The Best Budget PC Cases Ranked! - Tier List

Here is my ranking of the best and worst budget pc cases under $75-$80 you can purchase in 2023! Links to all featured PC cases are below ⬇

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The Best Budget PC Cases (in order of feature)

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Video chapters:
0:00 - The Best and Worst Budget PC Cases in 2023!
1:22 - Ad: CM V1100 & Hyper 212 Halo
2:33 - Phanteks G300A
4:07 - Phanteks G300A vs NZXT H5 Flow
5:02 - Phanteks P200A
5:40 - Lian Li 205M
6:41 - Zalman Z1 Iceberg
8:04 - Zalman R2
9:03 - Zalman Z3
9:26 - Vetroo M03
10:14 - Gamdias Zeus (Talos)
11:13 - Gamdias Zeus (Apollo)
12:18 - Deepcool CH370
13:42 - Deepcool Macube 110
14:13 - Deepcool Matrexx 40 3FS
15:00 - Silverstone Fara H1M
15:47 - Bitfenix Nova Mesh mATX
17:14 - Bitfenix Nova Mesh SE
18:23 - Gamemax mATX
19:28 - Asus AP201
21:30 - Bgears b-Voguish
22:38 - Cooler Master MB311L
23:36 - Cooler Master MB320L
24:00 - Cooler Master Q300L
24:52 - Montech Air 100
25:44 - Montech X3 Mesh
26:58 - Aresgame M1
27:47 - Aerocool Cylon
28:32 - Antec NX200M
29:31 - Antec NX410
30:29 - Thermaltake Versa H15
30:44 - Thermaltake Versa H17
30:54 - Thermaltake Versa H18
31:14 - Zalman T6
31:27 - NZXT H5 Flow

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[DragunnitumGaming]

Not gonna lie, that power supply in the ad segment looks pretty good!! 👀

[mr.arocenastech]

I just picked up that Bitfenix Nova MESH mATX case this week. Such good value!
The case also has an ARGB Fan Hub/controller built into the case so you can cycle ARGB colours even if your motherboard doesn't have ARGB headers. The fans are also standard 3-pin ARGB instead of some weird propriety connector like Deepcool ARGB fans.

[sherwin-williams]

If you live near a microcenter, you could also get the Montech X1 for 44.99 and is an ATX case that includes 4x120 (albeit ARGB) fans and is basically a cut down version of X3 Mesh. True, it's lightweight, but for the price, it provides tons of airflow on a tight budget.

[RichardMiller-tdbn]

Thank you for this much needed video. Alot of great info in one spot. Im just beginning my pc build journey. Great channel to learn from while i go down the rabbit hole.

[brianrobinson]

Lian Li 205 M Mesh is great for the $$. Glad to see it near the top of the list. Really like the 2 big ARGB fans and small size.

[alexc]

You've forgotten about the most popular choice, the Corsair 4000D Airflow

[RichardMiller-tdbn]

Man this video already helped. Just watched another build on different channel and immediately recognized the case as potential E-waste. Nice job. I will keep referring to this guide for sure.

[bentlog]

been thinking of upgrading my sister's and my own PC, especially my sister's PC case and boy did this video come at a right time! Great video can't wait for the next one!

[none_s]

I enjoyed watching your PC case ranking tier list video! Your insights and detailed explanations helped me to understand the different options available. I'm definitely going to consider buying one of the top-ranked cases you recommended, and I appreciate your guidance in helping me make that decision. Keep up the great work!

[ShadowAviation]

Awesome video dude! Keep it up! I just found this channel like 3 months ago an im loving it!

[Fortex]

montech sky two is a great budget PC case. It has 4 argb fans pre-installed and a very sexy design with good airflow.

[Patisaloser]

17:00 I use that case and can say thats its absolutely amazing for the price, it's got amazing airflow and pretty deep back panel for cable management while also looking really clean

[thatstreaminbdoee.]

Ftifst time builder here! I just went through a very bad separation from my partner of 5yr (my choice) and experienced a few traumatic trials and tribulations... Ive entered a new era in my life and i can finally build my PC I've been wanting to do so for 3yrs now!

The Lian Li 205 in pink is on my list for my case- so glad its ranked so well 🥳
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[CrAzYDiAbLo]

I swear each time I think about different PC things your videos pops up with such perfect and scary timing

[Axeiaa]

It's nice that after some complaining (mainly Gamers Nexus?) thankfully a lot of cases are back to adding ventilation at the front.
Think I'd be tempted to go for that DeepCool CH370, I've got some fans about and I like the aesthetic.
Or so was my line of thought until you pulled out that ASUS AP201, bottom-top airflow like the good old SilverStone Raven cases and a very simple exterior that would fit in anywhere. How have I not heard of this case before. There's nothing wrong with my current NR400 case but now I want to replace it.

[edit]
Woaw, the white version of AP201 is THOROUGHLY white. Every single one of the Internal cables is utterly white. That might actually be something my partner likes with her love for white PC gear.

[NC-jywg]

I hear what you are saying about ranking videos. They're everywhere. That said, this one is needed. Most of us can pick a motherboard, a cpu, a gpu, but I struggle with cases because they are not usually benchmarks. Or someone say don't get this, get that.... AND.... its out of stock lol

[junkpaintbunny]

Thank god I live 30 mins from a micro center, I just got the lian li 205m for a new build and I love it so far!!

[OgMcFaded]

Got the ap201. Very happy with the purchase.

[yanielrivera]

Great vid! I had the opportunity to build on the GAMDIAS Apollo E2 Elite and was plesantly surprised with the build experience and price. Only major gripe for me is how restrictive the front panel is. But for a budget case and build, it was really nice.

[chadmcquade]

About time someone did a video like this. Great video