Evolv marks the mid-way point between taller towers and tiny mini-ITX enclosures. It's a good bit of the market to occupy: its conventional tower design means it still has ample features and space, but it's still smaller than full-size cases.
It's more expensive than other micro-ATX cases, but it justifies that price by balancing a great range of features and laudable versatility with sturdy, good-looking design.
6. Lian-Li PC-V355B
Cube cases are ideal for several scenarios: modest office machines, media systems that sit next to a TV, or even gaming. Lian-Li's PC-V355B is a smart-looking cube with the versatility to handle all of these situations.
It's tempting to dismiss PC cases as big black boxes, but that's dismissing huge swathes of the market -- and one of your system's most important components.
There's a huge amount of variety and quality in every corner of the market.
The choice, understandably, can be daunting. That's why we've scythed through the hundreds of cases out there to pick six of the best in six different categories -- so every kind of system is catered for.
1. Corsair Obsidian 900D
The largest product in Corsair's Obsidian range, the 900D, is a vast, uncompromising aluminium unit that caters for the world's most demanding hardware.
It supports the largest motherboards, and it's big enough to handle the chunkiest CPU coolers and graphics cards. It has a broad set of storage options, and it's just as accommodating with cooling - it can support any configuration of water-cooling hardware and a baffling array of fans.
2. BitFenix Shinobi XL
This chassis isn't as vast as the Corsair, but that's good - it'll be smaller, lighter and more manageable. It's still got the space to handle high-end hardware, from ATX motherboards to huge CPU coolers.
It can handle long graphics cards, too, and the hard disk cage can be removed to accommodate several extra-long GPUs. There's huge room for storage, oversized fans are included, and it can also handle most water-cooling configurations.
3. Fractal Design Define R5
This mid-tower case is ideal for building an ATX system that doesn't need extensive cooling or multiple graphics cards.
It doesn't quite have the chops for powerful high-end builds, but this is a smart, subtle and versatile tower for mid-range ATX rigs.
4. NZXT Manta
This mini-ITX enclosure stands apart from rivals thanks to its curved steel panels. The subtly arcing shape helps the Manta look different, but NZXT also says it has practical applications -- chiefly, more room to store excess cables.
It's not the smallest mini-ITX case, but it's one of the best-looking and most versatile.
5. Phanteks Enthoo Evolv MATX
The Phanteks Enthoo Evolv marks the mid-way point between taller towers and tiny mini-ITX enclosures. It's a good bit of the market to occupy: its conventional tower design means it still has ample features and space, but it's still smaller than full-size cases.
It's more expensive than other micro-ATX cases, but it justifies that price by balancing a great range of features and laudable versatility with sturdy, good-looking design.
6. Lian-Li PC-V355B
Cube cases are ideal for several scenarios: modest office machines, media systems that sit next to a TV, or even gaming. Lian-Li's PC-V355B is a smart-looking cube with the versatility to handle all of these situations.
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