Best PC Cases with ARGB Lighting

MAG PANO M100R PZ from MSI is a unique Mini Tower case with a modern panoramic design. With three glass panels, the case allows you to showcase all key components while keeping cables hidden behind the motherboard. This concept of "wireless" systems is possible thanks to support for motherboards of the series with reverse connection, where all connectors are routed to the back. This solution provides a neat system appearance, making cable management practically invisible to the user.

Another feature of the case is the 4 pre-installed fans, freeing the potential owner from the need to plan a cooling system. The only nuance is that the fans start at high speeds and are quite loud. However, almost the entire top cover and left metal wall are dotted with fine perforations, with dust filters on top and bottom. According to the latest trend, the control panel is located at the bottom, so ideally, the case should be placed on the desk.

Despite its modest dimensions, the MSI MAG PANO M100R PZ allows you to install inside the case a central processor with a tower cooler up to 175 mm in height, a full-sized graphics card up to 390 mm in length, several drives, and even a full-sized 360-mm liquid cooling system, which mounts on top. However, the system board tray is designed for a micro-ATX form factor. Additional features include a small side compartment for unnecessary cables and a built-in ARGB controller. However, the latter is exclusively tailored for MSI Mystic Light Sync, ignoring similar solutions from other manufacturers.

The Cooler Master MasterBox 600 is a spacious case with an effective Airflow system, equipped with a mesh front panel and perforated cover, which successfully combines functionality and accessibility. Priced around $100, it offers everything necessary for assembling modern gaming systems, including support for large graphics cards, full-format motherboards, and large liquid cooling systems.

Despite its compact size, the MasterBox 600 accommodates tall tower coolers and long graphics cards up to 410 mm, and also allows the installation of top-tier liquid cooling systems with 420 mm radiators. Four pre-installed ARGB-lit fans are located right behind the mesh front panel, providing reliable cooling in standard configuration.

Among the additional advantages of the case are a built-in controller with an external button and a thoughtful cable management system. The package includes an Atlas ARGB graphics card support stand, which securely holds the graphics card and enhances the overall appearance of the system thanks to A-RGB lighting.

Despite some drawbacks in materials and fittings, such as the absence of a front dust filter, not very convenient screws, and only two mounts for 2.5-inch drives, the MasterBox 600 remains a reasonable choice for users seeking a balance between price, material quality, and capacity.

Just over ten years ago, Taiwanese brand Lian Li was solely producing industrial cases, but after entering the consumer market, Lian Li quickly won the respect of gamers and enthusiasts thanks to a meticulously thought-out design. The brand's engineering principles are brilliantly demonstrated by the Lancool 216 RGB case, which replaces the popular Lancool 215 model. This is a rather intriguing Midi Tower case with a meticulously organized layout, quality factory cooling, and capacity comparable to larger Full Tower solutions.

In simple terms, compared to the Lancool 215, the engineers refined the modular design and slightly optimized the airflow. The Lancool 216 RGB uses larger 160 mm fans: a pair of 160 mm fans are located on the front panel, with a smaller one at the back. The modular design was also refined: for instance, when using air cooling, the motherboard tray can be elevated to improve air intake for the CPU and GPU, with an additional fan for direct GPU airflow possible at the back near the expansion slots. The motherboard can also be lowered, which is particularly convenient for systems with AIO cooling or custom liquid-cooling solutions.

Another improvement in the Lancool 216 was the ARGB lighting system. Unlike the previous model, the lighting in the 216 version is more flexible: users can customize colors and effects for each fan individually, synchronizing them with other devices through popular management systems, including Aura Sync, Mystic Light, and Polychrome RGB. Notable features of the case include a magnetic dust filter on the front panel, a riser for vertical graphics card installation, a removable top radiator bracket, a convenient mounting system, and a modular front panel that can be placed either on the end of the case or at the bottom left.

The Montech King 95 is another intriguing aquarium-style case with pseudo-solid panoramic glass, designed by the manufacturer to stand prominently in a room like a Christmas tree, attracting attention with its comprehensive ARGB lighting. The dual-chamber design provides convenient space separation: the main part is allocated for the system's primary components, while the second is for hidden cable placement, power supply, and storage devices. Plus, this rare specimen can be purchased in 4 different colors: black, white, red, and blue.

Even though the King 95 is a Midi Tower format and doesn't aim for the status of a giant case, its interior space is smartly organized, perfect for assembling powerful gaming PCs and work systems with flagship processors and massive 1.5-kilogram graphics cards like the GeForce RTX 4090. The dimensional limitations are as follows: 420 mm for the graphics card, 175 mm for the tower cooler, and 190 mm for the power supply. Inside the case, up to 9 fans can be installed, with space reserved on the front panel for a 360 mm water cooling system.

A downside of many such aquariums is overheating: the abundance of glass does not facilitate good ventilation, leading many users to resort to fairly expensive liquid cooling systems or install numerous fans inside. Montech took a slightly different approach by equipping the case with additional swap-out panels with perforations that can replace the glass ones. Unfortunately, there are no pre-installed fans inside, so if you don't want to bother with cooling installation, you might consider upgrading slightly to the Pro version of the King 95 case, which comes with 6 fans pre-installed out of the box.

The Shadow Base 800 FX is a premium case characterized by the German brand's traditional quality sound insulation and an improved internal architecture compared to predecessors. Specifically, the manufacturer emphasizes support for large graphics cards like the Radeon 7900 XTX and GeForce RTX 4090 (maximum length of 430 mm) and massive liquid cooling systems sized 420 mm.

In other aspects, it resembles another popular model, the Pure Base 500 FX with its three ARGB fans behind the front door, which serves as the main outlet for expelling hot air. Altogether, the case features 4 pre-installed Light Wings fans with ARGB lighting, and the package includes a controller for managing illumination that can connect to Aura Sync, Polychrome Sync, Mystic Light, and other lighting control systems.

Overall, be quiet! has developed a rather interesting premium case, managing to combine effective cooling with high capacity, striking lighting, and fairly decent sound insulation (as much as the perforation allows). Despite the ventilated design, the case has effective dust protection ― magnetic filters are installed at the front and bottom, with the top covered by a panel with a fine mesh. The graphics card can be placed vertically using a riser. Removable pockets for storage devices are equipped with vibration isolation and are installed without a screwdriver. Additionally, the front panel hosts 4 USB ports, including USB-C.

The only downside of the be quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX is the availability of more affordable Airflow cases with similar features from Montech, Cougar, and Gamemax.