Best Micro ATX case for airflow

Lian Li Mid-Tower Tempered glass Micro ATX Computer Case

The Lian Li brand is royalty in the PC case industry. If you want to find the one-and-done deal on this list that you can’t really go wrong with. Lian Li has you covered. But first thing’s first; do you like the design. Because if you everything else is a non-issue. Move on to the next one. This casing is declared Amazon Choice for the year 2021 because of excellent consumer feedback and high sale record.

If you’re still reading this that means you like the design and airflow features in this casing. Let’s move on to the functionality. It has all the bells and whistles you would want to find in a PC case. In case you didn’t read the title, this is a Micro ATX case, for the ATX version of the same case go to the bottom of the list. And in case this needed to be said you can also fit Mini ATX motherboards in this case. The PC case has a minimalist design with no meshes. The side is covered with smoky tempered glass to display all your RGB components. Since the case is Black, it’s a neutral color that can suit almost any aesthetic. So go wild.

Where this case really shines and why it has been received so positively by the community is because of the little details which are not so little in reality. When you’re building your PC and you come across that rogue cable that doesn’t seem to have a place, Lian Li has thought of it. Look closely and you will find a hook or some clever engineering trick they’ve employed to solve your problem. All the micro complaints you might have when building, have been already thought of by the engineers of this case and they’ve provided a nifty solution. All you have to do is find it.

Features:

• Clean Design
• Smoky Tempered Glass
• Built-in Cable Management
• Magnetic Dust Filter
• Easy Installation

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Fractal Design Focus Mini G

In case you weren’t already clear, the highlight of these PC case are their designs. As you can see in the picture, they have a honeycomb-like design which they call Fractal Design. It’s not for everybody but if you like it then what’s more there to say. What Fractal Design has an edge over compared to their competitors is the fact that their dust resistance starts from the base design itself. The panels on the front, top, and base are all made to be dust resistant. The mesh design lends itself well to both aesthetics and practicality.

Coupled with that, they also provide 2 built-in silent fans with LED. There are 6 available positions for fans and you can rotate these however you want. But you will want to buy extra fans to fill all the spots for maximum performance. The engineers have thought of the needs of the users here. No modern PC case can be without some form of cooling to combat the heat given off by high-performance GPUs. So there is plenty of empty space provided to house even the most robust of cooling systems. Just note that the cooling system is not built-in.

Features:

• Fractal Design for ATX motherboard.
• Dust Resistant Panels
• High Airflow
• 2 silent fans already installed in the casing.
• Water-Cooling Ready

Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L

Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L is one of the premium models of PC cases you can currently find in the market. It is well under 200, as are most of the rest of the cases on this list. And it doesn’t sacrifice style to do it. It has one of the coolest-looking designs we’ve come across so far. Strangely, the high-quality dust filters are the true highlight of this case. They are patterned in a unique checkered design that’s futuristic while muted.

Another key feature is the extra space for cable management that never goes amiss. It has hidden behind the motherboard slot so it doesn’t get in the way of those fancy RGBs to provide an immersive experience. The side panel is made from acrylic and not glass. This improves the integrity of the build while sacrificing almost nothing. The acrylic goes edge to edge. It all comes together in a neat package that is surprisingly small for what it’s packing. If space is an issue, look at the exact dimensions.

Features:

• Magnetic Dust Filters
• Extra space for cable management.
• Fully Ventilated and specifically designed for airflow .
• Transparent Acrylic Edge-to-Edge Side Panel

Best glass Micro ATX PC case for airflow

darkFlash DLX mesh computer case with side doors

If you’re not too sure of what type of motherboard you’ll be getting, you’ll be most likely looking for something that can fit anything inside. While there are plenty of cases out there that support every type of motherboard. Few do it as well as the darkFlash DLX Mesh. Owing to the universal compatibility we’re sacrificing a smaller form factor. This here is a beefy case, no two ways about it. Make sure that your desk space can handle this before buying.

Another key feature is the Dual Hinged side panel that’s made of tempered glass. Magnetic latches are used instead of regular latches to improve user experience. Since there was more space to work with, the engineers on this case have gone all out. There are fans at the front, the back, the side and the top. You can read the particulars in the product description but suffice it to say, this case is one of the best Micro ATX cases for airflow and ventilation. And note that this is separate from any cooling system you might install. There is plenty of space left over to handle that as well. And last but not least, the extra space left over is utilized to provide even more space for cable management. It all comes together nicely.

Features:

• Dual Hinged Side Panel with dual doors
• Optimized Airflow Ventilation and total dust proof set up.
• Water-Cooling Ready and supports up to 360mm water cooler in top and front.
• Cable Management System
• Supports E-ATX/ATX/Micro ATX/Mini ITX

Fractal Design Core 1100

A bit of a sidestep from our previous recommendations, the Fractal Design Core 1100 is a blast from the past. Now, if you’re looking for the most imaginative of the best PC cases under 200, this is surely not it. But what it is, is a premium quality Mini Tower computer cases with an, admittedly, muted design for ATX motherboards. Not all of us are salivating for the flashy lights and neon signs. Most of us, yes, but not all.

Despite the fact that it’s not over the top, much attention has been given on making the exterior of the case as appealing as possible within the self-restricting design choice. The front panel has a brushed Aluminum finish that shines slightly in the right lighting. A subtle feature. The back panel has a fan that when it’s running forms a fractal pattern. The white color of the fan contrasts well with the black finish of the case.

The case itself is surprisingly compact but it can do a lot of stuff that even bigger cases might not be able to. Before purchasing make sure that the GPU you’re pairing with this, the cooling solution or any other peripherals can fit into this case beforehand. If you’re unsure it’s probably better to buy a bigger case to be on the safe side.

Features:

• Traditional Design
• Compact design with dust filters
• Brushed aluminum finish which is rust proof.
• Fractal design.

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iUniker Raspberry Pi 4 Case with fan

An honorable mention, the iUniker case is the best Raspberry Pi 4 case with fan you’re going to be able to get in the market. If you’re looking for that, look no further. The iUniker Rasberry Pi 4 case offers a removable top case so that you can quickly and efficiently get to the GPIO or the camera connector. The built-in cooling fan is more than enough to take care of any generated heat form your Pi. And the fan is very quiet to prevent noise pollution. There is separate heatsinks for CPU, RAM, USB and LAN.

There are two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0, two MicroHDMI ports, an audio port and a Type-C power port. And of course, the Gigabit Ethernet port. There is also space for a SD card for further storage.

Features:

• Built-in Cooling Fan
• Multiple Heat sinks
• Removable Top
• SD Card Slot

LIAN LI Mid-Tower Chassis ATX Computer Case

Another honorable mention, the Lian Li 205 is the best ATX PC case in the market right now. Not be confused with the 205M which we’ve mentioned previously. The LANCOOL 205 is the taller, beefier brother of the LANCOOL 205M that we’ve recommended previously.

Most the features remain largely the same. The main thing that has changed is the form factor. This is an ATX PC Case unlike the 205M. This is why it takes up more desk space and is heavier to move around. All the over-engineered attention to detail we’ve come to fall in love with from Lian Li cases is still there. There is just more of it to go around. And how can that be a bad thing. We still have the tempered glass panel on the side to view all that RGB goodness. You can remove SSD brackets and other in the way stuff that you might need to move around. 3080 owners need not fear.

Features:

• Tempered Glass Side Panel
• Magnetic Dust Filter and high airflow due to side ventilation.
• Water-Cooling Ready
• Side Ventilation and two preinstalled fans
• Top Tier Engineering