CORSAIR ICUE 220T RGB AIRFLOW $115

Last but by no means least, we have our case for this build, and that’s the trusty Corsair iCUE 220T RGB

Airflow. Now, it’s getting a little long in the tooth at this stage, but as Corsair doesn’t have a budget successor for it just yet, it’s still perhaps one of the best (sort of) budget cases you can buy.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the airflow with this chassis is impeccable. Even better than the Phanteks Eclipse P400A above. The reason behind it (aside from the triple fans), is that Corsair has expertly designed the front of the case with these triangular boomerang cutouts, instead of applying a mesh filter over the top. Contrary to popular belief, mesh filters actually impede airflow compared with a proper cutout. They create turbulence, and make it difficult for a fan to draw air through. Cutout panels like this one provide far larger gaps for that air to be drawn through, meaning lower temperatures inside your rig.

Aside from that, it comes with a set of three RGB 120mm fans as standard, and plenty of mod cons to make your building experience pretty seamless. And it’s available in black or white finishes. The only downside? We wish it had a fan controller as well as an RGB controller. www.corsair.com