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SilverStone's Seta D1 ATX chassis gives PC builders more drive and cooling flexibility than most cases we've tested in recent years. Storage hounds and optical-drive devotees will thrill to the counter-2020s design.

We're puzzled by its lack of USB Type-C ports, but HP's Omen 45L ATX case delivers the unusual performance benefit of a separate radiator airflow path, enough to justify this mega-chassis under the desk of serious liquid-cooling fiends.

NZXT's H9 Elite PC case is a stunner in person, but anyone who can't figure out an advanced fan configuration to keep their components cool shouldn't expect performance that matches the look.

Want to install a vertical-mount graphics card, but not give up the rest of your expansion slots? Hyte's Y40 lets you do that, and simplifies building a showy system for a moderate price.

We'd opt for the glass-panel version instead of the mesh-side model we tested, but Fractal Design's North case has all the extra cooling and aesthetics it needs to attract buyers intrigued by its woodsy front face.

Cooler Master's proven MasterBox 520 design gets updated to USB-C and ARGB to deliver a free-flowing, attractive tower chassis.

Want to show off every high-end PC component you just bought, but in a small desk footprint? If you have the skill and desire, you can fit it all inside Thermaltake's The Tower 500 for maximum visibility.

The CST350 Plus from FSP is a MicroATX case that performs well and looks slick, but you'll need to plan your parts loadout carefully to avoid component space conflicts.

The In Win A3 delivers outsize thermal performance and the company's distinctive styling in a winning, compact MicroATX chassis.

Thermaltake's well-constructed H700 TG is a spiffy-looking, so-so-performing midtower case that's best for PC builders who prioritize aesthetics.