The best cheap houses | January 2021

We have compiled a guide to the best budget 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.

The surprising aspect is that you will not have to give up on design: the best budget cases have nothing to envy to the best products from well-known companies such as NZXT, Corsair or Thermaltake.

You may think that such inexpensive 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 also not lacking: most of the cheap houses, which you find below, can accommodate at least two 2-inch storage , 5 / 3.5 inches (and up to seven), as well as ATX, micro-ATX, and mini-ITX motherboards. If you want to save money by investing in more performing hardware components, our proposals are perfect for you.

The best cheap houses

Aerocool Cs105 Aerocool Cruisestar Advance Chieftec IX-01B-OP GOLDEN FIELD N-1 Aerocool Cylon Inter-tech ITX 601 Sharkoon TG4

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 micro-ATX and mini-ITX motherboards; weighs only 2.2 kg (the structure is in metal 0.5 mm thick).

Two 3.5 '' (or two 2.5 '') drives, one 2.5 '' and even one 5.25 '' can be inserted, so you can also install a DVD or Blu player Ray. 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.

Aerocool Cruisestar Advance

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

This is a 200 x mid tower model 483 x 441mm, which can accommodate ATX, micro-ATX 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 coolers 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.

Chieftec IX-01B-OP

Chieftec IX-01B-OP is a mini-ITX case that 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.

GOLDEN FIELD N-1

GOLDEN FIELD N-1 is an “old school” case: the structure is entirely in metal, there is no glass panel; is a 328 x 202 x 260mm (W x H x D) mini-ITX model. It can accommodate up to two 3.5-inch HDDs, approximately 270mm GPUs, CPU coolers up to 160mm high, and even ATX power supplies.

No fan is included in the box, but you can mount one 120mm or 120mm liquid cooler. On the top panel there is an I / O hub which offers:

1x USB 3.0 1x USB 2.0 1x Microphone 1x Headphone 1x Power 1x Reset

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 enhanced front panel from an RGB strip.

It is a 198 x 459 x 413 mm mid tower case, which can accommodate ATX, micro-ATX and mini-ITX motherboards; weighs only 3.8kg (the structure is 0.5mm thick metal). There are 7 slots for memory drives 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 back and top and two more on the side.

Inter- tech ITX 601

ITX 601, as the name suggests, is a small mini-ITX case manufactured by the German company Inter-Tech. The case measures 60 x 195 x 215 mm (H x W x L) and weighs just under 1 kg. The product comes with a pre-installed 60 W power supply; supports CPU coolers up to 40mm high, 2 x 2.5 '' storage drives and a 50mm fan. The design is sober, almost anonymous; the only discontinuity element is the power button on the front side. Heat dissipation is ensured by the three grilles on the top and the side.

Sharkoon TG4

Sharkoon TG4 is a great case for mid-range builds. The product has a minimal and modern design (side and front panel in tempered glass), it can also accommodate ATX, micro-ATX and mini-ITX motherboards; inside, there is space for up to 6 storage units, two of which are 3.5-inch and four 2.5-inch. The case accommodates GPUs up to 375mm long and CPU coolers up to 160mm high.

Four 120mm LED (blue or red) fans (three on the front panel and one) are already included in the box. on the rear).

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

2x USB 3.0

1x Microphone

1x Headphone

1x Power

1x Reset