And if you missed it, our most recent case review (with the finalized new methodology) is here! This one is of Corsair's 6500 last month - th-cam.com/video/jIu8TToPY3A/w-d-xo.html Grab a GN PC Case Badge Magnet set! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-3d-multi-level-pc-case-magnets-amd-ryzen-intel-gn-logo Or consider grabbing one of our heavy-duty soldering & project mats! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-mat
Nothing gets me more pumped than feigning excitement over slight tweaks to a glorified box for my computer hardware. Seriously, I’m on the edge of my seat, just itching to fake interest in the next batch of pointless content
Not really interested in tower cases, would love to see some reviews for 4U rack mount cases, options are very limited and costs or crazy. 4U units that have good air flow or able to mount liquid cooling solution. For those of US that have several computers, towers just take up way too much space, rack mount is the way to go (SysRack).
I bought the Fractal Design North not because it had wood but because it looked good. The wood is well integrated into the design and it works as a general concept. Simply including wood somewhere on your case doesn't make it look good. Seeing most of the new wood cases, it is just blind trend following. Really makes me appreciate manufacturers with original and well thought out designs.
Also an owner of the Fractal North (I saw it for the first time in this channel, btw). Cannot agree more. Many of these new cases trying at integrating wood are missing the point. Concept goes first.
I wish manufacturers would offer up more mATX cases. Every since realizing I dont need a full ATX mb all my builds since have been mATX and I love the smaller case size too. mATX case options feel lacking though.
I feel that bro, I just wrote that he didn't covered my recently purchased case. It's an awesome low key elegant + compact mATX case. Fishtank style dual glass combined with a gorgeous pearl black matte paint, supporting 360 aio, plus reverse intake fans included and full filter meshed but invisible from outside.
The A3-mATX is the perfect case for us who prefer mATX, but most of the time, the bigger channels with give you form over function. *Smaller case *Fits 10 120mm fans and 2 360mm radiators *Majority mesh design with option tempered glass side (if that's what floats your boat or find your lost remote) *Fits GPU up to 415mm depending on PSU orientation For me, the bigger issue is finding an mATX board that doesn't compromise, especially AMD.
You think a guy who has tested 10,000 cases would actually need to test a case to tell if it’s good or not? I don’t even need to test a case to tell if it’s good or not.
“The cases we’re looking forward to the most in 2024” would of been a reasonable title Personally, I can’t wait to see the new NCASE M2 which should be coming out soon but that’s just coz I’m a bit small form factor / ITX nerd.
I am going to stick my neck out and say all of them can keep high end hardware within operating temperatures. There will be about 5 degrees difference from the best to the worst that will represent 0% difference in performance. Just buy whichever you like the look of which can fit your hardware inside.
Hey Steve and the Nexus Team. Im wondering if you could do some Old vs. New cases comparison between well... new cases and cases from like ten years ago, when we had interesting designs like the NZXT Phantom series or simply cases that were absolute Behemoths like the 820 (which you had reviewed back then as well). It would be really interesting to see how they hold up today and maybe find out how "future proof" cases really are.
I can't believe Mr Burke accidentally broke the back of his skull whilst assembling a test bench then did it again while reaching for a phone, how clumsy of him. We can only hope he learns to be more careful should he ever wake up from that coma.
@@nogravitas7585 We regret to inform you that Mr Burke was mistakenly given a large dosage of fentanyl instead of a saline solution in his IV drip. It's sad, but these sorts of accidents occur in such a high stress environment. Boeing sends its condolences to the family and coworkers of Mr Burke.
@@nogravitas7585 Don't worry. All we need to do is apply more and more voltage until he regain consciousness. Assuming we can find the button to access his BIOS.
I really hate how TH-cam deletes comments. Not even sure which of my words related to the "bowing" stuff triggered them. Not allowed to joke about anything anymore.
Have you considered doing reviews of workstation/NAS/tower server cases? With at least 8 drive bays, in the review looking at air flow while fully populated, ease of access to drives, and comparing the compactness/massiveness of the overall case.
I would also love this! Compare noise volume and noise type of a fully running NAS. Does high airflow end up letting all the drive noise thru? Do insulated panel cases actually find a noise and temperature sweetspot? I want to know!
Silverstone not realizing that Alphacool makes a 3x180mm rad in a case that large is such a missed opportunity. I could say the same about the 9000D but it's much easier to forgive when you can fit 4pcs of 4x120.
I have to say the array of case choices these days is really impressive...and the prices seem very reasonable in this era of ubiquitous inflation. Thanks for a great presentation on all of this!
Just built mine in a white Shadow Base 800 case with 7 white Arctic P14 ARGB fans, 3 of which are on an Arctic LFIII 420. Absolutely love this case, and it doesn't have any gimmicks like fish tank look or fans on the same side of the motherboard blowing air into glass instead of toward components.
After i changed my CPU from a 5500 to a 5700x3d I was actually looking for a new case as my previous one had horrible airflow, and thanks to your computex lian li video, i decided to look at them. Found a lancool mesh II performance, used, for 50€, plus today i ordered the arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 as well, so my cpu won't suffer as much anymore, and a decent mobo with good vrms as thosr were overheating as well. So, as a noob pc user, i want to say thank you for all the stuff you do and teach people, I'm learning a lot, and will make a second build soon using my older components 😁😁
Yeah, definitely got my eye. I'm done with 120mm case fans. Got enough of those with 011DXL case. I'm curious how large radiator that can fit, and if it fits radiator for GPU as well.
The light base 600 has replaced my old Jonsbo Mod 1. After 2 weeks of use, I would like to point out a weak point. When closing the hard disk cage, there can be unwanted pressure on the power supply cables, which led to boot problems for me. So please be more careful than I was with cable management. Ultimately, full marks for this fantastic product!
I really appreciated the design of the HS01(not mini) with the cave-in design, allowing for what seems to be dual chamber case without comsuming extra space. It had very unique design and the announced price was staggeringly cheap too for the quality offered. I wished it was featured in the video too😢.
23:40 Imagine Boeing's relief, as Steve's comment allayed concerns that they were about to face a GamersNexus level safety recall investigation over the 737 Max
I want to see more cases like (or an upgrade to) the Fractal Design Torrent. Something with massive 3 180mm fans up front, on the bottom, and room for cables and aio’s and hard drive + ssd space. Since the Torrent is basically made for liquid cooling, which is strange considering all the fan functionality. Would’ve loved to see a video comparing all the cases and doing cooling tests like previous years
I am at a point in my life where the best case choice for me is a black box, that is deathly silent, has great airflow, and the only LED I can see is the 7 segment error LEDs on the mobo.
Yes I've been wanting something just like the Be Quiet Light Base 900 sorta bummed not out till October but will eagerly await a case review in the Horizontal position Thanks for everything you do for the Community😁
just my two cents about a company I had a good experience with : NZXT I broke my glass panel and they just replaced it, didn't care about checking warranty or anything. Took some time because of stock issues, but got it for free with UPS shipping. Just above my expectations. Definitely sticking with them next time.
Honestly, the start of the show this year for me was thermaltake's Ceres 350, specifically the racing green variant. Looks so refreshing with those colors after an endless supply of black and white cases
I’m not super intelligent when it comes to building PCs. So these kinds of videos are super helpful, especially seeing as I have a massive heating issue with my current case and am in the market for a newer fan specific cooling case. Thank you GN!
@@BGraves Either that or the North(XL). If I didn't comment to an mATX build, those would be the 2 that I get. I look at everything else as dang near form over function. Tempered Glass for everyone!!! lol
It's best to contact the manufacturer of your system and follow the instructions in your manual's to totally shutdown your system safely and not leave it in sleep mode/standby setting. As this will still generate heat over time. Make sure it has gone totally cold then unplug from mains and do not use until you consulted with the manufacturer for further professional assistance.
I really liked what Phanteks had this year. I'm in love with the new Evolv X2 and the cable combs. I also really enjoyed seeing Antec make a comeback. I still love my Antec 900
If you're still in an office cubicle, plain and functional seems ok. My PCs have all sat where I can see them. Functional yes, but not plain. Carbide Air 540, Fractal North and finally a bit of RGB with the King 95. All 3 have issues roof mounting the thicker Arctic LFII and III AIOs. "Normal" sized fans and radiators, no problems with vrm clearances.
2:20 Hands up if you remember a time when having a magnet _anywhere near_ a PC was a terrible idea. ✋Not a dig at GN -- those badges look awesome -- just astounding how times have changed. My gaming rig "still" has spinning magnetic media in it, and I wouldn't have thought twice putting something like that on my case today.
The sff market looks especially interesting, lots of ideas and creativity there. My interest for these is growing because they'd be both practical and aesthetically suited for running simracing rigs in high profile brands booths
Looking forward to the testing on these. I'm the type of person to put high-end components into no-frills, function-first budget cases, so more budget airflow cases sounds exciting to me.
What a booming market for a thing that you never actually needed! I've been rocking caseless PC for 16 months and it's totally fine and almost dust free. Runs dead silent as well.
I'm very interested in the Light Base 900, hope there will be a test video for it when it's released. I'm using a Fractal Focus 2 right now and it has great airflow but I've never like that the power supply is not hidden in any way and the space behind the motherboard tray is imo way too little for a modern case.
I'm always so happy seeing the amount of videos that are self sponsored by the shop slowly rising. I love that this Chunnel is becoming more self sustained!
Great stuff guys. The most interesting part of the video to me was at the very beginning. "One manufacturer states it is getting hard to compete" If you want to compete lower your prices. Lian LI and the rest has shown it is possible to make a good product at a fair price.
Where is my favorite one - thermaltake CTE E550 TG with the whole motherboard layout turned on 90 degree's with I/O at the top. I liked that clean setup and easy acces to ports.
IDK who the hell was smoking crack in an exec meeting and thought "We should slap walnut paneling on our case!" But I'm all here for it. For some reason makes for an insanely good low profile rustic vibe. The way they are integrating the wood into these cases makes for an incredibly simple and natural design, and the walnut accents the cases fantastic. While I know it reviewed poorly for GN, I love the look of the 6500 with its walnut paneling. With wood cases and wood paneling seemingly becoming more popular, it makes me curious as to if case manufactures will begin to expand the types they use. I would love to see a darker or more red colored wood on a case. Nonetheless, I still think Walnut was the right way to go for these. For some reason gives off a shotgun stock or old wood panel TV vibe.
I hope one day you gamers nexus takes all this data they’ve collected on all these cases and puts together the ultimate performing case, would be insane and would sell like crazy
those pins are awesome, and I bought them as soon I saw it. happy to show some gratitude for the awesome content the team works hard for, and getting something awesome in return! cheers guys!
Phanteks are killing this year. Got myself Phanteks XT Pro Ultra which is almost exactly like G400A and the amount of ARGB 140 fans, features, looks you get for less than $100 is amazing.
Corsair 9000 D case looks awesome. I can’t wait for the review on it. With a case that Big. I bet you can put. Two ATX motherboard in it. Can’t wait to see more of this case..
The Lancool 207 will be mine! I currently have the Lancool III which is too big for my liking, so I've been looking for a smaller case to downsize my pc. Lancool 207 seems to fit the bill perfectly. Can't wait for its release.
On the subject of Silverstone's 515 XR, the price alone makes it desirable. My brother is going to college in a couple years, and has been wanting to build a pc, so having a case that can fit at a typical dorm desk would be amazing.
I'd be in the market for the small Silverstone FARA 515XR .. would be great to fit older (retro) hardware in and still have the benefit of using a modern case with glass sidepanel and good airflow. Since most likely an SSD or the like will be used and older mainboard/gpu you don't need the lenght of newer or older cases. Would definately buy at that pricepoint! Really hope they bring it to the EU market (and US).
Be Quiet Light Base 600 interests me the most. Laying the mobo down horizontal seems like a great idea to me because it puts the gpu in a vertical position without needing a riser cable. I will probably be getting one for my next build.
are thermaltake cases good now? ten years ago or so they were said to be cheap copycat cases, but they seem to be the only ones here making case with actual hard drive space and 5 1/4 inch bays
It's nice to see companies focusing a lot more on aesthetics. Things have finally been more or less opportunities for cooling performance, so now it's coming down to the finer details. My only problem is I think a lot of them look cool, but wouldn't look great in my space. Lol
The lianli 217 and 207 are structurally close to my ideal case, literally just want a metal side panel option instead of glass. It would fit the origins of the LANcool branding too, as a less-worrying-to-transport approach
Really interested in the NCORE 600, my only concern being weight. I bought the HAF 700 EVO two years ago and it's a fantastic case, love the look and how spacious it is, but it's so absurdly heavy that it was a nightmare to relocate during my recent move. The case itself is near 50lbs empty, 60+ likely with everything else, but it does look great.
I would buy the thermaltake TR1 as it is shown in the video. I would not be moving it, it would be a center piece pc for me with that look in that colour.
And if you missed it, our most recent case review (with the finalized new methodology) is here! This one is of Corsair's 6500 last month - th-cam.com/video/jIu8TToPY3A/w-d-xo.html
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Wait this isn't by price roundup?
Ah, computex... not interested then.
Pi case testing coming when?
Nothing gets me more pumped than feigning excitement over slight tweaks to a glorified box for my computer hardware. Seriously, I’m on the edge of my seat, just itching to fake interest in the next batch of pointless content
When are the yearly case round ups coming? Not so far
Not really interested in tower cases, would love to see some reviews for 4U rack mount cases, options are very limited and costs or crazy. 4U units that have good air flow or able to mount liquid cooling solution. For those of US that have several computers, towers just take up way too much space, rack mount is the way to go (SysRack).
I bought the Fractal Design North not because it had wood but because it looked good. The wood is well integrated into the design and it works as a general concept. Simply including wood somewhere on your case doesn't make it look good. Seeing most of the new wood cases, it is just blind trend following. Really makes me appreciate manufacturers with original and well thought out designs.
Also an owner of the Fractal North (I saw it for the first time in this channel, btw). Cannot agree more. Many of these new cases trying at integrating wood are missing the point. Concept goes first.
@@mateofantasma Concept goes first is kinda the essence od Fractal.
other manufacturers cases with wood design looks dated.
Couldn't agree more, I think the Corsair ones look hideous.
Fractal design cases are the best cases on the market, hands down
The Fractal Pi North case would look great as an external DAC or USB hub, to go along with the PC case.
even without the big north, i'd buy a thunderbolt/usb 4 dock shaped like this
I would love to have a tiny chassis for my audio interface.
I would love to have that to house some of my amplifiers for work.
they should really consider doing a range of different things with that design. the north family!
Disappointed at the lack of AI cases.
lol
No
My case is smarter than YOUR case. I can see the ads now... 🙄
What you really want is AI enhanced IDE cables !
@@startide Yeah, with AI RGB controllers built in!
I've lived long enough to see the wood-panel TV aesthetic potentially make a comeback. What a world.
Don't jinx your lifespan away, bro.
I used to watch The never ending story on my Wood Panel 32" TV as a kid. Thing was a lead brick.
I wish manufacturers would offer up more mATX cases. Every since realizing I dont need a full ATX mb all my builds since have been mATX and I love the smaller case size too. mATX case options feel lacking though.
I feel that bro, I just wrote that he didn't covered my recently purchased case. It's an awesome low key elegant + compact mATX case. Fishtank style dual glass combined with a gorgeous pearl black matte paint, supporting 360 aio, plus reverse intake fans included and full filter meshed but invisible from outside.
GPU are just getting so big manufacturers probably don't want to take that gamble of developing new cases for mATX anymore
The A3-mATX is the perfect case for us who prefer mATX, but most of the time, the bigger channels with give you form over function.
*Smaller case
*Fits 10 120mm fans and 2 360mm radiators
*Majority mesh design with option tempered glass side (if that's what floats your boat or find your lost remote)
*Fits GPU up to 415mm depending on PSU orientation
For me, the bigger issue is finding an mATX board that doesn't compromise, especially AMD.
@@jahsoul357 for the space savings you also trade a ton of noise under load, especially with small 120 mm fans.
Yeah, nice matx "lanbox" style of cases would appeal to me.
Its not really a "Best cases of 2024" video, is it? You haven't tested any of them, proper title would be "Cases we saw on Computex 2024 recap"
You think a guy who has tested 10,000 cases would actually need to test a case to tell if it’s good or not?
I don’t even need to test a case to tell if it’s good or not.
These are the best cases that each company has presented for this year. It is literally the best you can find from each company.
@@David-on1mryes? That's as stupid as saying a company that has made hundreds of cases know how to make cases
Not a catchy title
“The cases we’re looking forward to the most in 2024” would of been a reasonable title
Personally, I can’t wait to see the new NCASE M2 which should be coming out soon but that’s just coz I’m a bit small form factor / ITX nerd.
Can't wait for the case testing videos.
THERE ARE SO MANY TO DO! Super excited about all the stuff coming out for our new methods! Got the 6500 and Hyte Y70 up recently!
@@GamersNexus Steve, how many cases do you have to test? YES
Really curious about the Phanteks G400A!
H6 flow test when. And phanteks nv5
I am going to stick my neck out and say all of them can keep high end hardware within operating temperatures.
There will be about 5 degrees difference from the best to the worst that will represent 0% difference in performance.
Just buy whichever you like the look of which can fit your hardware inside.
Hey Steve and the Nexus Team. Im wondering if you could do some Old vs. New cases comparison between well... new cases and cases from like ten years ago, when we had interesting designs like the NZXT Phantom series or simply cases that were absolute Behemoths like the 820 (which you had reviewed back then as well).
It would be really interesting to see how they hold up today and maybe find out how "future proof" cases really are.
Was waiting for a case....showcase! Thanks Steve
It's the best case scenario
Thank you! Now, back to you Steve.
case solved then!
@@ZantoshGaming It seemed like it was an open and shut case, but I'll re-watch it just in case I missed something.
23:45 Oh no, the assassins might be going to GN HQ!
I can't believe Mr Burke accidentally broke the back of his skull whilst assembling a test bench then did it again while reaching for a phone, how clumsy of him.
We can only hope he learns to be more careful should he ever wake up from that coma.
@@nogravitas7585 We regret to inform you that Mr Burke was mistakenly given a large dosage of fentanyl instead of a saline solution in his IV drip. It's sad, but these sorts of accidents occur in such a high stress environment. Boeing sends its condolences to the family and coworkers of Mr Burke.
@@nogravitas7585
Don't worry. All we need to do is apply more and more voltage until he regain consciousness. Assuming we can find the button to access his BIOS.
They have no chance of making it past the Gigabyte landmines.
I really hate how TH-cam deletes comments.
Not even sure which of my words related to the "bowing" stuff triggered them.
Not allowed to joke about anything anymore.
Now, I am expecting a thorough and in-depth review of the Pi North case from the team.
It is a nice looking case, ain't it?
Have you considered doing reviews of workstation/NAS/tower server cases? With at least 8 drive bays, in the review looking at air flow while fully populated, ease of access to drives, and comparing the compactness/massiveness of the overall case.
Also kind of interested. I've seen talk of cooling concerns for the Silverstone CS383 from people who have used the predecessors.
I would also love this! Compare noise volume and noise type of a fully running NAS. Does high airflow end up letting all the drive noise thru? Do insulated panel cases actually find a noise and temperature sweetspot? I want to know!
Fractal design r5 is on sale on Newegg right now, it's a old one but good one. Just picked one up for the same purpose.
The Lian Li A3 has just released, in stock in some countries now.
I think it will be the most popular case of the year, but wasn’t shown sadly.
Thanks for making it clear what was ITX and putting it at the end. Made it easier to not waste time on. Much appreciated.
Silverstone not realizing that Alphacool makes a 3x180mm rad in a case that large is such a missed opportunity.
I could say the same about the 9000D but it's much easier to forgive when you can fit 4pcs of 4x120.
This is overwhelming. Each segment draws a "OOH! I WANT THAT!" from me!
MONTECH is really the rising star of pc industry!
They definitely appear to be in "tryhard" mode -- and in a good way!
Montech: "Not all ideas are a winner" ~ Gamers Nexus
Well, when it comes to recommending good pc cases, I guess you could say the Case is……Closed…..*puts on sunglasses, queue CSI Miami music*
That AX700 is something i want and need, such a reminder of those old mammoth full towers when drive cage towers were standard.
I would strongly consider it if it supports an optical drive.
I'm looking forward to your review of all the cases mentioned here :) Thanks for the video!
thanks steve now i know which case i need just in case i want a new case for my pc case
(which is the lian li 217)
I have to say the array of case choices these days is really impressive...and the prices seem very reasonable in this era of ubiquitous inflation. Thanks for a great presentation on all of this!
Just built mine in a white Shadow Base 800 case with 7 white Arctic P14 ARGB fans, 3 of which are on an Arctic LFIII 420. Absolutely love this case, and it doesn't have any gimmicks like fish tank look or fans on the same side of the motherboard blowing air into glass instead of toward components.
As always, thanks, Steve!
And the whole GN crew ❤
I am still rocking my venerable CaseLabs Mercury S5 mATX Case! It's nice to see some more well engineered, yet affordable cases.
After i changed my CPU from a 5500 to a 5700x3d I was actually looking for a new case as my previous one had horrible airflow, and thanks to your computex lian li video, i decided to look at them.
Found a lancool mesh II performance, used, for 50€, plus today i ordered the arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 as well, so my cpu won't suffer as much anymore, and a decent mobo with good vrms as thosr were overheating as well.
So, as a noob pc user, i want to say thank you for all the stuff you do and teach people, I'm learning a lot, and will make a second build soon using my older components 😁😁
I'm still impressed by GN Asus coverage. Such an amazing channel. Keep up the wicked work! Thanks to all the team
I just wish more people made wall mountable cases. There’s like one - the Thermaltake P3
That Silverstone Alta D1 is just amazing.... reminds me of my old Lian-Li PC70 (yes, I still have it!)
Yeah, definitely got my eye. I'm done with 120mm case fans. Got enough of those with 011DXL case. I'm curious how large radiator that can fit, and if it fits radiator for GPU as well.
The light base 600 has replaced my old Jonsbo Mod 1. After 2 weeks of use, I would like to point out a weak point. When closing the hard disk cage, there can be unwanted pressure on the power supply cables, which led to boot problems for me. So please be more careful than I was with cable management. Ultimately, full marks for this fantastic product!
Can't wait for the test results, I'm more interested in the function over form cases. Great work!
I really appreciated the design of the HS01(not mini) with the cave-in design, allowing for what seems to be dual chamber case without comsuming extra space. It had very unique design and the announced price was staggeringly cheap too for the quality offered. I wished it was featured in the video too😢.
23:40 Imagine Boeing's relief, as Steve's comment allayed concerns that they were about to face a GamersNexus level safety recall investigation over the 737 Max
I want to see more cases like (or an upgrade to) the Fractal Design Torrent. Something with massive 3 180mm fans up front, on the bottom, and room for cables and aio’s and hard drive + ssd space. Since the Torrent is basically made for liquid cooling, which is strange considering all the fan functionality.
Would’ve loved to see a video comparing all the cases and doing cooling tests like previous years
I am at a point in my life where the best case choice for me is a black box, that is deathly silent, has great airflow, and the only LED I can see is the 7 segment error LEDs on the mobo.
Yes I've been wanting something just like the Be Quiet Light Base 900 sorta bummed not out till October but will eagerly await a case review in the Horizontal position Thanks for everything you do for the Community😁
just my two cents about a company I had a good experience with : NZXT
I broke my glass panel and they just replaced it, didn't care about checking warranty or anything. Took some time because of stock issues, but got it for free with UPS shipping. Just above my expectations. Definitely sticking with them next time.
much minimalistic, designs from fractal with wood and fabric and stuff that just blend in
Honestly, the start of the show this year for me was thermaltake's Ceres 350, specifically the racing green variant. Looks so refreshing with those colors after an endless supply of black and white cases
I’m not super intelligent when it comes to building PCs. So these kinds of videos are super helpful, especially seeing as I have a massive heating issue with my current case and am in the market for a newer fan specific cooling case. Thank you GN!
Fractal Torrent and call it done.
@@BGraves Either that or the North(XL). If I didn't comment to an mATX build, those would be the 2 that I get. I look at everything else as dang near form over function. Tempered Glass for everyone!!! lol
@@jahsoul357 once you experience the absolute silence of 180 mm, you will completely lose interest
It's best to contact the manufacturer of your system and follow the instructions in your manual's to totally shutdown your system safely and not leave it in sleep mode/standby setting. As this will still generate heat over time. Make sure it has gone totally cold then unplug from mains and do not use until you consulted with the manufacturer for further professional assistance.
I really liked what Phanteks had this year. I'm in love with the new Evolv X2 and the cable combs. I also really enjoyed seeing Antec make a comeback. I still love my Antec 900
If you're still in an office cubicle, plain and functional seems ok. My PCs have all sat where I can see them. Functional yes, but not plain. Carbide Air 540, Fractal North and finally a bit of RGB with the King 95. All 3 have issues roof mounting the thicker Arctic LFII and III AIOs. "Normal" sized fans and radiators, no problems with vrm clearances.
The timing with me planning a new build is impecable
Love to see the airflow $60-100 range getting some love. Will probably be building in whichever of these has the best temp/noise ratio.
That Lian Li 207 Case will 100% be a top seller, that layout just makes so much sense!
Screw hard drive cages!
You guys are the reason now I have a Lian Li Lancool II Mesh. Such an amazing case for it's price.
2:20 Hands up if you remember a time when having a magnet _anywhere near_ a PC was a terrible idea. ✋Not a dig at GN -- those badges look awesome -- just astounding how times have changed. My gaming rig "still" has spinning magnetic media in it, and I wouldn't have thought twice putting something like that on my case today.
be quiet light base 600 is neat. I have a huge desk so space isn't an issue to lay it down. love the retro consol look.
The sff market looks especially interesting, lots of ideas and creativity there. My interest for these is growing because they'd be both practical and aesthetically suited for running simracing rigs in high profile brands booths
Looking forward to the testing on these. I'm the type of person to put high-end components into no-frills, function-first budget cases, so more budget airflow cases sounds exciting to me.
I'm just so fricken happy that Antec didn't just come back, but came back so strong. Respect!
We need more compact mATX cases!
hopefully these end being a best case scenario!
What a booming market for a thing that you never actually needed!
I've been rocking caseless PC for 16 months and it's totally fine and almost dust free. Runs dead silent as well.
I'm very interested in the Light Base 900, hope there will be a test video for it when it's released.
I'm using a Fractal Focus 2 right now and it has great airflow but I've never like that the power supply is not hidden in any way and the space behind the motherboard tray is imo way too little for a modern case.
I'm always so happy seeing the amount of videos that are self sponsored by the shop slowly rising. I love that this Chunnel is becoming more self sustained!
my favorites were the Be quiet! light base 600 and 900, Montech king 65 pro and coolermaster NR200P concept.
Great stuff guys. The most interesting part of the video to me was at the very beginning. "One manufacturer states it is getting hard to compete" If you want to compete lower your prices. Lian LI and the rest has shown it is possible to make a good product at a fair price.
Kudos to the editor. The cut to the 8500p in the Cooler Master section made me laugh out loud. Great video.
I love the Silverstone and Thermaltake server/workstation cases! I've been thinking about going back to a tower instead of my Rosewill 4U's.
Perfect timing! I was thinking it was about time for a “best cases” video -mostly because I need a new one. ;-)
Where is my favorite one - thermaltake CTE E550 TG with the whole motherboard layout turned on 90 degree's with I/O at the top. I liked that clean setup and easy acces to ports.
Excited for the videos! I actually got a Silverstone one because I saw them in a line up video several years back.
I wanna see more of the HS01 mini, that leather looks sweet!! The purse handle could be overkill but really appreciating the innovation here
IDK who the hell was smoking crack in an exec meeting and thought "We should slap walnut paneling on our case!" But I'm all here for it. For some reason makes for an insanely good low profile rustic vibe. The way they are integrating the wood into these cases makes for an incredibly simple and natural design, and the walnut accents the cases fantastic. While I know it reviewed poorly for GN, I love the look of the 6500 with its walnut paneling. With wood cases and wood paneling seemingly becoming more popular, it makes me curious as to if case manufactures will begin to expand the types they use. I would love to see a darker or more red colored wood on a case. Nonetheless, I still think Walnut was the right way to go for these. For some reason gives off a shotgun stock or old wood panel TV vibe.
I hope one day you gamers nexus takes all this data they’ve collected on all these cases and puts together the ultimate performing case, would be insane and would sell like crazy
Silverstone Alta T1 seems like a solid hit if the front can be mesh or have fans. I love that the motherboard can slide out.
I really really really need the Fractal pi North to become an actual product they sell.
Thanks Steve!
those pins are awesome, and I bought them as soon I saw it. happy to show some gratitude for the awesome content the team works hard for, and getting something awesome in return! cheers guys!
Phanteks are killing this year. Got myself Phanteks XT Pro Ultra which is almost exactly like G400A and the amount of ARGB 140 fans, features, looks you get for less than $100 is amazing.
The computex case recap video is always my best-case-scenario for me to market updating the PC with my spouse.
Bequiet light is hot. Mood is very hot.
Honorable mention of Silverstone being the only 5U consumer cases.
Great video! Lots of interesting ITX designs on the horizon and love to see companies offering more than just black and white color options.
Corsair 9000 D case looks awesome. I can’t wait for the review on it. With a case that Big. I bet you can put. Two ATX motherboard in it. Can’t wait to see more of this case..
The Lancool 207 will be mine! I currently have the Lancool III which is too big for my liking, so I've been looking for a smaller case to downsize my pc. Lancool 207 seems to fit the bill perfectly. Can't wait for its release.
The purse looks gorgeous. I like it
13:28 THAT is friggin' awesome!
I really love the attention ITX build are getting the past few years. Hopefully ITX compatible component prices will also drop in the near future.
On the subject of Silverstone's 515 XR, the price alone makes it desirable. My brother is going to college in a couple years, and has been wanting to build a pc, so having a case that can fit at a typical dorm desk would be amazing.
I'd be in the market for the small Silverstone FARA 515XR .. would be great to fit older (retro) hardware in and still have the benefit of using a modern case with glass sidepanel and good airflow. Since most likely an SSD or the like will be used and older mainboard/gpu you don't need the lenght of newer or older cases. Would definately buy at that pricepoint! Really hope they bring it to the EU market (and US).
I've only just bought Fractal North based on the glowing GN review, and there is already a new wave of cases coming out of Computex!
I bought a fractal case a year or so ago and it broke one plastic holder in the front on the first day.
Fractal is killing it. Absolutely my favorite case maker.
Wow, the Thermaltake AX700 looks like a beast!
Be Quiet Light Base 600 interests me the most. Laying the mobo down horizontal seems like a great idea to me because it puts the gpu in a vertical position without needing a riser cable. I will probably be getting one for my next build.
Building a new pc next year and 100% going with the Fractal North XL, that thing is so pretty
Thanks GN for a concise wrap up of all the latest cases. Great stuff. I will be purchasing a be quiet! light base case when it comes out.
Always great to see Inwins new "Creations" and new boundaries being pushed.
are thermaltake cases good now? ten years ago or so they were said to be cheap copycat cases, but they seem to be the only ones here making case with actual hard drive space and 5 1/4 inch bays
The best case scenario is that this case showcase video shows a good case for some pc cases.
It's nice to see companies focusing a lot more on aesthetics. Things have finally been more or less opportunities for cooling performance, so now it's coming down to the finer details.
My only problem is I think a lot of them look cool, but wouldn't look great in my space. Lol
The lianli 217 and 207 are structurally close to my ideal case, literally just want a metal side panel option instead of glass.
It would fit the origins of the LANcool branding too, as a less-worrying-to-transport approach
These improved airflow designs are really good to see :)
Great round-up. The ALTA T1 gives me massive mid-2000s Dell vibes.
the case i'm most interested in a review for is the Lian Li x Dan A3 mATX.
Really interested in the NCORE 600, my only concern being weight. I bought the HAF 700 EVO two years ago and it's a fantastic case, love the look and how spacious it is, but it's so absurdly heavy that it was a nightmare to relocate during my recent move. The case itself is near 50lbs empty, 60+ likely with everything else, but it does look great.
I can't wait for the Lian Li 207! Absolutely amazing cooling design at an affordable price with a standard fan size!
I am all in on that Be Quiet! Light Base! I have been looking for a RGB friendly horizontal fish tank style case for a while now.
I would buy the thermaltake TR1 as it is shown in the video. I would not be moving it, it would be a center piece pc for me with that look in that colour.
This was great. Thanks for making this round-up!