RGB is everywhere when it comes to PC gaming hardware, and cases are not an exception. These days there are hundreds of different models out there, boasting either RGB case fans, RGB strips, RGB LED arrays on the case itself, or all of these together. Now, coming up with a list of the best RGB cases implies that, today, we’re focusing on design and RGB implementation.
Many cases shown here have something else going for them when it comes to the RGB implementation other than RGB fans, but there’s a fair share of picks that don’t have any other RGB effects aside from the fans. Some of the cases shown here don’t have the best airflow, aren’t thermal performance champs, can be difficult to build in, but they sure look great. We have at least a couple of options in almost each of our ten categories so you’ll probably find what you’re looking for down below. Finally, there’s no category for the best white RGB case because most models featured below are available in white color.
Best RGB Cases - Our Picks
| Award | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Best RGB Case For Most Users | Phanteks Eclipse P400A |  |
| Best Airflow RGB Case | be quiet! Pure Base 500DX |  |
| Best Mid Tower RGB Case | Lian Li Lancool II |  |
| Best Full Tower RGB Case | Cougar Conquer 2 |  |
| Best mATX RGB Case | Antec Dark Phantom 301M |  |
| Best Mini-ITX RGB Case | InWin A1 Plus |  |
| Best Budget RGB Case | AeroCool Bolt-G |  |
| RGB Case With The Best RGB Front Panel | Enermax Libllusion LL30 |  |
| Best RGB Case For Dual System Builds | Phanteks Enthoo Evolv X |  |
| RGB Case With The Most Interesting Form Factor | Anidees AI Crystal Cube MAR 3 |  |
Best RGB Case For Most Users
Phanteks Eclipse P400A
| Case Type | Mid-Tower |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 210 × 465 × 470 mm |
| Drive Bays | 2 × 3.5” 2 × 2.5” |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| GPU Clearance | 420 mm |
| Total Fan Mounts | 8 |
| Front I/O Ports | 2 × USB 3.0, Audio In & Out |
Most users want a solid amount of RGB but also nice aesthetics and competitive specs without paying too much money. Pretty good thermal performance also wouldn’t hurt. The Phanteks Eclipse P440A ticks all of these boxes. It’s not too expensive, looks great (especially in white), comes with three RGB fans preinstalled, and it has a mesh front panel that allows excellent thermals.
On top of all that, you can install two additional fans at the top and one on the rear. The case supports a vertical GPU mount, it’s fairly easy to work in, and it can house a 360mm and a 280mm AIO radiators at the same time. There’s enough space for two 2.5” and two 3.5 “ storage devices and while the front panel doesn’t include a USB-C port, it does come with handy RGB controls.
If the P400A is too expensive four you check out this little cousin, the P360A. It’s not as spacious, comes with only two RGB fans, but it costs about 20 percent less, has comparable thermal performance, and can house a 280mm radiator.
Best Airflow RGB Case
be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
| Case Type | Mid-Tower |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 450 × 232 × 463 mm |
| Drive Bays | 2 × 3.5” 5 × 2.5” |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| GPU Clearance | 369 mm |
| Total Fan Mounts | 6 |
| Front I/O Ports | 2 × USB 3.2, Audio In & Out |
Airflow PC cases are all the rage right now and be quiet!, known for their, well, quiet fans and cases, have made one of the best airflow PC cases in 2020. On top of all that, the Pure Base 500DX also has a subtle but very attractive RGB implementation. The front panel is made out of two mesh sides divided by a ridge with a pair of RGB stripes on its sides. And then, we have RGB arrays on the top of the case. Overall, this is a very slick look.
But the Pure Base 500DX also has excellent thermal performance, pretty low noise, comes with 3 pre-installed Pure Wings fans (with room for four more), is spacious and well-made, and comes with a very competitive price. AIO support is on par with competitors, with support for 360mm radiators. And there’s lots of room for storage devices. You can install up to two 3.5” and seven 2.5” storage drives inside the 500DX.
The best thing about the Pure Base 500DX is that, if you don’t like the design, there’s a ton of excellent airflow cases out there that come with solid RGB implementation. The first that comes to our mind is another winner from Phanteks, the Eclipse 500A. Excellent design, slick RGB line across the PSU shroud, and great specs. We also have the Lian Li Lancool 215, which has better thermals than the 500DX but we like the be quiet! case’s looks better. The Corsair iCUE 220T RGB, with a unique looking front panel, is another solid choice. You can also get the Cooler Master H500 or the H500P; both are excellent RGB cases for the price. Finally, there’s the Lian Li Lancool II Mesh and the aforementioned Phanteks Eclipse P400A and the P360A.
Best Mid Tower RGB Case
Lian Li Lancool II
| Case Type | Mid-Tower |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 478 × 229 × 494 mm |
| Drive Bays | 3 × 3.5” 4 × 2.5” |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| GPU Clearance | 384 mm |
| Total Fan Mounts | 8 |
| Front I/O Ports | 2 × USB 3.0, 1 × USB 3.1, Audio In & Out |
This category is for mid-tower RGB cases without full-on mesh front panels. They have worse thermal performance than mesh cases but most can handle high-end GPUs and CPUs without even going near thermal throttling temperatures. The best of them all (at least to us) is the Lian Li Lancool II. First of all, it looks great and the RGB front panel is one of the best on the market. Next, while the case wasn’t designed to have high airflow, thermal results are impressive.
When it comes to specs, the Lancool II comes with one fan on the front, one on the back, and one on the top side, with room for two more 120mm fans on the front, and two fans on the bottom. There are seven drive bays in total (three for 2.5” or 3.5 drives and four for 2.5” drives. Finally, the case can house 360mm radiators, has excellent cable management, and is very easy to work in. Overall, this is one of the best cases you can get, period. The only major downside is the lack of a USB-C port on the front I/O. And if you don’t like the noise, we advise you to replace default fans with quiet ones.
When it comes to alternatives, there’s the NZXT H510 Elite. It’s expensive and its thermal performance is average at best but it does look amazing. There’s also the NZXT H710i, with excellent RGB implementation. You could also check the Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic Razer Edition. Finally, the Rosevil Prism S500 is here for fans of a classic case design with a bit of RGB on the front.
Best Full Tower RGB Case
Cougar Conquer 2
| Case Type | Full Tower |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 631 × 368 × 744 mm |
| Drive Bays | 2 × 3.5” 2 × 2.5” |
| Expansion Slots | 8 |
| GPU Clearance | 400 mm |
| Total Fan Mounts | 6 |
| Front I/O Ports | 2 × USB 3.0, 1 × USB 3.1, Audio In & Out |
Yeah, as soon as you look at it you realize that the Conquer 2 is the ultimate RGB case you can get. It looks impressive and is chock-full of RGB fans and other RGB effects. If you’re looking for the best full tower RGB case this is one of the best choices on the market, at least if we’re only talking about the design and RGB implementation.
Specs-wise the Conquer 2 comes with an open design so thermals shouldn’t be an issue. There’s room for a 360mm and 240mm radiator at the same time and the case is suitable for custom loops. The number of drive bays isn’t impressive, with four bays in total (2.5” or two 2.5” and two 3.5”). Now, this case is built for liquid-cooled systems so the max CPU cooler clearance is only 150mm.
Other downsides include a relatively complex design that can make building a PC more annoying than usual. But if you want the best looks and tons of RGB, this is the way. The market isn’t focused on full tower cases as it was back in the day but that doesn’t mean you don’t have a solid selection of alternative RGB full tower cases.
There’s the imposing Cooler Master Cosmos C700M, with lots of chrome and RGB. You also have the Thermaltake Core P8 that can house, like, 15 RGB fans and is the ultimate case for showing off your build. The Thermaltake Level 20 GT is another flashy full tower RGB case for showing off your PC. Finally, we have the Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL, made for workstations, liquid-cooled builds, but also quite a good choice for a showoff case. All of the aforementioned cases come with a ton of drive bays, unlike the Conquer 2.
Best mATX RGB Case
Antec Dark Phantom 301M
| Case Type | Micro-ATX |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 420 × 210 × 402 mm |
| Drive Bays | 2 × 3.5” 2 × 2.5” |
| Expansion Slots | 4 |
| GPU Clearance | 360 mm |
| Total Fan Mounts | 6 |
| Front I/O Ports | 2 × USB 3.0, Audio In & Out |
The micro ATX case market was always a niche, which is also the case nowadays. The best-looking case we’ve found is the Antec Dark Phantom 301M. It has really good RGB effects on the front and while it doesn’t come with RGB fans preinstalled (it has only one preinstalled fan on the back of the case) we advise you to replace it with quality RGB fans. Once you put a couple of fans on the front, and one on the top and rear side, the case will have much better thermal performance.
The small size makes it less than ideal to build in but that’s the inherent issue in a lot of mATX cases. Specs-wise, you have room for three 120mm fans on the front, two on the top, and one on the rear. The front side can house a 280mm radiator, which is pretty good on a small case like this. GPU (360mm) and CPU cooler (160mm) clearances shouldn’t concern you. Finally, the Antec Dark Phantom 301M comes with four drive bays (2×2.5” and 2×3.5” or 4×2.5”).
Alternatives include the Cooler Master MasterBox MB320L, which has excellent thermals, looks pretty good and is cheaper than the Dark Phantom 301M. The only reason why we didn’t pick the MB320L as our top choice is the fact it doesn’t come with RGB effects built into the case, only RGB fans. There’s also the Montech Flyer Black but this one looks like it won’t have the best thermals. Finally, there’s a couple of choices that come with a ton of RGB fans, such as the Apevia Prodigy or the Musetex Mesh MK7-WN4.
Best Mini-ITX RGB Case
InWin A1 Plus
| Case Type | Mini-ITX |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 357 × 224 × 273 mm |
| Drive Bays | 2 × 2.5” |
| Expansion Slots | 2 |
| GPU Clearance | 320 mm |
| Total Fan Mounts | 4 |
| Front I/O Ports | 2 × USB 3.0, Audio In & Out |
The ITX case market also doesn’t have lots of RGB cases but this time it isn’t about lack of popularity, it’s about the small size. Most ITX cases either have no room for case fans, have no room for in-case RGB solutions, or both. If you’re looking for an ITX case with the best build-in RGB effects, it’s the InWin A1 Plus.
This case isn’t the smallest ITX case, it’s quite expensive, hard to build in, and comes with a pre-installed 650W PSU that might not be enough for everyone. You can replace the PSU with another SFX model, but the process includes lots of tinkering. It also includes the removal of the plastic shield between the PSU and the side panel. Other features are pretty solid. Thermal performance is one of the best on the ITX market and the case comes with room for four case fans.
As for the clearances, you can go with a dual-slot GPU up to 320mm in length and a CPU cooler up to 160mm in height. The case can house two 2.5” drives with AIO support limited to a single 120mm radiator. An interesting addition to some could be the wireless Qi charger found on the topside. Overall, the In Win A1 Plus is expensive but it has the best RGB effects we’ve seen on an ITX case and it also has great thermals.
Alternatives include the Cooler Master H100, which has solid thermals but also fairly limited GPU clearance. Then there’s the Razer Tomahawk that looks great but is quite expensive and the front Razer logo doesn’t support RGB. The NZHT H200i is another great choice, with excellent RGB implementation. Finally, there’s the SilverStone RVZ03 ARGB; a slim ITX case with solid thermals and lots of RGB on the front side.
Best Budget RGB Case
AeroCool Bolt-G
| Case Type | Mid-Tower |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 444 × 194 × 410 mm |
| Drive Bays | 2 × 3.5” 2 × 2.5” |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| GPU Clearance | 355 mm |
| Total Fan Mounts | 8 |
| Front I/O Ports | 2 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0, Audio In & Out |
Some cases we’ve mentioned above can fit into the budget category. Cases such as the Phanteks P360A, Cooler Master MB320L, or the Montech Flyer Black are pretty affordable. But the cheapest of them all is the AeroCool Bolt-G. This is a budget case that comes with a surprisingly good RGB front panel.
There’s one pre-installed fan here, but since the case supports up to six fans, we recommend getting a three or a five-pack of quality budget fans, such as the Arctic P12s, and install those instead. Once fitted with aftermarket case fans, the case should have a decent airflow and solid thermals. As for the other features, you get an acrylic (not glass) side panel, support for 240mm AIO radiators, enough space for up to four storage drives, and a PSU shroud for improved cable management.
AeroCool Cylon RGB is a solid alternative, when on discount. Otherwise, it’s too expensive and it’s better to get one of the cases we’ve mentioned above instead.
RGB Case With The Best RGB Front Panel
Enermax Libllusion LL30
| Case Type | Mid-Tower |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 424 × 205 × 480 mm |
| Drive Bays | 2 × 3.5” 2 × 2.5” |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| GPU Clearance | 375 mm |
| Total Fan Mounts | 6 |
| Front I/O Ports | 2 × USB 3.2, Audio In & Out |
Now, obviously, there’s a lot of cases here with RGB front panels, but the one we saw on the Enermax Libllusion LL30 has piqued our attention. It looks great, isn’t following the symmetric design philosophy, RGB is visible without the lighting being too bright, and it fits great with the rest of the case. You also get two RGB fans pre-installed, with space for four more.
The case supports AIO radiators up to 360mm and it’s capable of housing up to four 2.5” SSDs or two 2.5” SSDs and two 3.5” HDDs. Overall, this is a solid mid-tower case that’s not too expensive but that front RGB panel puts it among the best RGB cases on the market. If you want something similar, the Corsair Carbide Spec-Omega also offers an excellent-looking front RGB panel coupled with excellent specs but it sells for double the price of the LL30.
Best RGB Case For Dual System Builds
Phatenks Enthoo Evolv X
| Case Type | Mid-Tower |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 520 × 240 × 510 mm |
| Drive Bays | 2 × 3.5” 2 × 2.5” |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| GPU Clearance | 435 mm |
| Total Fan Mounts | 7 |
| Front I/O Ports | 2 × USB 3.0, 1 × USB 3.1, Audio In & Out |
If you’re a streamer who wants to build two systems in one case and wants for that case to have RGB effects built-in the Enthoo Evolv X from Phanteks looks like the best choice. It’s roomy enough to host an ATX and an ITX build at the same time. The front panel looks like an RGB-illuminated monolith, with additional RGB LEDs found across the PSU shroud.
The case comes with two pre-installed fans on the front and one on the rear, with room for four additional fans (one on the front and two on the top side). Radiator support is great. You can install a 420mm radiator on the front, or a 360mm radiator on the back, in case you don’t need the secondary ITX system.
Thermals are pretty good and the case is easy to work in. That said, installing two systems can be a pain since there’s a ton of cable management to worry about. Overall, this is a great, if pricey, case and one of the rare dual-system options that come with RGB implementation.
RGB Case With The Most Interesting Form Factor
Anidees AI Crystal Cube MAR 3
| Case Type | Mid-Tower |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 402 × 311 × 404 mm |
| Drive Bays | 3 × 3.5” 4 × 2.5” |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| GPU Clearance | 335 mm |
| Total Fan Mounts | 10 |
| Front I/O Ports | 2 × USB 2.0, 2 × USB 3.0, Audio In & Out |
Last but not least, we have a cube-shaped case with impressive RGB implementation. The AI Crystal Cube MAR 3 is an impressive looking case that can fit an ATX board (it supports E-ATX but the installation is rather complex) and GPUs up to 335mm in length. It comes with a dual-chamber design coupled with mesh front and top panels, allowing for excellent airflow and impressive thermal performance. The case is bulky but easy to build in, and there’s support for a vertical GPU mount.
The case comes with four RGB fans on the front and one on the back, with room for four more fans on the top and one on the bottom. There’s plenty of room for storage drives, with three 3.5” drive bays and six 2.5” drive bays. Overall, this is the ultimate swag case. Side-mounted RGB strips are extra bright and four RGB fans on the front will make sure you have the best RGB light show possible.
The alternatives include the Crystal 280X RGB and 680X RGB from Corsair. Both are very attractive cases, with solid airflow. But, the quality of their RGB show is noticeably weaker than on the Crystal Cube. Finally, if you don’t care about thermals, there’s the Crystal Cube with a glass front panel that looks as good, if not better, as the mesh version.
