The best cheap houses | October 2020

October update

Our buying guide has been enriched with a real best-buy: MetallicGear Neo Silent.

We have drawn up a guide to the best cheap houses on the market, which we will update from month to month according to promotions and new releases. Among our proposals, models with mini-ITX form factors are also included, ideal for those who want to build a compact PC. The products are listed in ascending price order, up to a maximum of only 50 euros.

The surprising aspect is that you won't have to give up on design: some models have nothing to envy to the best houses of well-known companies such as NZXT, Corsair or Thermaltake.

You may think that such cheap models are not suitable for a gaming PC, but they are not. Some of the proposed cases can mount up to a maximum of 7 120mm fans (even 140mm variants), as well as liquid coolers. Therefore, heat dissipation will not be a problem even for the most expensive configurations.

Space is not lacking either: most of the proposals can accommodate at least two 2.5 / 3.5-inch storage drives (and up to seven), as well as ATX, microATX, and mini-ITX motherboards. If you want to save money by investing in more performing hardware components, our proposals are perfect for you.

Chieftec IX-01B-OP

Chieftec IX-01B-OP is a mini case. ITX which shines more for functionality and price, as well as for design; it measures 220 x 197 x 63 mm and weighs just 1.35kg: it is an interesting solution for those who want to build a compact and "portable" desktop PC.

It can accommodate up to two 3.5 / 2.5 inches, a 30mm high CPU cooler and a TFX power supply. You can also install two 50mm fans. The chassis is made of 0.8 mm thick SECC metal.

»Click here to buy Chieftec IX-01B-OP

iTek Patriot Mini

iTek Patriot Mini is a mini tower case that measures 400 x 198 x 396 mm, can accommodate microATX and mini-ITX motherboards and weighs 3 kg (the structure is 0.6 mm thick metal). The design is “vintage”, the glass panel is missing and the top is closed.

Offers four slots for 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch storage solutions; it can hold GPUs up to 350mm long, 160mm high CPU coolers, and ATX power supplies. Up to 4 fans can be installed: two 120 mm on the front panel, one 120 mm on the rear panel and two 120/140 mm on the side panel.

»Click here to buy iTek Patriot Mini

Aerocool Cs105

Aerocool Cs105, despite an extremely low price, is a solution with a refined design and glass inserts. This is a 187 x 361 x 355 mm mini tower case, which can accommodate microATX and mini-ITX motherboards; weighs only 2.2 kg (the frame is 0.5 mm thick metal).

Two 3.5-inch (or two 2.5-inch) drives can be inserted, one 2.5-inch inch and even a 5.25 inch, so you can also install a DVD or Blu Ray player. Aerocool Cs105 can accommodate GPUs up to 320mm long, 148mm high CPU coolers and traditional ATX power supplies.

As for cooling, you can install a 120mm or 140mm fan on the front panel (the case comes with an integrated RGB fan) and three 80mm fans, one on the rear panel and two on the side panels.

»Click here to buy Aerocool Cs105

Aerocool Cruisestar Advance

Aerocool Cruisestar Advance is an ideal proposition for those who want to build a gaming PC and save money by investing in high-performance components.

It is a 200 x 483 x 441 mm mid tower model, which it can accommodate ATX, microATX and mini-ITX motherboards. Inside, there are three memory units (two of which are 3.5-inch), GPUs up to 350 mm long (375 mm without the front fan), CPU heatsinks up to 153 mm high and ATX power supplies. You can install up to 4 fans: two 120mm (or one 140mm) on the top panel, one 80mm on the rear and another 120mm on the front.

The case arrives with three integrated fans and the front one is RGB, which enhances its image even more. Finally, on the top panel there are four USB inputs (2x USB 2.0 + 2x USB 3.0), two 3.5 mm audio jacks and the reset button.

»Click here to buy Aerocool Cruisestar Advance

Aerocool Cylon

Aerocool Cylon has a lot to offer, starting with the design: left side glass panel (fixed with removable screws by hand), perforated top panel and a modern front panel enhanced by a RGB strip.

It is a 198 x 459 x 413 mm mid tower case, which can accommodate ATX, microATX and mini-ITX motherboards; weighs only 3.8kg (the structure is 0.5mm thick metal). There are 7 memory drive slots available and can hold GPUs up to 346mm long (371mm without the front fan), CPU coolers up to 155mm high and ATX power supplies.

Finally, you can install up to 7 120mm fans: three on the front panel, one on the rear and top and two more on the side.

»Click here to buy Aerocool Cylon

CiT S012B

CiT S012B is an original design case with a chassis that develops in length; weighs 3.2 kg and measures 399 x 306 x 100 mm (W x H x D). It can accommodate motherboards, microATX and mini-ITX, as well as up to 4 memory units, two of which are 3.5 "and two are 2.5"; can accommodate GPUs up to 225mm long, CPU coolers up to 82mm high and micro-ATX power supplies.

An 80mm fan is included in the box, which will go under the top panel ( and it is also the only one that can be installed) and a 300 W power supply. The top, side and rear panels are perforated to facilitate heat dissipation.

On the front panel, there is an I / O hub which offers:

1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 1 x HD Audio 1 x Microphone SD / TF reader Click here to buy CiT S012B

Noua Smash S8

Noua Smash S8 is a sleek, modern design case as well as a 390 x 415 x 190mm (W x H x D) mid tower model, which can accommodate ATX, microATX and mini-ITX motherboards. Inside, there is space for up to 4 memory units, two of which are 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch. The case accommodates GPUs up to 300mm long, CPU coolers up to 155mm high, and power supplies up to 170mm long.

Four 120mm Dual Halo 40 LED Red Fans are already included in the box. Overall, a maximum of 5 fans can be installed: three on the front panel, one on the rear, and one on the top. It is also possible to mount a 240mm liquid heatsink behind the front panel.

On the top panel, an I / O hub is located which offers:

1x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0 1x Microphone 1x Headphone 1x Power 1x Reset Click here to buy Noua Smash S8

MetallicGear Neo Silent

MetallicGear Neo Silent is designed for anyone looking for a sober case, but modern; is a 450 x 460 x 200mm (W x H x D) mid tower model, which can accommodate E-ATX, ATX, microATX and mini-ITX motherboards. Inside, there is space for up to 5 HDDs: two 3.5-inch and three 2.5-inch. The product accommodates GPUs up to 400mm long (!), CPU coolers up to 170mm high, and power supplies up to 250mm long.

Overall, a maximum of 5 120mm fans can be installed , including two on the front panel, one on the rear and two more on the top, or two 140mm on the front panel and two more on the top. 280 mm liquid heatsinks can also be installed on the front panel.

On the top panel, there is a small I / O hub that offers:

2x USB 3.0 1x Microphone 1x Headphone 1x Power 1x Reset Click here to buy MetallicGear Neo Silent