The Asus TUF Gaming GT502 tries to mix the popular sandwich ATX case design with the details and design DNA of the TUF series. The result is an intricate looking case that may just be the coolest of its kind out there.
The Chieftec BX-10B-OP is an mATX chassis which offers glass panels on both sides and a sturdy metal body in combination with a non-standard layout to keep the size as compact as possible. Even so, it can still hold a 240 mm AIO as well as a full-size ATX PSU, which could make it a clean, understated option for your next mainstream build.
The Y40 is the first true mainstream Mid-Tower chassis from HYTE, constructed with the same design DNA as its bigger sibling the Y60, while offering the same unique features and functions in a more compact envelope and at a lower cost of entry. Can the Y40 further establish the young brand as a force to be reckoned with?
The MSI MEG Prospect 700R comes with a beautiful 4.3" built-in IPS touch screen that give you access to various functions, including fan speed and ARGB control. MSI's new case is not only a hefty, well built and cool looking chassis, it also supports vertical mounting for triple-slot GPUs and ships with four 140 mm fans and additional parts for an E-ATX or cooling focus.
The Antec P20C uses the same bones as the DP503, clocking in at a similar price but aiming to offer a cleaner look without the use of RGB and a focus on quieter fans. While it may not offer the same bang for your buck as the ARGB capable DP503, it gives you a good option if understated is what you are looking for.
The NZXT H9 Flow is the largest of the H-Series and manages to impress with a balanced attention to detail and unique tooling, allowing for modern, bulky high-end components and elaborate liquid cooling without any tangible compromises in functionality or looks.
The Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB is a beefy chassis that ships with four 140 mm ARGB equipped fans. It also allows for big air cooling or long AIO builds. As with most Thermaltake cases, it has a few unique selling points that may help justify its price tag and are worthy of a closer look.
The Corsair iCUE 5000D Airflow RGB takes the original 5000D Airflow through a few very subtle tweaks and adds the new AF120 Elite RGB fans into the mix. All at a cost lower than buying the individual pieces. Is pairing brand new fans with a two year old case trouble or a match made in heaven?
The Chieftec Stallion 3 wraps the ability to hold a full size E-ATX motherboard with plenty of ARGB components and a general feature list like fan speed control as well as a GPU support bracket into one. Visually, the chassis manages to add some spice with the ring-mounted ARGB aspects of the Tornado fans, but will that be enough to set it apart?
The Fractal Design North puts the focus on a beautiful design and material mix with clean curves, a silver power button and unique wood elements. On top of that, you get to pick from a TG or side-vented variant. But is there substance underneath the surface? Read on to find out!
The sub-$100 Montech Sky One case provides a functional and affordable dual-glass chassis design that is usually out of reach for the budget minded consumer. Even so, it stays true to Montech's mantra to provide an excellent set of features and functionality. This makes the Sky Two an excellent successor to the Sky One - despite the totally different looks.
The FSP CST350 Plus takes a lot of inspiration from some well-known ITX enclosures, but aims to differentiate itself by also enabling M-ATX compatibility in a similarly compact form-factor. Paired with an affordable price point, this could make the CST350 Plus a good choice for both ITX or M-ATX builds.
The Chieftec Pro Cube CI-02B-OP is an mATX cube with external drive bays, which is a rather unique feature these days. The case also offers a surprisingly easy build experience and has a useful design with lots of attention to detail, all at an excellent price point of just $55.
The Phanteks Eclipse G500A Performance really is true to its name with excellent thermal and noise results, wrapped beautifully in a functional body. This is thanks to the four retail M25-140 fans, while still allowing for massive liquid cooling builds or up to 19 hard drives to fit within.
The Fractal Design Ridge is essentially the successor to the Node 202, launched all the way back in 2012. The Ridge sports an all new interior and exterior design, but also manages to squeeze in two 140 mm fans while allowing a sizeable 2.5-slot GPU to fit at the same time. So, if a unique form-factor case is your jam, the Ridge should be on your short list!
The Lancool 216 RGB is the latest Lian Li mainstream enclosure, which comes with a long list of useful and functional features at only $99-$115, depending on the variant. This makes the case one of the best options no matter what kind of system you are building.
The MSI MPG Gungnir 120R offers a solid, mainstream feature set with four ARGB fans, a built-in controller and USB-C. With its prominent MSI branding, odds are pretty high that it will look nice when coupled with matching MSI components. Read on, to find out if it manages to appeal to a mass market audience!
The Azza Legionaire sports a unique metal mesh side panel all while offering an E-ATX capable interior and the usual features of an ARGB controller, four fans and plenty of radiator support. With such a side panel, thermals are certainly something we will look at to see if a mid-tower can benefit from the same access to cool exterior air as small form factor enclosures.
The NZXT H5 Flow is not your run-of-the-mill chassis. Sporting a simple but beautiful design, it manages to be very pleasing to the eye like its predecessor, while offering modern core features we've come to expect from mid-towers, thus giving you a solid choice if design is what you are going for.
The Raijintek Ophion Elite provides massive cooling potential without encroaching into the functional space on the interior, so that you are able to squeeze in a triple-slot GPU, 280 mm AIO and an ATX sized power supply. That combination of capabilities could make the Ophin Elite an excellent choice for compact, high-performance builds.
The InWin A5 may look like an ATX chassis based on its compact design, but manages to squeeze E-ATX compatibility into its interior. Sporting the same sturdy look and feel as the A1, it is also surprisingly affordable, which could make it a great choice for those with big boards, requiring a small footprint and understated look.
The Thermaltake Core series has always been quite innovative and the new Core P3 TG Pro is no different. It manages to improve several features of the original Core P3 TG to provide more versatility and better compatibility, at a relatively low cost of entry for those who desire an open frame chassis.
The Antec DP503, with its E-ATX compatibility and solid feature list may well be a great all-rounder case that could stick with you as your build evolves, thanks to excellent cooling support and a set of useful extras such as a universal ARGB hub & fan controller, or the metal GPU bracket.
The Cooler Master HAF 700 aims to dial back the extremes the HAF 700 EVO offers, in terms of material mix and features, making the chassis far more affordable and thus appealing to a much broader audience, while retaining the core of what makes the HAF 700 series so unique.
The Gamdias Athena M6 may not look like much out out of the box, but aims to sway you with its unique underbody lighting element. Add the four ARGB equipped fans and built-in ARGB controller for an attractive price point, and there are many reasons to take a closer look.
