![]() ![]() The central body is similar to the Core P5 (just sized up for EATX motherboards / a full tower form factor).īut on top of that are two side panels on the left and right side designed to host and show off extra fans/radiators. ![]() The premium model is an incredibly unique case and I’m sure you can tell why from its monolithic aesthetic. However, Thermaltake has created another fantastic option in the Core P8, check out our full review in our premium PC case feature.įor our most expensive case pick, we’re back to the P-series. It gives you the freedom to fine-tune how your build looks and make sure only the parts that you want on show are visible.īest High-End Clear Case: Thermaltake Core P7 & Core P8Ģ023 update: The below focuses on the Core P7, our original high-end pick. I think this is a great bonus add for those after a clear case. This means it has a second compartment fully dedicated to hiding your “uglier” parts think PSU, hard drives & cables. There’s a very important USP over other chassis on this list: it’s a dual-chamber case. The case has great room for a mid-tower, with: It’s a lot more visible than a majority of options.Īnd with the rest of the exterior made between high-quality SECC steel and aluminum, even the non-clear sides look and feel excellent. While a little more covered than the Core P5, I still think it warrants a good place on this list because of its full-length tempered glass panels on the side and front. Lian Li’s flagship PC-011D model seems to tick every box most users need for a gaming ATX case and also ranks at the top of the list in our overall best PC case feature. ![]() One of the most renowned PC cases on the market, and for good reasons. I think the P5 is still one of the better mid-range options, but you might want to consider the P3 if you have less of a budget or if the P5 is out of stock.īest Clear Case Runner-Up: Lian Li PC-011 Dynamic I’ve not seen another fully visible case that better balances excellent build quality, style, and space.Ģ023 update: The P series is still the best choice for clear case builders. If you’re comfortable paying a bit of a premium for an amazing aesthetic, I can’t recommend the P5 (and the other P-series options) enough. But what you do get is high quality and I have seen so many great looking builds inside that it feels worth the premium. It is pretty expensive considering its very bare-bones material. Is there anything I don’t like about the P5? Honestly not really. When taking off the glass panel during assembly, you have a lot of space to place around with and are not “reaching inside” plastic/metal casing like you are with other chassis. The P5 is actually quite beginner-friendly for building. I was really pleased with the thermals I observed in a test build.ĭon’t be intimidated by the lack of fixtures and mounts that you’d see in a traditional case. With some basic air/water cooling setup you have a chassis perfectly capable of decent overclocking. Meaning you don’t need as much internal cooling (a nice value-add). This may not seem like much for an ATX case.īut remember, this clear tower has excellent ventilation with airflow from 4 of its sides. Despite not having a lot of fixtures, the case still manages to have room for either The other impressive allotment is cooling. ![]()
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