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Great Looking Video Jason, although I'm not in the Market for a New PC Case. I am however, looking forward to your Next Video where hopefully you'll be doing a Review/w Specs & Prices on the then 'Newly Released': AM5 9000 Series CPUs!! Only to be Crushed when I look to see how much more I'll pay for those same CPUs in Canada !!
Want to mention with the fractal pop cases that they actually have a secret hatch at the bottom panel that opens up to the whole PSU cable area. This is perfect if you use a controller since you can fit it in there behind the small container, which you can use to store stuff like USB drives. Love this case for that, it's actually so useful!
“Disc drives just aren’t a thing anymore”… unless you buy a Fractal Design Pop Air / Pop Air Mini which has a cover where you can install a 5.25-inch disc drive or a number of other things.
For the pop cases, I got the white XL one. Honestly, it's one of the nicest cases I've worked with. Currently getting ready to do a hard line custom water loop in it. Waiting on parts to show up. Now The nice thing about this case is that it's made of steel. Meaning it's magnetic, useful for installing say a 360 distro plate on the side wall without drilling holes.
Modern cases tend to suck. No place for the DVD and all that glass. I don't want glass, I want an internal Blu-ray and I want good airflow. I don't need any RGB at all. There are cases like this, but they are hard to find and often tend to have bad airflow. Fractal will sell you case panels in steel to replace the glass, but still no space for the Blue-ray.
There's just no point in having a DVD player for most people these days. Just because you, a niche group of people, want it doesn't make all modern cases bad. They're still much better than any old case since most of those had awful airflow.
Good stuff Jason! If you haven't already, check out the Antec C5 or C8. I got the C5 and am super happy with it. Comes with 7 fans , including 3 reverse fans, and a PWM/ARGB controller. 🤙
I too just got the C5. I used it for my all white build and it looks phenomenal. The 7 included fans, dual chamber, panoramic view, and the side RGB strip made it my number one pick for a perfect case.
I would get a used case over the first option personally with the number of quality used cases on the market. Cases last a long time - I just replaced my 14-year-old office Antec P183 case with a Fractal North for the ascetic.
I've been looking at the Phanteks NV5 and the Montech Sky Two. Sucks that the Phanteks doesn't come with any fans as that really does up the cost quite a bit.
AWESOME video as always! Love the 4k!!! I have the white version Lian Li 216 and it is hands down the best case i have ever owned. Cannot recommend it enough. Can sometimes find it on sale for $85 too. Stay well and thanks for sharing!
Gotta agree - the Lian Li 216 Lancool is a great case. Best bang for the buck by far. Lots of room for a monster graphics card, or even a liquid cooling loop. My only gripe is it's a bit of a 'chonker' - best to keep it on the floor next to your desk. Cheers Jason!
The latest case that has caught my eye is the Antec C7. Cant say if i would buy it yet as i havnt seen the price yet. I really like what Montech have been doing with cases. They are one of those brands that have decided to give people more for their money. Ive had it with brands who will give you 3 front fans and no exhaust fan. And then with cases like the Montech air 903 MAX they include a fan controller, just that much better value. As always loved the video, and love the cat content. Thanks Jason.
I got the antec c5 I think it’s a steal it comes with 7 argb PWM fans and a rgb strip and support rear connector motherboards couldn’t ask for anything more tbh
Awesome video. I have been looking at several of these for my next build. However, what I REALLY want is a horizontal motherboard. Sure, I could just turn a regular case on its side, but that usually looks bad. Any recommendations for horizontal mobo cases?
I currently have 7 storage drives in my PC. 3x 3.5 HDDs, 2x 2.5 SSDs, and 2x M.2 SSDs. Most motherboards I'm looking at for my next PC have 4x SATA ports and 3x M.2 ports. I have a hard time finding cases that still have cages to mount HDDs or SSDs simply. Any thoughts on what I should look at? All these clean open looking cases don't have cages from what I can see.
I just finished my king 95 pro in white 2 days ago! I recommend the Frozen Prism 360m aio from thermalright right for $59. Went all white with the gigabyte aorus elite ax ice edition, trident Z neos in white, and the asrock steel legend. It came out beautifully. Absolutely banger of a case, and the controller had the extra room for all 3 fans in the aio so it was literally a breeze!
@@KartikPatil-uy6ub try the steel legend 7900gre. It’s like $10 more than the sapphire 7800xt and with a quick memory overclock, you get within 8% of the 7900xt which leaves you at roughly 20% ahead of the 7800xt. For $10 that’s absolutely worth it. I was about to pick the 7800xt, but once I saw the gre price for so little more, I couldn’t pass it up.
@@Bballfan1992 i got the white king non-pro so i could match the fans of the white Frozen Prism 360m aio i got for $57. great AIO, great case! i went with the asrock taichi lite motherboard and 7800x3d and kept my XFX RX 69509xt from my previous build.
I bought the king 95 pro and the front audio mic doesn’t work on it even though I plugged it in correctly. Now my cord on my gf 560 mic won’t reach. :( idk what do go
Whenever I am working on a new build, I always find myself coming to your videos to pick the case I build in. I appreciate the consistent updates and hope they continue to come!
I really liked the Omen 45L case, I have two, it was 69 bucks at one point, having the AIO outside the main case is genius! Bear likes the white cases the best I see!
Kind 95 pro is amazing especially since it comes with six fans and pre wired already. Not mentioned are those rear fans can be moved to the front of the case and more fans can be added to back for a total of 11-12 fans if you are feeling saucy lol. Building my 2nd build 95pro all white with Sakura 7800 xt
It wasnt the 7900xtx or the 5800x3D but the Fractal Torrent case that I bought, when I realized Im a PC enthusiast..If u like spending time on your pc, it surely is a good feeling to look at a nice looking case that u chose matching your aesthetic taste and/or your airflow preferences. So I would say : dont cheap out on cases. Btw very nice that Mr Bear gave his financial go to upgrade your set up, Team PC builder. Finally 1440p and up!
Very excited about the Montech XR, can't wait for it and the mesh version to be released in my region! Do you think the Montech stock fans are good or is it worth replacing them with something else?
For those who want to buy an Aqua 3 but can't get it, the exact same case is also sold as the Antec CX200M (comes with 3 exhaust and 2 inverse intake RGB fans)
I'm buying a high-end PC soon and your videos have been super helpful in deciding what parts to get and why. I literally just watched your 2023 version yesterday since I realized that's the one area I haven't done much research on. This video coming out today was perfect timing haha
I just put my system that I built this past January into a new, more spacious case. It’s the Thermaltake Ceres 500. Much better air flow. It comes with its own adjustable GPU support and four ARGB 140mm fans. I finally gave in to not having internal drive bays for my DVD burner and USB hub so I got external versions for both.
Glad to see the Hyte Y40 on this list. I chose this case for my 7800x3d/4080S build because it just looks so good & offers vertical gpu mounting. I have mine fully spec’d out with fans and my thermals are fantastic. I play @ 4k & GPU never goes above 70•C~ even in the most demanding games.
I love my bequiet case. It came with 3x120 and 1x160 of their RGB fans all pre installed and cable managed very well. It has easily removable screens and keeps everything nice and cool and of course does it quietly.
I currently have a Corsair Obsidian 750D Airflow Full Tower case but thinking when i do my upgrade to purchase the new Corsair 9000D and move what I am keeping from my current machine into the newer super case when it is eventually released.
I'm absolutely in love with my NZXT H6 Flow case super easy to build in and do cable management. I went with the non rgb version and then changed out to different fans adding the 2 in the basement. Total of 5 fans and the pc runs as cool as i would hope for in an air cooled setup. Great video and thank you for ideas for my budget build in gonna do for my dedicated ATS/ETS rig since it don't need to be flashy
I window shop for mitx cases. My kids may get interested in having a pc/console in a year or two, and I would like to combine it with our aging dvd player and make a gaming/media center that can run dvds and perhaps be a steam-machine
I got myself a CTE C750 Air, it cost me 149$, i love that case and it was really my only option in the premium category since, where i live (Mexico), for example the Montech King 95 pro cost 200$. Even if it had the same cost i would've gotten the C750, i just love the look of that case and all the options you have to mount hardware on it.
Hey Jason thanks for the video but you said the Lancool 215 is a terrible case and I'm wondering why. The mesh 215 version is a great airflow case according to Gamers Nexus' review.
Hi Jason! I really like the Sharkoon V1000 RGB, mATX case It comes with 3 Argb fans, has good airflow and an internal CD drive-slot. I miss the days where every laptop and tower pc had internal drives In my region it costs 75€ including taxes or 60€ without taxes. Btw. There are different versions. I refer to the one with a glass side panel and a mesh front for optimal airflow
Places like Australia and New Zealand, buying a PC case is hard and must consider the physical size, because many Matx cases wont fit a 3x fans GPU and we don't really have enough options for both PC cases and GPUs.
Stop buying PC cases that suffocate your components. Whatever else you want to do (RGB, glass, etc.) is a matter of preference. I've been using the Montech Air 903 Max over the Base, not because of the RGB, but because with the Max there's no need to shift fans around and add one to get a 3-in, 1-out configuration.
Thanks, Jason! 👍🏼 *Adorama* currently has the Lian Li Lancool 216 X (black, non-RGB) for *$79.99* (drop-shipped for free from Lian Li's warehouse on the west coast), and I *finally* got myself one (it should be arriving today, in fact). _Get 'em while they're hot!_ 🔥🔥🔥
If i swap my motherboard and cpu is there anything specific i need to do? Or does Windows automatically detect everything i had on my current equipment?
You will have to find and reinstall the drivers for the new cpu like chipset drivers. It should work out of the box. Windows might unactivate, but you can reactivate it with your key. If it was an oem key from a pre-built you have to "find" a way to reactivate it.
I've had my Phanteks Eclipse P400 for over 4 years and can't quite justify upgrading it. I often daydream of a complete new build, hence my viewership here rn. thanks for the video!
Gracias señor por sus videos. Los veo hace tiempo y es mi primer post. Primero que todo excelente su información, bien redactada, categorias, precios, etc Un like obviamente. Y comparto sus videos para que la gente vea más allá de lo que puede ser, armas un pc. Usted es un crack master! Bless! 😊. Saludos desde Chile
I differ with you a little on the percent of budget, depending on the situation. If you don't need the most computing power possible now, get an upgrade friendly MB (like AMD) with lower end (or fewer - 1 ram stick instead of 2, 1 SSD instead of 2, 2 fans instead of 6) components that can be easily upgraded in a few months when you have more money, and spend more on a case you want for a long time that's easy to work with. It's much easier to switch or add components than getting a new case. The case is like the foundation of the computing house. However, if your priority is straight computing power as soon as possible, your recommendation to spend a smaller percentage on a case makes good sense. Also, some people may just enjoy rebuilds, even if it's the same guts. In January, upgraded from a Phanteks Enthoo Pro to a be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901, and just moving the parts was fun for me.
@@libertyprime9307 , yes, I can definitely see why that may be true in some builds. I apologize for the lack of clarity. It was just one example of many ways to cut spending upfront to get a better tower at the beginning of a budget build. If a person puts a high priority on a quality long-term tower, that may be a tradeoff they're willing to make. RAM is so cheap that buying the second stick on next month's wage might even be possible, though it is less cost efficient and less performant than just having a pair to start with. Sometimes, I've started with a single stick because I wanted to max the capacity of each slot but couldn't afford two sticks while doing that initially. I always end up maxing out my RAM slots, and I don't like to buy RAM twice (replace 2x16GB with 2x32GB later, for example). I would rather just start with 1x32GB than start with 2x16GB, and I've never had a regrettable experience from this approach, even if I'm not winning online benchmark competitions or squeaking out 2-5 more fps. I also prioritize GPU spending over RAM speed/performance, because its direct impact on performance is more substantively observable immediately. I just need enough RAM to prevent my disk from being used and to allow complex 4K or 6K video edits to take as much RAM as they want. I don't know what build you'll do next, but I hope you have a blast with it and that it exceeds your needs and expectations. Thank you for the feedback.
Do have a build video with cases and mother boards
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I just got the lian li 216 for $50, open box from microcenter! Amazing and well thought out case. You can tell they really used their brains when designing it. Pleasure to build in.
I think I’m going to go with a Lian Li Vision. Even though it’s just a midrange build, I want that look. Kinda like an old school Firebird with only a V6 engine.
currently rocking the montech air 100 argb. Been thinking of either buying a new case (something smaller probably) or changing my fans to bigger ones/adding an AIO cooler. Video came in time!
The Okinos Aqua 3 is a very nice case but I'd be scared to use it if I had a GPU that used most of the space available. Though I've seen folks add intake fans at the bottom to help with this...
I'm waiting on the lian li lancool 207, supposed to go on sale this year for like us$80, for my next build. very similar to the 206/216 in look & design as a front intake atx case with those larger paired front fans, but it moves the power supply up front to open the space directly under the motherboard for a pair of sunken intake fans, supplying fresh air directly to the gpu without taking up extra space in the main compartment. two front and two bottom intake fans should balance with the one rear exhaust fans plus typical three fan top exaust aio cpu cooler, with the front two fans being larger and the aio having to push through the radiator giving the desired overall positive pressure. My current pc uses the montech sky 2, very similar to the xt or whatever it was shown in this video. it's been very good for me, looks very pretty, affordable price, surprisingly good air flow. However the fishtank design moves intake fans to the side, which significantly reduces room in the rear compartment for cable management. Not unworkable at all, still a very good case, but kind of an uncomfortably tight fit back there, and the typical rear power dupply position doesn't allow for the direct air supply to the gpu like the lian li 207 will.
Montech Air 903 base and Phanteks XT pro are some fairly priced cases I like a bunch. Asus TUF Gaming GT302 is a real performer too, but more of a premium case. I love cases, thumbs up!
Currently building on a h6 flow white ,pretty sure the rear takes only 1 fan , great video keep it up , building a pc with watching your videos over the last couple months ,awesome content as always.
I bought a Montech Sky 2 GX. Not a bad case. Then I bought a incompatible xmp ram for my b650 motherboard. I knew something like this would happen trying to build my own pc and going for cheap deals. The user reviews said it worked turns out it only works if I don't turn xmp mode on.....
Sorry I got to the party so late. Busy weekend, bunch of family from out of town here. Just got home from a baseball game. Great video, as usual... but I'm curious why you didn't mention Thermaltake's Tower series in any of them. The Tower 200 for 100 bucks feels like a steal. Comes with 2 140mm (non-RGB) fans included. I just put them in the back for exhaust and used other RGB fans up front for the aesthetic.
Sounds like a great weekend! Thermaltake makes good stuff but I'm not a big fan of their pricing so they didn't make the cut here. But great to hear that you've had a good experience with them!
Dark Base 701 Dark base 701 Dark base 701! it's what i bought so i''m standing by it lol. defnitely expensive but i needed the room for the Dark Rock Elite Cpu cooler.
Watching this with my old case with cd and disk build in. Gonna buy the Adata Xpg Battlecruiser later on since is what's available on my country (That I like to have).
I've been keeping my eye on the Fractal Design North and Torrent cases, I just haven't budged on those ascetics and seeing they are decent with airflow. Plus I kind of like the non-RGB vibe,
Thanks for these reviews, Jason. I always like how concise and simple you make them (they need more cat though, LOL). I'm looking to move my latest build out of a 10+ year old Zalman MS800+ mid-tower case (pretty rudimentary but it has the unique feature of a powered SATA backplane for three drives with a bonus 90mm fan) and was wondering if you've had any experience with the SAMA Neview 4503 case?
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What do you think of our new 4k format? Any feedback appreciated
Ahaha man, I was just buying a new case, you are a mindreader! I recently subscribed, and 4k is fantastic. Your channel is awesome!
love it
It looks great!
I can clearly see the whiskers on your chin!
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Great Looking Video Jason, although I'm not in the Market for a New PC Case. I am however, looking forward to your Next Video where hopefully you'll be doing a Review/w Specs & Prices on the then 'Newly Released': AM5 9000 Series CPUs!! Only to be Crushed when I look to see how much more I'll pay for those same CPUs in Canada !!
I can't be mad that you give us format options!! I am in 1440p. But you look great on my ultrawide OLED. Great Content!
Even if I'm not looking for the item, videos from Jason always brighten up my feed!
Have a great Friday! Thanks for watching
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Want to mention with the fractal pop cases that they actually have a secret hatch at the bottom panel that opens up to the whole PSU cable area. This is perfect if you use a controller since you can fit it in there behind the small container, which you can use to store stuff like USB drives. Love this case for that, it's actually so useful!
Thanks for sharing!
STOP BUYING BAD PC CASES!📢📢📢
THATS RIGHT! (;
Great advice
@@PCBuilderChannel Im JASONNNNNNNNN
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You can’t really buy a bad pc case it’s just a case if you like it you like it
“Disc drives just aren’t a thing anymore”… unless you buy a Fractal Design Pop Air / Pop Air Mini which has a cover where you can install a 5.25-inch disc drive or a number of other things.
Just make sure to get a case which can fit the Ryzen 4070!
Definitely important to check your GPU of choice can fit in the case
I bought a Lancool 216 during Amazon prime for $94 and it's a great case and there's even enough space left over for my bust of Shakespeare.
Forsooth thine PC hath class!
@@PCBuilderChannel I am fain i hath built mine own bethinking machine in this wond'rful boxeth
Just bought the Montech king 95 pro!! Dual chamber with 6 argb fans!! Great case I recommend easy and lots of space
Can I put a microatx in it?
Insane timing. I needed to order a case literally today.
Nailed the timing! (; Hope this is helpful!
For the pop cases, I got the white XL one. Honestly, it's one of the nicest cases I've worked with. Currently getting ready to do a hard line custom water loop in it. Waiting on parts to show up. Now The nice thing about this case is that it's made of steel. Meaning it's magnetic, useful for installing say a 360 distro plate on the side wall without drilling holes.
216 GOAT - great cooling performance solid construction decent price
80$ for a chinesium 3 fan case is not a decent price.
@@Norim_Lian li is a good company lil bro
Modern cases tend to suck. No place for the DVD and all that glass. I don't want glass, I want an internal Blu-ray and I want good airflow. I don't need any RGB at all. There are cases like this, but they are hard to find and often tend to have bad airflow. Fractal will sell you case panels in steel to replace the glass, but still no space for the Blue-ray.
There's just no point in having a DVD player for most people these days. Just because you, a niche group of people, want it doesn't make all modern cases bad. They're still much better than any old case since most of those had awful airflow.
Good stuff Jason! If you haven't already, check out the Antec C5 or C8. I got the C5 and am super happy with it. Comes with 7 fans , including 3 reverse fans, and a PWM/ARGB controller. 🤙
I too just got the C5. I used it for my all white build and it looks phenomenal. The 7 included fans, dual chamber, panoramic view, and the side RGB strip made it my number one pick for a perfect case.
Thanks for the tip!
I would get a used case over the first option personally with the number of quality used cases on the market. Cases last a long time - I just replaced my 14-year-old office Antec P183 case with a Fractal North for the ascetic.
I bought my montech air 100 argb for about $40.
Nice new hair btw!
Wow!
And thank you
Different camera? looks nice.
It sure is! We upgraded to a new camera and this is our first video in 4k!
I went with a Montec king95 open box at Newegg for 109.00 that’s with the fans not a bad price if the open box isn’t too bad.
I've been looking at the Phanteks NV5 and the Montech Sky Two. Sucks that the Phanteks doesn't come with any fans as that really does up the cost quite a bit.
Really frustrating!
My pick for ITX is the Dan A4-H2O. It supports gpus like the 4090 while still being super small, as well as liquid cooling
Nice! Thanks for sharing
I have the Lancool 216. What an excellent case! Air flow, assembly, maintenance, everything the way you always wanted.
yeah I got the 216 after watching one of Jason's guides, best case I have used and looks good too.
@@russhodgson5209 It's a damn good case
216 owner here as well newb builder case made the 360 aio install EASY
Can it fit a 420 AIO?
woah, cat in the back was brave stepping over those cpu and plaque lol
He's a little super cat lol
AWESOME video as always! Love the 4k!!!
I have the white version Lian Li 216 and it is hands down the best case i have ever owned. Cannot recommend it enough.
Can sometimes find it on sale for $85 too.
Stay well and thanks for sharing!
So glad you liked it! 4K is here! And yes, Lian Li Lancool 216 is just really hard to beat for $100! :)
Gotta agree - the Lian Li 216 Lancool is a great case. Best bang for the buck by far. Lots of room for a monster graphics card, or even a liquid cooling loop. My only gripe is it's a bit of a 'chonker' - best to keep it on the floor next to your desk. Cheers Jason!
Thanks for sharing!
This guy is such a HUGE MVP in the pc community
Hey thank you!
Fractal all the way for me. So much thought goes into their products.
The latest case that has caught my eye is the Antec C7. Cant say if i would buy it yet as i havnt seen the price yet. I really like what Montech have been doing with cases. They are one of those brands that have decided to give people more for their money. Ive had it with brands who will give you 3 front fans and no exhaust fan. And then with cases like the Montech air 903 MAX they include a fan controller, just that much better value.
As always loved the video, and love the cat content. Thanks Jason.
I got the antec c5 I think it’s a steal it comes with 7 argb PWM fans and a rgb strip and support rear connector motherboards couldn’t ask for anything more tbh
Awesome video. I have been looking at several of these for my next build. However, what I REALLY want is a horizontal motherboard. Sure, I could just turn a regular case on its side, but that usually looks bad. Any recommendations for horizontal mobo cases?
AYYYYYE! Literally swapped my old case yesterday for a H6 Flow, good call!
Nice!
I currently have 7 storage drives in my PC. 3x 3.5 HDDs, 2x 2.5 SSDs, and 2x M.2 SSDs. Most motherboards I'm looking at for my next PC have 4x SATA ports and 3x M.2 ports. I have a hard time finding cases that still have cages to mount HDDs or SSDs simply. Any thoughts on what I should look at? All these clean open looking cases don't have cages from what I can see.
Everytime I'm looking into something for a build this guy releases a video on that topic...thank you great content
Glad to help!
Another great video from Jason. Hope we see that Montech XR build on CZcams.
Thank you!
I'm going for a White build and Montech King 95 Pro just looks simply Majestic. Also the number of fans with bottom ones for GPU are a plus.
Nice!
I just finished my king 95 pro in white 2 days ago! I recommend the Frozen Prism 360m aio from thermalright right for $59. Went all white with the gigabyte aorus elite ax ice edition, trident Z neos in white, and the asrock steel legend. It came out beautifully. Absolutely banger of a case, and the controller had the extra room for all 3 fans in the aio so it was literally a breeze!
@@Bballfan1992 Yeah, I'm going for the same motherboard with RX 7800xt by Sapphire. Will take not of the rest you recommended. 🙌
@@KartikPatil-uy6ub try the steel legend 7900gre. It’s like $10 more than the sapphire 7800xt and with a quick memory overclock, you get within 8% of the 7900xt which leaves you at roughly 20% ahead of the 7800xt. For $10 that’s absolutely worth it.
I was about to pick the 7800xt, but once I saw the gre price for so little more, I couldn’t pass it up.
@@Bballfan1992 i got the white king non-pro so i could match the fans of the white Frozen Prism 360m aio i got for $57. great AIO, great case! i went with the asrock taichi lite motherboard and 7800x3d and kept my XFX RX 69509xt from my previous build.
I bought the king 95 pro and the front audio mic doesn’t work on it even though I plugged it in correctly. Now my cord on my gf 560 mic won’t reach. :( idk what do go
I used Lancool 216 for my first build a few months ago. I love it sometimes I just turn my pc on to look at it.
Right?
Whenever I am working on a new build, I always find myself coming to your videos to pick the case I build in. I appreciate the consistent updates and hope they continue to come!
That's so great to hear! Thank you for the feedback it means a lot. Best wishes on the build!
I really liked the Omen 45L case, I have two, it was 69 bucks at one point, having the AIO outside the main case is genius! Bear likes the white cases the best I see!
Thanks for sharing! And hey just enjoys anything that comes out of a box he can explore (;
Kind 95 pro is amazing especially since it comes with six fans and pre wired already. Not mentioned are those rear fans can be moved to the front of the case and more fans can be added to back for a total of 11-12 fans if you are feeling saucy lol. Building my 2nd build 95pro all white with Sakura 7800 xt
It wasnt the 7900xtx or the 5800x3D but the Fractal Torrent case that I bought, when I realized Im a PC enthusiast..If u like spending time on your pc, it surely is a good feeling to look at a nice looking case that u chose matching your aesthetic taste and/or your airflow preferences. So I would say : dont cheap out on cases.
Btw very nice that Mr Bear gave his financial go to upgrade your set up, Team PC builder. Finally 1440p and up!
Very excited about the Montech XR, can't wait for it and the mesh version to be released in my region! Do you think the Montech stock fans are good or is it worth replacing them with something else?
Me too! I am planing to build in one soon and planing to use their fans
For those who want to buy an Aqua 3 but can't get it, the exact same case is also sold as the Antec CX200M (comes with 3 exhaust and 2 inverse intake RGB fans)
I'm buying a high-end PC soon and your videos have been super helpful in deciding what parts to get and why. I literally just watched your 2023 version yesterday since I realized that's the one area I haven't done much research on. This video coming out today was perfect timing haha
So glad we can help! That means a lot. Best wishes on your build you got this!
I got a Corsair 5000D cuz it got fairly high praise from other PC CZcamsrs 😅
I just put my system that I built this past January into a new, more spacious case. It’s the Thermaltake Ceres 500. Much better air flow. It comes with its own adjustable GPU support and four ARGB 140mm fans. I finally gave in to not having internal drive bays for my DVD burner and USB hub so I got external versions for both.
Thanks for sharing!
Glad to see the Hyte Y40 on this list. I chose this case for my 7800x3d/4080S build because it just looks so good & offers vertical gpu mounting. I have mine fully spec’d out with fans and my thermals are fantastic. I play @ 4k & GPU never goes above 70•C~ even in the most demanding games.
Okinos Aqua 7 is sick!! I use it in Pc flipping (I do higher end builds) and it comes with 9 RGB fans and a hub!!!
Nice!
I love my bequiet case. It came with 3x120 and 1x160 of their RGB fans all pre installed and cable managed very well. It has easily removable screens and keeps everything nice and cool and of course does it quietly.
Thanks for the tip!
I currently have a Corsair Obsidian 750D Airflow Full Tower case but thinking when i do my upgrade to purchase the new Corsair 9000D and move what I am keeping from my current machine into the newer super case when it is eventually released.
I would only worry about upgrading your case if you have maxed out your GPU and CPU choices
Just picked up an a3 lian li case for my micro atx build. $70 for a good lian li case just have to figure out where to add fans if needed.
I'm absolutely in love with my NZXT H6 Flow case super easy to build in and do cable management. I went with the non rgb version and then changed out to different fans adding the 2 in the basement. Total of 5 fans and the pc runs as cool as i would hope for in an air cooled setup. Great video and thank you for ideas for my budget build in gonna do for my dedicated ATS/ETS rig since it don't need to be flashy
Nice! Thanks for sharing
I window shop for mitx cases. My kids may get interested in having a pc/console in a year or two, and I would like to combine it with our aging dvd player and make a gaming/media center that can run dvds and perhaps be a steam-machine
I got myself a CTE C750 Air, it cost me 149$, i love that case and it was really my only option in the premium category since, where i live (Mexico), for example the Montech King 95 pro cost 200$.
Even if it had the same cost i would've gotten the C750, i just love the look of that case and all the options you have to mount hardware on it.
Best budget case?
Sky two gx
Best airflow case?
Sky two gx
Best value case?
Sky two gx
Can fit all 40 seriese case?
Sky two gx
What case to get?
Hey Jason thanks for the video but you said the Lancool 215 is a terrible case and I'm wondering why. The mesh 215 version is a great airflow case according to Gamers Nexus' review.
Hi Jason!
I really like the
Sharkoon V1000 RGB, mATX case
It comes with 3 Argb fans, has good airflow and an internal CD drive-slot. I miss the days where every laptop and tower pc had internal drives
In my region it costs 75€ including taxes or 60€ without taxes.
Btw. There are different versions. I refer to the one with a glass side panel and a mesh front for optimal airflow
Places like Australia and New Zealand, buying a PC case is hard and must consider the physical size, because many Matx cases wont fit a 3x fans GPU and we don't really have enough options for both PC cases and GPUs.
What about the thermaltake 300 micro tower? It's so pretty!
I've been thinking about that one or the bigger 500
Loving the Phanteks G500, great airflow, nice back to the future feel, easy cable management and a sideways SHIFT RM1000X PSU from Corsair (ATX 3.0).
Thanks for sharing!
Stop buying PC cases that suffocate your components. Whatever else you want to do (RGB, glass, etc.) is a matter of preference. I've been using the Montech Air 903 Max over the Base, not because of the RGB, but because with the Max there's no need to shift fans around and add one to get a 3-in, 1-out configuration.
Well said!
That's the case I bought.
i want a tower case with proper fan mounts without any glass. I dont want to see inside or buy rgb. Hard to find
Thanks, Jason! 👍🏼
*Adorama* currently has the Lian Li Lancool 216 X (black, non-RGB) for *$79.99* (drop-shipped for free from Lian Li's warehouse on the west coast), and I *finally* got myself one (it should be arriving today, in fact).
_Get 'em while they're hot!_ 🔥🔥🔥
Nice!!
If i swap my motherboard and cpu is there anything specific i need to do? Or does Windows automatically detect everything i had on my current equipment?
You will have to find and reinstall the drivers for the new cpu like chipset drivers. It should work out of the box. Windows might unactivate, but you can reactivate it with your key. If it was an oem key from a pre-built you have to "find" a way to reactivate it.
I've had my Phanteks Eclipse P400 for over 4 years and can't quite justify upgrading it. I often daydream of a complete new build, hence my viewership here rn. thanks for the video!
Nice! And I know the feeling, once you start building its hard to stop (:
Gracias señor por sus videos. Los veo hace tiempo y es mi primer post. Primero que todo excelente su información, bien redactada, categorias, precios, etc
Un like obviamente. Y comparto sus videos para que la gente vea más allá de lo que puede ser, armas un pc.
Usted es un crack master!
Bless! 😊. Saludos desde Chile
Muchas gracias! Thanks so much for watching and sharing, glad you're enjoying the channel! Saludos from the States! :))
@@PCBuilderChannel gracias. Y que tenga una excelente jornada señor
I differ with you a little on the percent of budget, depending on the situation. If you don't need the most computing power possible now, get an upgrade friendly MB (like AMD) with lower end (or fewer - 1 ram stick instead of 2, 1 SSD instead of 2, 2 fans instead of 6) components that can be easily upgraded in a few months when you have more money, and spend more on a case you want for a long time that's easy to work with. It's much easier to switch or add components than getting a new case. The case is like the foundation of the computing house.
However, if your priority is straight computing power as soon as possible, your recommendation to spend a smaller percentage on a case makes good sense. Also, some people may just enjoy rebuilds, even if it's the same guts. In January, upgraded from a Phanteks Enthoo Pro to a be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901, and just moving the parts was fun for me.
1 RAM stick is silly though.
@@libertyprime9307 , yes, I can definitely see why that may be true in some builds. I apologize for the lack of clarity. It was just one example of many ways to cut spending upfront to get a better tower at the beginning of a budget build. If a person puts a high priority on a quality long-term tower, that may be a tradeoff they're willing to make.
RAM is so cheap that buying the second stick on next month's wage might even be possible, though it is less cost efficient and less performant than just having a pair to start with. Sometimes, I've started with a single stick because I wanted to max the capacity of each slot but couldn't afford two sticks while doing that initially. I always end up maxing out my RAM slots, and I don't like to buy RAM twice (replace 2x16GB with 2x32GB later, for example). I would rather just start with 1x32GB than start with 2x16GB, and I've never had a regrettable experience from this approach, even if I'm not winning online benchmark competitions or squeaking out 2-5 more fps. I also prioritize GPU spending over RAM speed/performance, because its direct impact on performance is more substantively observable immediately. I just need enough RAM to prevent my disk from being used and to allow complex 4K or 6K video edits to take as much RAM as they want.
I don't know what build you'll do next, but I hope you have a blast with it and that it exceeds your needs and expectations. Thank you for the feedback.
Do have a build video with cases and mother boards
I just got the lian li 216 for $50, open box from microcenter! Amazing and well thought out case. You can tell they really used their brains when designing it. Pleasure to build in.
Nice!
Seriously man, well done as always. There's a reason I turn to your videos whenever I consider new parts for a build.
Thank you so much! Glad to help
What do you think about the be quiet! Silent Base 802?
Me too I am interested by be quiet cases how do they get positioned compare to those premium ?
Honestly, better than any case he recommended if you want good airflow. But I prefer the Fractal Meshify 2 or Torrent for this purpose.
I think I’m going to go with a Lian Li Vision. Even though it’s just a midrange build, I want that look. Kinda like an old school Firebird with only a V6 engine.
Going to be sharp!
Thanks your thoughts. I would add the Lian-Li Vision Chrome. Besides its beauty is the two rear fan capability to move the noise away from the user.
Thanks for sharing!
That Q3 case looks amazing. Too bad it doesn't seem to get to my country. I'm looking at the Thermaltake View 270 which has a similar look
currently rocking the montech air 100 argb. Been thinking of either buying a new case (something smaller probably) or changing my fans to bigger ones/adding an AIO cooler. Video came in time!
Been looking to start a new build and this is exactly what I have been looking at for the last two weeks!! thank you Jason!!!
Glad to help! Best wishes on the build!
I'm between the H9 flow and the H9 elite for my new build when the 9800X3D and the RTX 5080 comes out
The Okinos Aqua 3 is a very nice case but I'd be scared to use it if I had a GPU that used most of the space available. Though I've seen folks add intake fans at the bottom to help with this...
I'm waiting on the lian li lancool 207, supposed to go on sale this year for like us$80, for my next build.
very similar to the 206/216 in look & design as a front intake atx case with those larger paired front fans, but it moves the power supply up front to open the space directly under the motherboard for a pair of sunken intake fans, supplying fresh air directly to the gpu without taking up extra space in the main compartment. two front and two bottom intake fans should balance with the one rear exhaust fans plus typical three fan top exaust aio cpu cooler, with the front two fans being larger and the aio having to push through the radiator giving the desired overall positive pressure.
My current pc uses the montech sky 2, very similar to the xt or whatever it was shown in this video. it's been very good for me, looks very pretty, affordable price, surprisingly good air flow. However the fishtank design moves intake fans to the side, which significantly reduces room in the rear compartment for cable management. Not unworkable at all, still a very good case, but kind of an uncomfortably tight fit back there, and the typical rear power dupply position doesn't allow for the direct air supply to the gpu like the lian li 207 will.
Montech Air 903 base and Phanteks XT pro are some fairly priced cases I like a bunch. Asus TUF Gaming GT302 is a real performer too, but more of a premium case. I love cases, thumbs up!
Hey Jason! What are your thoughts on these following 2 Micro-ATX Cases?
- JONSBO/JONSPLUS Z20 Micro-ATX Case
- ASUS A21 Micro-ATX Case
See our mini tix build section! The JONSBO is our #1 pick
@@PCBuilderChannel Thank you!
Thanks I came to you first when looking for my new case :)
Glad I could help!
You missed antec c5. It's a great buy as it comes with "7" pres installed argb fans.
Currently building on a h6 flow white ,pretty sure the rear takes only 1 fan , great video keep it up , building a pc with watching your videos over the last couple months ,awesome content as always.
Awesome! Best wishes on the build!
I bought a Montech Sky 2 GX. Not a bad case. Then I bought a incompatible xmp ram for my b650 motherboard. I knew something like this would happen trying to build my own pc and going for cheap deals. The user reviews said it worked turns out it only works if I don't turn xmp mode on.....
Thanks for sharing!
The only things bad about the nova mesh is its bad fans, they barely suck in air.
21:54 the z20 also supports mini atx motherboards and atx psus!
For me actual king of the cases is Asus ProArt PA602. But $254.99/213€ is a lot of money for the case.
Why did you not consider the antec c5 argb? 130 euros with 7 argb preinstalled fans, plenty of space and better temps than the h6 flow.
thanks for the lovely market recap, my man! keep up the great work! i love window shopping with you
So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching (:
Sorry I got to the party so late. Busy weekend, bunch of family from out of town here. Just got home from a baseball game. Great video, as usual... but I'm curious why you didn't mention Thermaltake's Tower series in any of them. The Tower 200 for 100 bucks feels like a steal. Comes with 2 140mm (non-RGB) fans included. I just put them in the back for exhaust and used other RGB fans up front for the aesthetic.
Sounds like a great weekend! Thermaltake makes good stuff but I'm not a big fan of their pricing so they didn't make the cut here. But great to hear that you've had a good experience with them!
I usually listen to YT so I don't put too much thought into resolution 😅
It does look shaper though
Dark Base 701 Dark base 701 Dark base 701! it's what i bought so i''m standing by it lol. defnitely expensive but i needed the room for the Dark Rock Elite Cpu cooler.
Watching this with my old case with cd and disk build in. Gonna buy the Adata Xpg Battlecruiser later on since is what's available on my country (That I like to have).
I actually got the nzxt flow 6 in black for 100 at microcenter , I’d say it was a good deal
I've been keeping my eye on the Fractal Design North and Torrent cases, I just haven't budged on those ascetics and seeing they are decent with airflow. Plus I kind of like the non-RGB vibe,
I have a non-RGB Torrent in Grey. Probably the best airflow case ever made, all things considered.
Lol. It's like Jason was reading my mind. I was just looking at PC cases trying to buy a new one!
I love it when the timing is good! (;
I got the NZXT H9 Elite and I love it for $150
its not like everyday I have to buy a case. but the things is I have only limited options in my country. I have to find the best one available.
Hope this is helpful!
I got a 4000D last year as i got a really good deal for it with a PSU
Nice!
After the Montech xr, I bought the Lan Cool 216 which I kept. Nice to see it on this list here. Great info Jason thanks
Good to know! Thanks for watching (:
I love the Deepcool CC160, is a shame the USA banning issue.
Thanks for these reviews, Jason. I always like how concise and simple you make them (they need more cat though, LOL). I'm looking to move my latest build out of a 10+ year old Zalman MS800+ mid-tower case (pretty rudimentary but it has the unique feature of a powered SATA backplane for three drives with a bonus 90mm fan) and was wondering if you've had any experience with the SAMA Neview 4503 case?