Best ATX Cube Cases with Micro-ATX Options For ITX and Gaming Builds
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Cases hold a considerable amount of importance when building a PC, let it be general desktop or a fully fledged gaming rig. It is the components which will be holding all the other parts of your PC together. Well, there are a lot of things to consider while choosing the best case according to your build requirements. Today, we are talking about cube cases. Many people believe that they need to go with ITX or even smaller form factor if they want to build a cube PC. However, there are many cube cases available with ATX and Micro ATX form factor. Today, we will be discussing some of the best ATX cube cases and micro-ATX cube cases available out there.
The main thing you need to take care of while choosing such cube case is the cooling system. Since these cases are compact, they need to be pair with a good quality cooling system for best performance. Following is our list of best ATX and Micro ATX cube cases. We have covered all technical aspects and essential specifications so that our readers can adequately understand these products. Still, if there is any doubt or question, you can use the comment section below or contact us directly. So without any more delay, here we go:
The great think about this case is how quickly everything fits in place, be it a dual-GPU setup, PSUs or other PC components. There are loads of space to hold your stuff inside, and it naturally becomes our top recommendations in this category. Apart from ample space in this cabinet, we wished some dust filters for the chassis fans which can collect dust so quickly.
We tested it with three intake fans and one exhaust fans, and it worked wonderfully. Check out its specs below:
Chassis
Internal Bays Qty
4
Front Accessible Bays Qty
2
Front Panel Connectors
USB/Audio
Hot-Swap Bays Qty
2
CPU Cooler Max Height
170 mm
Video Card Max Length
320 mm
System Cabinet Features
Direct Airflow Path design, front dust filter, screwless drive bays, windowed side panel
By the look of its form-factor, you can tell that it is made with HTPC in mind. Unlike other cases in this shape, this one makes it quite easy to reach the motherboards and other internals with ease. On the portability front, the case has top notch quality, and you can safely move it around without breaking any of it. Check out the specs below:
The case is in the E-ATX or Extended ATX category. It can hold a dual-socket Xeon or AMD EPYC motherboards if required be. The interchangeable windows and I/O panels are unique, and we like it. It is a large case and can easily hold dual power supplies, water cooling solution and multi-GPU setups with ease.
You can even fit in dual 200mm chassis fans on the front side if you like noisy PCs. Check out its specifications below:
Chassis
Internal Bays Qty
9
Front Accessible Bays Qty
3
Front Panel Connectors
USB/Audio
CPU Cooler Max Height
250 mm
Video Card Max Length
400 mm
System Cabinet Features
stackable, supports 1/2″, 3/8″,1/4″ water tube, supports 120/140 mm radiator in rear, supports 120/140/240/280/360 mm radiator in front panel, supports 2 x 120/140/240/280/360/420/480 mm radiators in top, windowed side panel
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays
3 (total) / 3 (free) x front accessible – 5.25″
6 (total) / 6 (free) x internal – 2.5″ / 3.5″ shared
1 (total) / 1 (free) x internal – 3.5″
2 (total) / 2 (free) x internal – 2.5″
Expansion Slots
8
Miscellaneous
Color
black
Color Category
black
Cooling System
Type
fan, fan mount
Location
bottom, front, rear, side, top
Quantity
1, 3, 8
Size
120 mm, 120 x 120 x 25 mm, 140 mm, 200 x 200 x 30 mm
Fan Type
exhaust, intake
Rotation Speed
1000 rpm, 800 rpm
Noise Level
13 dBA, 16 dBA
Features
2 x 200 mm fan or 2 x 140 mm fan or 3 x 120 mm supported, 4 x 120 mm fan supported, 6 x 140 mm or 2 x 200 mm fan supported, TurboFan, 2 x 120/140 mm fan supported
The case is built to hold ITX and Micro-ATX motherboards with ease. There is a larger version of this cube case which can hold enthusiast motherboards which are significantly larger. The flexible I/O panels can have an Internal Bay that can hold three 3.5″ or 2.5″ hard drives.
There is a 200mm chassis fan installed on the front side with acceptable noise levels. The cable management is easy with a lot of flexibility. Check out its specs below:
Chassis
Internal Bays Qty
6
Front Panel Connectors
USB/Audio
CPU Cooler Max Height
185 mm
Video Card Max Length
350 mm
System Cabinet Features
removable dust filter, stackable, supports 1/2″, 3/8″,1/4″ water tube, supports 120 mm radiator in rear, supports 120/140/240 mm radiator in front panel, supports 140/280 mm radiator in top, supports 2 x 120/140 mm radiators in top, vertical/horizontal motherboard orientation, windowed side panel
If you are on a budget, you can go with this option which normally retails under $100 online. The case supports Micro-ATX form factor and a mini ITX form factor motherboards. It can also house a full-size PSU inside without creating any blockages. Specification as follows:
cable management system, dual chamber layout, fan speed controller, floor dust filter, front dust filter, meshed front panel, top panel dust filter, water cooling holes, windowed side panel
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays
8 (total) / 8 (free) x internal – 3.5″
2 (total) / 2 (free) x internal – 2.5″
2 (total) / 2 (free) x internal – 2.5″ / 3.5″ shared
2 (total) / 2 (free) x front accessible – 2.5″
1 (total) / 0 (free) x front accessible – 5.25″ Slim Line
Expansion Slots
5
Miscellaneous
Color
brushed aluminum black
Color Category
black
Cooling System
Type
fan, fan mount
Location
front, rear, top
Quantity
1, 3, 4
Size
120 mm, 120/140 mm
Rotation Speed
1000 rpm
Features
1 x 120/140 mm fan supported, hydraulic bearing, hydraulic bearing
Mainboard
Form Factor
micro ATX
Supported Motherboards
Mini-ITX, microATX
Expansion Bays
Type
front accessible, internal
Form Factor
2.5″, 2.5″ / 3.5″ shared, 3.5″, 5.25″ Slim Line
Form Factor (metric)
13.3 cm Slim Line, 6.4 cm, 6.4 cm / 8.9 cm shared, 8.9 cm
Don’t judge this Micro-ATX case by its size. It can hold three HDDs and an additional three SSDs, plus it has slots for up to four expansion cards from your motherboard. On the flipside, the power button lacks tactile feel and the grips to hold the cabinet could have been better. There are tool-less cradles for all the 3x 3.5″ drive bays and another 3x 2.5″ hard drives. Check out the specifications below:
Chassis
Internal Bays Qty
6
Front Panel Connectors
USB/Audio
CPU Cooler Max Height
120 mm
Video Card Max Length
290 mm
System Cabinet Features
Direct Airflow Path design, cable management holes, screwless drive bays, supports 240 mm radiator in bottom, windowed side panel
Power Supply Max Length
240 mm
Miscellaneous
Color
black
Product Material
acrylic, steel
Color Category
black
Cooling System
Type
fan, fan mount
Location
bottom, front, rear, side, top
Quantity
1, 2
Size
120 mm, 80 mm
Fan Type
exhaust, intake
Mainboard
Form Factor
micro ATX
Supported Motherboards
Mini-ITX, microATX
Expansion Bays
Type
internal
Form Factor
2.5″, 2.5″ / 3.5″ shared
Form Factor (metric)
6.4 cm, 6.4 cm / 8.9 cm shared
Total Qty
3
Free Qty
3
Expansion Slots
Total Qty
4
Dimensions & Weight
Width
10.2 in
Depth
15.6 in
Height
12.6 in
Weight
12.35 lbs
Service & Support Details
Type
limited warranty
Full Contract Period
2 years
Conclusion:
That’s it for the list of best micro ATX and ATX cube cases. We know that there are not many good quality models available in cube form factor when it comes to ATX. However, we tried to include the best options available. We hope this post helps you to understand how these chassis differ from each other. If you have any doubt, question or suggestion, please do let us know in the comment section below. Make sure you subscribe to this blog for regular tech updates, Thank You!
