If you are an enthusiast and looking to build a stunning-looking PC using an Open Air PC case then you are right place. Open PC case gives you the complete view of all the components installed in your PC, and you will be able to show all of your high-end components installed in the case. Open Air PC Case or Open PC Case looks more stunning and beautiful when you have fancy RGB components that include RGB CPU Cooler, RGB RAM, RGB Fans, RGB Radiators or RGB LED Strips. Some open-air frame pc cases also come with tempered glass panels that further enhance the beauty and look of these computer cases.
The advantages of Open Air Computer Cases are generally associated with looks only, but test bench or open-air PC cases allow you to easily remove and install components without having to go into much trouble. Also, open frame computer cases do have also benefit in overall cooling performance too. This is because the open nature of these computer cases allows better airflow, ventilation, and thus greater dissipation of heat to the surroundings.
The main disadvantage of Open Air PC Cases is that the dust can accumulate on the components at a much faster rate compared to the closed computer cases, and small insects can also enter the case and can interfere with the components or can make a mess in the case. Also, it may be difficult to move around when all components are installed in it. So, portability is another drawback of open-air PC cases. Here in this post, I going to list down the best open-air cases for building a high-level computer or enthusiast gaming build.
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Top Open Air Computer Cases [ATX & E-ATX Open PC Case]
Here are some of the best open-air cases that you can get to build an amazingly stylish and futuristic PC for gaming or work.
In Win D-Frame Open-Air Chassis
In Win makes some of the best open-air computer cases and here we have got In Win D-Frame Open-Air Chassis which is a stylish, modern, and unique-looking open-air PC case. The case resembles the design of a sporty motorcycle chassis and is made from aluminum pipes or tubes. This open-air case is strong, sturdy, and offers a good amount of space for your high-end gaming components including the graphics card. The open-frame design of this case makes it very good for airflow and heat dissipation without the need for any case fans. This is an ATX Open Air PC case and has got a sandblasted aluminum motherboard tray. The motherboard is mounted horizontally and you will get access to all the ports on the top side of the case. On the front, you will get two USB 3.0 ports and audio jacks.
It has got two tempered glass panels on both sides that further enhances the look of this case. The installation of components in this open-frame air case is pretty easy. The case supports up to 330mm long graphics card, 120mm radiator, up to 220mm PSU, and up to 160mm tall CPU Coolers. It does not come with any case fans but you may add up to 4 fans if you need them. But in my opinion, you do not need any case fans because of its open-frame design, the airflow is already great. This DIY computer chassis is available in red, blue, green, orange, and silver colors. To me, the green looks very sporty and modern but it is just my personal preference. You can choose any color depending on your choice or style. In all, a great-looking open-frame computer case with an attractive and unique design.
| In Win D-Frame Open-Air Chassis Specifications | |
| Form Factor | Open Air Chassis |
| Motherboard | Micro-ATX, ATX |
| Drive Bays | 3.5” x 3, 2.5” x 2, 5.25” x 1 (external) |
| Front Ports | USB 3.0 x 2, Audio Jacks |
| Expansion slots | 8 |
| CPU Cooler Height | 160mm |
| Graphics Card Length | 330mm |
| Fans & Cooling | 120mm x 4 (optional) |
| Features | Cable management, up to 220mm PSU support, up to 120mm radiator support in front, tempered glass side panels, Unique Design, Good Airflow w/o fans, Tool-free drive installation |
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Thermaltake Core P5 Tempered Glass Edition ATX Case
Thermaltake also has some of the best-looking open-air computer cases under his belt. Here we have Thermaltake Core P5 TG which is a panoramic viewing open frame PC case. The case comes with three tempered glass panels and the frame is built with stainless steel. This gorgeous and beautiful open frame case from Thermaltake has got a fully modular design that allows for 3-way placement layouts (Wall mount, Horizontal, and Vertical), dual GPU layout locations, and Horizontal and Vertical and placement locations for liquid cooling components.
This is a wonderful case for building water or liquid-cooled PC with the biggest of radiators whether DIY or AIO cooling solutions. It supports up to 480mm radiator, 180mm tall CPU coolers, and up to 570mm long graphics cards. This is the Thermaltake Tt LCS Certified case and other features include cable routing and tool-free drive installation. The case comes with a standard riser cable. Overall, a great open-frame computer case that looks stunning, is well built, has great cooling performance, and is very practical too. Highly Recommended by me.
P.S.- You can also get the non-tempered glass variant of this Core P5 case that comes at a cheaper price. You can check both variants from the links given below.
| Thermaltake Core P5 TG Edition Case Specifications | |
| Form Factor | Mid Tower |
| Motherboard | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX |
| Drive Bays | 3.5” / 2.5” x 4 |
| Front Ports | USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2, Audio Ports |
| Expansion slots | 8 |
| CPU Cooler Height | 180mm |
| Graphics Card Length | 280mm (With Reservoir) / 570mm (Without Reservoir) |
| Fans & Cooling | Left Side: 4 x 120mm, 3 x 140mm |
| Features | 5mm Tempered Glass Panels / Windows (Top, Front, Side), up to 480mm Radiator Support, up to 200mm PSU support, Tt LCS Certified, 3-Way Placement Layout (Wall-mount, vertical, horizontal), DMD – Dismantlable Modular Design, Cable routing, Tool-Free Drive Installation |
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In Win D-Frame 2.0 Open Air Chassis
In Win D-Frame 2.0 is the newer version of the above-mentioned In Win D-Frame Open Air Frame Case. The case resembles the chassis of an off-road motorcycle and is made of steel tubes and aluminum. It comes with anti-flip foot pads with deep tire treads and an SIII-1065W power supply that resembles the shape of an air-cooled engine. It has got two tempered glass side panels that further enhance the look and beauty of this unique-looking open computer case. The front part of the case consists of a USB 3.1 Type-C port, three USB 3.0 ports, audio jacks, and a power button. The case naturally has good airflow/ventilation and you do not need to install case fans on it. Assembling and installing components is fun and easy on this DIY open-frame computer case.
This open-air case offers good airflow and ventilation without any case fans. It can support high-end graphics cards up to 350-415mm in length, CPU Coolers up to 165mm in height, and up to 360mm radiators. The bundled SIII-1065W power supply is rated at 1000W and has got triple 12V rails with a maximum of 125A current on it. It is a fully modular and quiet power supply that has got a 165mm fan, Active PFC, and efficiency of up to 92%. The case is on the heavier and more expensive side but is totally worth it. If you are an enthusiast then you won’t find anything cooler than this case for your high-level gaming build. This motorcycle-themed open-air case is available in three color schemes that include white/blue, black/gold platinum, and black/green. Highly Recommended by me for enthusiasts.
| In Win D-Frame 2.0 Open Air Chassis Specifications | |
| Form Factor | Open Air Chassis |
| Motherboard | Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX |
| Drive Bays | 3.5” / 2.5” x 4 |
| Front Ports | USB 3.1 Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 x 3, Audio Ports |
| Expansion slots | 8 |
| CPU Cooler Height | 165mm |
| Graphics Card Length | 350-415mm |
| Fans & Cooling | 2 x 120mm Fan Brackets (Supports 2 x 120mm Fans)
1 x 3-in-1 Fan Bracket (Supports 3 x 120mm Fans) |
| Features | Up to 360mm Radiator support, SIII-1065W Internal PSU Included, Tempered Glass Panels, Unique design, Good Airflow & Ventilation, Cable routing, Tool-free drive installation, Quick release fasteners |
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Thermaltake Core P7 Tempered Glass Full Tower Chassis
Thermaltake Core P7 is an extended open-air full tower case with tempered glass panels. This is a huge case and is great for building a high-end liquid-cooled system using a custom water cooling kit. This open-air chassis consists of three parts, one is the main chassis and the other two are the extended chassis that are connected on its sides like a door. This is a fully modular case and allows 3-way placement layouts (wall mountable, horizontal laying, and vertical standing). The case is very customizable and it allows you to install the extended chassis at 45° / 90°/ 180°/ 270° to the front/rear side of the main case. I/O connectors include two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
This open frame case supports up to 570mm long graphics card, and 180mm tall CPU coolers. It can fit dual 480mm radiators on both the main and the extended chassis sides. The case looks very futuristic, and modern and is one of a kind. So, if want to build a powerful water cooling system (AIO/custom) using the best PC components then this is the case for you.
| Thermaltake Core P7 TG Open Case Specifications | |
| Form Factor | Full Tower Open Air Case |
| Motherboard | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX |
| Drive Bays | Accessible: 1 x 3.5’’ or 2.5’’ (HDD tray), 2 x 3.5’’ or 3 x 2.5’’ (HDD Bracket),
Hidden: 3 x 3.5’’ or 2.5’’ (Behind the M/B tray) |
| Front Ports | USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2, Audio Jacks |
| Expansion slots | 8 |
| CPU Cooler Height | 180mm |
| Graphics Card Length | 280mm (With Reservoir) / 570mm (Without Reservoir) |
| Fans & Cooling | Main Chassis: 1 x 480mm, 1 x 420mm,
Extended Chassis (Left or Right): 1 x 480mm, 1 x 420mm |
| Features | Up to 480mm Radiator support (on both Main 7 Extended Chassis), up to 200mm PSU support, 5mm Tempered Glass Panels, Tt LCS Certified, 3-way placement layouts (wall mountable, horizontal laying and vertical standing), DMD – Dismantlable Modular Design, cable routing, tool-free drive installation |
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COUGAR CONQUER Gaming Open Air PC Case
Cougar Conquer is an amazing looking futurist open-air case for gaming. The case is built on an aluminum frame and has got two tempered glass panels on both sides. It is a mid-tower case and can fit up to ATX sized motherboards. For cooling, it comes bundled with three COUGAR CFD 120mm LED fans on top and allows you to install two more fans at the front if you want more airflow. On the front, you will get two USB 3.0 ports and an audio jack. This a modular case and it allows modders to customize it according to their needs and requirements.
This open frame case can support graphics cards up to 350mm in length, 190mm high CPU coolers, and up to 360mm radiator for AIO or custom water cooling kits. This is a beautiful, stylish and practical case that is also very affordable and big on performance. This case is a masterpiece and this is the case that I would personally get for my next gaming build. Highly Recommended by me.
| COUGAR CONQUER Gaming Open Air PC Case Specifications | |
| Form Factor | Mid Tower Open Air Style |
| Motherboard | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX |
| Drive Bays | 3.5” x 3, 2.5” x 4 |
| Front Ports | USB 3.0 x 2, Audio ports |
| Expansion slots | 7 |
| CPU Cooler Height | 190mm |
| Graphics Card Length | 350mm |
| Fans & Cooling | Top: 120mm x 3, Front: 120mm x 2 |
| Features | 5mm Tempered Glass Panels on both side, Cable Management, up to 360mm radiator support, Cable Management, Modular, Aluminum frame |
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Thermaltake Core P90 Tempered Glass Open PC Case
Another gem of an open PC case from Thermaltake. Thermaltake Core P90 is a triangular prism-shaped open frame case that has got lots of room. This is a modular case with 3-way placement layouts (wall mountable, horizontal laying and vertical standing) and 7 drive bays. This is a huge case and is best for building a powerful AIO / Custom Water cooling system. I/O connectors, in this case, include two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
This big open-frame PC case can fit graphics cards up to 320mm in length, CPU coolers up to 180mm in height, and up to 480mm radiators for liquid cooling. The case has got tempered glass panels on both the left and the right sides of the triangular prism base. Overall, a great-looking spacious open-frame modular case that makes a definite style statement.
| Thermaltake Core P90 TG Open Frame PC Case Specifications | |
| Form Factor | Mid-Tower Open Frame |
| Motherboard | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX |
| Drive Bays | Accessible: 3 x 2.5’’ (HDD Bracket), 2 x 3.5” or 2 x 2.5” (Optional), Hidden: 2 x 3.5’’ or 2 x 2.5’’ (Behind the M/B tray) |
| Front Ports | USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2, Audio ports |
| Expansion slots | 8 |
| CPU Cooler Height | 180mm |
| Graphics Card Length | 320mm |
| Fans & Cooling | Right Side: 4 x 120mm, 3 x 140mm |
| Features | 5mm Tempered Glass x 2 (Left & Right), Up to 480mm Radiator support, Up to 220mm PSU support, Tt LCS Certified, Tool-free drive installation, cable routing, Triangular Prism design |
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In Win X-Frame 2.0 Open Air Chassis [Test Bench Case]
In Win X-Frame 2.0 is an open-air PC case with a Rotating stand. This is more of a test bench case and it can be mounted horizontally or vertically on the rotating base and can be rotated 360 degrees. Using this open frame test bench case, you can test components or benchmark them, or can also build a gaming rig on it. I/O ports include USB 3.1 Type-C connector, three USB 3.0 ports, and audio ports. It comes with SI-1065W Internal PSU which is more than enough to power most demanding computer components including high-end graphics cards.
This test bench case can support up to 385mm long graphics card and up to 360mm radiator. However, there is no limit for CPU cooler height which means you can install any CPU cooler on this case. The SI-1065W power supply that comes with this case is rated at 1000W and has got triple 12V rails with a total of 125A current on it. The case is solidly built with all-aluminum construction and is available in three color schemes that are Black / Red, White / Blue, and Black / Green. So, if you are a professional user and want high quality and reliable test bench case then you should definitely get this one.
| In Win X-Frame 2.0 Open Air Chassis Specifications | |
| Form Factor | Open Air Chassis |
| Motherboard | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Drive Bays | 1 x 5.25”, 3 x 2.5″/3.5”, 3 x 3.5″, 7x 2.5″ |
| Front Ports | USB 3.1 Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 x 3, HD Audio |
| Expansion slots | 8 |
| CPU Cooler Height | Infinite / No Limit |
| Graphics Card Length | 385mm |
| Fans & Cooling | 3 x 120mm Side Fan |
| Features | SI-1065W Internal PSU, 360mm Side Radiator, Full 360° Rotation, Tool-free drive installation, Aluminum construction, horizontal/vertical orientation |
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Best Mini-ITX Open Air PC Cases
These are mini-ITX open-air computer cases for building a great-looking small form factor (SFF) PC. These mini-ITX cases may be small in size but they don’t compromise on performance and offers adequate space for all your high-end gaming components.
Thermaltake Core P1 TG Mini ITX Open Frame Chassis
Thermaltake Core P1 TG Mini is a Mini-ITX Open Frame PC Case in Thermaltake Core P series for building a small form factor open case PC. This is a modular case with a 3-Way Placement Layout (Wall-mount, vertical, and horizontal). Even being a mini-ITX case, this open-frame computer case offers a lot of room and features for all your high-end stuff including top-of-the-line graphics cards and AIO / DIY liquid cooling solutions. The front panel of this case has got two USB 2.0 ports and audio ports.
The case offers a lot of room and can support up to 380mm long graphics cards, 170mm tall CPU coolers, and 240mm Radiator. Other features include a 5mm tempered glass panel, cable routing, and tool-free drive installation. This is a very attractive and beautiful SFF open frame case for high-level compact enthusiast build. Highly Recommended by me.
| Thermaltake Core P1 TG Open Air Chassis Specifications | |
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX Open Frame |
| Motherboard | Mini-ITX |
| Drive Bays | Accessible: 2 x 2.5″ (Outside the chassis), Hidden: 1 x 3.5’’ or 2.5’’ (Inside the chassis), 1 x 2.5’’ (Inside the chassis) |
| Front Ports | USB 3.0 x 2, Audio ports |
| Expansion slots | 5 |
| CPU Cooler Height | 170mm |
| Graphics Card Length | 380mm |
| Fans & Cooling | Left Side: 120mm x 2 |
| Features | 240mm Radiator Support, Tempered Glass Side Panel, Tt LCS Certified, DMD – Dismantlable Modular Design (DMD), Cable routing, tool-free drive installation, 3-Way Placement Layout |
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In Win D-Frame Mini Open Frame Chassis
This is the smaller version of the above-mentioned In Win D-Frame ATX open-air chassis. This is a great SFF open-air design case for building a LAN Party PC or a powerful portable PC for gaming. This compact open case is built using aluminum tubes and has got tempered glass panels on both sides. The case resembles the design of a motorcycle chassis and looks very cool and stylish. Front ports include two USB 2.0 ports and audio ports.
The case can accommodate 340mm long graphics card, 165mm tall CPU coolers, 240mm radiator for liquid cooling solutions, and up to 220mm ATX12V, PSII, and EPS power supply. The case is strongly built and has got rubber bumpers to prevent sliding or scratching. The airflow and ventilation are adequate and you do not need to install case fans for it. Overall, a unique-looking high-quality small form factor mini-ITX open-air PC case for enthusiasts that can be used as LAN Party Case too.
| In Win D-Frame Mini Open Frame Chassis Specifications | |
| Form Factor | Mini Open Frame Chassis |
| Motherboard | Mini-ITX |
| Drive Bays | 3.5” or 2.5” x 3, 2.5” x 2 |
| Front Ports | USB 3.0 x 2, Audio ports |
| Expansion slots | 2 |
| CPU Cooler Height | 165mm |
| Graphics Card Length | 340mm |
| Fans & Cooling | Bottom: 120mm x 2 |
| Features | Tinted Tempered Glass Panels, 240mm Radiator support, 220mm PSU support, Cable routing, tool-free drive installation, Shockproof, Excellent ventilation and airflow, compact design, Great for LAN rig |
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See also: Best Super Tower Cases for Enthusiasts and Workstation Build
Final Words
There is no denying fact that Open Air PC cases do stand out, look amazing, and showcase each and every component installed in them. These cases are only meant for enthusiasts who want something different and way out of normal trends. These open-air cases offer good airflow and ventilation but they do face issues with dust. Anyway if you have any queries regarding open-air computer cases then you can ask me your doubts by leaving a comment below.
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