Whether you’re focused on grabbing the best graphics card or busy deciding between an AMD or Intel processor, both will be useless unless you’ve got a solid case to house your gaming PC build. Our favorite case is the ultra-spacious Corsair Obsidian 1000D, but from top-notch cable management and sleek designs to compact and budget options, we’ve found a great PC case for gaming that's bound to fit your needs.
TL;DR - These Are The Best PC Cases for Gaming:
PC cases might be overlooked more than other components when building your rig. But cases are your gaming PC’s home, and features like cable management, airflow, and ventilation can make or break your rig. Of course, you also want to show off all your gaming hardware, so finding a PC case with a large window is a must. Perhaps most importantly, you need your build to fit in the case. So, we’ve taken all of that into consideration, bringing six of the best PC cases for gaming.
1. Corsair Obsidian 1000D
The Best Gaming PC Case
Product Specifications
Motherboard Size
Mini-ITX, MicroATX, ATX, E-ATX, SSI-EEB
CPU Cooler Clearance
180mm
GPU Clearance
400mm
Fan Mounts
120mm, 140mm, 240mm, 280mm, 360mm, 420mm
PSU Clearance
ATX
Size
31.49" x 19.88" x 31.49"
Weight
37.5 pounds
PROS
Incredible airflow
Ample room for liquid cooling
CONS
Extremely big and bulky
With room for an E-ATX motherboard, two of the best power supplies (PSU), and 18 fans, the Corsair Obsidian 1000D proves that sometimes, bigger is better.
Speaking of doubling up, the Corsair Obsidian 1000D can fit an E-ATX motherboard, and a mini-ITX motherboard at the same time, letting you build two PCs into one, without the need for dual-booting.
OK, so everyone might not need two of everything, but with its humongous size, and impressive cable management capabilities, the Corsair Obsidian 1000D is by far one of the best choices, capable of making an efficient and frankly stunning gaming PC, now you just need to figure out where this goliath of a case can live.
2. MSI Mag Forge 112R
Best budget PC case
Product Specifications
Motherboard Size
ATX, M-ATX, ITX
CPU Cooler Clearance
160mm
GPU Clearance
330mm
Fan Mounts
3 x 120mm, 2 x 140mm (Front), 2 x 120mm, 2 x 140mm (Front), 1 x 120mm (Rear)
PSU Clearance
ATX
Size
16.1" x 8.43" x 19.9"
Weight
11.6 pounds
PROS
Includes four pre-fitted ARGB fans and controller
Great value for money
CONS
Front panel lacks USB-C
If you’re looking to build a budget gaming PC, you might want to consider a more affordable PC case. The MSI Mag Forge 112R is a more affordable option that still offers plenty of room to work with, and comes bundled with four ARGB fans and a controller capable of powering more of the best PC fans.
The MSI Mag Forge 112R is listed as an ATX case, but just about has room (and mounting holes) for an E-ATX motherboard, giving you plenty of room to work with, and allowing plenty of room for bigger graphics cards, such as the GeForce RTX 4090, which requires a lot of space.
The only downsides to the MSI Mag Forge 112R are the lack of front-panel USB 3.2 Type-C, and its poor options for solid cable management, but then again, at such an incredible price, you can’t expect everything to be perfect.
3. Thermaltake Core P8
Best E-ATX PC case
Product Specifications
Motherboard Size
Mini-ITX, MicroATX, ATX, E-ATX
CPU Cooler Clearance
180mm
GPU Clearance
520mm, 280mm (with Reservoir)
Fan Mounts
4 x 120mm or 3 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm or 1 x 120mm
PSU Clearance
PS2
Size
26" x 10.24" x 24.65"
Weight
49.8 pounds
PROS
Fully modular design
Wall mountable
CONS
Modular design might overwhelm new PC builders
While most people tend to lean toward an ATX case, there’s a lot to be said for buying a larger E-ATX PC case. The Thermaltake Core P8 is a massive PC case that offers ample room to work with and space for up to an impressive eighteen 120mm fans, making it one of the best PC cases for airflow.
The Thermaltake Core P8’s most unique feature though is its modular design, which lets you take the entire case apart and rebuild it to your liking, making it one of the most heavily modifiable gaming PC cases on the market today.
If you’re worried about losing space to this monster of a PC case, the good news is, the Thermaltake Core P8 is also wall mountable, saving you space and making it the centerpiece of your gaming setup.
4. Corsair iCUE 7000X RGB
Best PC case for all-white builds
Product Specifications
Motherboard Size
Mini-ITX, MicroATX, ATX, E-ATX
CPU Cooler Clearance
190mm
GPU Clearance
450mm
Fan Mounts
120mm, 140mm, 240mm, 280mm, 360mm, 420mm, 480mm
PSU Clearance
225mm
Size
23.6" x 9.76" x 21.65"
Weight
21.8 pounds
PROS
Stylish white design
Includes four SP140 RGB fans
CONS
Pricey for an ATX case
Building an all-white gaming PC can quickly become expensive, but if you’re going to go through that added expense, you might as well go with a case that performs as great as it looks.
The Corsair iCUE 7000X RGB offers plenty of space, as well as offering impressive cable management, helping with airflow, and making sure your gaming PC always looks incredible.
Not only does the Corsair iCUE 7000X RGB come with four pre-installed SP140 RGB fans, it also includes an iCUE Commander Core XT, letting you add two more RGB fans, and temperature sensors.
5. Razer Tomahawk Mini-ITX
Best PC case for micro gaming PCs
Product Specifications
Motherboard Size
Mini-ITX, Mini-DTX
CPU Cooler Clearance
165mm
GPU Clearance
320mm
Fan Mounts
N/A
PSU Clearance
SFX, SFX-L
Size
14.46" x 8.11" x 12.65"
Weight
12.8 pounds
PROS
Stylish minimalistic design
Easy to work with
CONS
Only supports up to 320mm GPU
Sometimes bigger isn’t better, especially when you are limited on space. The Razer Tomahawk Mini-ITX is one of the best Mini-ITX cases on the market, thanks to its solid build quality and stylish minimalist design.
Thanks to Razer Chroma RGB lighting effects, the underside of this case looks amazing, and can easily be customized with the Razer Chroma app to match the rest of your gaming setup.
While Micro-ITX cases can often be difficult to work with due to their restrictive size, the Razer Tomahawk Mini-ITX is surprisingly easy to work with and also includes easy-to-use built-in cable management.
6. HYTE Y60
Best PC case for cable management
Product Specifications
Motherboard Size
EATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
CPU Cooler Clearance
160mm
GPU Clearance
375mm
Fan Mounts
3 x 120mm (Top), 2 x 120/140mm (Side), 1 x 129mm (Rear), 2 x 120mm/140mm (Bottom)
PSU Clearance
235mm
Size
17.95” x 11.22” x 18.18”
Weight
21.16 pounds
PROS
Stunning three-panel design
Best-in-class cable management
CONS
Can run a little warm
HYTE is a relative newcomer to the gaming hardware scene, but don’t let that put you off. The HYTE Y60 is a stunning PC case with a bold new design. You can choose between black, white, and red to set off your build, and despite looking truly beautiful, the HYTE Y60 is near-on perfect for cable management.
Not only can you mount your GPU vertically, the Y60 comes with an included PCIe 4.0 cable, cleanly framing your graphics card. It also fits just about any of the best motherboards. Thanks to its unique design, you can easily tuck unsightly cables behind the back panel, allowing you, your friends, and viewers (if you like to stream) to marvel at the work of art your PC can become with this case.
There’s plenty of CPU cooler support and room for fans, too, meaning your build will stay cool. Route your cables through the floor of the case, and hide connections from plain sight in this aesthetically pleasing case that is guaranteed to draw some heat (but not the bad kind).
How we picked the best gaming PC cases
When it comes to picking the best gaming PC cases, we look beyond just how good they look. Yes, a PC case should look great, it’s the centerpiece of your gaming setup, but it also needs to have optimal airflow and be built to last.
With that in mind, we look for cases that offer plenty of room for airflow, including checking dust filtration to ensure that it doesn’t cause any issues with intake.
Size is also an important factor we take into account, with modern GPUs growing in size, and taking up more bays, it’s important to ensure that your new case can accommodate modern GPUs.
Finally, we check the quality of the components used in the case, has the case been built to last, does it feature an innovative design that assists you with the best cable management possible, and whether it’s easy to build in.
FAQ
Does your PC case affect FPS?
When considering what parts will affect the FPS you get in game, sadly most people ignore their PC case. Heat is one of your biggest enemies when it comes to building a gaming PC and if your case doesn’t have good airflow, you will soon find your custom rig throttling to maintain safe temperatures, which in turn will reduce FPS.
Is it bad to keep a PC case open?
Not always, there are obviously some safety concerns around having an open case, especially for those with pets or young children. An open case can also lead to dust building up inside the PC quickly.
That being said, some PC cases, such as the Thermaltake Core P8 rock an optional open design, which can help increase airflow and improve performance, so if it’s safe to do so, there are no issues with having an open case.
Should bottom fans be intake or exhaust?
The fans at the bottom of your PC case should be intake, as should the fans on the front panel of your case. The fans on the back of your case, next to your IO panel, and also the fans at the top should be expelling hot air.
The simple way to think about this is that hot air rises, so it should always come in from the bottom and be exhausted from the top.
Kegan is an avid gamer who has been playing games since his Atari days. From a young age Kegan was tinkering with PCs and now has a passion for building custom gaming computers.
