Case Recommendations for RTX 3080

CORSAIR iCUE 4000X RGB

The Corsair iCUE 4000X RGB Tempered Glass is a mid-tower chassis that comes only in one color which is black. At the front of the Corsair iCUE 4000X, we have the front panel which instead of having a perforated panel like in the Corsair 4000D features a tempered glass panel instead with gaps around the front panel in order to allow for ample airflow. 

The side panel also features tempered glass which allows you to show off your system hardware and its aesthetics while also providing you with the ability to view the inside of your system and admire the overall aesthetics of your build. The top panel features a perforated panel to assist with the ventilation of the case and has a magnetic dust particle filter to keep the dust particles away, allowing you to maintain the cleanliness of your system.

Additionally, the Corsair iCUE 4000X RGB tempered glass case comes with pre-equipped three powerful Corsair 120mm fans that can synchronize their RGB lighting thanks to the included Corsair’s iCUE lighting node core which is capable of changing their colors or it can be done through the Corsair’s iCUE software as well. 

In terms of cooling and radiator support, the iCUE 4000X is capable of mounting a 360mm radiator in the front with a 280mm radiator on the roof of the panel, allowing you to maximize the cooling abilities of your system and keep your hardware at optimal temperatures.

Coming towards the technical specifications of the casing itself, we have the dimensions of the case measuring around 466mm x 453mm x 230mm with the case being a mid-tower in terms of the case form factor which allows it to be compatible with a diverse range of motherboards ranging from various form factors such as the E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ATX. 

For storage options, the Corsair iCUE 4000X features 3.5-inch drive bays which can accommodate a total of two drives as well as 2.5-inch drive bays which can accommodate a total of two 2.5-inch drives. 

In terms of clearances, the maximum CPU cooler height permitted by the case is around 170mm with the overall maximum power-supply length coming around 220mm which is mounted at the bottom of the case hidden being a shroud. The maximum GPU length which can be accommodated is around 360mm which allows Nvidia’s RTX 3080 to be mounted in the case.

Lian Li PC-O11DW 011 DYNAMIC

The LIAN LI O11 Dynamic is a tower chassis that is featured in one of the two colors available ranging from a combination of either black or white. The casing itself is massive with dimensions measuring 272mm x 446mm x 445mm with a dual chamber structure. 

In terms of the overall design when taking a look at it externally, the Lian Li O11 Dynamic features a tempered glass+aluminum for the front panel with a massive Tempered glass for the side panel which provides you with the opportunity to showcase the beautiful aesthetics of your installed hardware and components as well as the RGB bling and provides you with a pleasurable viewing experience when looking inside your system through the tempered glass panel. 

The remaining body is mostly made out of steel, overall providing very unique aesthetics which make it seem as if your system has been installed in a showroom with windows all around it. Interestingly, it has support for dual power supplies which is done by removing the drive caddy and another power supply can be swapped in. 

One of the key aspects of the casing also features its capability to allow for 360 radiators to be mounted at the top/bottom or side, providing enthusiasts with a diversified portfolio of available cooling options for their hardware.

In terms of storage options, we’re provided with the capability of installing six 2.5” SSDs or three  3.5” SSDs + 3.5” hard drives, not lacking behind at all when it comes to the storage department. Due to the large size of the motherboard, it can accommodate a variety of different motherboards ranging from Mini-ITX to all the way to E-ATX-sized motherboards. 

In terms of clearances, the case can accommodate a graphic card with a maximum length of 420mm, allowing the case to be compatible with powerhouses like Nvidia’s RTX 3080 series and allowing users to even fit the tallest and beefiest of variants. In terms of the I/O port on the front, it features 2x USB 3.0 ports coupled with the traditional headphone/microphone audio jacks combined with USB 3.1 Type C port.

NZXT H7 Flow

The NZXT H7 Flow is a mid tower chassis that is available in one of the three featured colors ranging from white, matt-black, and a combination of matt-black and white together. Taking a closer look at the overall design of the casing, we can see that it features a perforated panel at the front in order to allow ample flow of air.

It can ventilate the casing as well as the system inside and keep the temperatures down, allowing you to maximize the performance of your hardware. Additionally, it features a magnetic duster filter which prevents any of the dust from entering your system and accumulating inside.

Furthermore, it also has some perforations below the front panel, on the bottom side of the panel in order to allow airflow from multiple directions and of course, it also has a dust filter for the bottom panel as well which covers the perforations. When taking a look over towards the roof of the panel, the roof of the panel also has perforations for airflow as well as a dust filter.

The power supply is mounted at the bottom of the case which is hidden behind a power-supply shroud. The case also features an easy-to-remove dust particle filter for your power supply as well to prevent any of the dust from entering your casing through the power supply itself.

The NZXT H7 Flow has feet at the bottom which increase the height of the casing by providing some clearance under the case which allows for optimal flow of air at the bottom side as well. Additionally, it comes pre-equipped with two F series Quiet 120mm fans as well as support for radiators for the front panel as well as the top with lengths up to 360mm.

The I/O port at the top features two USB 3.2 Type-A ports alongside a single-mounted USB 3.2 Type-C port with the traditional power button and an audio jack. It has a maximum graphic card clearance of 400mm, making it an ideal case to pair Nvidia’s powerhouse like the RTX 3080 series which can allow for some powerful builds to be completed within the NZXT H7 Flow.

Asus ROG Strix Helios GX601

The ROG Strix Helios GX601 is a mid tower gaming chassis that has many included features and aesthetics coupled with it. Firstly, observing the design of the case, we can see that the ROG Strix Helios features three tempered glass panels, one on the front which has integrated RGB lighting for the front design, another tempered glass panel on the side which allows you to admire your build and allows you to showcase the beauty of your installed hardware.

It has the third glass panel positioned on the other side of the case which allows you to view the backside of your motherboard. Additionally, the rest of the casing is made out of a refined-brushed aluminum frame which really complements the smoked tempered glass panels.

Speaking on the subject of aesthetics, the integrated RGB at the front of the case is fully customizable and accessible through a dedicated power button or even through Asus’s Aura software itself which allows the ROG Strix Helios to showcase a variety of different RGB effects which can be synchronized with the rest of the components in order to display RGB bling.

Speaking technically, the ROG Strix helios is a mid tower chassis that allows it to accommodate motherboards ranging all the way from E-ATX to Mini-ITX form factors, providing multiple options for enthusiasts. In terms of radiator compatibility and support, the ROG Strix Helios is compatible with AIO liquid coolers with a maximum length of 420mm at the front with support for a maximum of 360mm for the top radiator.

In terms of intake cooling fans, the case has support for 3x 120mm/140mm fans. It is important to know the clearance of certain components in order to be sure that they can fit without interfering with other components. In this case, the maximum allowed height for the CPU cooler is around 190mm with the maximum supported length for the power supply being around 220mm. It can accommodate GPUs with lengths up to 450mm which should allow a user to pair a powerful graphic card such as the Nvidia RTX 3080 series with no hassle.

Thermaltake V250

The Thermaltake V250 TG ARGB is basically a mid tower chassis that is available only in black color. The front panel of the case has a transparent glass panel with gaps around the side in order to allow the airflow to flow through and ventilate the system inside. 

The case features tempered glass on the side which enhances the aesthetics of your system by allowing you the opportunity to showcase your hardware and RGB while also allowing you to take a peek inside your system whenever you want. The roof of the panel has perforations in order to allow ample airflow and it has a magnetic dust filter in order to keep the dust particles away and prevent any dust from settling inside your case if possible. 

The casing also features a full-length shroud that can cover your power supply and hide the power supply behind the shroud, improving the overall aesthetics of the case and allowing you to tug your different wires behind the cover and away from the beautiful view which is provided by the tempered glass panel.

One of the key features of the Thermaltake v250 TG ARGB is the fact that it comes pre-equipped with three 120mm aRGB fans which can be controlled through the motherboard’s software or via an RGB button that has been placed on top of the front panel’s I/O interface in order to allow you to easily access your RGB customizability options rather than going through the hassle of navigating through software to change the RGB. 

In terms of technical specifications, the casing is a mid tower form factor that supports motherboards of various sizes ranging from ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX, allowing for a variety of options for PC builders. It supports radiators with a maximum length of 360mm or 280mm in the front with support for a 240mm radiator which can be mounted on the roof of the panel itself. 

The maximum CPU cooler height permitted by the Thermaltake V250 is around 160mm with a clearance of 320mm for your graphic cards, allowing you the opportunity to pair a powerhouse like Nvidia’s RTX 3080 series graphic card.

Corsair Crystal 680X RGB

The Corsair Crystal Series 680X RGB is beautifully designed with a dual chamber structure with high airflow as well as the RGB bling as part of its core features. It comes pre-equipped with four 120mm cooling intake fans which utilize Corsair’s Direct Airflow Path layout in order to deliver supreme cooling throughout the casing to keep your hardware and components cooled at all times which helps them perform at their maximum potential.

Taking a look at the design of the case, it is equipped with three tempered glass panels with one of them being mounted at the front of the case to showcase the beautiful aesthetics of the RGB fans as well as another mounted on the side of the panel which allows you to admire the aesthetics.

Coming towards the technical aspects of the Corsair’s 680X RGB, it has dimensions measuring 505mm x 423mm x 344mm which qualifies the casing as a mid tower chassis with support for multiple motherboard form-factors such as the E-ATX, ATX, MicroATX, and Mini-ITX, allowing enthusiasts with the opportunity to construct their favorite build with no constraints.

In terms of radiator compatibility, it can accommodate radiators with a maximum length of 360mm, providing users with a lot of options in the radiator department. Additionally, in terms of storage, the casing features 3.5” drive bays which can accommodate three storage drives as well as 2.5” drive bays which can accommodate a total of 4 storage drives.

It is important to know the clearances of certain components in order to be sure that you will not have any issues during installation, in this case, the permitted maximum height of the CPU cooler is around 180mm whereas the maximum length of the power supply is 225mm.

One of the most important clearances to note is the graphic card clearance which has been specified around 330mm for the Corsair 680x RGB, allowing users to pair powerhouses like Nvidia’s RTX 3080 series with no hassle and no issues during the overall installation at all. Additionally, the casing also has support for mounting your graphic card vertically to showcase the aesthetics of your graphic card.

NZXT H210i

The NZXT H210i is a Mini-ITX case that is available in one of three colors, mainly black and white, matt-black or black and red combination, providing PC building enthusiasts with multiple color schemes which can help enthusiasts prepare some unique-looking PC builds. It is very ideal for PC building enthusiasts who are interested in building a small form factor build additionally, it comes with two RGB strips as well as intuitive RGB fan control with the NZXT cam module. The casing offers a lot of flexibility when it comes to Mini-ITX parts. 

The front panel of the case does not feature a mesh design or any perforations to provide ample flow of air but it indeed has some gaps towards the side of the panel which allows the air to flow through which then goes through the large dust filter which is equipped behind the front panel, hidden out of sight. 

The NZXT H210i can support a total of 2 x 120mm fans at the front or 2 x 140mm fans with support for a single 120mm fan which can be mounted on the roof of the panel which by the way also features perforations in a 120mm square for the air to flow through. We have a single 120mm fan for the exhaust itself. The H210i comes with two pre-equipped integrated Aer 120mm fans with one of them being installed at the exhaust and the other on the roof of the casing.

Taking a deep dive into the technical specifications of the casing, the H210i measures 349mm by 210mm by 372mm with a total weight of around 5.9 KG/ 13Ib. It has a maximum permitted clearance of 165mm for the CPU cooler itself with a clearance of around 325mm for the graphic card, allowing users to pair Nvidia’s RTX 3080 series graphic card which is a powerhouse of performance. In terms of storage, we have 2.5”-inch drive bays that can accommodate a total of 3+1 drives and a 3.5” inch drive bay that can accommodate a 3.5-inch drive.

Corsair 5000D Airflow

The Corsair 5000D Airflow Tempered Glass is a mid tower ATX case that comes in multiple colors ranging from black and white. The Corsair 5000D airflow has been by Corsair while keeping emphasis on airflow and providing superior cooling options which is why when taking a look at the front panel of the case, we have perforated triangles with gaps on the side of the panel in order to allow the maximum amount of airflow.

It also features a magnetic dust filter at the front which helps in preventing any dust from entering your system and allowing dust with the opportunity to accumulate inside your system.

Similarly, whilst taking at the top side of the case, we can see that the roof of the Corsair’s 5000D has perforations at the top as well where intake fans can be mounted or perhaps a radiator. Similarly to the front panel, it also has a magnetic dust particle filter placed on the roof of the case in order to keep the dust away and prevent it from accumulating inside your system.

Additionally, the power supply is mounted at the bottom of the case, hidden behind a power-supply shroud which is also where the storage bay drives are stored along with all the cables, enhancing the aesthetics of the case by keeping cables out of the front view which is provided by the large tempered glass panel on the side which allows you to show off your hardware and admire the aesthetics of your system.

The case can support radiators up to 360mm in length, providing users with the opportunity to pair beefy AIO liquid coolers in their builds. In terms of motherboards, it can support motherboard form factors ranging from Mini-ITX to all the way to E-ATX, providing PC builders with a diversified portfolio of compatible motherboards.

One of the best key aspects other than the airflow is the fact that the Corsair’s 5000D airflow has a maximum clearance of 400mm for the graphics cards which allows for powerhouses like Nvidia’s RTX 3080 series to be mounted in the case with no hassle, allowing for powerbuild builds to be assembled within Corsair’s 5000D Airflow.