Best PC Cases 2022

Gone are the days when a computer case was a gray box somewhere under a table. Today on the market you can find “boxes” for PCs for a variety of tasks – from a small home media center to creating a full-fledged server with several motherboards.

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1. Zalman i3 Black (from 3068 rubles)

Solid case from a well-known manufacturer of computer peripherals. The most popular format of the dimensions of the MidiTower case will allow you to fit here both a productive gaming system and a motherboard with a modest office stuffing. 4 built-in coolers are responsible for cooling the case, the speed of which can be controlled by a switch on the panel. If necessary, two more coolers or a water cooling system can be installed in the case. 

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2. Fractal Design Node 304 Black (from 6690 rubles)

Unusual case for building a compact PC. The very location of the inner walls of this case implies the installation of a large number of hard drives – up to six. If you do not need such a number of drives, you can remove them and try to fit the “game” water-cooled filling in the case. You can connect two USB devices, headphones and a microphone to the connectors on the front panel of the “square”. There are only two cooling coolers in an unusual case, their speed can be adjusted with a special switch. It is worth remembering that a standard-sized motherboard will not fit in the Fractal Design Node 304 Black – you need to look for smaller options. 

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3. AeroCool Aero-500 Window Black Edition (from 2960 rubles)

Strict computer case in which you can assemble a machine for the office. Most of the front panel is a large grill through which cool air enters. All buttons and controls are located on the top cover here – this is convenient in terms of the fact that you will never touch the flash drive that sticks out from the front. The case can’t be called super-heavy, but 0,5 mm metal thickness will be enough to not hear noise from PC components. The left side cover of the “box” of the case was made transparent. 

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4. AeroCool Qs-180 Black (from 2250 rubles)

Another affordable model on our list of the best PC cases in 2022. We’ll warn you right away that you won’t be able to fit a powerful video card and 3-4 hard drives into this system unit. Such a small case is ideal for a person who needs a PC as a tool for work or a machine for undemanding games. Despite the modest price and size, AeroCool Qs-180 Black has all the advantages of the “older” brothers – USB 3.0 ports, microphone and headphone outputs, as well as a built-in cooler (though only one). 

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5. Zalman Z11 Plus Black (from 5200 rubles)

A more advanced version from Zalman. For an additional two thousand rubles, users will receive a heavier case with an aggressive appearance. It weighs as much as 7,5 kg – the thickness of the steel is 0,8 cm! The manufacturer did not stint on a set of adapters and bolts complete with the case. Thanks to the side “cheeks” with coolers, the case receives additional ventilation. This case began to be produced a long time ago, so the USB 3.0 connection model in the front is very strange – through a wire that connects to the motherboard from the back. 

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6. Fractal Design Define XL R2 Black Pearl (from 11,1 thousand rubles)

A huge case of a full-fledged Full Tower format. A set of the most productive hardware will fit here – a standard motherboard with a massive cooler on the processor, up to four gaming video cards, a scattering of hard drives and a water cooling system. For better cooling of PC components, all wires in the case can be hidden behind its side wall. The cabinet door leans to the side on hinges so that the user can immediately access the hardware. 

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7. Computer case COUGAR Conquer Black (from 18 thousand rubles)

Perhaps the most unusual PC case in our selection. Bright colors, backlighting and a semi-open state of all components – that’s what COUGAR Conquer Black offers you. The side transparent wall does not adhere to the case, so dust gets inside over time. But this minus completely disappears compared to how the case looks on the table, especially in the dark. Of course, much depends on the beauty of the computer hardware; it is illogical to install a “boring” video card without backlighting or a liquid cooling system without a beautiful braid here. For enthusiasts, this case will become a real exhibition platform. 

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8. Deepcool Earlkase RGB White (from 4970 rubles)

Beautiful case for a gaming PC. The design of Deepcool Earlkase RGB White has nothing superfluous – a pleasant milky color, a bevelled front panel and a transparent side wall. All controls are placed on the top panel of the case, this will prevent accidental pressing with the knee or foot. If necessary, up to 7 coolers can fit in the case. The wall thickness is 0,7 mm – good sound insulation is provided. The color of the backlight LEDs can be adjusted by yourself. 

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9. Ginzzu A190 Black (from 1240 rubles)

The most budget PC case in our selection. Ideal for a person who assembles a simple PC for office work. In this case, the price is the main advantage. For more than a thousand rubles, you will get a case with not the densest metal (0,45 mm), without built-in coolers and only two USB connectors on the main panel. Nevertheless, with the desire and skill, it is possible to assemble an undemanding PC for office tasks for minimal money. 

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10. ASUS TUF Gaming GT501 Black (from 14 thousand rubles)

Rounding out the selection of the best PC cases is a model from a world-famous computer hardware manufacturer. The case was created specifically for gamers, so all their preferences were taken into account. The ASUS TUF Gaming GT501 Black has good case ventilation, so if the PC components are properly arranged, overheating will not occur. The internal illumination of the case can be adjusted in terms of power and color. On the top cover are the controls and USB ports. There are also two durable straps that make it easy to carry the case – this is suitable for gamers who often carry their “projectile” in competitions. 

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How to choose a PC case

We looked at worthy examples, now let’s talk about practical tips that will help you choose a model for yourself. This will help us Sisadmin Ilnur Shafikov.

Forfactor

You need to decide what kind of “stuffing” will be inside your computer – the price, dimensions and cooling system of the case depend on this. A compact case is suitable for an office PC, but a powerful gaming hardware simply won’t fit there. 

From the very beginning, Small Form Factor cases should be mentioned – they differ in the appearance of a small “cube”, which can be of various sizes. As a rule, it is problematic to install video cards of full size in such cases due to their length. The “cubic” cases look very impressive. Approximate dimensions – 265x390x347. 

MicroTower is the smallest option for building a full-fledged PC in the familiar format. You can fit a small MicroATX motherboard, a small graphics card, and a hard drive or SSD into it. In width, height and depth, the dimensions are approximately 165x360x390 centimeters. 

The MiniTower has a little more space than the Micro. You still won’t be able to install a “full size” motherboard and gaming graphics card inside. However, the cooling in such cases is better than in Micro. Also, if desired, a drive can be installed in such a case. Dimensions – 200x425x420 centimeters. 

MidiTower is the most popular format among the best PC cases in 2022. This is the gold standard for working computers – the boat will fit a “regular” ATX format motherboard, a full-size video card and, if you need, devices like a disk drive or card reader. If you don’t know which PC case to choose, MidiTower will suit you in 90% of cases. Dimensions – 190x465x430 centimeters. 

The FullTower case is chosen by those who do not have enough space in the MidiTower. Here you can install an eATX motherboard, an additional pair of video cards and a set of hard drives. Also, such cases are often equipped with silent water cooling systems. The dimensions of such a system are 230x440x475 centimeters. 

Finally, SuperTower cases – they are used to create the most powerful gaming systems or servers. Here you can cram a whole mountain of computer hardware – several motherboards, video cards and hard drives. An ordinary user does not need such power. Dimensions – 420x750x480 centimeters.

Body materials

A good computer case should be made of durable metal and plastic. There are often jokes among computer scientists about cases in which the thickness of the wall material is slightly higher than that of a sheet of foil. Of course, such absurdity in real life does not reach, but the wall thickness of the best PC cases should be at least 0,5 mm. In advanced models, the side wall of the system unit is made of transparent plastic or glass so that beautiful hardware can be seen. Remember, the heavier the PC case, the less likely it is to hear the noise of the computer components.

Convenience

Be sure to check which connectors are on the front of the case and how many there are. There should be at least two USB interfaces for comfortable use. It is desirable that headphones or a microphone can be connected to the front of the case. Also, for some, a card reader arranged in the case will not be superfluous.

Охлаждение

For a low-power office system, one cooler installed in the back of the case is enough. If you are building a gaming machine, then you should take care of good air circulation inside the PC case. To do this, you need to install at least two coolers inside – in front (for blowing in) and at the back (for blowing out). It is also possible to install a cooling system on the top cover of gaming case models. In some cases, to improve air circulation, it is possible to hide the wires behind the side to which the motherboard is attached.

Integrated power supply

As a rule, in most cases, manufacturers do not install built-in power supplies in their cases. But in some models, low-power PSUs from unknown manufacturers are bundled with the case. Such a purchase is not entirely logical, because for about the same money you can buy a branded power supply. Any person who can hold a screwdriver in their hands will cope with the installation. By the way, you need to choose cases in which the PSU is installed from below – air circulation is better here.