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Gaming Computer Cases - Which is the best pick of the bunch?

With so many gaming computers on the market, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. How do we choose? Well each one has its pros and its cons.

The essential features of a computer case are numerous. There should be sufficient USB ports for the standard user all the way up to the serious gamer or computer user. Microphone and headphone sockets should be a standard on every case you view. More advanced computer cases have fan controllers on them, which would be a welcomed feature for the seasoned gamer that is using a lot of CPU power. Furthermore, it is important to consider price against function when buying a computer case.

There are many great gaming computer cases on the market. One of the best is possibly the Antec Three Hunded case which is regarded as the most accommodating. It has plently of space for multiple cooling fans to fit in, and it still lots of space for high-end graphics cards for the hardcore users. It also has two USB ports on its front along with audio in and out sockets. This case also has space for 5 fans (3 intake fans included) which maximise airflow to cool the hardworking components in your case.

Another great choice is the Xigmatek Utgard. This is similar to the higher level Antec cases in many ways. It comes with four USB ports at its front (compared to just 2 with the Antec 300) and it has space for up to six fans. It also has a very brilliant feature in that it comes with two fan controllers on its front panel, which allow you to easily change your fan's speed. At $105, the Xigmatek Utgard is around double the price of the Antec 300, however it has more features and it is also cheaper than some of the other higher end cases out there.

When it comes to the highest end cases, the Antec 1200 needs no introduction (well, unless you've never heard of it!). It has space for a massive twelve hard drive slots, and it supports eight fans. It also comes with HD audio input and output and - due to its fairly big size - it support all types of motherboards including ITX, micro ATX and standard ATX. It also has support for water cooling with space for pumps and reservoirs; which is fortunate considering how much heat 1-2 graphics cards and up to 12 hard-drives would pump out! It does cost $215 though, so be sure that you really will use all of this case's features before buying.

Finally, it is worth mentioning the Cooler Master CM 690 gaming computer case. It costs just $90, which is a price which will blow much of its competition away; including its move expensive competitors. It comes with plently of space and ventilation, it supports as many as ten (yes, 10!) fans and it has eight expansion slots. And so at its fairly low price, it's difficult to say anything bad about it.
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10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case No PSU (Black/Red) $32.05 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case No PSU (Black/Red)

11-Bay ATX Transparent Blue Computer Case w/3 Led Fans CLRCAS3LEDBLU $76.29 11-Bay ATX Transparent Blue Computer Case w/3 Led Fans CLRCAS3LEDBLU

Generic / 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - No PSU (Black/Silver) / T6027 $28.06 Generic - 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - No PSU (Black/Silver) - T6027

Logisys / Logisys CS-206BK 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/480W 20+4-pin PSU (Black) / CS-206BK $51.85 Logisys - Logisys CS-206BK 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/480W 20+4-pin PSU (Black) - CS-206BK

Generic / 11-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/3x80mm LED Fans - No PSU (Transparent Blue) / BLU-CLRCAS-3LED-N $67.83 Generic - 11-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/3x80mm LED Fans - No PSU (Transparent Blue) - BLU-CLRCAS-3LED-N

Generic / 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - No PSU (Black/Red) / T650 $32.33 Generic - 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - No PSU (Black/Red) - T650

Cooler Master ELite 430 11-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/120mm Blue LED Fan (Black) $54.3 Cooler Master ELite 430 11-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/120mm Blue LED Fan (Black)

ThermalTake V2 10-Bay ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case w/450W 20+4pin PSU (Black) $88.4 ThermalTake V2 10-Bay ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case w/450W 20+4pin PSU (Black)

Cooler Master ELite 372 9-Bay ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case w/120mm Fan No PSU (Black/Silver) $72.07 Cooler Master ELite 372 9-Bay ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case w/120mm Fan No PSU (Black/Silver)

Logisys CS-305BK 10-Bay ATX Computer Case w/480W 20+4pin PSU & 120mm Blue Led Fan (Black) $53.92 Logisys CS-305BK 10-Bay ATX Computer Case w/480W 20+4pin PSU & 120mm Blue Led Fan (Black)

Logisys CS-301BK 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/480W 20+4pin PSU & 80mm Fan (Black) $54.8 Logisys CS-301BK 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/480W 20+4pin PSU & 80mm Fan (Black)

Generic 10-Bay ATX Computer Case 550W Blue Led Fan Black 939PLBLACK $66.14 Generic 10-Bay ATX Computer Case 550W Blue Led Fan Black 939PLBLACK

Antec 4-Bays 350Watts Computer Case Micro ATX Black Cube 350W NSK1380 $158.38 Antec 4-Bays 350Watts Computer Case Micro ATX Black Cube 350W NSK1380

In Win Dragon Slayer Micro ATX Gaming Case $73.99 Create a computer to fit your precise needs with this micro ATX gaming case that features two 140mm front and top fans and a 90mm rear fan to keep components cool.

In Win ATX Gaming Case $99.99 This computer case features 8 drive bays for customized use and SECC steel construction for strength and durability. Three integrated 120mm fans help keep components cool for smooth operation.

CASE ROSEWILL / FUTURE Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $54.99 The Rosewill FUTURE Gaming ATX mid-tower case offers bays for two or three 5.25� external drive bays, and six 3.5� internal drives bays. You’ll get seven full-size expansion slots, and a tray that supports micro ATX and ATX motherboards. The front panel features one USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 ports, and audio jacks. Whether you’re building from scratch or looking to relocate your existing system, the Rosewill FUTURE is a great value! With Power Supply: No Power Supply Mounted: Bottom With Side Panel Window: No External 5.25" Drive Bays: 3 / 2 External 3.5" Drive Bays: 0 / 1 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 6 Front Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 (internal 20-pin connector to MB) 1 x USB 2.0 Audio In/Out (AC97, HD) Side Air duct: No

Cooler Master / Cooler Master Elite 372 9-Bay ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case w/120mm Fan - No PSU (Black/Silver) / RC-372-KKN1-FB $63.66 Cooler Master - Cooler Master Elite 372 9-Bay ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case w/120mm Fan - No PSU (Black/Silver) - RC-372-KKN1-FB

Generic / 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/550W 20+4-pin PSU & 250mm Blue LED Fan (Black) / 939PL $58.56 Generic - 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/550W 20+4-pin PSU & 250mm Blue LED Fan (Black) - 939PL

Logisys / Logisys 11-Bay ATX Mid Tower Window Computer Case w/480W 20+4-pin PSU & Blue LED (Black) / CS51WBK $59.78 Logisys - Logisys 11-Bay ATX Mid Tower Window Computer Case w/480W 20+4-pin PSU & Blue LED (Black) - CS51WBK

Apex Computer Technology / Apex Case PC-319 ATX Mid.Tower Chassis 4/2/(4) Drive Bays F.USB2.0x2 F.Audiox2 300W P/S / PC-319 $51.97 Apex Computer Technology - Apex Case PC-319 ATX Mid.Tower Chassis 4/2/(4) Drive Bays F.USB2.0x2 F.Audiox2 300W P/S - PC-319

Apex Computer Technology / Apex Case VORTEX3620 ATX Mid Tower Black NO PS 3/2/(5) Bays USB HD AUDIO eSATA / VORTEX3620 $54.91 Apex Computer Technology - Apex Case VORTEX3620 ATX Mid Tower Black NO PS 3/2/(5) Bays USB HD AUDIO eSATA - VORTEX3620

Apex Computer Technology / Apex Case SK-386 ATX Mid Tower Black /Silver 300W 4/1/(5) USB Audio SATA FAN / SK-386 $49.78 Apex Computer Technology - Apex Case SK-386 ATX Mid Tower Black /Silver 300W 4/1/(5) USB Audio SATA FAN - SK-386

imicro / iMicro CA-I816USB 10-Bay ATX Computer Case Kit w/400W PSU USB Keyboard USB Mouse & USB Powered Speakers (Blk/Silver) / CA-I816USB $53.68 imicro - iMicro CA-I816USB 10-Bay ATX Computer Case Kit w/400W PSU USB Keyboard USB Mouse & USB Powered Speakers (Blk/Silver) - CA-I816USB

Ikonik SOHO2 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/480W 20+4pin PSU & 4.72" Fan (Black) $63.44 Ikonik SOHO2 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/480W 20+4pin PSU & 4.72" Fan (Black)

Logisys Ikonik Zaria A10 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/140mm Fan & 120mm Fan No PSU (Hazy Silver) $62.2 Logisys Ikonik Zaria A10 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/140mm Fan & 120mm Fan No PSU (Hazy Silver)

Cooler Master RC-922M-KKN1-GP 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/7.8" Red Led Fan No PSU (Black) $94.45 Cooler Master RC-922M-KKN1-GP 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/7.8" Red Led Fan No PSU (Black)

Cooler Master Sileo 500 Silent Series 10-Bay ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case w/2x 120mm Fans & eSATA No PSU (Black) $86.65 Cooler Master Sileo 500 Silent Series 10-Bay ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case w/2x 120mm Fans & eSATA No PSU (Black)

DIYPC Alpha-DB6 Black Bench Computer Case for ATX/Micro ATX motherboard – PC components not included $47.99 With Power Supply: No External 5.25" Drive Bays: 1 External 3.5" Drive Bays: 2 Front Ports: 2 x USB 2.0; 1 x headset / 1 x mic Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX Expansion Slots: 7 Dimensions: 17.4" x 10.4" x 7.4" Weight: 3.3 lbs.

DIYPC Alpha-GT3 Black Bench Computer Case for ATX/Micro ATX motherboard – PC components not included $69.99 With Power Supply: No External 5.25" Drive Bays: 1 ~ 2 x 5.25" External 3.5" Drive Bays: 1 ~ 3 x 3.5" Front Ports: 2 x USB 2.0; 1 x headset / 1 x mic Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX Expansion Slots: 7 External 2.5" Drive Bays: 1 ~ 2 x 2.5" Dimensions: 14.9" x 12.1" x 12.1"

XION XON-160PCB Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $64.99 Quickly build a quality PC system without too much hassle with this Xion case bundle. Xion has paid special attention to the cooling performance when building the case: up to 5 x 120mm fans are supported. An impressive feature set includes 5 x internal 3.5’’ drive bays, smooth edges, rear window EMI (CE) Shield, rear expansion slot cover with ventilation efficiency and a 500W PSU that can handle all power needs of mainstream components. As an added bonus, a quality-made keyboard & mouse set and a pair of multimedia speakers are included, making this bundle a knockout value when you build your system from scratch. With Power Supply: Yes Power Supply Mounted: Top With Side Panel Window: No Front Ports: USB x 2, Audio x 2 Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX 120mm Fans: 1 x 120 mm Front Blue LED Fan Dimensions: 21.5" x 9" x 18" Weight: 12.5 lbs.

Inwin Development EA013.T350SL ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Black $96.53 Ea013.T350sl; ea013/atx/ips350t1 tac 2.0 u+ahd+y/tooless bk. Standard padlock loop for padlock. Kensington security slot supported. Technical Information. Motherboard Support: ATX Micro ATX. Number of Fans Install: 1. Bays. Number of External 5.25 Bays: 3. Number of External 3.5 Bays: 2. Number of Internal 3.5 Bays: 2. Number of Total Bays: 7. I/O Expansions. Number of Expansion Slots: 7. Interfaces/Ports. Front USB: Yes. Interfaces/Ports: 2 x USB 2.0 USB Front. Power Description. Number of Power Supplies Support: 1. Power Supply Wattage: 350 W. Physical Characteristics. Form Factor: Midtower. Dimensions: 16.34 Height x 7.48 Width x 17.52 Depth.

Antec Computer Case $89.99 This ATX case's Quiet Computing features ensure low operational noise and the EarthWatts Green 380W power supply provides efficient power.

IN WIN Dragon Rider Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case $134.99 Inspired by the medieval age, Dragon Rider is designed to protect your components same way as the rider maneuvers his dragon to protect his castle. With elegance, power and control firmly in its grasp, the Dragon Rider is designed to protect and cool even the most demanding of components. Enveloped totally in black, the dark design is only punctuated with bolts of striking yellow to create a subtle but distinct appearance. The unique side panel shield design creates the necessary space for tidy cable routing and mu With Power Supply: No Power Supply Mounted: Bottom External 5.25" Drive Bays: 5 External 3.5" Drive Bays: No, Includes FDD Cage x1(5.25" converted into 3.5") Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 6 Internal 2.5" Drive Bays: 1 Front Ports: 1. e-SATA×2 2. IEEE 1394A×1(FireWire) 3. USB 2.0 x 2 4. HD/AC’97 Audio 5. USB 3.0 x 2 Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX / Extended ATX

XION XON-180 Meshed Black/Red Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $34.99 With Power Supply: No Power Supply Mounted: Top With Side Panel Window: No External 5.25" Drive Bays: 3 External 3.5" Drive Bays: 1 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 2 Front Ports: USB x2, Audio x 2 Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX

NZXT Source 210 S210-002 White w/Black Front Trim ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $39.99 With Power Supply: No Power Supply Mounted: Bottom With Side Panel Window: No External 5.25" Drive Bays: 3 External 3.5" Drive Bays: No Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 8 Front Ports: 1 x Standard Audio/Mic, 2 x USB 2.0 Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX

Chenbro RM42100 4U Server Case Atx No Psu $255.15 4U Chenbro Server Case Atx No Psu. Warning: Computers and computer circuit boards as well as other electronic equipment contain lead which is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer or cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. Please wash hands after handling circuit boards and other internal components of computers and electronic equipment and avoid inhalation of fumes if heating the solder on the internal components or circuit boards.

COOLER MASTER HAF X Blue Edition RC-942-KKN3 ATX Full Tower Computer Case $189.99 With Power Supply: No Power Supply Mounted: Bottom With Side Panel Window: Yes External 5.25" Drive Bays: 6 External 3.5" Drive Bays: No Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 5 Front Ports: USB 3.0 x2, USB 2.0 x2, Audio x1, Mic x1, e-SATA x1,1394a x1 Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX / Extended ATX

NZXT Phantom PHAN-003PK Pink Finish w/Black Trim Steel / Plastic Enthusiast ATX Full Tower Computer Case $124.99 With Power Supply: No Power Supply Mounted: Bottom External 5.25" Drive Bays: 5 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 7 x 2.5" / 3.5" internal drive bays Front Ports: USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 / Audio / e-SATA Motherboard Compatibility: Baby AT / Micro ATX / ATX / Extended ATX Expansion Slots: 7 120mm Fans: Rear: 1 X 120 mm (included) Side: 2 x 120 mm (included)

iMicro CAJ303P45 450W ATX MidTower Case Black and Silver $57.85 Specifications Mfr Part Number: CAJ303P45 Features: High Quality ATX Computer Case One screw for easy opening and quick installation of cases Two slide inside door for easy access to chassis Fits in all types of Mainboard upto 244mm Folded Edes EMI Shielding Design Easy to Install Maintenance Case Type: ATX Mid Tower Color: Black /Silver Material: SECC 0.6mm steel M/B Type: All ATX and Micro ATX motherboards Drive Bays: 10 External Bay: 4x 5.25 1x 3.5 Internal Bay: 5x 3.5 Expansion Slots: 7 (Full size) Cooling System: 1x 80mm Rear Fan (Optional); Side Air Duct Front I/O Panel: 2 x USB 2.0 Microphone Earphone Power Supply: ATX 450W with 1x SATA connector Dimension: 450 x 188 x 430 mm

CASE ROSEWILL / BLACKHAWK Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $89.99 Rosewill’s BLACKHAWK features a good list of specifications: side panel windows, 4x 120mm and 1x 140mm fans for maximum cooling, front accessible USB 3.0 port, top mounted SATA HDD dock and more. It offers better cooling, decent quality and modern design in and out than most of the competitive cases in its price range. And with long VGA card & water cooling support, integrated cable management, CPU backplate cutout, and easy-clean PSU filter, The BLACKHAWK is an overall well-built, feature-rich gaming case on a budget With Power Supply: No Power Supply Mounted: Bottom With Side Panel Window: No External 5.25" Drive Bays: 3 (4) External 3.5" Drive Bays: 1 (0) Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 6 (also support 2.5" HDD) Front Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 (internal 20-pin connector to MB) 4 x USB 2.0 Audio In/Out (AC97, HD) Side Air duct: No

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