{"id":5102,"date":"2024-10-31T14:01:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T14:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/blog\/?p=5102"},"modified":"2025-03-12T06:58:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T06:58:40","slug":"how-to-choose-best-budget-pc-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-choose-best-budget-pc-cases","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Best Budget PC Cases: What to Look For"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1228.5px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Where to buy pc cases?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"You can buy a wide range of computer cases at discounted prices from Direct Macro. You can avail of first-time buyer discounts of 10% on genuine products with free shipping and a 30-day return policy. You can avail yourself of an extra 5% on bulk purchases.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are pc cases made of?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The structural frame is made of Rigid metal such as aluminum or stainless steel to avoid corrosion. On the other hand, the external shield is made with plastic or painted metallic materials. Some PC cases also have inner panels made with tempered glass.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Why are pc cases so expensive?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Different tax case sizes come in various price ranges depending on the case build and material used. 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However, mini-PC cases come at a price of under 200$.\"\n    }\n  }]\n}\n<\/script><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left\" style=\"--awb-item-margin-top:1px;--awb-item-margin-bottom:1px;--awb-margin-top:1px;--awb-margin-bottom:1px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-box content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\"><span style=\"height:42px;width:42px;line-height:22px;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;background-color:var(--awb-color8);box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:50%;\"><i style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color8);border-width:1px;background-color:var(--awb-color7);box-sizing:content-box;height:40px;width:40px;line-height:40px;border-radius:50%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:50%;font-size:20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-list-ul fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><p class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Table of Contents<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-toc-el awb-toc-el--1\" data-awb-toc-id=\"1\" data-awb-toc-options=\"{&quot;allowed_heading_tags&quot;:{&quot;h2&quot;:0},&quot;ignore_headings&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;ignore_headings_words&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;enable_cache&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;highlight_current_heading&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;hide_hidden_titles&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;limit_container&quot;:&quot;post_content&quot;,&quot;select_custom_headings&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;fa-angle-double-right fas&quot;,&quot;counter_type&quot;:&quot;custom_icon&quot;}\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:1px;--awb-item-font-family:&#039;Bookman Old Style&#039;, serif;--awb-item-font-style:italic;--awb-item-font-weight:700;--awb-item-overflow:hidden;--awb-item-white-space:nowrap;--awb-item-text-overflow:ellipsis;\"><div class=\"awb-toc-el__content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><hr \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up a personal computer? Have you already purchased all the necessary hardware components? It&#8217;s time to get the perfect PC case to organize your hardware components. In this guide, we will discuss the best PC cases in 2024 that offer the best working experience. It allows you to perfectly install and safekeep your PC&#8217;s internal components. Before we dive deeper into cases for PCs, let\u2019s learn what a PC case is, its types, and the best buying consideration according to your system\u2019s requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What are PC Cases?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-5107\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-are-PC-Cases.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-are-PC-Cases.jpg\" alt=\"What are PC Cases | Direct Macro\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27538%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20538%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27538%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-are-PC-Cases-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-are-PC-Cases-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-are-PC-Cases-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-are-PC-Cases-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-are-PC-Cases-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-are-PC-Cases-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-are-PC-Cases.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A PC case is a shield for your PC&#8217;s internal hardware components. It maintains the right airflow, manages all the entangled cable inside a neat case, and keeps it all safe and secure. Computer cases are used in consideration with motherboard sizes. Your computer case sizes should be in accordance with form factor sizes; it must shield the motherboard; therefore, it can be bigger than that but not smaller than the size of the motherboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is a Motherboard?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-5108\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-is-a-Motherboard.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-is-a-Motherboard.jpg\" alt=\"What is a Motherboard | Direct Macro\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27538%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20538%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27538%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-is-a-Motherboard-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-is-a-Motherboard-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-is-a-Motherboard-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-is-a-Motherboard-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-is-a-Motherboard-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-is-a-Motherboard-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-is-a-Motherboard.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The motherboard is the most important part of any computer. It is the biggest physical hardware object and connects all other hardware components through their designated sockets available on the board. It has power connectors, display ports, RAM, CPU, and PCIe slots. In short, inside the PC case, we protect the motherboard that ensures overall efficiency of the system. Therefore, when buying a motherboard, make sure it fits well on your motherboard. For the same reason, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pc case sizes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are designed according to the motherboard sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>ATX Case Sizes: EATX, ATX, MATX, Mini ITX\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motherboards come in different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATX sizes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. ATX defines dimensions and mounting points, making it easier for components to fit in perfectly. ATX is the standard-size motherboard that comes in 12 to 9.6 inches. It is bigger than MTAX and Mini ITX, which support compact PC builds. On the other hand, Extended ATX offers an extended space on the motherboard for future advanced slots; it is bigger than ATX and all other compact sizes of motherboards. Small-size motherboards offer the same level of productivity and are an efficient solution for those building a compact PC to remove the extra space for unnecessary items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the breakdown of motherboard sizes and their respective <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cases for PC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-1\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\">\n<table style=\"height: 283px;\" width=\"951\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Motherboard<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>ATX Sizes Dimensions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Suitable PC Case Sizes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATX (Standard Size)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 x 9.6 inches<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Tower + Mid Tower<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MicroATX (mTAX) Smaller Size\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.6 x 9.6 inches<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full + Mid + Mini Tower<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini IAX Compact form<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.7 x 6.7 inches<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small form factor\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended ATX (EATX)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 x 13 inches<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Tower Case<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2><b>PC Case Sizes and Their Uses<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PC cases are built to fit specific ranges of motherboard sizes. Picking up the right case will help you organize your PC components and increase their longevity while ensuring optimal performance. It can help you a lot in setting up your dream gaming PC setup. Choose the right gaming PC cases for easy cable management. Here is the detail about different types of cases and their uses:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. <\/b><b>Full Tower Case<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A full tower PC case can perfectly shield the standard size and extended ATX motherboards. It can become the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best ATX case<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for motherboard sizes of 9.6 inches to 13 inches. It has a large cabinet within that can support small form factors as well. Best Full tower cases provide enough room for large radiators and CPU cooling fans, besides big graphic cards and storage devices. This ensures a better PC foundation and improves the overall PC performance. If you prefer future-proofing, then full tower cases are the perfect PC case that helps save enough space. It is one of the best case for gaming PCs and computers with intensive workloads.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. <\/b><b>Mid Tower Case<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mid-tower case is the most standard type of PC case that is best fit for a wide range of PC builds with standard motherboards. A mid-tower case can perfectly shield ATX and MATX motherboards. This is the mid-range of PC cover cases that can also support some Extended ATX form factors. However, to ensure better airflow, it is always advisable to don\u2019t fit EATX into the mid-tower case. The mid-tower case provides optimal space for standard-size motherboards. It is a widely preferable PC case for mid-level gamers and general PC users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. <\/b><b>Mini Tower Case<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer compact builds and portable devices, then Mini Tower cases are the best PC cases for you. Since they are smaller in size compared to full and mid-tower cases, therefore, it can only house small form factor motherboards like mini ATX or ITX. It has limited cooling capacity since the tower size doesn\u2019t support large cooling fans and radiators. So, your device may heat up with the Mini Tower Case.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Mini-ITX Case<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mini ITX cases are specially designed cases to support Mini ITX motherboards. These are best for space saving but can offer limited extendibility for advanced hardware substitutes. It\u2019s the best choice for a portable, compact-built PC. However, it can only provide space for a limited-size CPU, graphics cards, and cooling fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atx case sizes and respective motherboard supports are as follows: <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-1\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\">\n<table style=\"height: 263px;\" width=\"954\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>PC Case Sizes<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Atx Case sizes<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Motherboard Support<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Tower Case<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22- 27 inches<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EATX, ATX, mATX<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid Tower Case<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18-22 inches<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATX, MATX, Mini ITX<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini Tower Case<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 -18 inches<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MATX, Mini ITX<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini ITX Case<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-15 inches<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini ITX<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2><b>Choose the Best PC Cases 2024<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best budget PC Cases<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2024 at affordable prices? Here are the best purchase options for you at direct macro. Avail the discounted price Now!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-3 fusion-content-boxes-2 content-boxes-icon-on-top content-left\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:-1px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-box link-type-button content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none\" data-link=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/lian-li-pc-o11air.html\" data-link-target=\"_blank\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/lian-li-pc-o11air.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27540%27%20height%3D%27450%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20540%20450%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27540%27%20height%3D%27450%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PC-O11AIR-e1730381156670.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"450\" alt=\"PC-O11AIR | Direct Macro\" \/><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">PC-O11AIR - Lian-Li Case Tower Chassis<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\"fusion-read-more-button fusion-content-box-button fusion-button button-default fusion-button-default-size button- button-flat\" href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/lian-li-pc-o11air.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Tap to Buy<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-box link-type-button content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none\" data-link=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/in-win-z583x-b3.html\" data-link-target=\"_blank\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/in-win-z583x-b3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27513%27%20height%3D%27406%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20513%20406%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27513%27%20height%3D%27406%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Z583X.B3-e1730381345254.jpg\" width=\"513\" height=\"406\" alt=\"Z583X.B3\" \/><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Z583X.B3 - In-Win Case Micro-ATX Mini ITX<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\"fusion-read-more-button fusion-content-box-button fusion-button button-default fusion-button-default-size button- button-flat\" href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/in-win-z583x-b3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Tap to Buy<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-box link-type-button content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none\" data-link=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/cm-h71fw-01-nzxt-case-mid-tower-e-atx.html\" data-link-target=\"_blank\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/cm-h71fw-01-nzxt-case-mid-tower-e-atx.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27270%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20270%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27270%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/wp.directmacro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CM-H71FW-01.jpg\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" alt=\"CM-H71FW-01\" \/><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">CM-H71FW-01 - NZXT Case Mid-Tower e-ATX<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\"fusion-read-more-button fusion-content-box-button fusion-button button-default fusion-button-default-size button- button-flat\" href=\"https:\/\/directmacro.com\/cm-h71fw-01-nzxt-case-mid-tower-e-atx.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Tap to Buy<\/span><\/a><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2><b>Final Takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, there are some considerations you have to remember when buying the best case for gaming PC:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure it fits the motherboard size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has enough room for cable management, cooling fans,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure it provides sufficient space for graphic card length.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a proper airflow system that ensures optimal functional capacities of hardware devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing is the front panel connectivity options. Make sure it has enough ports and slots for device connectivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>FAQ\u2019s<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Where to buy pc cases<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can buy a wide range of computer cases at discounted prices from Direct Macro. You can avail of first-time buyer discounts of 10% on genuine products with free shipping and a 30-day return policy. You can avail yourself of an extra 5% on bulk purchases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are pc cases made of?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The structural frame is made of Rigid metal such as aluminum or stainless steel to avoid corrosion. On the other hand, the external shield is made with plastic or painted metallic materials. Some PC cases also have inner panels made with tempered glass.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why are pc cases so expensive?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different tax case sizes come in various price ranges depending on the case build and material used. On average, a mid-tower PC case is available in the market at an average price of 200-300$, while the best full tower Case will be available somewhere between 350$ 500$. 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