The video game market is doing more than well, and with the numerous takeovers of the tech giant Microsoft, the latter's
Gamepass
promises to be more attractive.
Activision-Blizzard is the latest target (for 69 billion dollars) of the bulimia giant of the American company created by Bill Gates.
If the
gamepass
can in the future go through a streaming system to play competitively, owning a good gaming PC is a prerequisite.
Long hidden under the desk, the PC case has experienced a real boom with the explosion of streaming (Twitch and Youtube in mind), and the latter sit proudly on the desks of many gamers and no longer just a few passionate modders.
Today, a gamer box must not only have the volume to accommodate a muscular configuration, but must be beautiful, support RGB modules and allow the cables to be hidden in an elegant way.
Discover our selection of 5 must-have cases for a PC Gamer in 2022.
ASUS RoG Strix Helios White:
The white Strix Helios allows a configuration with the most sober design.
Asus
The Republic Of Gamer (RoG) range from Taiwanese manufacturer Asus is one of the benchmarks in the gamer world.
The Strix Helios white model is one of the few white colored cases.
Three tempered glass panels (both sides and the front) allow you to showcase all the components you have selected for your PC Gamer.
Quite compact, this mid-tower model can accommodate any type of motherboard up to EATX format, but also an aio watercooling (all in one, aka ready to use).
On the top 4 USB 3.1 ports and a USB-C port allow you to easily connect your peripherals.
Only downside, the 4 fans supplied with the case (controllable with the controller on the front) are not RGB, a sobriety that will appeal to some but may be lacking for other player profiles.
Price
: €372.47*
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Be Quiet Pure Base 500 DX:
The German manufacturer's filters are very effective in preventing some of the dust from becoming embedded in your PC.
Be quiet!
The German manufacturer, renowned for its quietest power supplies, is nonetheless an expert in the PC case sector.
This minimalist mid-tower case offers the most optimized capacity since you can install a graphics card up to 369 mm long.
The ARGB fans supplied with the case are highlighted by the side glass window and the two front blades.
Silent and with excellent air circulation, this case is one of the brand's bestsellers.
Price: €102.80*
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Corsair 4000D Airflow:
A sober but very effective design makes the 4000 D a model that goes almost anywhere.
corsair
The brand's best-selling model, the 4000D is a hyper-compact mid-tower case that can nevertheless house a 360 mm long graphics card.
Corsair's RapidRoute
system
, designed to facilitate cable management is devilishly efficient, hiding them will no longer be a priesthood.
Two AirGuide SP120 fans (non-RGB) are included with the case and it is possible to add 4 more 120mm fans.
It's up to you whether you want to add ARGB models or not.
Two slots are provided for attaching 3.5-inch hard drives and two for 2.5-inch SSDs, a significant capacity even if modern motherboards tend to have a dedicated slot for nvme ssds.
Price
: €89.99*
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Cooler Master H500:
A very rough design that announces the color: this is a Gamer's PC, if you don't plan to play then go your way.
Cooler Master
The big brother of the MB511 ARGB is a model optimized for the most demanding configurations.
Supplied with two 200mm RGB front fans and a classic 120mm rear fan, this case guarantees good basic cooling before investing in a more complete system with perhaps water cooling.
Spacious inside, it can accommodate a graphics card up to 410 mm long.
Its handle on the front makes it easy to move.
Only downside, no USB type C socket on the front.
Price
:
€121.14*
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MSI MPG Gungnir 110M:
A mini price for this efficient model with very rich connectivity.
MSI
If the Taiwanese manufacturer is more famous for its motherboards like its colleague Asus, it recently thrilled the community of PC fans with the announcement of a collaboration with the Evangelion license:
While waiting for this case in the colors of the flagship Gainax studios license to eventually arrive in France, fans of the brand can set their sights on the MPG Gungnir 110M.
Supplied with 4 ARGB fans, this case offers the most incredible value for money.
All motherboard formats are accepted ATX, micro-atx and mini-itx.
As for graphics cards, the case accepts models up to 340mm long.
Price
: €84.99*
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* Price as an indication subject to change.