With 300+ rows of case testing data, we’re now recapping our gaming PC case benchmarks for 2020 to show the best cases for thermals, noise, design, and build quality.
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Our 2020 computer case round-up recaps the best gaming PC cases (and cases in general) for their thermal, acoustic (noise), build, and accessibility designs. We’re looking at best noise-normalized thermal performance and cooling efficiency, the mechanical design of cases, the price-to-performance and value or budget PC cases, and more. Of course, we also have a Worst Case of 2020 to revisit, all in time for #BlackFriday. This round-up & comparison of the best PC cases for the year should help in PC building.
CASES FEATURED (in order of appearance)
NOTE: A lot of these cases are way overpriced and sold by third-party sellers right now. Please be careful of how much you’re spending on the cases.
Best Overall (Price-to-Performance, Design, Thermals): Lian Li Lancool 215
Lian Li Lancool 215 on Amazon – https://geni.us/BJIsU
GN Lancool 215 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un82B93xKOE
Best Mechanical Design: Fractal Meshify 2
Fractal Meshify 2 on Amazon – https://geni.us/gazYCfz
GN Fractal Meshify 2 case review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTW2KHGzbM0
Runner-Up (Mechanical Design): Lian Li O11 Mini
Lian Li O11 Mini on Amazon – https://geni.us/O6M8Im
Runner-Up (Mechanical Design): Corsair 4000D Airflow
Corsair 4000D Airflow on Amazon – https://geni.us/8BHHA5
GN Corsair 4000D Airflow review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYsOmJ9X7Ow
Best Budget Case: SilverStone FARA R1
SilverStone FARA R1 on Amazon – https://geni.us/g983
GN Silverstone Fara R1 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaKMTdWd_sI
Best Out-of-the-Box Thermals: Lian Li Lancool II Mesh Performance
Lian Li Lancool II Mesh Performance on Amazon – https://geni.us/io9HA8
GN Lian Li Lancool II Mesh review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JSLWewcieY
Best Noise Levels: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX on Amazon – https://geni.us/fIdH46k
GN be quiet! Pure Base 500DX review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCnagbKkVzE
Best Noise Levels: Corsair 4000D Airflow
Corsair 4000D Airflow on Amazon – https://geni.us/8BHHA5
In consideration (not yet tested): be quiet! Silent Base 802
be quiet! Silent Base 802 on Amazon – https://geni.us/2W9B4
Best Noise-Normalized Thermals: Phanteks P500A Digital
Phanteks P500A Digital on Amazon – https://geni.us/0qIz
GN Phanteks P500A review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G835LGHpeoI
Case Currently Being Tested: Cooler Master NR200P
Cooler Master NR200P on Amazon – https://geni.us/gqJqOZX
Worst Case: Abkoncore Ramesses 780 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OupiPZybyBE
00:00 – Recapping the Best Computer Cases of 2020
02:25 – Best Overall (Thermals & Design)
05:35 – Best Mechanical Design
07:11 – Mechanical Design Honorable Mentions
08:57 – Best Budget Case
10:41 – Best Out-of-the-Box Thermals
12:38 – Best Noise Levels
15:17 – Best Noise-Normalized Thermals
17:28 – Top Case We’re Currently In The Process Of Testing
19:25 – Best Worst Case
21:03 – Conclusion
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