Best PC Cases with Dust Filters

Chieftec Hunter 2 is the second version of a relatively inexpensive case, the name of which translates as "Hunter". The update brought an aluminum front panel, a two-way USB Type-C port, and a handy handle for the magnetic door. It is worth mentioning that it's made of tempered glass, which is resistant to scratches and even moderate impacts.

The case accommodates Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, and Full-ATX motherboards, as well as graphics cards up to 32 cm long (occasionally longer ones may be found). There's plenty of height for an air CPU cooler — 17 cm, while a liquid cooling system can only be mounted on the top up to 280 mm. A larger 360 mm AIO will have to be installed in the front, sacrificing three case fans.

In total, the kit includes four fans, all with multi-colored Rainbow ARGB lighting, which synchronizes first with the hub and then with the motherboard. All popular motherboard brands are supported: ASUS Aura, MSI Mystic, Gigabyte Fusion, ASRock Polychrome, and Biostar Vivid. The frame of the case is made of 0.5 mm thick steel, resulting in a weight of 5.2 kilograms.

The Zalman i6 case combines functionality, affordability, and versatility. The Midi Tower form factor with optimized internal space allows for assembling both a powerful gaming setup and a simple home PC. The computer box is compatible with standard 180 mm PSUs, E-ATX motherboards, CBOs up to 360 mm, supports both horizontal and vertical orientation of graphics cards up to 355 mm long, and is equipped with a set of fans (4x140 mm) with RGB lighting. The lighting can be activated with a button on the case, which also accommodates a USB-C port. Notably, there is a adjustable bracket for installing massive graphics adapters, providing additional support and preventing mechanical deformation under increased temperatures and vibrations.

The external appearance of the case stands out for its restraint and minimalism, but easily highlights the entire beauty of a designer build when additional lighting is used. The side panel is a swing door with large tempered glass, which can be completely removed from the hinges. The top and front panels are equipped with dust filters with quick-release magnetic mounts and fine mesh for effective particle capture of any size. At the bottom, there is a sliding barrier to protect the power supply from debris. The model ensures good ventilation, easy maintenance, and complete visual control.

The Cougar Uniface case provides complete freedom of choice when building a PC of any caliber. The mid-sized Midi Tower format easily accommodates E-ATX motherboards, powerful tower coolers with a height of 180 mm, a large number of case fans (9 of 120 mm size), modern graphics cards up to 400 mm long, large power supplies of 210 mm, and CBOs on radiators up to 420 mm. Construction features also allow for cooling systems installation on the side panel and vertical orientation of the graphics adapter, which gives more flexibility for enthusiasts in creating original design concepts. The design is rather minimalist, making it suitable for gaming, home, or office "machines," which can always be upgraded if needed.

The manufacturer paid attention to details ensuring comfort and functionality. The spacious side window made of tempered glass allows visual monitoring of the PC work process and appreciating the aesthetics of the inner world. A USB-C Gen2 port is implemented on the top panel, providing high data exchange speed with connected gadgets and storage devices. Traditional competent cable management is present. Dust protection will surely please users. It is comprehensive and practical. Magnetic mounts for filters are used on the top, front, and side, while the bottom one is retractable. This approach minimizes the risk of debris entering and short-circuiting on the boards.

Jonsbo D31 Mesh Screen is a mid-sized Micro-ATX case with four PCI-Express expansion slots. It is more compact than most of its class because the power supply is installed at the front instead of the bottom. This allows for fans to be placed on the bottom panel directly cooling the graphics card. The maximum permissible length of the GPU is 40 cm.

However, this somewhat restricts the length of the power supply to only 14 cm, so you might need to resort to the smaller SFX-L format. The side glass panel is free of visible screws as they are hidden at the back. At the top, there's a quick-release dust filter under which a 280/360 mm AIO can be placed (its size again depends on the PSU and GPU).

The front panel, depending on the configuration, can be either fully mesh or inclusion with a built-in liquid crystal display. It features an 8-inch diagonal, a resolution of 1280x800 pixels, and HDMI connectivity. This allows for displaying not only service information about temperatures and speeds but any application, such as a video player or chat.

The Fractal Design North is a stylish Swedish case with a front panel made of natural wood. Depending on the color of the case (Charcoal Black or Chalk White), walnut or oak is used. All panels are easily removable for convenient PC assembly, and the side is made of mesh. This is a good compromise between visibility of internal components and their ventilation.

On the side behind the mesh, two 140 mm fans can be vertically installed to cool the graphics card. However, this limits the processor tower height: from 170 to 145 mm. An alternative can be the installation of water cooling formats 240 or 360 mm. Unfortunately, unlike larger Fractal Design cases, the North cannot accommodate a maximum 420 mm AIO.

There's also a TG variant of the North with a glass window. By default, the case comes with two front FD Aspect 140 fans with a Rifle Bearing. The lifetime is 90 thousand hours. There's no lighting on the fans, but without it, a computer assembled in this case even more harmoniously matches wooden furniture in the home.