Ultra-cool gaming PC cases

It’s what’s inside your gaming PC that counts, but that does not mean the outside has to look like your old 386.

For those of you who take pride in your PC’s appearance (and have a few bob to spare on some aesthetic upgrades), here are some of the cooler PC cases available in SA at the moment.

NZXT Phantom 820 – R2,999

“The Phantom 820 is engineered to chill even the most demanding systems, equipped with triple 200mm fans,” state its manufacturers.

The 820 also features integrated lighting, which can be seen through an acrylic window in the side of the case.

The case is made out of steel and plastic, can accommodate up to nine fans and water cooling, and looks epic in black with green lighting.

Dimensions: 650mm x 235mm x 612mm
Weight: 15kg

NZXT Phantom 820

Corsair Obsidian Series 900D – R4,099

“The full tower form factor has compatible design for the ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, EATX, HTPX motherboards,” said Corsair – so you have room to play with your set up.

The case features two 120mm and one 140mm fans to keep your rig cool, and is made from sleek, black aluminium.

Dimensions: 692mm x 252mm x 650mm
Weight: 21kg

Corsair Obsidian Series 900D

Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 Black Label Edition – R5,800

The Cosmos 1000 (they should have called it the 5000, or 9000) is aluminium, black, and a limited edition – everything that makes you want to spend thousands of rand on a case.

Each case comes with a unique serial number, includes a 750w power supply, a wind tunnel for your graphics card, and 6 hidden drive bays.

Dimensions: 628mm x 266m x 598mm
Weight: 16.9kg

Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 Black Label Edition

Lian Li PC-X900 – R4,005

The Lian Li PC-X900 is made out of brushed, anodized aluminium, and comes in red, silver, or black. Despite the high price, the PC-X900 does not come with a PSU, but does include five fans and a washable air filter that protects the front panel from choking dust.

Dimensions: 598mm x 230mm x 388mm
Weight: 8.2kg

Lian Li PC-X900

Cooler Master Haf X Nvidia Edition – R2,670

The Cooler Master Nvidia Edition case is not for those who like understated design. Its bright green finishes and large Nvidia badge will definitely stand out at the local LAN.

The case features a windowed side panel, removable wheels, supports up to six fans, and has nine expansion slots. Cooler Master tout the Haf X as a system builder’s “dream case”

Dimensions: 599mm x 230mm x 550mm
Weight: 14.3kg

Cooler Master Haf X Nvidia Edition

Antec Nineteen Hundred – R2,665

The Antec Nineteen Hundred “Super Tower” comes in black with either red or green trim. It features nine expansion slots, six fans, and is built from a dual-layer steel mesh that promises excellent cooling.

Dimensions: 696mm x 223mm x 555mm
Weight: 13.4kg