The 10 Best PC Cases of 2018 - Budget to Premium, Watercooling & Airflow, ITX to E-ATX

As 2018 draws to a close and Christmas is upon us once again, some might just be looking forward to buying that new graphics card they’ve had their eye on – or even purchasing a whole new setup. Yet no gaming PC is complete without looking the part, and this is where an attractive and functional case can help out. Here we have our list of the Top 10 Best Cases of 2018.

Since choosing the best case of 2018 is a subjective question, let’s define just what we look for and value in a case: popularity with the public, the impressions of Caseking’s own esteemed content team as well as the practical hands-on experience of the professionals in the King Mod team. Other criteria important to take into account when crowning the best case of 2018 include, among other things, airflow, hardware compatibility, innovation and design. With that out of the way, here are Caseking’s Top Ten Cases of 2018.

Caseking’s Top 10 Best Cases of 2018

The Best Cases of 2018:
The Lian Li PC-O11DX Dynamic Midi-Tower

Designed in cooperation between Lian Li and professional overclocker Roman „der8auer“ Hartung, this Midi-Tower offers extensive support for custom watercooling. The case can be equipped with three 360 mm radiators to cool your gaming hardware effectively and quietly. Visually the O11 Dynamic is also a treat, thanks in no small part to the attractive combination of aluminium and tempered glass and brought to bear on this premium case. The Lian Li PC-O11DX Dynamic Midi-Tower is available in black and white.

Click here for the Lian Li PC-O11DX Dynamic.

Second Place: The Unique Dual-System Compatible PHANTEKS Enthoo Evolv X Midi-Tower

The revised version of the PHANTEKS Enthoo Evolv Midi-Tower offers optimised airflow, digital RGB-LED lighting and space for up to two 360 mm radiators simultaneously. In terms of updates, users now have the option of installing a bracket and a second Mini-ITX form factor system in the roof of the case! Visually the tower offers the striking design for which the series has become so well known over the years, and now addressable RGB lighting in the front and the PSU shroud too. The tower is available in black, silver and anthracite.

The PHANTEKS Enthoo Evolv X at Caseking.

Third Place – The Best High-Airflow Budget Case of 2018:
The BitFenix Enso Mesh RGB Midi-Tower

The affordable BitFenix Enso Mesh RGB offers a generous array of exciting features. The front consists of a fine mesh that enables excellent airflow while doubling up as a dust filter. The mesh is surrounded with lots of vibrant LEDs that give users just the lighting they need. The tempered glass side panel is also a desirable addition to proceedings as it gives everyone the perfect dust-free view of your hard-earned gaming hardware. Cooling is taken of thanks to two pre-installed fans, the backs of which are kitted out with RGB-LED lighting. 280/360 mm radiators fit in the case. In terms of CPU cooling, coolers up to a height of 160 mm will fit, and graphics cards up to 340 mm in length are case-compatible.

The BitFenix Enso Mesh RGB Midi-Tower is available here.

Number 4 – Mesh Done Differently:
Fractal Design Meshify C Tempered Glass Midi-Tower

The Meshify C Tempered Glass from Fractal Design combines an aesthetically pleasing mesh front with a tempered glass side panel. The special feature on the front of the case however lies in the unique 3D effect provided by the metal mesh grid, skilfully adorned with raised asymmetric diamond shaped patterns. Yet this belies the incredibly clean interior of the tower, offering – among other things – space for a 360 mm radiator in the front as well as up to 17 cm of height for the CPU cooler. The case is available in multiple versions – as well as in a Micro-ATX case.

The Fractal Design Meshify C Tempered Glass Midi-Tower at Caseking.

Fifth Place – All-Rounder on a Budget:
The PHANTEKS Eclipse P350X Midi-Tower

Enables excellent airflow and blends it with attractive addressable RGB-LED lighting, and plenty of space for hardware too: PHANTEKS Eclipse P350X. The value-oriented Midi-Tower includes plenty of features that are a rarity in the 100 Euro price segment. At the same time, the Dutch case manufacturer also provides the high level of quality craftsmanship we have come to expect. The result of all this is a very likeable case that has once again earned a spot on our Top Ten Best Cases list.

The PHANTEKS Eclipse P350X Midi-Tower.

Sixth Place – The Best Mini-ITX Case:
IN WIN A1

No top ten list would be complete without IN WIN making at least one appearance, and at number six we have the A1 crowned as the best Mini-ITX case of 2018. The stylish Mini-ITX case is seated atop an RGB-illuminated base and offers features like an integrated QI charging station and a pre-installed 600 Watt power supply. The small tower can be equipped with four 120 mm fans and is perfectly capable of cooling even the most powerful of gaming hardware. The Mini-ITX case is even able to hold 160 mm high CPU coolers and the rear of the case has a slot for a 120 mm radiator to be attached.

Click here for the IN WIN A1 Mini-ITX case.

Seventh Place – Small Scale Watercooling:
RAIJINTEK Ophion EVO

The RAIJINTEK Ophion EVO Mini-ITX enables watercooled gaming systems with the smallest footprint yet. 240 mm radiators are not a new development in the world of Mini-ITX systems, yet the Ophion EVO brings them to a case with a volume of just 20 L. For great airflow the tempered glass side panels of the case are not flush against the chassis and the floor of the case has sufficient space for a 120 mm fan. The Ophion EVO is a superb compromise between compact dimensions and good cooling. Of course this little black box also leaves a striking visual impression too: the silver accents form a stark contrast with the black, anodised aluminium used in the front.

The RAIJINTEK Ophion Mini-ITX case.

Number 8 – The High-Airflow Case of 2018:
Cooler Master MasterCase H500M

The MasterCase H500M Midi-Tower from Cooler Master took onboard feedback from reviews of its predecessor and struck back with a Midi-Tower that holds two 200 mm fans behind its large mesh front. The plentiful airflow makes sure your gaming hardware has plenty of room to breathe and maintain optimal performance for the long term. The case includes plenty of space for CPU coolers up to 190 mm in height and the graphics card can even be mounted vertically should you prefer, meaning that your high-end GPU cooler gets put on full display.

The Cooler Master MasterCase H500M High-airflow case at Caseking.de.

Number 9 – The Best Full-Tower of 2018:
be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900, Rev 2

be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Full-Tower, rev. 2

Sometimes only a Full-Tower will do the job. When this happens to be the case, the be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 is the right one for you. Revision 2 in particular comes with a huge amount of space for SSDs or HDDs, and as it’s a Full-Tower, it fits up to 16 2,5″ drives. Three pre-installed fans from the Silent Wings 3 series and pre-installed noise insulation help to make systems that use the Dark Base Pro 900 incredibly quiet. The tower includes features such as a Qi-charger and a fully modular internal layout, which can even be inverted should you prefer.

The be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Full-Tower is available in three colour variants.

Tenth Place – The Best Budget Case of 2018:
The Kolink Horizon RGB Midi-Tower

For a tower in its price range, the Kolink Horizon RGB offers a lot of versatile features. Apart from the four pre-installed RGB-LED fans, the case also offers a tempered glass side panel to allow users to marvel at their gaming hardware. The front supports a radiator up to 360 mm in size while the rest of the case supports graphics cards up to 345 mm long with a CPU cooler up to 155 mm in height.

The Kolink Horizon RGB Midi-Tower is available here.

The Best PC Case of 2018: What Do You Think?

We’ve put together our top ten best cases of 2018 list, but how would yours look? Which case is in your opinion the best of 2018? Leave a comment below and tell us which you think fit the bill.

Those who don’t know a lot about cases but are looking for a new one for their computer should take a look at our cases category for a huge selection of cases for a new gaming PC. Our customer service department will be happy to field any questions or requests you have about specific cases and can be reached either via telephone or E-Mail.

The 10 Best PC Cases of 2018 – Budget to Premium, Watercooling & Airflow, ITX to E-ATX

Caseking Team

Caseking’s Top 10 Best Cases of 2018

The Best PC Case of 2018: What Do You Think?

Caseking Team