Best PC Cases of 2021 So Far: $60 to $200 Airflow, Silence, & Budget Cases

Our Best PC Cases in 2021 So Far content looks at everything from budget airflow cases to noise-focused cases. We talk about best airflow & cooling cases, mechanical design, & more.
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Normalized Fans & Noise Methodology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVkAXSJeKKM

There are a lot of good computer cases available right now. Our objective is to compare gaming PC cases for best CPU and GPU temperatures, best noise-normalized temperatures and noise levels, best build quality, best features at a certain budget, and numerous other factors (like mechanical design quality) for 2021 so far. This includes some 2020 cases from late in 2020, as they're still on the market (clearly) and among the best. We've reviewed more cases in the last few months than ever in this period of the year before, so now is a good time to refresh our list of top cases. Of course, as more ship, we'll keep reviewing them. This round-up includes comparisons between cases like the Lian Li Lancool 215, the Meshify 2 (and Compact), be quiet! Silent Base 802, Corsair 4000D & 5000D, and more.

CASES FEATURED (in order of appearance)

NOTE: Some 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 Thermals & Design: Lian Li Lancool 215
Lian Li Lancool 215 on Amazon - https://geni.us/iIaEuX
GN Lian Li Lancool 215 review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un82B93xKOE

Best Mechanical Design - be quiet! Silent Base 802 & Corsair 5000D Airflow
be quiet! Silent Base 802 on Amazon - https://geni.us/DaGYu
Corsair 5000D Airflow on Amazon - https://geni.us/cnVP60
GN Silent Base 802 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsiffsT5li8

Best Budget Case: Phanteks P360A & P300A
Phanteks P360A on Amazon - https://geni.us/gAoq6ot
Phanteks P300A on Amazon - https://geni.us/E5mWsN
GN Phanteks P300A review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L9YfbCirTg

Best Thermals (Airflow): Fractal Meshify 2 Compact & Lian Li Lancool II Mesh
Fractal Meshify 2 Compact on Amazon - https://geni.us/i1GNAD5
Lian Li Lancool II Mesh on Amazon - https://geni.us/io9HA8
GN Meshify 2 Compact review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94l1c5dMRX8
GN Lancool II Mesh review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JSLWewcieY

Best Noise Levels: Corsair 5000D Non-Airflow
Corsair 5000D on Amazon - https://geni.us/cnVP60
GN Corsair 5000D review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU_qa49gHzw

Best Noise-Normalized Thermals: Fractal Meshify 2
Fractal Meshify 2 on Amazon - https://geni.us/gazYCfz
GN Meshify 2 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTW2KHGzbM0

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Best Cases of 2021 (So Far)
02:57 - Best Overall PC Case 2021
05:28 - Best Mechanical Design PC Case 2021
09:38 - Best Budget Airflow Case So Far
12:06 - Best Thermals & Airflow Case 2021
14:04 - Best Noise Levels & Silence
16:05 - Best Noise-Normalized Thermals
18:05 - "Best" Worst Case
20:05 - Conclusion

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