Corsair expanded its Carbide SPEC line of entry-level cases with the new SPEC-05. This ATX mid-tower case is characterized by a clever design gimmick - the left side panel looks like it's tempered glass because it covers almost the entire area of the panel, but is actually clear acrylic. The front features a somewhat curvy design with a gash that runs through the middle, revealing the front intake vent with its illuminated 120 mm intake fan. Internally, the case resembles the likes of the Carbide 100R, with a roomy single compartment layout.

Drive bays include three 3.5-inch/2.5-inch bays, and two 2.5-inch mounts. The case has room for graphics cards up to 37 cm in length, CPU coolers up to 15 cm in height, and PSUs up to 18 cm in length. Ventilation includes either 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm front intakes, 2x 140/120 mm top exhausts, and a 120 mm rear exhaust. The case measures 199 mm x 483 mm x 433 mm (WxDxH). Front panel connectivity includes two type-A USB 3.0 ports, and HDA jacks. Available now, and backed by a 2-year warranty, the Corsair Carbide SPEC-05 is priced at USD $49.99.

DeepCool today introduced the GamerStorm New Ark 90 Electro limited edition case. The company is only manufacturing 100 pieces of the variant, which is characterized by a racy orange color scheme dominating the smaller left (metallic) portion of the case, including the left side-panel, the left top-panel with its illuminated vents, and more importantly, the motherboard tray and the PSU part of the bottom compartment. The orange motherboard tray is contrasted by black bits in the form of the 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive cage, the rear panel, and the rubber grommets along the tray. The rest of its feature-set is identical to the original, which debuted this January, and bagged a Red Dot design award. The company didn't reveal pricing.

The world-renowned company, Alphacool, now offers special mining solutions for industry and end customer use. In addition to mining the well-known crypto currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, systems very similar are also increasingly being used in research, development and other areas. These systems generate a lot of heat due to the mass of components used in enclosed spaces. Now, Alphacool has met the demands from the industry and has created cost-effective water cooling solutions and systems. Starting with cases for e.g. server racks and full cover graphic card coolers up to complete mining systems including hardware and preinstalled software.

The products are all cost effective, particularly the graphics card coolers! Extremely low prices are possible which can compete, or even beat the prices of air cooling, without compromising on quality. For even more reliability, there are graphics card coolers with include an integrated pump. Since there are usually several GPUs in a circuit, if one pump does fail, the other pumps can easily keep the liquid flowing ensuring that the system stays cool.

X2 is pleased to inform the new arrival of the PIRATE 1416 PC case. This microATX structured chassis is made out of 0.5 mm SPCC steel, all black coated inside and out enclosed by two tempered glass panels and one metal side panel. This new PC gamer case is a great solution for your entry level gaming system build with more than enough space for the assembly of your powerful hardware. It comes with a total up to three 3.5-inch SSD drives and four rear expansion PCI slots. The PIRATE 1416 is equipped with a separated PSU chamber and ample space for those long graphics cards (up to 320 mm length) and large CPU coolers (up to 150 mm height clearance). The case also has more than sufficient air cooling options with four 120 mm fan mount locations and one 92 mm fan mount throughout this chassis. Already included are two multi-LED 120 mm red cooling fans, one on the rear and one in the front.

The PIRATE 1416 offers easy upkeep throughout the whole chassis with nice cable routing and the tool-free removal of the tempered glass panels. It offers convenient placement of Audio and USB connections for your plug and play gaming peripherals. Standard USB configuration includes one USB 2.0 port and one USB 3.0 port plus support for AC97/HD AUDIO. Show off your cool components, LED or RGB cooling and water or air coolers through the smoked tempered glass windows of the PIRATE 1416 PC gamer case by X2-gaming. We believe in exceptional style coupled with genuine product quality, redefining the meaning of affordable gaming - All geared up!

MSI today introduced the Gaming Series MAG Pylon, an ATX mid-tower case characterized by tempered glass panels, and MSI Mystic Light RGB readiness. The case features 4 mm-thick tempered glass making up both its left and right side panels, and front panels. The rest of the case is made of 0.6 mm-thick SECC steel. Under the hood is a conventional horizontal dual partition layout. The upper main compartment serves up room for graphics cards up to 37 cm in length, and CPU coolers up to 16.5 cm in height.

The bottom compartment is completely enclosed from the left side, and has an RGB LED-illuminated MSI Gaming logo near the PSU bay. Storage features include two 3.5-inch drive bays in the bottom compartment, which can each hold 2.5-inch drives; and four 2.5-inch drive mounts behind the motherboard tray. Cooling includes three 120 mm or two 140 mm front-intakes, with three factory-fitted 120 mm RGB LED-lit fans; two 140/120 mm top exhausts, and a 120 mm rear exhaust. Front panel connectivity includes two each of USB 3.0 and USB 2.0/1.1 ports, and HDA jacks. The company didn't reveal pricing.

The world-famous manufacturer Alphacool introduces the first case of its Mining Rig series. The Alphacool Mining Rig 12 can accommodate two motherboards, four power supplies and of up to 12 graphics cards. There are also extensive mounting options for water cooling. For example, up to six 360 mm radiators can be mounted and at least two reservoirs with space for corresponding pumps. The ideal mining rig for Ethereum, Bitcoin, Zcash, Monero or whatever coin you wish to mine.

Mining Rig in perfection
The Alphacool Mining Rig 12 offers extensive options for equipping a water cooling system with different NexXxoS radiators, Eisbecher reservoirs and a wide range of pumps. The Mining rig case can also fit up to 7 fans, which blow directly on the graphics cards to ensure your cards stay as cool a possible whilst mining. In the lower part of the Mining Rig 12 you have 4 spaces for power supply units.

Meshify strikes an aggressive pose in the Fractal Design lineup with unparalleled cooling performance and a defiant new look. Like diamond facets, the angular asymmetry of the Meshify C carves a space uniquely its own as a new dominant force in high-airflow design. Tempered glass completes the distinct, stealth-inspired aesthetic with exceptional style.

An open ATX layout with intelligent space utilization creates an unrestricted airflow path from the mesh front intakes directly through key components to exhaust, ensuring heat is never an issue. The Meshify C has a remarkably compact footprint with the high-end component support of a full tower, and with seven fan mounts and multi-radiator liquid cooling capability, it has the cooling capacity to match.

Sharkoon has added a new version to the TG5 ATX PC Case launched in 2017: The Sharkoon TG5 RGB ATX Midi Tower. In addition to the tempered glass front and left side panel, the TG5 RGB ATX Midi Tower features four 120 mm RGB LED fans as well as a Sharkoon RGB LED strip. In total, six LED elements can be controlled via a 12V-G-R-B connector with the included 6-port RGB hub. The TG5 RGB is compatible with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light, ASUS Aura as well as other common RGB capable mainboards. For mainboards without a 12V-G-R-B connector, the TG5 RGB comes with a manual color control.

The Sharkoon TG5 RGB is especially made for fans of flashy gaming PCs who want an individualized illumination from as many as 16.8 million colors. The tempered glass left side panel provides a clear view of the illuminated components inside the case. Thanks to the cable management system, the PC case can always make a tidy impression. The front panel is designed cable-free and can thus be removed easily without pulling on any cabling. The front has three pre-installed 120 mm LED fans, and another 120 mm LED fan is pre-installed on the rear panel. In addition, a RGB LED strip is provided for the case interior. The strip can be attached magnetically and by using its adhesive tape. In total, six LED elements can be connected to mainboards with a 12V G-R-B connector and controlled, using the included 6-port RGB hub - as long as the LED elements are compatible with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light, ASUS Aura or other common RGB capable mainboards. For mainboards without a 12V-G-R-B connector, the TG5 RGB comes with a manual color control. This is equipped with switches, enabling the illumination of the fans and the strip in seven colors, including white. In order to strengthen airflow inside the case, the top panel provides room for up three 120 mm fans or two 140 mm fans. For water cooling, a 280 mm or a 360 mm radiator can be installed to the front of the case.

FSP, a worldwide leader in innovative, reliable enthusiast PC components, today unveiled the new CMT230 and CMT240 Mid-Tower cases. The CMT line has proven itself as one of the most trusted case series on the market over the years, offering modern design, flexible cooling options and easy setup for any mainstream gaming system. Both models offer plenty of cooling options to meet the demands of the most component-heavy systems. Where ergonomic design meets flexible ventilation needs, both elegant cases are the ideal solution for today's mainstream gaming systems and customization enthusiasts.

Refined style, blue LED lights and mesh front panel design (CMT230) or solid metal front panel (CMT240) with flexible ventilation options keep your components always running cool. Both models support up to six 120mm/140mm fans or up to two 280mm radiators for more cooling options to ensure that your cooling performance will no suffer even if you add more components to your system. The CMT230 comes standard with three blue LED fans, while CMT240 sports solid steel front panel with blue LED light bar. On top of that, our smart design and magnetic adhesion make it easy to always keep your PC dust-free and spend less time on maintenance.

Cougar's latest release the Panzer Evo is a full size tower case that features a range of practical features, a comprehensive cable management system and support for up to E-ATX form motherboards with capacity for a total of four 390mm graphics cards. The Panzer Evo is a full size case coming in at 266 x 612 x 556 (mm) with screw less access to the internals allowing removal of the side panels and PSU cover without any tools. Inside you'll find support for six motherboard types and four double slot 390mm graphics cards.

The case can support Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, L-ATX, SSI-CEB as well as E-ATX motherboard form factors. Memory support provides space for up to six SSDs with the option to exchange two of those slots for 3.5" HDDs.

FSP, one of the leading manufacturers of power supplies in the world is pleased to announce its new CMT 330 and CMT 520 mid-tower PC gaming cases. Ready for gamers of every budget, the CMT 330 and 520 offer the flexibility to integrate air, All-in-One, or custom liquid cooling. The CMT330 sets itself apart from the current industry trend by supporting two Blu-ray drives, or other 5¼" module currently on the market, and the CMT520 features a modern, tempered glass and RGB look while keeping a keen eye on airflow. Both CMT330 and CMT520 come with pre-installed fans to meet the basic need for air cooling. Both cases use the exact same internal layout to support larger ATX motherboards with 8 PCI express cards. Large (163 mm) CPU coolers, Graphics cards (423 mm), 4x 2½", and 2x 3½" drives fit in the cases with ease. A rich front panel with 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, headphone and microphone jacks are standard.

The CMT520 is the new high-end, yet affordable PC Gaming case from FSP. It features four RGB fans that support Motherboard RGB control, like Asus Aurasync, Gigabyte RGB fusion, and MSI Mystic light. Those RGB fans shine behind the tempered glass front and side panels, and are beautifully reflected by the PSU shroud's Halo Cover, which mirrors the inside of your case. With airflow being a critical design in the CMT520, the front panel offers ventilation for cool air to enter the chassis, allowing both a front or top 360mm radiator to receive great cooling.

CORSAIR, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the launch of the new Carbide Series 275R PC case. Combining minimalist design, and a wealth of features that make building a great-looking PC easier than ever, the 275R is available in either black or white, and with a choice of tempered glass or edge-to-edge acrylic side panel. Simple and understated styling frame an un-interrupted view into your PC, while a wealth of cooling options allow the 275R to host the most ambitious PC builds. Finished with soft front accent lighting and tireless attention to detail, the 275R is styled for subtlety but equipped to standout.

Meshify strikes an aggressive pose in the Fractal Design lineup with unparalleled cooling performance and a defiant new look. Like black diamond facets, the angular asymmetry of the Micro ATX Meshify C Mini - Dark TG carves a space uniquely its own as a new force in high-airflow design. Tempered glass with a distinctive tint completes the stealth-inspired black-on-black aesthetic with exceptional style.

An open Micro ATX layout with intelligent space utilization creates an unrestricted airflow path from the mesh front intakes directly through key components to exhaust, ensuring heat is never an issue. The Meshify C Mini - Dark TG has a remarkably compact footprint with the high-end component support of a larger tower, and with seven fan mounts and multi-radiator liquid cooling capability, it has the cooling capacity to match.

Fractal Design, leading designer and manufacturer of enthusiast PC cases and components, today announced two new additions to the popular Meshify C series high-airflow mid tower lineup. Meshify continues to strike an aggressive pose with its unparalleled cooling performance and defiant look, now available in a multitude of side panel variations. The introduction of the Meshify C with dual solid side panels and Meshify C - TG with lightly tinted tempered glass gives users all new choices, both functional and aesthetic. These new all-solid and light tint TG versions complement the original Meshify C - Dark TG with dark tint TG to satisfy a wide range of stylistic preferences.

An open ATX layout with intelligent space utilization creates an unrestricted airflow path from the mesh front intakes directly through key components to exhaust, ensuring heat is never an issue. The Meshify C series has a remarkably compact footprint with the high-end component support of a larger tower, and with seven fan mounts and multi-radiator liquid cooling capability, it has the cooling capacity to match. When performance is top priority and compromise is not an option, Meshify has you covered in style, now with three unique side panel configurations to choose from.

In Win originally released their D-Frame Mini open-air chassis back in 2014. Despite it becoming one of the most popular cases among PC enthusiasts, the Taiwanese case manufacturer only produced a limited number of units at the time. If you missed out on purchasing the D-Frame Mini four years ago, now's your opportunity to make your dream come true. The rereleased D-Frame Mini is the exact same model that we reviewed back then except for two minor changes. The case was available in orange, red, and black colors. In Win has added three more colors to the mix: blue, green, and white. The brand also reduced the price significantly from $350 all the way down to $199. The D-Frame Mini is available at Amazon starting right now.

The new PENTA PC case is a cool computer case made out of 0.5 mm SPCC steel chassis, all black coated structure including a full mesh front panel and two 4,0mm tempered glass side panels. This new PC gamer case is pure coolness. With more than enough space for the assembly or your powerful hardware. Even up to four 3.5-inch SSD drives, two 5.25-inch HDD drives and seven rear expansion PCI slots.

Equipped with a separated PSU chamber and ample space for those long graphics cards ( up to 380mm length ) and large CPU coolers ( up to 160mm height clearance) and superior air cooling enabled through the possible 7x 120mm fan mount locations throughout this chassis. Already included are 2 multi-LED 120mm red cooling fans, one on the rear and one in the front.

Riotoro introduced the CR488, an ATX mid-tower case with room for long graphics cards, tall CPU coolers, and a generous number of drives. The case features Riotoro's signature styling with its red accents. Inside you'll find what's supposed to be a horizontally partitioned layout, but the partition itself isn't pronounced, rather suggestive (there is still a protrusion). The top "compartment" holds a motherboard with 7 expansion bays, and room for graphics cards as long as 41.5 cm, with CPU coolers as tall as 16.5 cm.

The bottom compartment holds the PSU bay (up to 22 cm of room), and two 3.5-inch drive caddies accessible from either side. Two 2.5-inch drives can be mounted behind the motherboard tray. Ventilation includes two 120 mm or one 140 mm front intakes, two 120 mm top exhausts, and a 120 mm rear exhaust. 240 mm x 120 mm radiators can be mounted along the front and top panels. Measuring 467 mm x 205 mm x 423 mm (DxWxH), the case dry-weighs about 5.6 kg. Front panel connectivity includes two USB 3.0 ports, and HDA jacks. Available now, the Riotoro CR488 is priced at £44.

DEEPCOOL, the company that specialises in water-cooled and illuminated cases for the PC enthusiast has just introduced the NEW ARK 90 a tower PC case designed to support a variety of options for water-cooling solutions and providing external visibility of the liquid flow for users who want to display and monitor their systems.

NEW ARK 90 completely eliminates the technical issues encountered with installing DIY water-cooled solutions in conventional tower chassis designs and provides users a much more satisfying experience. The tower is a perfect integration of extreme minimalist design, multiple glass panels and RGB lighting to deliver a solution with unique visual aesthetics. Internal compartments offer excellent expandability and compatibility.

In Win has always been known for their out-of-the-box designs and exotic cases. And as always, the brand didn't disappoint and showcased some impressive offerings at their booth. The 909 was the first case that we encountered upon entering. In this occasion, the case showed a few minor upgrades which included a co-branded reservoir from EK Water Blocks, 5mm thick tinted tempered glass side panels, dazzling LED lighting effects, and a front USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connector. However, the 909 wasn't the only model that got a makeover. In Win's popular 101 case received a special TUF treatment from ASUS as well. The front panel now sports an attractive orange-yellow theme making it a perfect match for TUF Gaming motherboards.

The 915 is a new full-tower case that flaunts a sexy curved exterior, premium aluminium body with tinted tempered glass side panels, and RGB lighting. It also features a cool automatic elevating ventilation cover on the top. In Win also brought their latest mini-ITX case, the A1, to the show. This miniature model comes equipped with a 600W power supply and Polaris RGB fans. The quick-release glass side panels make swapping components easy, and the case even comes with an optional wireless mobile device charging area. The final case on our tour is the WINBOT which looks like it came out of a sci-fi movie. It's basically an aluminium case that lives inside a plexiglass bubble. As a result, users can have a 360° view of the system inside. The case is equipped with an advanced facial detection module which allows it to scan, observe, and react to your hand signals.

DEEPCOOL, the company that specializes in water-cooled and illuminated cases for the PC enthusiast will use CES 2018 to introduce three exciting new models based on its flagship PC enclosures and cooling solutions. With enhanced styling and color schemes reminiscent of a high end sports car, the three Electro Limited Edition are based on the company's revolutionary QUADSTELLAR enclosure, the versatile NEW ARK 90 and the Captain 240EX RGB For TR4 version.

QUADSTELLAR is the world's first smart PC case has revolutionized conventions by allowing users to customize RGB lighting and heat dissipation systems through an APP. QUADSTELLAR provides a stylish, high-tech housing for the E-ATX mainboard, multiple graphics cards, power supply and cooling components in four independent compartments to eliminate inter-compartment heat dissipation interference to achieve maximum cooling efficiency. The chassis frame is crafted using precision engineered cast aluminium technology. This ensures the case has rigidity and overall quality while keeping the weight down. QUADSTELLAR accommodates a wide range of lighting, cooling and thermal control components and these features are highlighted in the Electro Limited Edition. Only 100 pieces of QUADSTELLAR Electro Limited Edition will be made available in May, 2018.

Cooler Master, a Taipei-based leader in designing and manufacturing computer components and gaming peripherals, announces their latest additions to the MasterCase and MasterBox series, as well as the refresh of the iconic Trooper SE and Stryker SE cases.

MasterCase H500M
Looks meet performance with the MasterCase H500M. Equipped with two, different, front panels the H500M allows users to swap between a mesh styled panel or a combination mesh and tempered glass panel, depending on preference for look or function. The mesh front panel supplies two 200mm addressable RGB fans with maximum airflow while the tempered glass option prioritizes aesthetics and compliments the rugged bar structure. The windowed PSU cover, cable covers, and support for radiators up to 360mm makes this case a perfect fit for any evolving dream build. Additionally, the front I/O of the MasterCase H500M is equipped with a Type-C USB port, four USB 3.0 ports and two 3.5mm jacks allowing users to connect all their devices without having to search for the needed space.

CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast memory, high-performance gaming hardware and PC components, today launched a range of PC enthusiast products, equipped with a host of new innovations and features to help PC builders create the most incredible systems ever. To power the most amazing PCs, you need the world's most amazing PSU, and the new CORSAIR AX1600i is exactly that. The AX1600i is the only enthusiast PSU to use Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, delivering superior efficiency, in a smaller form factor than ever before. 1600W of ultra-stable, ultra-efficient power stands ready with better-than 80 PLUS Titanium efficiency, complete digital monitoring and control using CORSAIR LINK software, and all in a new, smaller, 200mm length size. It's the pinnacle of enthusiast PSUs.

Lian Li announced that it is resurrecting the LanCool brand of gaming PC cases. LanCool branded cases are differentiated from the main Lian Li series in typically being of a lower cost, having more steel in place of aluminium, and breaking away from the restrained and minimalist style Lian Li is known for. LanCool cases compete with some of the more mainstream ATX mid-tower and micro-ATX tower-type cases. With the advent of RGB multi-color LED lighting, tempered glass, and horizontally-partitioned designs, Lian Li probably sees a market in resurrecting a new gaming PC case line without diluting the Lian Li identity. The first LanCool cases post its resurrection, will be shown off at the 2018 International CES, which begins later this week. Below are some of LanCool's cases that are nearly a decade old. If they look contemporary today, they would have looked ahead of their time back then.

BARONKASE LIQUID is an all-metal Micro-ATX body that supports ATX motherboards with a solid metal handle at the top making it an ideal solution for a portable VR-ready PC. It features the Captain 120EX AIO liquid cooling system incorporating a specially designed flow indicator which makes the flow rate of the coolant clearly visible. It supports a full sized ATX mainboard, which is achieved by allowing the PSU to be mounted at the top of the case towards the front and bringing power to the PSU with an extension cable provided. Full length graphics cards can also be fitted by removing a name plate on the back panel. The integrated RGB lighting system allows simultaneous color changing of different parts of the system including flow indicator, water block, SSD shroud and LED strip. One illuminated 2.5" drive bay is vertically oriented so it can be clearly seen through the side window.

Akasa today introduced the Pascal MD (A-NUC40-M1) fan-less case for Intel 7th generation "Dawson Canyon" NUC boards, namely NUC7i3DNBE, NUC7i3DNKE, and NUC7i3DNHE. The case boasts of IP65-compliant waterproofing, including modular waterproof connectors at the back of the case, which connect internally with the various ports of the NUC board. Its body doubles up as a chunky, ridged aluminium heatsink, to cool the "Kaby Lake" SoC. The case measures 234.6 mm x 238 mm x 76.3 mm (WxDxH), and comes with 2 m long modular cables with connectors for power, USB 3.0, network, and HDMI. The case is recommended for outdoor builds such as digital signage, automobile, marine vessels (navigation computers), etc.