We consider the case to be the most personal component of any PC build. It’s the first thing someone sees when they first meet your rig. That doesn’t mean they can’t be ranked, though, and ranking the five best micro-ATX PC cases of 2024 is exactly that.

The fact that we’re specifically ranking mATX cases is a clue as to why a PC case ranking is necessary in the first place. Cases are generally thought of as a nice box where you put all of the actual usable components, but that’s far from the case, pun intended. There are several factors to consider before choosing a PC case.

Cases don’t generate the hype that CPUs and GPUs usually do, but the Asus Prime AP201 comes pretty close, and why wouldn’t it? It has everything a case should, without any of the clutter. Tool-less mesh panels on all four sides and support for up to six fans ensure that your PC gets all the air it needs. The AP201 is also built to support GPUs up to 338mm and radiators up to 360mm, as well as ATX-sized PSUs.

Extras with this case include space for HDDs, a dedicated SSD slot, and several USB ports, including everyone's favorite Type-C connector. You also get some hidden space to hide any cable management nasties.