Best PC case in 2025

We picked the Hyte Y70 Touch as the best PC case overall because of its striking design, its incredible potential for water cooling, and of course, its gorgeous interactive 4k screen. Featuring a 60Hz refresh rate, a massive 1,100 x 3840 resolution, this IPS touch screen is really flashy, and in addition to widgets that give you an overview of your PC, you can also use it as a second display, which is pretty nifty.

While we were impressed by the addition of the screen, we did have a few little nitpicks. For example, it doesn’t come with any fans, so unless you’re planning to reuse fans from another setup, you’re going to have to fork out for new ones. Meanwhile, when using a vertically mounted GPU, it can be kind of awkward to access the motherboard.

However, the problems with this case aren’t going to be problems for everyone, and it does look absolutely fantastic. On top of that, its large size lends itself well to the use of large components, and with so much space inside, this is essentially a blank canvas that you could do anything with.

Read our full Hyte Y70 Touch review.

The Jonsbo D30 is our pick for the best mid-tier PC case, because as much as it might lack things like a built-in screen, RGB lighting, or decent cable stowage compartments, it remains a fantastic choice of case. In addition to three bundled 120mm fans (which you can mount wherever you please), there are several other mounts and easy solutions for both air and water cooling – although we do wish it had some fans in the front section.

If you’re looking to fit a custom PC into a smaller space, then the Jonsbo D30 is an ideal choice. Its wonderfully compact design makes it easy to fit in most setups – although it is a little on the long side. The length is a side effect of the room made for large components though, and that’s one of the things we love about it. It feels like they could have added more cable stowage though, as it can feel ever so slightly cluttered.

There are other cases out there that have more to offer, like the Cooler Master Cosmos C700M below, which offers RGB lighting, broader motherboard compatibility, and fantastic cable storage features – but if you just want something that will get the job done, is not too expensive, and which has great cooling options, it’s hard to be disappointed with the Jonsbo D30.

Read our full Jonsbo D30 review.

The NZXT H7 Flow has been around for some time, but the updated 2024 model is head and shoulders above what came before. The most notable upgrade is the addition of a vertical PSU mount, which gives more room for liquid cooling radiators and therefore makes it better suited for overclocking than its predecessor.

The mount does also make room for extra fans, but it is somewhat limited in that area. During our testing, we found it was two degrees warmer than the NZXT H6 Flow RGB, and even with the addition of extra fans in the rear, roof, and base mounts barely brought the temperature down by a degree.

Nonetheless, where it fails in airflow, it succeeds in cable management. With a glass panel, you want your setup looking tidy, rather than like an unpleasant jumble of tangled wires. Not only can you stow things away in front of the PSU, but it comes with plenty of velcro cable anchors, and there’s a generous cable-stowing area under the fan mounts (although this could be better hidden).

If you’re keen on having a quiet setup, this is definitely one of the less noisy models we’ve seen over the years. There is a very slight high-pitched sound coming from the fans when running at full speed, but if you run them at 75% it’s essentially silent. At 50%, which would be fine for most ordinary operations, it won’t make a sound.

Of course – the RGB lighting in this case is a big selling point (one that you’re paying more for). If you’re not a fan of that aesthetic, you can go for the non-RGB version of the NZXT H7 Flow, but we reckon it’s a rather stylish-looking case. The build quality is fantastic too, and you can tell it’s been made with premium materials as soon as you get your hands on it. If you’ve got a carefully decorated gaming space, this’ll fit right in.

Read our full NZXT H7 Flow RGB (2024) review.

Nobody likes to see loads of cables strewn all over the place. It’s not only unsightly but also unsafe. The NZXT H6 Flow RGB managed to help you avoid that problem with the addition of a large cable stowing area which helps keep everything tidy. It’s also quite an attractive case, which will help to further boost your gaming room’s decor.

It is a rather large case though, which might be off-putting for anyone dealing with a smaller space.  But to be honest, there’s a lot more to love than there is to dislike here – there’s an excellent built-in cooling system (including three 120mm fans) which saves you from having to shill out for extra coolers. However, if you want to overclock your PC, there is plenty of room for loads of additional fans to keep even the most powerful setup running smoothly and quietly.

All the uglier parts of your CPU (e.g. PSU and storage drives) are kept in a hidden chamber behind the motherboard, giving you a pretty view through the glass panel. The whole thing has plenty of ventilation holes throughout that’ll help keep everything cool too. All around, it’s a well-made case.

Read our full NZXT H6 Flow RGB review.

Have you been burned (literally and figuratively) but a custom PC setup that didn’t have sufficient airflow? Well, if you want to be completely sure that you can avoid this happening again, we recommend going for this case. Its front panel is designed to take in as much air as possible, and it has room for three 120mm fans or even a 360mm AIO cooler.

Its biggest drawback comes from the fact that its side panels are quite difficult to remove. If you’re somebody who routinely adds new components to your gaming PC, this is going to get irritating fast. You might also struggle a bit when it comes to fitting things into the upper regions of the case, where spacing can get a bit tight. It could do with a better I/O selection as well.

We don’t want to end a negative though – this is a beautifully designed piece of hardware that is unrivalled when it comes to airflow. This option will not only look fantastic as part of your setup, but it’ll keep everything cool even when you’re playing the most processing-intensive of games.

Read our full Corsair 4000D Airflow review.

Fractal Design is well-known for making some of the prettiest PC cases on the market. If you’re somebody with a gorgeous gaming space who doesn’t just want an ugly grey or black block as a case, the Torrent offers a suitably stylish aesthetic design. This beauty isn’t skin deep, as this case performs well.

One of its biggest strengths is its airflow capacity. Partially helped by its lack of CPU cover, this case is great at keeping even overclocked PCs cool while they run (even if its storage space is a bit limited). During our testing process, we found that it offered much better airflow than either the Corsair 7000D Airflow or the Be Quiet! Silent Base 802.

With eleven fan mounts and room for 180mm fans throughout, it only comes packaged with one 180mm fan. It saves you from collecting redundant fans if you already have a few from your current setup.

This is an expensive case, and it’s getting harder to find since being discontinued. But we think it justifies the price tag quite easily. Although, here’s a subjective and potentially controversial point – it lacks an RGB lighting hub. I know some people won’t care because RGB lights aren’t for everyone, but if this is a feature you’re passionate about (and want to align with your other devices) this will feel like an odd omission.

Read our full Fractal Design Torrent review.

The Be Quiet Dark Base 700 once occupied a space on this list, but the Be Quiet Dark Base 701 has now succeeded it. Essentially, it has all the benefits of its predecessor (it’s quiet and spacious), but it takes it even further – coming with an extra built-in fan, a few extra ports, and even more space.

Something of this size could house many of the best CPU coolers inside it without any problem, and it’ll keep them running as quietly as possible (living up to its name). The only downside is that, as it is bigger than the already large older model, its footprint may be too large for quite a lot of setups. You can even squeeze the best AIO coolers in there with no difficulty.

If you do opt for it, the addition of the tempered glass panel is fantastic – combined with subtle RGB lighting, it offers a lot of aesthetic charm. It may lack the flourish of an interactive screen like the Hyte Y70 Touch, but not everyone will want or need anything like that anyway.

The Be Quiet Dark Base 701 is ideal for anyone who wants to build their first gaming PC and plans to go big. There’s a removable bracket at the top, which gives you easy access to everything within – this alone is pretty handy, but on top of that, it’s been designed to enable users to install drives without the need of tools. It’s wonderfully accessible.

If money is no object to you, the Cooler Master Cosmos C700M is the case you’re going to want to get. Its curved glass side panel looks absolutely fantastic, and this is a rare example of a PC case that has RGB lights both inside and out. If you’ve got one of the best gaming motherboards, you’ll even be able to synchronize the lighting across them.

Its enormous size means that you can fit practically anything inside it. If you know how to overclock your CPU and GPU, you know that the extra space will be essential (though it is less convenient for anyone with a simpler setup). Heck, it even has space to install a DVD drive, which is going to be good news for anyone who wants to play their old physical games, or just wants to be able to watch their movie collection on their gaming PC.

Of course, this is a very expensive choice, so it’s not going to be for everyone – but let us reassure you, you get what you pay for. There are toolless drive slots, spaces for 5.25-inch bays, and the cable management on this thing is fantastic. The perfect PC case may not exist, but this thing comes pretty darn close.