Best PC Cases November 2026
Explore our independently ranked selection of the top PC cases on the market. Compare options across form factors, cooling performance, and internal clearance to find the ideal enclosure for your next build.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
The list is unchanged since the last update.
PC Cases: Top 5
1
Phanteks XT Pro Ultra
from £74.987 stores
from £74.98
7 stores
2
Fractal Design North
from £121.9610 stores
from £121.96
10 stores
3
Lian Li A3
from £54.9510 stores
from £54.95
10 stores
4
Fractal Design North XL
from £129.9511 stores
from £129.95
11 stores
5
Lian Li O11 Vision Compact
from £109.988 stores
from £109.98
8 stores
The Phanteks XT Pro Ultra is a spacious Midi Tower designed for high-airflow cooling and large modern components. It comes equipped with four pre-installed ARGB fans and accommodates motherboards up to E-ATX. Generous internal clearances allow easy installation of tall CPU coolers and long graphics cards.
Pros
Includes four pre-installed ARGB fans
Supports long GPUs up to 415 mm
Mounts up to ten 120 mm fans
Fits CPU coolers up to 184 mm tall
Cons
Heavier construction at 8.17 kg
Only two front-panel USB ports
The Fractal Design North combines natural design accents with effective airflow in a compact Midi Tower chassis. It features a tempered glass side panel and ships with two 140 mm front cooling fans. The interior accommodates standard ATX builds with room for coolers up to 170 mm tall.
Pros
Distinctive wood-accented design
Includes two 140 mm intake fans
Integrated dust filters on intake zones
Cons
GPU length restricted to 355 mm
No dedicated 10 Gbps USB-C front port
The Lian Li A3 is a compact 26.3-litre case designed for space-conscious builders who still want powerful hardware. Despite its smaller footprint, it accommodates Micro-ATX motherboards and long graphics cards up to 415 mm. Extensive ventilation options allow flexible cooling configurations with multiple radiators or fans.
Pros
Compact 26.3-litre micro-ATX chassis
Supports full-length GPUs up to 415 mm
Fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C front port
Mounts up to ten 120 mm cooling fans
Cons
Does not include pre-installed fans
Limited to Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards
The Fractal Design North XL expands the signature Scandinavian aesthetic into a roomy full-tower format. It comes equipped with three 140 mm fans and supports motherboards up to E-ATX with substantial liquid-cooling headroom. A front USB4 port delivers transfer speeds up to 20 Gbps for fast external storage.
Pros
Spacious full-tower interior
Includes three 140 mm front fans
High-speed 20 Gbps USB4 front port
Fits CPU coolers up to 185 mm tall
Cons
Heavy frame weighing 9.7 kg
Large footprint requires ample desk space
The Lian Li O11 Vision Compact is a showcase Midi Tower featuring seamless glass panels for an unobstructed view of internal components. Its dual-chamber design isolates the power supply and cables behind the motherboard tray to keep the main compartment tidy. With mounting support for up to eleven fans, it is optimized for high-end custom liquid-cooled builds.
Pros
Panoramic multi-panel glass view
Mounts up to eleven 120 mm fans
Dual-chamber design hides cable clutter
Fast USB-C 10 Gbps front connection
Cons
No cooling fans included in the box
Heavy chassis weighing 11.35 kg
Compare specifications
| Case Type | Midi Tower | Midi Tower | Mini tower | Full tower/Server | Midi Tower |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supported motherboards | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Extended ATX (E-ATX) | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Extended ATX (E-ATX) | Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Extended ATX (E-ATX) | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Extended ATX (E-ATX) |
| Front connections | Microphone, Audio, USB 3.0 | Audio, USB 3.0 | Microphone, Audio, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type C | Audio, USB 3.0 | Audio, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type C |
| Color | Black | Black | Black, White | Black | Black, Transparent |
| Features | RGB LED lighting (multicolured), ARGB LED lighting (multicolured), Side Window | Dust filter, Side Window | Dust filter, Side Window | Dust filter, Side Window | Dust filter |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
