[Best & Worst PC Cases of 2021
This round-up of the best computer cases of 2021 compares the top options for gaming PCs, workstations, and more, including budget cases, quiet cases, & airflow cases for PC builds.
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This review of the best PC cases we’ve worked with in 2021 also includes the best previous year options that are still available, since cases don’t go bad. We’re looking at the top options for ATX, E-ATX, and some mini-ITX computer builds. If you’re building a new gaming computer or workstation, this list will help figure out the best case for thermals and airflow, noise levels, or build quality and convenience, among other factors. Just in time for Cyber Monday, too!
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Best Overall Case of 2021: Fractal Torrent on Amazon –
Review of the Fractal Torrent:
Best Mechanical Design of 2021: be quiet! Silent Base 802 on Amazon –
Review of the be quiet! Silent Base 802:
Runner-Up for Best Mechanical Design: Lian Li O11 Air Mini on Amazon –
Review of the O11 Air Mini:
Best Budget PC Gaming Case of 2021: Montech X3 Mesh on Amazon –
Review of the Montech X3 Mesh:
Best Small Form Factor (Mini-ITX) Cases to consider: Cooler Master NR200P on Amazon –
We haven’t worked with the SSUPD Meshlicious, but it is on our acquisition list:
Best Out-of-the-Box Thermals 2021: Fractal Torrent & Lian Li Lancool II Mesh
Lian Li Lancool II Mesh on Amazon:
Lian Li Lancool II Mesh review:
Best Noise Levels of 2021: Corsair 4000D Airflow & be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
Corsair 4000D Airflow on Amazon –
Corsair 4000D review:
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX on Amazon –
Pure Base 500DX review:
Best Noise-Normalized Thermals PC Case: Lian Li Lancool 215 on Amazon –
Lancool 215 Review:
Extreme Worst Case: NZXT H1 (Fire video:
Traditional Worst Case: MSI Sekira 500X (Review:
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Best [and Worst] Cases of 2021
00:58 – Criteria, Tons of Data, & Scoring
02:53 – Best Overall Case of 2021
05:59 – Best Mechanical Design (& Runner-Up)
07:53 – Best Budget Case
09:50 – Best Small Form Factor Cases
11:48 – Best Out of the Box Thermals
13:21 – Best Noise Levels
15:13 – Best Noise-Normalized Thermals
16:28 – Extreme Worst Case
18:24 – Traditional Worst Case
19:26 – Worst PC Case Trend & Conclusion
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