Thermaltake Core V21 SPCC Micro ATX, Mini ITX Cube Gaming Computer Case Chassis, Small Form Factor Builds, 200mm Front Fan Pre-installed, CA-1D5-00S1WN-00 Black

I used this to build a small desktop PC (that sits actually ON the desktop) and I couldn't be happier with it.Firstly, it looks very nice. It's ideal for a small, stylish PC that can sit on your desk and won't overpower it. It's effectively a 10" white cube with a window in the top.Secondly, it's very well made. Everything apart from the front grille is powder-coated steel. The panels fit together well, and all the holes line up perfectly. The case comes fitted with a 200mm fan in the front, which honestly may be all the chassis cooling you'll need for your build. I added two 80mm fans in the rear, but honestly they only spin up for a few seconds on startup and shutdown. So with just the 200mm front fan and a CPU heat-sink+fan, you'll have a very quiet PC indeed.Thirdly, it's very well designed. With all four panels (top, bottom, and both sides) being removable this is very easy to work on, making even very tight builds a breeze. There's ample room for a full-size PSU and a decent-sized CPU cooler, and lots of space for hiding those pesky cables. The case will accommodate two HDDs and two SSDs at the same time - not one or the other like some small cases. Amazingly, it also will accommodate a very large GPU. Just for fun I fitted an old GeForce GTX 580 (a 270mm unit) without any problems at all, although such a component will almost certainly obstruct the side ventilation holes.Bear in mind that this is a small case, and will only accommodate a motherboard with the Mini-ITX form factor. You'd be well advised to make sure you can find a Mini-ITX motherboard at a price you're willing to pay before you buy this case. Also, although one of the product pictures shows the case with a full liquid cooling system installed, you most likely won't need anything that elaborate: the case has ample ventilation holes and that 200mm fan.So all-in-all this case is a joy to work with and looks very stylish when finished. All four removable panels are interchangeable as well, giving you some interesting custom options: for example, you could put the top window on either side instead, or you could swap the panels so that the side-mounted power switch and USB3 sockets would be on the top. I fitted mine with a blue LED CPU cooler and a couple of blue LED lighting strips, and it looks terrific - like an oversized ice cube. It's also one of the quietest PCs I've ever known, due in no small part to Thermaltake's virtually-silent 200mm front chassis fan.

I bought this Thermaltake Core V21 about 8 years ago for my gaming setup, and it’s hands-down one of the best compact Micro ATX cases I’ve ever owned. Its small, cube-shaped design tucks neatly into the corner of my room, saving space without sacrificing performance. Despite its size, it fits my full-size GPU and CPU cooler with ease, and the 200mm front fan keeps everything cool during intense gaming sessions (think long hours of FPS and RPG games). The modular design is a dream—swappable panels let me tweak airflow for my setup, and it’s sturdy enough to handle a few bumps over the years.The only minor downside is that cable management can be tricky due to the compact interior, requiring some patience to keep things tidy. Also, it comes with just one fan, so I added an extra 120mm fan for better exhaust. For a compact case, though, it’s a beast, supporting liquid cooling if I ever upgrade. It’s perfect for gamers who want a powerful, space-saving build that doesn’t dominate the room. Highly recommend for small apartments or minimalist setups!

While I have built pcs for a long time & more recently for friends, I haven't upgraded since 2013. I plan to keep the old one since it still works for office/school/music so I could focus on a gaming pc for my living room. Too bad 2021 sucks for that! But I did the best I could & I may make changes later, but I'd rather have a pc in my living room than dealing with a console or those sticks.For the case, it's awesome. It's fully modular, & it's not really clear what that means until you get it. [Side note, somehow my first order got lost in delivery? Amazon sent a replacement a couple days later.] When I got it, as much as I wanted to put my pieces together, I studied what could be done with the case.I went with what would be a classic arrangement: front of mobo & side of GPU facing the glass (the popular alternate is facing the fans to the glass to show off more of what you got). It does a couple of strange but cool things. First, instead of the power supply being under all of that, it is instead directly behind the mobo. That causes two issues: I'm going to have to put in a 2nd M.2 behind the mobo at some point, & the center of gravity is kind of high.But it allowed me to have a really beautiful looking as well as a functionally cool build. I can run Red Dead or GTAV on 4k at 60fps with marginal gpu fan noise. I could probably do a little better with cord management (thinking the Homer Simpson meme) but the cord sleeves & the case really do the work hiding what goes on between the power supply, front i/o, rgb, & fan cords crossing paths. With a fully modular power supply from the same company, it was easy to get all the cords slick-backed & tidy.With airflow, the big fan in the front might not have the clearest path, but it provides plenty of forward pressure. I have one 120mm fan on the bottom pushing straight to the gpu (with magnetic fan mesh filters I bought seperately) & one at the exhaust behind the cpu cooler. Personally, I wanted to go all air-cooled even though this case is very liquid capable. I have one extra fan that I will probably reposition soon, but it is from the back panel (same as power supply) directly to the gpu. I want to raise it up but I don't know the best way to do it without ziptie-ing it.Lastly, I wasn't going to get into the RGB, but once the corsair ram sticks glowed (cheapest/only available at that size), I figured I should finish the job. I use the Asus Aura software & the rainbow is mesmerizing.The case size compared to the large three-fan GPU, large Hyper 212, & tiny Mini-ITX mobo is pretty interesting. It kind of looks like one big holder for the gpu. It's kind of goofy but so am I & I don't have to worry about temps while gaming or if my pc is capable to play a game.Here's the part list:-AMD Ryzen 5 2600X-Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO-Asus ROG Strix X570-I Gaming Mini ITX-Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3000-Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280-Asus Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB TUF GAMING OC Video Card(via Newegg @ $1323.99, yeesh!!!!!)-Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 PE 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply-Windows 10 Home Key from Kinguin-VIZIO M-Series Quantum 55" Class (54.5" Diag.) 4K-Full Motion TV Monitor Wall Mount Bracket Articulating Arms Swivels Tilts Extension Rotation for Most 13-42 Inch-VIZIO - 32" Class - LED - D-Series - 1080p-Airgoo Magnetic RGB LED Strips-Phantek 120mm fans x3-Cord Sleeve from Newegg that looks like carbon fibreTotal: $2930ish but that's including the tv's.