Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Pc Cases (2026)
The cheapest pc cases is AIR 903 MAX at $75. Best by the numbers — AIR 903 MAX (lowest price), Y70 (newest). This page compares 9 pc cases across 7 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
9 pc cases compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: AIR 903 MAX at $75 (Launch MSRP Black ($79 White); Newegg currently $89.99).
- Typical price: from $75, median $129.99, up to $219.99 — across 9 priced.
- Tracked: 9 products across 7 brands, current through 2026-06-15.
- Compared on: form factor, max gpu length mm, max cooler height mm, included fans, radiator support, side panel.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: AIR 903 MAX ($75)
- Newest: Y70 (2024-02)
Comparison
| # | Pc Case | Price | form factor | max gpu length mm | max cooler height mm | included fans | radiator support | side panel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIR 903 MAX | $75 | Mid-Tower (E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX) | 400 | 180 | 3 x 140 mm ARGB PWM (front) + 1 x 140 mm PWM (rear) | Front: 360/280/240/140/120 mm; Top: 360/280/240/140/120 mm | Tempered Glass | montechpc.com |
| 2 | Lancool 216 | $99.99 | Mid-Tower (E-ATX up to 280 mm/ATX/mATX/ITX) | 392 | 180 | 2 x 160 mm PWM (front) + 1 x 140 mm PWM (rear) | Front: 360/280/240 mm; Top: 360/280/240 mm | 4 mm Tempered Glass | lian-li.com |
| 3 | 4000D Airflow | $104.99 | Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX/E-ATX up to 277 mm) | 360 | 170 | 2 x 120 mm AirGuide | Front: 360/280/240 mm; Top: 240 mm (2x120 mm); Rear: 120 mm | Tempered Glass (slide-on/slide-off) | corsair.com |
| 4 | H7 Flow (2024) | $129.99 | Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX/E-ATX) | 410 | 185 | 3 x 120 mm F120Q (non-RGB variant) | Front: 420 mm; Top: 360 mm; Rear: 140 mm | Tempered Glass (dark tint on Black; ultra-clear on White) | nzxt.com |
| 5 | North | $129.99 | Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX) | 355 | 170 | 2 x 140 mm Aspect PWM | Front: 360 mm; Top: 240 mm; Rear: 120 mm | Tempered Glass (TG variant) or full mesh (Mesh variant) | fractal-design.com |
| 6 | O11 Dynamic EVO | $169.99 | Mid-Tower (E-ATX up to 280 mm/ATX/mATX/ITX) | 426 | 167 | 0 (no fans included in base config) | Top: 360/280 mm; Side: 360/280 mm; Bottom: 360 mm | 4 mm Tempered Glass (both front and side) | lian-li.com |
| 7 | Torrent | $189.99 | Full Tower (E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX/SSI-EEB/SSI-CEB) | 461 | 188 | 2 x 180 mm Dynamic X2 GP-18 (front) + 3 x 140 mm Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (bottom) | Front: 420/360 mm; Bottom: 420/360 mm; Rear: 140/120 mm | Tempered Glass (TG variants) or Steel (Solid variant) | fractal-design.com |
| 8 | NV7 | $199.99 | Full Tower (E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX) | 450 | 185 | 0 (no fans included; 12 fan positions) | Top: 360 mm; Side: 360 mm; Bottom: 360 mm; Rear: 120 mm | Seamless Tempered Glass (front and side) | phanteks.com |
| 9 | Y70 | $219.99 | Dual-Chamber Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX/E-ATX) | 422 | 180 | 0 (no fans included; PCIe 4.0 riser cable included) | Side: 360 mm (up to 125 mm thick); Top: 360 mm (up to 68 mm thick); Rear: 120/140 mm | 3-piece panoramic tempered glass | hyte.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest pc cases?
AIR 903 MAX is the cheapest at $75 (Launch MSRP Black ($79 White); Newegg currently $89.99), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does pc cases cost?
Across the 9 pc cases with a published price, the median is $129.99, ranging from $75 to $219.99, as of 2026-06-15.
Which pc cases is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: AIR 903 MAX ($75). Newest: Y70 (2024-02).
How many pc cases are compared here?
9 pc cases across 7 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-15.
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How we compiled this
The roster covers nine widely searched mid-to-full-tower desktop PC cases spanning 2020-2024: Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO, Fractal Design North, Corsair 4000D Airflow, NZXT H7 Flow (2024), Lian Li Lancool 216, Hyte Y70, Montech AIR 903 MAX, Phanteks NV7, and Fractal Design Torrent. Specs were drawn from official manufacturer product pages (primary source), confirmed against major retail listings (Newegg, Amazon) and reputable reviews (Tom's Hardware, GamersNexus, TechPowerUp, KitGuru). Prices reflect US MSRP at launch or the lowest documented official retail price; dimensions are external in mm (D x W x H); radiator_support lists the maximum radiator size in mm by location; included_fans states count and size; boolean fields are true/false. All nine products independently re-verified against manufacturer spec pages on 2026-06-15. accessedAt 2026-06-15.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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