Do you want to dominate your opponents in your video game sessions? For this you will need a war machine, with an ATX PC case, the deal is done! We have selected for you the best ATX cases to choose according to your budget . From the inexpensive model to the ultra high-end, you will find what you are looking for!
The 3 best ATX cases in our ranking!
What to know before choosing your ATX case!
It is essential to take these 3 points into account before purchasing an ATX case:
- ATX cases are certainly cases that take into account the vast majority of components, but if you wish to subsequently upgrade your configuration, you may encounter limits. Indeed, an ultra gaming configuration requires larger components that will not fit into your ATX case.
- Take into account the materials of your case, which can positively or negatively influence its sound. A low-end case generally made of plastic will therefore be less insulating than steel or aluminum.
- Don't underestimate the PC case design. Keep in mind that your purchase must be made with your head and your heart. Firstly, to have what you need and secondly for what you like and will like. Don't hesitate to add LED strips or use the lighting included in certain cases to have a PC that reflects your image and taste.
Comparison of the best ATX cases for gamers
Cheap model (between €20 and €40)
Even with an inexpensive case, you can create a gaming PC configuration. But you will have to make concessions on the quality of the materials and the reputation of the brand of the case as well as the options available. However, you can build an ATX gaming PC with room for the essential components.
Aerocool RIFT with RGB!
Features and Reviews
We start this comparison with the Aerocool RIFT case, which has an acrylic window on the side as well as RGB LEDs on the front. It's an affordable mid-tower for building a gaming PC, all with elegance and style to adapt to your tastes. It has 7 fan slots (including 1 120mm rear fan slots provided), perfect for cooling your computer.
You can configure it as ATX, Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX and equip it with a graphics card of up to 371 mm. In addition, with 7 expansion slots and full connectivity, it is a case of choice for building a competitive gaming PC at a lower price. Finally, you can connect a large number of external devices thanks to the 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 USB 3.0 port, an SD card reader and audio connections (headphone and microphone).
ADVANCE ATX case with lots of space!
Features and Reviews
The Advance Origin is a low-budget case that is suitable for gamers looking for a lightweight, easy-to-assemble case. mATX and ATX compatible, it can accommodate numerous components thanks to the 7 available expansion slots and several hard drive bays: one external 5.25″, two internal 3″5 bays and two internal 2″5 bays.
Despite everything, it will not be suitable for all gaming configurations due to its cooling capacity limited to 3 fan slots (one of which is 120 mm included). It is nevertheless suitable for playing video games that place less demand on the graphics card and the motherboard, which are likely to heat up.
Ionz ATX Gaming PC Case in Tempered Glass!
Features and Reviews
The ATX/mATX case from Ionz is an excellent choice for those who want to build a gaming configuration at a lower price. Thanks to its 4 120mm fan slots and its tempered glass side window, you can enjoy a silent configuration while having the opportunity to admire it. Its sleek, modern design will be further highlighted with easy cable management and routing to mount your setup in a cleaner way.
Entry level (between €50 and €75)
If your budget is still limited but you still want to build a decent gaming PC, you can opt for an entry-level case. You will find recognized brands offering models adapted to small budgets.
Corsair Carbide SPEC-05 Mid-Tower ATX Case
Features and Reviews
The Corsair Carbide SPEC-05 has an asymmetrical and minimalist exterior design to give a special touch to your PC. The interior has been designed to give you space for simplified assembly and to enable an efficient aircooling system. The routing of your cables can be hidden to obtain a more aesthetic configuration and thus facilitate aircooling.
Plus, with up to five installable fans, you'll have a quiet setup to play your favorite games. Finally, regarding storage you can upgrade it thanks to the 3 HDD disk slots and 2 SSD disk slots.
Cooler Master MasterBox for intensive gaming!
Features and Reviews
Inspired by automobile racing, the Cooler Master Masterbox MB510L in red version will give an ultra dynamic appearance to your gaming PC configuration. Its imitation carbon front panel with two air inlets and its lightweight acrylic plastic side panel give your PC a futuristic and stylish design to contemplate.
Numerous fans and radiators can be installed to further optimize the airflow in your PC. Regarding the components, you can use a standard Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX and ATX motherboard as well as a graphics card up to 410 mm. If you don't like red, the Masterbox MB510L also comes in white, black and blue.
CiT G Force Gamer Case with Fan and RGB
Features and Reviews
The CiT G Force Gamer Case looks like a multi-colored engine straight out of a sci-fi movie. Your PC will not go unnoticed with its ultra-customizable RGB LED lighting. Two controllers allow you to adjust the colors as well as the speed of the two fans of 120 mm each. Those at the front are provided and one at the rear too. So you can effectively cool your PC in style. Regarding the installation of storage bays, one of 5″25 is available externally, and internally it is possible to install two of 3″5 and two of 2″5.
Mid-range (between €75 and €100)
If you have a larger budget, you can invest in a mid-range case, with a tempered glass window to more effectively insulate your configuration . More prestigious and recognized brands offer models in this category and offer advantages on assembly but also the possibility of installing a watercooling system.
MSI ATX case
Features and Reviews
MSI offers with the BT MAG Force 100M a futuristic PC equipped with two pre-installed 120 mm fans at the front with RGB LED lighting as well as a fan at the back. In total, there are 6 radiator fans that you can install to cool your PC. If this is not enough, you can add a watercooling system up to 240 mm to optimize the cooling of your components. Its modern and aggressive look is highlighted by its 4mm tempered glass window and its internal aRGB lighting which can modify the opacity of colors.
NZXT H510 – ATX Gaming PC Case – Liquid Cooling Compatible
Features and Reviews
The NZXT H510 is an aesthetic case with a tempered glass window to admire your configuration and 2 LED strips to make it unique. NZXT's patented cable management allows you to manage your cables intuitively and connect your components easily thanks to pre-installed straps.
Its two included 120 mm fans (replaceable by 140 mm) at the front and rear allow you to effectively ventilate your configuration. If this is not sufficient, you can install a watercooling system of up to 240 mm. Finally, you can use the USB Type-C connector on the front to connect your latest generation devices.
High-end (between €135 and €200)
By purchasing a high-end case you will be able to benefit from a super efficient case that can accommodate a configuration worthy of a war machine! Few limitations will face you and building a gaming PC will never be more exciting.
Corsair ATX case in tempered glass and fans + RGB
Features and Reviews
The Corsair iCUE 465X RGB is a perfect case for gaming. Its front and side tempered glass panels give an elegant style to enjoy a magnificent view of your configuration lit by RGB LEDs. It's the included iCUE Lighting Node CORE system that lets you make your PC unique and to your taste by customizing and synchronizing RGB LED lighting, including patterns and effects. As for the aircooling system, the Direct Airflow Path optimizes the cooling of the hottest components, facilitated by 3 CORSAIR LL120 RGB fans included.
ASUS TUF case Tempered side window
Features and Reviews
The Asus TUF GT501 gaming case allows the installation of an eATX to upgrade your ATX. To cool your Asus PC, 3 120mm Aura Sync RGB fans and a 140mm PXM fan at the rear are provided to ensure an ultra-efficient aircooling system from the start. If this is not enough, you can add up to 3 additional fans above.
Regarding storage, the TUF GT501 can accommodate 3 2.5-inch bays and 4 3.5-inch bays. One of the final advantages of this case is that you can carry it anywhere thanks to two carrying handles on the top, resistant up to 30Kg.
Corsair SPEC-OMEGA RGB ATX Gaming Case
Features and Reviews
The SPEC-OMEGA RGB from Corsair benefits from a style that does not go unnoticed, playing on originality with an asymmetrical 3D design. Its front LED lighting strip as well as a 120mm Corsair HD120 RGB fan will give a unique touch to your gaming PC, customizable via the included Corsair Lighting Node PRO control system. Direct Airflow Path technology is also installed on the SPEC-OMEGA RGB to facilitate the ventilation of your configuration by optimizing the cooling of the hottest components.
Corsair Graphite 780T Gaming PC Case
Features and Reviews
The Corsair Graphite 780T is astonishing due to its shape with rounded corners. Access to the interior of the case is facilitated by latches on the side panels. Three fans are included to cool your machine but if that is not enough, you can install two 360 mm radiators at the front to quickly bring in cold air.
An LED fan control button is available on the top panel, adjusting the speed of your aircooling system to suit your usage. Finally, a total of 9 bays of 2″5 can be installed or 6 of 3″5, knowing that the unused bays can be removed so as not to interfere with the aircooling.
Ultra high-end
Your budget has no limits? This is good because neither are these ultra high-end PC gaming cases. No concessions are allowed to put together a configuration worthy of dominating all your opponents .
Corsair Crystal 570X RGB Gaming PC Case
Features and Reviews
The Crystal 570X is considered by its manufacturer Corsair to be the most beautiful case they have ever designed and we understand why. It has tempered glass panels on the front, sides and top, enhanced by 3 fans with fully customizable RGB LED lighting. Cable management is simplified with routing channels and Velcro cable ties. Direct Airflow Path technology is available to cool your hot components, which can be further facilitated by up to 6 fans.
Corsair Crystal Series 680X RGB Case, High Airflow Tempered Glass
Features and Reviews
Despite an astonishing first appearance, the Crystal Series 680X RGB from Corsair can offer an impressive spectacle and a breathtaking configuration. Its three 120mm front RGB fans are made up of 16 LEDs each, individually configurable from each other to give infinite customization possibilities.
The CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO module using Corsair iCUE software allows you to dynamically synchronize your compatible LED lighting based on different profiles (visor, rain, arc, color change and others). The assembly is breathtaking, dividing it into two distinct compartments: the first for cooling the numerous components and the second for cable routing, storage and power supply . As that's not all, you can also connect your external devices using Type-C at high speed.
COUGAR Conquer ATX case
Features and Reviews
The Conquer from Cougar Gaming is undoubtedly the most original case in our selection. Its completely open design probably won't please everyone, but it has the merit of being unique. Designed solely in aluminum and completed by two tempered glass panes, the configuration is visible at 270C° and can accommodate a Mini-ITX, a Micro-ATX and an ATX as well as a maximum 350 mm graphics card. The assembly may impress beginners, especially since the box itself has to be assembled, even if it remains simple. Completely scalable, this gaming PC is made for players wanting to conquer their opponents and have a unique item.
The buying guide for choosing your ATX case!
➡️ The desired development
Buying an ATX case is a very good choice for setting up a gaming configuration and allows you to have compatibility with the vast majority of components. You will therefore be able to enjoy your video games in High Definition without having to worry too much. However, if you want to push your configuration further, you will probably need to upgrade to an eATX motherboard and larger graphics cards. Since ATX cases are mostly mid-towers, you will need to opt for a large tower to have enough space to install these components.
Regarding hard drives, the majority of ATX cases have numerous storage slots , whether for 3″5 Hard Disk Driver (HDD) or 2″5 Sata Solid-State Driver (SSD) . The first are the most used and especially dedicated to storage because they have enormous storage capacities, ranging from 300 GB to 18 TB (or 18,000 GB!). The latter are faster and smaller than HDDs. They also have other advantages such as ease of installation, increased shock resistance and silent data processing.
SSDs nevertheless have a lower storage capacity than HDDs, limited to 2 TB, although this is still quite correct. Choose SSDs Windows operating system as well as the games you play very regularly.
➡️ Ventilate your enclosure properly!
It is very important to ventilate your PC case to allow proper cooling of your components . Indeed, not taking this criterion into account can endanger your PC but also all its components. In order to avoid this catastrophe, check the installation possibilities available in your case, whether by an aircooling system, liquid cooling or both.
Your need will depend on the power of your configuration. A gamer wishing to play in UHD will need more significant and efficient ventilation than a configuration for casual gaming. The hotter your components are, the more cooling your machine needs to be taken into account.
Good to know: For laptops, there is an effective solution to avoid overheating your computer. Discover the laptop cooler !
Among the systems that exist, aircooling is the most common and most used. It involves using air to ventilate your PC, bringing cool air in at the front and letting hot air out at the back or above the case. Naturally, cool air stays at the bottom and hot air rises, which is why case manufacturers offer fan locations on the top panel. Additionally, some cases have multiple slots to further increase airflow efficiency.
Liquid cooling is a system that works using oil or water, even if the latter solution is much more used. It involves precisely targeting components to be cooled, generally the motherboard or graphics card. It is a extremely effective system but requires a little more know-how and available space.
➡️ The choice of aesthetics
The aesthetics of your PC case is a purely personal choice. While some gamers will prefer a clean and simple style, others will look for a more sensational case.
The former will be seduced by modern cases with symmetrical shapes and solid colors like black or white. A few LEDs to give a unique style and that’s it!
On the other hand, for a more striking configuration, choose an atypical case, whether by its shapes (asymmetrical for example), its colors (red, blue, two-color), a tempered glass window to admire the interior and finally LEDs on the case but also on the fans.
The advantage of LEDs over fans is that they are generally programmable and offer almost infinite color varieties. Some programs allow you to synchronize them and display them with different dynamic models pushing customization to the maximum. Your gaming PC will not go unnoticed!
In any case, choose a PC case that you like because the goal is normally to keep it for several years to only upgrade its components. Note that you can purchase LED strips as well as RGB fans separately later.
➡️ Connectivity for your devices
This is a point that we too often forget when choosing our case. However, it is (very) important to take into account for a gaming PC. Indeed, you need to make sure that you can connect your external devices , such as your phone, external hard drives, a MicroSD reader, your headphones, a microphone and finally a camera for streaming.
The overwhelming majority of ATX cases have a headphone jack and a mic jack, but the number and standard of USB jacks varies.
Their technology has evolved greatly in recent years to see increasingly powerful and faster USBs appear. The more high-end your case, the newer your connectors will be, although this is not always the case.
The most powerful at the moment is USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, followed by USB 3.2 Gen 2 then USB 3.1 Gen 2 then USB 3.0 and finally USB 2.0. The difference comes down to the data rate per second, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 is 333 times faster than USB 2.0 by transferring 20 Gbits of data per second. If you have to copy large files between your computer and an external device, choose a recent USB port to avoid waiting long minutes before the transfer is complete.
Recently a new type of USB is being deployed on the most recent devices, particularly on phones and laptops, it is Type-C . It is intended to be the standard for future peripherals of all kinds such as hard drives and external batteries, Bluetooth headsets, smartphones, laptops, monitors and many others. Its particularity is that it allows data, a video stream or even energy to be exchanged via the same cable. In addition, it no longer has a male or female socket since USB-C is reversible, that is to say it plugs in one direction or the other.
Some case manufacturers have already started to make Type-C sockets available on their models, this may help you make your choice.
➡️ Silent case to avoid having a PC that makes noise!
Nothing is more unpleasant than hearing your gaming PC make noise! In addition to distracting you, it could annoy the people around you. In order to have a silent PC case there are several criteria to meet.
The first are the materials that make up your case. Instead, choose thick, solid materials like steel or aluminum. Plastic is more fragile and less soundproofing of the noise generated inside the case. A PC with feet will generally be less likely to shake. Also add rubber supports on the HDD cages (SSDs are not affected) to prevent them from touching each other and moving when the hard drives are used. Finally, choose a closed case, or if you absolutely want to leave your configuration visible, opt for a tempered glass window (more effective than acrylic and plexiglass).
The second criterion is the ventilation of your PC . In fact, if your components are not cooled, they risk making noise due to overheating. One of the tips is to properly manage the aircooling in your case, to optimize airflow . You can also install more fans or radiators to reduce the RPMs of each (the faster a fan spins, the more noise it can make).
Manage your cable management well so as not to hinder air circulation. Although it is sometimes difficult depending on the cases and components, good cable management makes it easier to aircool your PC and thus avoid any unpleasant noises.
➡️ Manage your cable management well
Cable management involves thinking about the organization of cables in your computer case. There are three benefits to managing your cable management well: organizing to better navigate when you want to change your configuration, optimizing the ventilation of your components and giving your gaming PC a better aesthetic.
By carrying out better organized cable management inside your box you will be able to design your configuration in a more intelligent and better constructed way . No more searching and pulling cables to find out which one is plugged into which component. By having clearer visibility, you will save time to change your components more quickly in order to replace them with new ones. Use cable ties or Velcro to group several cables together for convenient storage. Also think about color coding by associating motherboard cables with red and hard drive cables with blue using, for example, labels.
We have already seen previously that the ventilation of your components is very important, in order to keep your PC safe and make it silent as much as possible. It is possible that certain cables interfere with good circulation of airflow in your case. To solve this problem, use the clamps and bring them closer to the edges, without touching, to avoid possible vibrations.
Finally, to give your gaming PC a nice look if it has a transparent glass, cable management makes all the difference. There's nothing better than having a superbly organized PC, where no unnecessary cables are visible and run right through the configuration. In order to achieve the best possible result, group the remaining cables together and hide the power supply if you can.
➡️ The practicality of assembly
It can be quite impressive for a beginner to build their own PC, but rest assured you will normally only have to do it once. Fortunately, manufacturers are making assembly easier and easier thanks to predefined and organized spaces as well as, for some, simplified cable management.
While some cases can be assembled without tools, others will require you to use a Phillips screwdriver (magnetized if possible), thermal paste and wire cutters to finalize the cable management. Concerning the screws, they are generally supplied with the case and each box of components has its own.
FAQ—Discover all the details about the ATX case!
ATX or Micro-ATX?
If you don't think you'll go for a larger machine, you might be interested in a smaller PC. The Micro-ATX format (also written µATX) allows you to mount smaller configurations , not necessarily requiring a mid-tower. However, you should know that a Micro-ATX has the disadvantage of having less connectivity than an ATX, with fewer PCI, PCI-Express ports and slots for RAM.
If you prefer to have a smaller and more compact PC, the Mini ITX case will be perfect for you, even for building a gaming PC. However, it is possible to install this motherboard format in an ATX PC case while the reverse is not possible, due to the size.
If you are interested in buying a small PC case that has already been configured, we invite you to discover the MINI PC !
Can I use my gaming PC for editing?
Of course ! By having a gaming PC you can totally do video editing or photo editing. You will need to make sure you have the minimum on the following 3 components :
The processor : a minimum of 4 cores is recommended. The Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 will do the trick but 8 cores are preferable. In this case, opt for an Intel i7 or an AMD Ryzen 7
RAM : if you want to go to Full HD, a minimum of 8 GB is highly recommended, even mandatory. Otherwise your timeline risks lagging and will prevent you from viewing your video correctly. For 4K we recommend 16 GB or 32 GB to be comfortable. By betting on 64 GB you will have no problems, it will be more than enough to support editing and a little multitasking simultaneously.
The graphics card : this is not the most important component for editing. Please note, however, that a minimum of 2 GB of memory is required to edit in Full HD and 4 GB for editing in UHD.
What minimum configuration for a gaming PC?
Your configuration will greatly influence your in-game performance as well as those you can play. Indeed, some video games require a powerful configuration like Red Dead Redemption 2 or with a lot of storage like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and its 175 GB.
So everything will depend on two things: what you will play and how you want to play?
The first is relatively simple to determine. The majority of video game publishers provide information on the minimum configuration necessary to run them. This way you will know the minimum level of graphics card to adopt and the recommended RAM to install. In addition, the necessary storage space is generally indicated to allow you to choose an HDD or SSD adapted to your needs.
The second determines what graphics level you want to play with. If you have the minimum configuration you will not be able to play with the graphics at maximum. In addition, you will have to invest in latest generation components to take advantage of the newly released triple A. No need to spend more than you need, if you don't want to play in UHD, a minimum configuration will be sufficient.
