Material Case Body: Steel / Front bezel: Plastic and meshĥ.25" Drive Bay 4 Exposed (one could be converted to 3.5” bay)ģ.5" Drive Bay 1 Exposed ( converted from 5.25” bay) / 6 Hidden I also really like that it comes with a 2.5" drive bay for your solid state drives. For under $60 you get solid cable management, 2 120mm fans and additional fan options. The Cooler Master HAF 912 is rugged, inexpensive, and made of mesh and SECC highly-rated steel. This is the USB 3.0 of a favorite that many have used for so long. CM Haf 912 Advanced Mid Tower Computer Case The Haf 912 Mid Tower Computer Case is a good solid option for those looking for case functionality. If your budget is lower than this, I've included more of my favorites below. Overall, the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv is one of the better new cases I've come across and worth a look if you have a budget around $150. The flexible mounting strips on the top make it easy to install various sizes of radiators. I'd especially recommend it for those of you who want to use either a traditional or custom water cooling setup. Other features I like include the anti-vibration pads, replaceable LEDs, and PWM fan hub. Like many other cases, this one comes with easy-install solutions, but I especially like how easily the front panel and others come off so that you can get at the included 200mm fan and filter.
Beyond aesthetics, Phanteks has added a lot of value for what you pay for in this case just like they've done with their Enthoo series in the past. That same hardware is easily visible through the side window. The 3mm thick Aluminum body and clean interior really make the rest of your hardware pop. If I were to show you one new gaming case to consider, in 2019 this would be the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv. Looking to get the best mid tower for your budget? Here's a look at my favorite $50 to $150 mid-tower cases.
Overall, it receives my full recommendation. Spend $100 more and you might get a better made SSD tray, or even screws, but if you're like me you're more than willing to deal with this during the build and for potential upgrades. That's generally across the board for many manufacturers but I was able to make this case look clean. That being said it did stay plenty cool with the stock fans.Ĭable management is fantastic. So, if fan quality tends to bother you, finding another option for these slots may be a good idea. They're a bit noisy and wobbly for my taste. That's not something you'd expect from a case this inexpensive. The design is clean, subtle, and most importantly sturdy. You get the look and feel of a much more expensive case for just $75. When friends come to me asking which case I'd recommend this year, it's this one, NZXT's H510 Compact Case. Want something that looks the part, is functional, and doesn't cost a fortune? Take a look at our $75 pick, the NZXT H510.