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The DeepCool CK560 may look like a simple design variant of the CG560, but improves on most of the shortcomings of its sibling while retaining the unique design elements, functional build, and cable management approach, and it even adds tangible extras, like USB-C I/O and the metal GPU support bracket.
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Phanteks always had a unique approach to ITX enclosures with their Shift series. The Shift XT takes that engineering prowess and repackages it into an all-in-one chassis for compact, air or liquid-cooled scenarios alike.
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The iCUE 5000T RGB is Corsair's latest attempt at including their cases in the iCUE software ecosystem. The goal here is to deliver a cohesive integration similar to using a Corsair mouse or keyboard with iCUE support. This aspect and that it is based on the same frame as the 5000D make for an interesting premise.
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With the Torrent Compact, Fractal shrinks the design and layout of the original, but massive Torrent down to a classic mid-tower size. You still get the same dual 180 mm intake fans, RGB strip in the PSU bay, cool looks, and clean glass panels, all while advertising full ATX motherboard and massive air-cooling support.
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With the massive Torrent, Fractal Design opened the door to a new line of cases. The Torrent Nano represents the smallest end of the spectrum within that family, sporting the same cool looks and unique layout while squeezing one 180 mm fan into the front and offering ITX support.
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The Lian Li x DAN A4-H20 marks the official collaboration between the two case brands: an ultra-compact, 240 mm AIO capable, simple but functional chassis. If you stick to what the case advertises as compatible, you can rest assured that it will fit and function well, all with a tiny, understated footprint on your desk.
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The BC1 Open Benchtable has been around for a while, being the brainchild of a collaboration between Streacom and Overclocking-TV back in the day. Now, one minor and one major revision later, the BC1 V2 is quite the engineering marvel, making it one of the highest-quality bench tables out there.
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The Evolv X takes some of the advances of the Eclipse line and mixes them with the Evolv looks. To make it stand out further, Phanteks has improved several elements in the process, which makes for a fun, clean, and refreshingly beautiful final result in the Evolv X.
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The Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo is an evolution of the wildly successful O11 Dynamic. While it may look similar and sports a comparable size, there are plenty of tweaks and updates within the Evo that improve over the original on nearly all functional areas.
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The SilverStone Alta F1 with its all-aluminium exterior looks sleek and has a layout that goes beyond the 90° rotated body of the frame. Including three Air Penetrator fans in the floor and the ability install a 360 radiator in the ceiling, the Alta F1 makes for a potent chassis that looks extremely stylish to boot.
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The XPG Starker Air is a compact ATX chassis with a magnetic metal front cover and a bit of added height for ceiling-based liquid cooling. Available in black or white, the XPG Starker Air takes the original and improves on it with better airflow while retaining all other attributes, including the MSRP.
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The XPG Defender uses the same body as the Pro variant, but ships with a metal mesh front and non-ARGB fans. More affordable thus, pricing aligns with what you get in regards to the I/O and 2.5" hard-drive mounting methods. You actually end up with a lot of case for the money, especially as an E-ATX user.
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The teenage engineering computer-1 is not meant to be a detached chassis. Instead, with its unique flat-packed design and the need to bend and build it yourself, the result is a fused, single unit that provides the functionality you need, and after going through the whole experience of unpacking and building it, the result is mesmerizing.
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The Cruiser is a more affordable "Super Mid-Tower" chassis from XPG. Even so, it still offers that super-sized space and bulk, three retail-grade ARGB fans, and a refreshing focus on solid engineering on the outside and down-to-earth and useful functionality on the inside to ensure your build will cruise along without a hiccup.
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The InWin Airforce is the flat-packed vision of an ATX chassis from InWin. While available in a more subtle "Phantom Black," the colorful "Justice White" variant really brings home that modular aspect and results in a functional and spacious, albeit slightly simple chassis that could just be worth the whole assembly experience in the end.
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The InWin Explorer comes flat-packed, requiring assembly, which makes for a unique unboxing and fun "hands-on" experience. Available in two equally unique color options, it is clearly not aimed at the traditional gamer, but may just be a memorable build for young teens gifted their first gaming PC.
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The SilverStone SETA Q1 features a uniquely shaped front panel that acts as a "sound maze" to reduce noise, while employing sound damping materials all around. With its big dimensions, it can hold large motherboards and all major air coolers, PSUs, or graphics cards without breaking a sweat, or should we say while staying cool and calm?
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The Cooler Master NR200P has already managed to make its mark, spawning the Max variant due to its success. With that, Cooler Master has released four consumer-voted color options of the NR200P to add that splash of extravagance to what turns out to be an already excellent ITX chassis.
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The Thermaltake Divider 300 TG Air takes the first launched case of the Divider line and replaces the front with a vented steel panel and simpler fan configuration. Also featuring the signature split side panel design, it uses exactly the same body as the original and is available in white, too.
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The Sharkoon Elite Shark CA700 is the biggest and most elaborate of the entire Elite Shark series. Considered Sharkoon's take on a premium case where uniqueness is front and center, the Elite Shark CA700 hopes to impress with a high part count, elaborate design, and functionality worthy of the highest-end components.
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The Thermaltake Divider 200 TG Air is the airflow version of the Divider 200 TG. It replaces the glass front with a uniquely designed, vented steel panel. While an mATX chassis for the Divider family, it looks vastly different from the 300 or 500 series due to its uniquely stacked internal layout and cube shape.
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The Deepcool CG560 is a clean, wide, and spacious chassis. With its vented front and four-fan loadout, it aims to provide ample airflow out of the box, and its cool green USB 3.0 ports and few unique tooling elements make it stand out, but does it deliver where it counts?
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The Montech Air 1000 Lite is a really interesting chassis since the brand is known for pushing the price-performance barrier while including new engineering and keeping functionality in mind. Let's see if the Air 1000 Lite manages to impress or is nothing but hot air.
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The Thermaltake Divider 200 TG fills the mATX gap in the Divider family of enclosures, but looks vastly different from the 300 or 500 series. With its stacked internal layout and cube shape in combination with the Divider's design elements, the Divider 200 TG is rather unique right out of the gate.
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The Antec Draco 10 is an mATX chassis aiming to deliver cool looks and a clean design with a bit of ARGB bling for those on a tight budget. While affordably priced, it still provides dual USB 3.0 as well as very good liquid-cooling capabilities, so it does seem to have a few aces up its sleeve.
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