The best cases with ARGB lighting

1stPlayer D3-A is a fairly compact Micro-ATX case, only 37x40 centimeters and weighing 4.2 kilograms. Thanks to this, it not only takes up little space on the table, but also has excellent airflow. Equipped with two fans of increased diameter: front blower 14 cm, and rear blower 12 cm, both with synchronized ARGB lighting.

On top you can install two more 12/14 cm fans or a two-section water cooling system with a standard size of 240 mm. Also located on top is an easily removable dust filter and an interface panel with three classic USB Type-A ports (one of which is fast version 3.0) and a separate backlight control button.

The side transparent door is made of tempered glass with light tinting, is attached to hinges and closes with a magnetic lock. This allows you to quickly access the internal components of your PC at any time without having to use a screwdriver. There are two body colors to choose from: black and white, and, unlike many competitors, it is white even inside.

Montech Air X is a full-size ATX case with a Diamond Mesh front panel. Behind it there is a fine dust filter (there are similar ones at the bottom and top of the case). And behind them are a pair of large 20-centimeter fans. The third propeller, smaller, only 12 cm, is installed at the rear for blowing.

All three fans are connected to the LED controller by default. It allows you to control both the speed and the glow. You can power any three other ARGB devices from it. A button on the case allows you to switch between backlight control modes: controller or motherboard. Or turn off the glow completely if you are tired of it.

The side glass window has no visible screws, making the cabinet design cleaner. The basket for 3.5-inch HDDs can be moved to the right or left to accommodate a powerful power supply or a long drive, respectively. There is plenty of space behind the rear wall for hidden cable management. The kit comes with cable ties and a diagnostic speaker, which is a rarity these days.

AZZA Aero is an American case for motherboards up to E-ATX, with which you can even build a dual-processor workstation with Intel Xeon or AMD Threadripper. And of course, a powerful gaming PC with a GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon RX 7900 XTX video card, the length of which can reach 40 centimeters. The processor tower can be placed up to 17 cm high.

Water cooling apologists can fit two radiators at once (for the processor and video card) of a wide standard size of 280 millimeters or a long one of 360 mm, one in front and the second on top. The three body panels are mesh to maximize air circulation. Breathable side mesh replaces traditional glass, leaving your PC's inner beauty visible.

Only the back panel is solid all-metal to hide numerous wires from view. The case is equipped with three 12-centimeter fans with ARGB lighting. In total, there are seats for nine propellers. Including two on the power supply casing to directly blow air over the video card (the hottest component of the PC).

DeepCool CH560 Digital is a full-size case with seven PCI-Express expansion slots. Its side panel is divided into two parts: the lower one is mesh, and the upper one is lightly tinted glass. This is a good compromise so that the video card can get fresh air from outside and the other internal components of the PC can be easily seen.

In addition, on the side panel there is a small information display that displays the processor and video card load as a percentage, as well as their temperature in degrees. Only two indicators can be displayed at a time, but they alternate at 5-second intervals. The power supply fits up to 17 cm long, and the video card up to 38 cm.

Four ARGB fans are pre-installed: three 14 cm for blowing and one 12 cm for blowing. The internal cable ducts are neatly covered with rubber curtains, and the video card is securely supported by a height-adjustable stand. The external interface panel has two newfangled elements at once: a paired audio jack for a stereo headset and a double-sided USB Type-C port for fast drives.

be quiet! Shadow Base 800 is a series of German cases in black and white, with LED strips (DX modification) and optionally illuminated fans (FX). But it is guaranteed to be equipped with four proprietary be quiet! propellers. with a threaded Rifle Bearing, which has a long trouble-free operation life of 60 thousand hours.

The diameter of the fans is 14 centimeters, the blades have aerodynamic grooves to reduce noise, and the central ARGB+PWM hub is responsible for controlling the rotation speed and backlight colors. The case weighs a gigantic 12 kilograms, thanks to which it perfectly dampens the vibration of hard drives. Mounts both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives without tools.

Unlike the older 900 series of be quiet! With solid walls and sound-insulating upholstery, the Shadow Base 800 is made primarily of mesh. Only the side panel is made of thick glass, which is not afraid of scratches and moderate impacts. A liquid cooling system of even a maximum size of 420 mm can be mounted on top of the case.