Phanteks Enthoo Evolv TG $180

CASES ARE INEVITABLY a very personal thing for many people. After all, a big factor is aesthetics. Whether you care can dictate how much you’re willing to spend. Looking for a super-slick, clean build? Then it’s likely you’re hunting for a svelte, aluminum, tempered glass solution. Couldn’t give a damn? A square tin can sans window will do the job just fine.

That said, if you’re building a premium system, you can’t go wrong with a premium chassis. Ease of building, materials, paint finish, and internal cable routing options all contribute to a happier enthusiast.

For us, all this is epitomized by Phanteks—the Dutch company has a knack for making the premium affordable, and nowhere is this more apparent than the Phanteks Enthoo Elite TG. Featuring 4mm thick aluminum, tempered glass, and a sandblasted finish, combined with extensive cooling and storage support, it’s definitely one of the best chassis out there for any custom system.