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Best Computer Cases

Updated October 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
NZXT
S340 Mid Tower Computer Case
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Bottom Line

A sturdy, attractive case designed for liquid-cooled systems (but fine for air-cooled), with a roomy interior and great cable management.

Pros

Plenty of room for larger components, allowing big graphics cards and more than 1 radiator for liquid-cooled setups. Sturdy construction. Cable management is painless thanks to included shroud. Power supply sleeve and dust filters are big pluses.

Cons

Window panel can scratch easily. Screw threading isn’t great, making it a pain to remove and replace screws. No front intake fans, a negative for air-cooled systems.

Corsair
Carbide Series 100R Mid Tower Case
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Bottom Line

Its sleek front panel shields the roomy interior of this mid-tower case, which boasts excellent airflow.

Pros

Very good ventilation and interior airflow. Preset brackets for motherboard installation. Sleek front panel design, and tinted side window showcases interior. Roomy interior holds plenty of components, including multiple drives.

Cons

Installing or removing front panels can be difficult. Included ports are USB 3.0 only. Larger power supply may be difficult to fit into this case.

Best Bang for the Buck
Rosewill
Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Challenger S
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Bottom Line

Roomy interior without standing too tall, this case’s included cooling fans (and room for up to 4 more) make airflow a priority.

Pros

Sturdy tower case with plenty of room for either liquid or air-cooled systems, yet short enough at 16" to fit under most desks. Cooling fans are more than adequate for most setups.

Cons

Front panel can pop off too quickly, putting attached wiring at risk. Motherboard screws are a pain to undo and replace.

DeepCool
TX Mid Tower TESSERACT SW
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Bottom Line

Offers many of the features of more expensive towers, but is a little less securely put together.

Pros

Cooling fans run very quiet. Screws-free drive mounting, speeding up install. Plenty of tie-downs for cables.

Cons

Very little clearance for hard drives and their cables, and cable management overall is difficult. Interior LEDS are too bright. Only 2 USB ports. PCI slot covers are breakaway – can’t be put back on. Tends to rattle when fans are running.

Cooler Master
HAF XB II EVO, HTPC Computer Case
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Bottom Line

A brick house of a computer case, with an easy-to-access configuration for motherboard and drives.

Pros

Spacious and well-constructed with a unique stacked configuration. Motherboard is easy to access thanks to a removable tray. Very good airflow.

Cons

Bottom of case can be a cramped space to work in. Not all sizes of cooling fans will fit. No dust filters included. Cooling fans are just so-so.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 6 Models Considered
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 163 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
    • Devangana
      Devangana
      Web Producer
    • Katie
      Katie
      Editorial Director
    • Samantha
      Samantha
      Writer
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    Corsair

    Carbide Series 100R Mid Tower Case

    Corsair

    Carbide Series 100R Mid Tower Case

    Its sleek front panel shields the roomy interior of this mid-tower case, which boasts excellent airflow.
    $54
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    NZXT

    S340 Mid Tower Computer Case

    NZXT

    S340 Mid Tower Computer Case

    A sturdy, attractive case designed for liquid-cooled systems (but fine for air-cooled), with a roomy interior and great cable management.
    $117
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    Rosewill

    Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Challenger S

    Rosewill

    Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Challenger S

    Roomy interior without standing too tall, this case’s included cooling fans (and room for up to 4 more) make airflow a priority.
    $45
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    DeepCool

    TX Mid Tower TESSERACT SW

    DeepCool

    TX Mid Tower TESSERACT SW

    Offers many of the features of more expensive towers, but is a little less securely put together.
    $61
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    Cooler Master

    HAF XB II EVO, HTPC Computer Case

    Cooler Master

    HAF XB II EVO, HTPC Computer Case

    A brick house of a computer case, with an easy-to-access configuration for motherboard and drives.
    $144

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